Halo 1 & 2 for PC
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Subject: I play HALO2 on XBOX..will i like HALO for the MAC?
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I played HALO 1 on my XBOX and then got HALO 2 and started playing online. I'm thinking about getting HALO for the MAC but I'm not sure if it's all that. How does it compare to the XBOX version?

  • 04.15.2005 9:54 AM PDT
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Heyyo,

Well, compared to xbox, the Mac/PC version of Halo is much harder. It's the step between Halo1 for xbox and Halo2 for xbox. But we have a flamethrower. ;)

Now, Halo has bungie servers, but I suggest for a really good halo experience to get onna custom clan server or someother one.. bungie's pubs are usually lacking in good players..

If you liked Halo1 for xbox, I'm sure you'll like Halo1 for mac. :)

  • 04.15.2005 10:53 AM PDT
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You can even use an xbox controler if you want.

  • 04.15.2005 12:50 PM PDT
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Ok, halo mac is REALLY fun! We've got the flamethrower and the fuelrod gun, and performance is good, but if u tell me your specs then i can tell you how itll run.

  • 04.15.2005 1:12 PM PDT
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Sniping is harder in PC, but the massive multiplayer options FAR outwiegh that disadvantage.

You'll like it, trust me (I'm a mac user myself).

Yout3

  • 04.15.2005 1:38 PM PDT
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1.25 ghz G4 EMAC W/ 768 MB DDR SDRAM


I think this is the video card info:
ATY,RV280:

Type: display
Bus: AGP
VRAM (Total): 32 MB
Vendor: ATI (0x1002)
Device ID: 0x5962
Revision ID: 0x0001
ROM Revision: 113-xxxxx-102

I'm on DSl that's pretty fast
2525 kbps up
698 kbps down

  • 04.15.2005 2:43 PM PDT
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Halo 2 for PC will be soooo much better on PC by far. Pc beats the crappy xbox big time.

  • 04.16.2005 10:11 AM PDT
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Yes a lot of PC's are better than a xbox. But what most people fail to realize when they look at an Xbox's specs is that it doesn't need that high of specs because the only thing it runs is the game. It does not have an extensive operating system or firewalls or all the other processes that PC's have. That is why some people say "I have better specs then the Xbox why don't the graphics on my game look better then on the Xbox."

Oh yeah and Sniping is easier on Halo PC if there is little or no lag. Otherwise it's H*ll

[Edited on 4/16/2005]

  • 04.16.2005 5:09 PM PDT
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Are the specs of my EMAC (see above post) sufficient for good online play?

  • 04.18.2005 11:04 AM PDT
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I belive you have the upload and download speeds wrong. Your download will almost always be higher than your upload. Yes they are good for multiplayer.

  • 04.18.2005 1:56 PM PDT
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So long as you don't run it at spectacular graphics level, you should be fine.

And if you've got a good connection, it'll be fun. If you've got a $#!^ connection like mine that sometimes is REALLY fast, and sometimes lags like hell, sniping with be f@#$ed up.

So, if DO get it... Do join the community!

Yout3

  • 04.18.2005 4:11 PM PDT
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Yeah - I mixed up the upload / download speeds, lol. Just bought my copy from ebay. I'll kill y'all later!

  • 04.19.2005 3:52 PM PDT
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Come on [RS] servers and I'll show you the TRUE meaning of pain. so will my clanmates.

Anyway, I won't be on much this week. I stupidly volunteered for the campus play, so I've got work to do (I do the lights and sound). I may see you in a bit though.

Yout3

  • 04.19.2005 6:35 PM PDT