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Subject: Halo 2 online problems? The maps are back up for download now.

Posted by: Haelbarde
I'm having problems.

I get into Halo 2, select my profile and XBL account, then press start and select Xbox Live. I go down to Content Download, press A, and it comes up saying stuff about exiting Halo 2 to download stuff. I select Exit Halo 2, then I get a black screen.

I've cleared the Cache, and redownloaded the update, no difference. The same thing happens on my Dad's xbox (we have 3 Xbox 360s and 3 copies of Halo 2) On mine, I've tried 2 copies, and on Dad's the 3rd copy.

What's wrong. Am I doing something wrong?
I gave some options in your thread before I saw this. If it happens on your dads 360, check for being blocked by your firewall. Also check your router and modem, they sometimes have their own version of a firewall. One thing to try is to plug the 360 directly into the modem, thereby bypassing the router to see if the router is stopping you..

Can you play other gamers on live?

Because your dad has the same problem on a different 360 I'm leaning toward a connectivity problem. Something is kicking you out and usually it's a router. Do the 360's run off the same router?

[Edited on 04.10.2010 9:11 PM PDT]

  • 04.10.2010 8:56 PM PDT

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As 360 games? Yes, Halo 3, H3: ODST, Halo Wars, GRAW (didn't understand it though), Forza 3.

I'll try plugging the 360 into the modem later when no ones using it, and/or fiddling with the Firewall.

Oh and thanks for trying to help :D

  • 04.10.2010 9:11 PM PDT

Posted by: Haelbarde
As 360 games? Yes, Halo 3, H3: ODST, Halo Wars, GRAW (didn't understand it though), Forza 3.

I'll try plugging the 360 into the modem later when no ones using it, and/or fiddling with the Firewall.

Oh and thanks for trying to help :D
Well, if you tried a disk did you look in memory to see if any part of a map pack was installed? Even just starting the dl from a disk may be enough to stop you. Make sure nothing is in the memory for map packs (it won't say 'Content Download' in the memory although 'Content Download' is the map packs).

Also, don't switch HDD's if you are sure each 360 has the same HDD as when bought. You may create more problems that way. I was asking if your HDD was switched out and if so, the registration thing could be in play but that was before I knew your dad has the same problem.

Try the router suggestion first. When you click 'Content Download' you get redirected and router firewalls do not like that. It may explain why you can play other games but can't play H2 (because of the redirect for the map packs).


[Edited on 04.10.2010 9:33 PM PDT]

  • 04.10.2010 9:17 PM PDT

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K thanks

We've got 3 360's. A Falcon Arcade, and a Jasper Pro and Elite (Falcon and Jasper being the chipsets. amd Jasper being the best, latest version). Had the Pro first, Arcade next, then Dad has just got an Elite. I used to have the Pro until it had problems with my screen (our 360's are all hooked up to our PC sreens) so I swaped with my sister, who had an Arcade with a 20 gig HDD. I kept my HD and she hers, but just swaped consoles. So that may have been the problem. I can swap them back and quickly try, but Dad's is brand new, and the HDD hasn't been touched.

The networks still been used by everyone (We've each got a computer, for a total of 4), but I will try the network suggestions, and I'll just check the content download again now, in the memory that is.

Thanks again

  • 04.10.2010 10:06 PM PDT

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Breakthrough!!!!!

...Kinda


I totally deleted my halo 2 folder in the memory files, then made a new profile and everything and updated the game. This time going to the Content download, I actually had sound. Pressing up/down, A/B made sounds, which it didn't before but I don't have video.

EDIT (x2)

Solved. My particular problem was solved by turning the resolution right down (for instance: 640x480 and changing the setting to normal not widescreen).

Thanks

[Edited on 04.10.2010 11:36 PM PDT]

  • 04.10.2010 10:23 PM PDT

Posted by: mjoinerman13
Ok I just deleted all the maps, but I have way more than 4 profiles. Is that a big deal? And do we need to delete the game data too?

Also, the maps are taking an extremely long time to download. Any suggestions?


