- AsiansOnFire
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- Exalted Heroic Member
Nostalgia. You can't deny it, the only reason a lot more people are acting like they are concerned are those who didn't have reason to play this game until now.
Be honest, yes there are those who still continue to play Halo 2 because of not enjoying Halo 3 or some other personal reason. Those people have a right to complain, the game they've been playing since 2004 is shutting down all because Microsoft wants a bigger friend's list. But the majority is only acting like it's a big deal because they had no motivation to play Halo 2 on their 360's because they were busy with Halo 3, Modern Warfare 2, or what other games are out there.
The game has been accessible since the 360 first came out but it's only until now did you consider playing it again.
*The following are solutions already posted, but are detailed in the following:
*As for a solution to those that will no longer be able to play from April 15th on out, there are other ways of still having fun with the game, it just takes a little extra effort.
a.) Halo 2 Vista - This port of the game has been out since 2007 and supports online play as well as 360 controller support. Only downside is the restrictive options implemented which are a lot less than the functionality of Halo PC, the problems installing it on Windows 7, the need of a higher OS than XP, and problems that have yet to be fixed in a patch of any form. It cost $19.99 US.
b.) XBC (Xbox Connect) - A free program that emulates a LAN system for your game. It harkens back to Halo 1 LAN party days and has the same functionality. Only problems with this is a higher degree of getting into a game with lag as this is based much more on user hosting and a variety of other problems that are originally managed by Xbox Live. It cost nothing.
c.) Moving on - This one is very hard for some, but as is life good things must end. There are plenty of new games out there that are played by many and utilize the best in technology. Yes, many have played Halo 2 and have had memories of a lifetime on it. But maybe it's time to move on. Those who still play on an Xbox may consider this a time to upgrade to a 360. Think back to your N64 games like GoldenEye and Perfect Dark, do you still play those? Even with emulating software out there? Or older PC games that have had online support like Age of Empire 2 or Doom.
There are exceptions of all sorts to this rule, but the majority of it is true.
I will be one of many to attend Halo 2's final day, but not because of the sudden urge to do so (I do own and play Halo 2 Vista to be able to play the game and utilize the current LIVE infrastructure) but because like you I've had fun with it myself. But there will always be newer games, technology and memories plus the fun that will continue to come for years to come all of which don't include Halo 2.