The maps may take awhile to download, this all really depends on your internet, the server load, and probably some other stuff on the Microsoft side of things.

As far as the profile thing goes, if you have more than 4 on your box you may not be able to sign into live.

  • 04.11.2010 1:02 AM PDT

Posted by: Haelbarde
I'm having problems.

I get into Halo 2, select my profile and XBL account, then press start and select Xbox Live. I go down to Content Download, press A, and it comes up saying stuff about exiting Halo 2 to download stuff. I select Exit Halo 2, then I get a black screen.

I've cleared the Cache, and redownloaded the update, no difference. The same thing happens on my Dad's xbox (we have 3 Xbox 360s and 3 copies of Halo 2) On mine, I've tried 2 copies, and on Dad's the 3rd copy.

What's wrong. Am I doing something wrong?


When you sign into live are you getting the update for the game? It should be version 1.5 before you get to the point of downloading the maps. If that is not the case, you may need to give Microsoft support a call.

  • 04.11.2010 1:04 AM PDT

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Posted by: DR WE1RD
When you sign into live are you getting the update for the game? It should be version 1.5 before you get to the point of downloading the maps. If that is not the case, you may need to give Microsoft support a call.


I've already fixed the problem, but yes it was. I went through and deleted all my Halo 2 folder, and an uncomplete download of a game which I didn't know why it had been there. Then going back in (possibly re-updating it) going into the Content Download, when pressing buttons, I could actually hear sound. Changing the resolution from 1680x1420 to 640x480 let me see the Content Download. I'm now almost finnished downloading the Map packs.

Thanks anyway

  • 04.11.2010 4:08 AM PDT
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Posted by: DR WE1RD

When you sign into live are you getting the update for the game? It should be version 1.5 before you get to the point of downloading the maps. If that is not the case, you may need to give Microsoft support a call.


When I boot up Halo 2 (having cleared the cache and all game data), I get a message saying that there's an update available (currently the original xbox logo is displayed).

It says if I don't accept, I'll be signed out of Xbox LIVE, so I accept. It loads a 360esque menu and downloads an update, then restarts Halo 2, which proceeds to load normally.

I sign into the Default Halo 2 profile, and then it loads my Xbox LIVE profiles, I select my account.

It says:

UPDATE REQUIRED
There is a new update from the Xbox Live service which you'll need for Xbox Live. Would you like to get it now?

Get Update
Continue Offline

I obviously select Get Update, and after this my screen just goes black.

I've tried everything from transferring all my content to a USB drive, formatting the HDD, clearing the cache, and trying again, still to no avail. I was on the line with Microsoft for 3 hours and their final verdict was that my disc was damaged, so I just got a disc that's practically brand new, and I still have the same problem.

I tried adjusting the resolution, as I saw that fixed someone else's similar issue, but it didn't work.

My Xbox is not frozen, the screen is just black. I can't do anything, but if I press the guide button I hear it open. After that nothing registers and I have to open the tray to go back to the dashboard.

I suspect it's my Xbox, but I really don't want to find a way to swap Xbox's with someone for the next few days while the game is running.

Any suggestions?


On a side note:

I have the Multiplay Map Pack disc, and I've tried installing its update and maps from there, but it only updates to version 1.1, and I can see this in the main menu of Halo 2. However, I've only installed the update currently, and when I check it in memory, it shows the Halo 2 symbol that should be there, but it says Unknown Game, might this be a problem? Halo 2 seems to recognize it just fine, so I doubt it.

EDIT:
I just found a site that has compatibility issues listed for H2, and apparently when it tries to run the in-game updater, it reverts to PAL-50, which the HD VGA cable doesn't support (and is what I'm using). Thus, if I just borrowed a friends monitor and did the update, hopefully it would work just fine. I'll have to give this a shot.

EDIT2:
Just tried it out on an HDMI monitor with no luck. I had it hooked up to a TV earlier with the RCA cables but the ports in the room had been disabled by the IT department here, such a long day.

[Edited on 04.12.2010 4:27 PM PDT]

  • 04.12.2010 1:55 PM PDT

I am having a problem with an update that it says xbox live is making me have to do an update.

It says "There is a new update from the xobx live service which you will need for xbox live."

When i click yes update it brings me to a loading screen. Then after a minute of not loading it says "Xbox live is not responding please try again later."

I have tried it many times today but it always comes up as the same thing. Then i tried another game to see if halo 2 was the problem... still the same thing

I then tried using my original xbox system and still the same problem..

  • 04.12.2010 6:25 PM PDT

Posted by: Shock3nAw
When I boot up Halo 2 (having cleared the cache and all game data), I get a message saying that there's an update available (currently the original xbox logo is displayed).

It says if I don't accept, I'll be signed out of Xbox LIVE, so I accept. It loads a 360esque menu and downloads an update, then restarts Halo 2, which proceeds to load normally.

I sign into the Default Halo 2 profile, and then it loads my Xbox LIVE profiles, I select my account.

It says:

UPDATE REQUIRED
There is a new update from the Xbox Live service which you'll need for Xbox Live. Would you like to get it now?

Get Update
Continue Offline

I obviously select Get Update, and after this my screen just goes black.

I've tried everything from transferring all my content to a USB drive, formatting the HDD, clearing the cache, and trying again, still to no avail. I was on the line with Microsoft for 3 hours and their final verdict was that my disc was damaged, so I just got a disc that's practically brand new, and I still have the same problem.

I tried adjusting the resolution, as I saw that fixed someone else's similar issue, but it didn't work.

My Xbox is not frozen, the screen is just black. I can't do anything, but if I press the guide button I hear it open. After that nothing registers and I have to open the tray to go back to the dashboard.

I suspect it's my Xbox, but I really don't want to find a way to swap Xbox's with someone for the next few days while the game is running.

Any suggestions?


On a side note:

I have the Multiplay Map Pack disc, and I've tried installing its update and maps from there, but it only updates to version 1.1, and I can see this in the main menu of Halo 2. However, I've only installed the update currently, and when I check it in memory, it shows the Halo 2 symbol that should be there, but it says Unknown Game, might this be a problem? Halo 2 seems to recognize it just fine, so I doubt it.

EDIT:
I just found a site that has compatibility issues listed for H2, and apparently when it tries to run the in-game updater, it reverts to PAL-50, which the HD VGA cable doesn't support (and is what I'm using). Thus, if I just borrowed a friends monitor and did the update, hopefully it would work just fine. I'll have to give this a shot.

EDIT2:
Just tried it out on an HDMI monitor with no luck. I had it hooked up to a TV earlier with the RCA cables but the ports in the room had been disabled by the IT department here, such a long day.


Something that might work would be to download all the maps from the content download section of the game, but first get rid of the saved ones from the multiplayer disc. The game for some reason will not updated past 1.1 if you use the maps from the disc, it has something to do with the last update for the game from when Desolation and Tombstone came out.

Sounds like a laundry list of problems, but at the same time you seem to have everything set right. I wish I could be more help but it looks like you are gonna have to give Microsoft support a call to figure this one out.

[Edited on 04.12.2010 9:40 PM PDT]

  • 04.12.2010 9:36 PM PDT

Posted by: xX JmaN
I am having a problem with an update that it says xbox live is making me have to do an update.

It says "There is a new update from the xobx live service which you will need for xbox live."

When i click yes update it brings me to a loading screen. Then after a minute of not loading it says "Xbox live is not responding please try again later."

I have tried it many times today but it always comes up as the same thing. Then i tried another game to see if halo 2 was the problem... still the same thing

I then tried using my original xbox system and still the same problem..


People have this issue if they have something already partly downloaded to their console but they stopped the download. Clear everything that is Halo 2 off you console, then clear the cache. The other thing that has been known to cause this is if there are a lot of people trying to download the same thing at the same time and the server gets overloaded.

  • 04.12.2010 9:38 PM PDT

okay because i just purchased a brand new elite and this happened on it. so i have no halo 2 data on it...

  • 04.13.2010 7:47 AM PDT

i just tried both ways and neither way worked... i just keep getting the same messages

  • 04.13.2010 7:53 AM PDT

So I have 4 GT on my dashboard. No characters on Halo. My xbox live account (has gold, and can connect) isn't showing up anywhere. I've deleted halo 2 from the hardrive. And the button thing for the cache isn't working. Is it because its empty or something? But my main concern is why no character will show up.

  • 04.13.2010 6:12 PM PDT

Posted by: xX JmaN
i just tried both ways and neither way worked... i just keep getting the same messages


Sounds like you may have to give Microsoft support a call. The last time stuff like this was going on was when they pulled the
DLC off the market. I haven't heard anything about them doing this, but you never know.

  • 04.13.2010 9:40 PM PDT

Posted by: zulguruby1
So I have 4 GT on my dashboard. No characters on Halo. My xbox live account (has gold, and can connect) isn't showing up anywhere. I've deleted halo 2 from the hardrive. And the button thing for the cache isn't working. Is it because its empty or something? But my main concern is why no character will show up.


That is kinda strange, I have never heard of the cache clearing button not working before.

As far as the stuff not showing up do you mean that none of your live profiles are showing up, or that none of your in game profiles will show up?

  • 04.13.2010 9:42 PM PDT
Subject: Halo 2 online help. Updated 4/13. Shutdown timer link added to OP.

Thanks man, I put the timer page on my bookmarks bar, just for drill.

  • 04.13.2010 10:42 PM PDT

With love from down unda Australia! <3

It keeps saying that my DLC is corrupt! I've re downloaded them and it keeps saying corrupt. If it helps, I've recently gotten a replacement console and am using the original HDD. I haven't cleared my cache, will that help?

  • 04.14.2010 12:47 AM PDT

Posted by: GODZ Wrath 1900
It keeps saying that my DLC is corrupt! I've re downloaded them and it keeps saying corrupt. If it helps, I've recently gotten a replacement console and am using the original HDD. I haven't cleared my cache, will that help?


Clearing the cache should fix it, but just to play it safe, deleted the maps, then clear the cache.

  • 04.14.2010 12:59 AM PDT
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  • 04.14.2010 2:58 AM PDT

In the most recent update it says, "As thanks for throwing down, we're committed to granting everyone who plays with us on the 14th a piece of visual flair for use in Halo Reach multiplayer as a symbol of our gratitude." Do they mean playing with them personally or just playing Halo 2?

  • 04.14.2010 3:55 AM PDT

Posted by: Karidyas
In the most recent update it says, "As thanks for throwing down, we're committed to granting everyone who plays with us on the 14th a piece of visual flair for use in Halo Reach multiplayer as a symbol of our gratitude." Do they mean playing with them personally or just playing Halo 2?


It is a little of both it sounds like. My guess would be you get something for playing them, and you can also get something from this stuff. ''We'll also be collecting a plethora of relevant sats and gifting plenty of other sweet prizes for players who take the time to throw down with us.''

Guess we will all just have to play and find out what we are getting.

  • 04.14.2010 4:18 AM PDT

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Posted by: DR WE1RD
Posted by: GODZ Wrath 1900
It keeps saying that my DLC is corrupt! I've re downloaded them and it keeps saying corrupt. If it helps, I've recently gotten a replacement console and am using the original HDD. I haven't cleared my cache, will that help?


Clearing the cache should fix it, but just to play it safe, deleted the maps, then clear the cache.

How do I delete the maps?

Also, I cleared the cache and put the game in, it's updated twice in a row (yes, really, two updates, one right after another), and then tells me the -blam!- disc is unreadable. *sigh*


Alright, deleting the maps is on the HDD.

[Edited on 04.14.2010 8:19 AM PDT]

  • 04.14.2010 8:16 AM PDT
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how do i redownload the maps? i cant find them...

  • 04.14.2010 9:19 AM PDT