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I read this on a couple of forums. Can't find an official article, so I'll just copy/paste what I have.




On April 15, 2010, we will discontinue the Xbox LIVE service for original Xbox games playable on Xbox v1 and Xbox 360. In our continuing efforts to evolve the service, we need to make changes to the LIVE service that are not compatible with original Xbox v1 games.

What does this change mean for you?

It does not affect your ability to play original Xbox v1 games offline, but does remove LIVE connectivity and support for online multiplayer, leader boards, and other online features of these games.

We realize that you are an avid Halo 2 fan. Unfortunately, with this change, you will not be able to play Halo 2 on Xbox LIVE going forward.

Although it is difficult to say goodbye to Halo 2, the Halo franchise continues as the benchmark for multiplayer gaming in this generation with Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, and soon Halo: Reach. On the Xbox 360, you will continue to have access to the LIVE service where you can enjoy hundreds of other LIVE-enabled games.

When will this change take effect?

April 15, 2010.

What is Xbox LIVE doing for me?

To thank you for being a loyal Xbox LIVE customer, we are giving you a free, three-month LIVE Gold membership and 400 Microsoft Points for you to use as you choose on Xbox LIVE.

In addition, because you've been so loyal to Halo, we are inviting you to participate in the exclusive Halo: Reach Beta.
How do I get these offers?

You will receive a token for 400 MS points. Check your Xbox LIVE account messages on the console. These points can be used for 365 days after you activate your token.

We are extending your Gold membership by three months automatically. The extension will be directly reflected in your LIVE account.

Finally, as the beta gets closer, you will receive an e-mail containing the code granting you access to the exclusive Halo: Reach Beta.

Thank you for being a loyal Xbox LIVE member. Please visit xbox.com/support if you have any questions or for more information.


The Xbox LIVE Team

[Edited on 03.11.2010 10:39 AM PST]

  • 03.04.2010 8:00 AM PDT
Subject: Microsoft thanks Halo 2 Players (Free 3 Months, 400MSP, and Reach Beta

7 lines isn't long enough for a signiture! =P

MegaHaxPwnage

I had the email, but I have no message for microsoft points. What do I do?

  • 03.04.2010 8:25 AM PDT
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I got that email too, I dont think you get the points right away.
And I must say for once it is definitely more rewarding than microsofts usual swallow the pill attitude. I honestly believe bungie may have had a part to play in the matter, I am a little less disappointed especially knowing it is because of future updates and not just them discontinuing original title for the sake of it.

  • 03.04.2010 9:28 AM PDT

"I wanted to make people happy, if only for an hour."
-Busby Berkley

RIP Halo 2

I got that too.

  • 03.04.2010 10:06 AM PDT

"Holding on to what I've haven't got." - LP

Got it too, thanks MS.

[Edited on 03.04.2010 12:13 PM PST]

  • 03.04.2010 10:35 AM PDT

Posted by: Appellantaxe
I got that email too, I dont think you get the points right away.
And I must say for once it is definitely more rewarding than microsofts usual swallow the pill attitude. I honestly believe bungie may have had a part to play in the matter, I am a little less disappointed especially knowing it is because of future updates and not just them discontinuing original title for the sake of it.


Considering they're offering Reach Beta invites, I'm sure Bungie had a say.

  • 03.04.2010 11:33 AM PDT

wtf i didnt get this email. but i did get an email yesterday saying my subscription will expire on the 18th. i checked my account on the xbl marketpaace and theres nothing about a 3 moth or ms points on my accnt..

  • 03.04.2010 11:55 AM PDT
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--RIP Halo 2--
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Games, friends, memories.

I think i got 1. I use my dads email for my account, so i cant check right now, but when i go into account management on the dashboard, it says that I started payment on 4/2009 and my next bill date is 7/2010. 3 months different? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm................

  • 03.04.2010 11:57 AM PDT

Posted by: ApolloCree
It's a good thing I'm a pokemon trainer, and can handle your Jiggly-Puffs.

Sweet, I got it! How did they send an email to everyone who played halo 2? do they have some sort of filter for that kind of stuff?

But anyways, it's a nice gift to give the Halo 2 players :)

  • 03.04.2010 12:01 PM PDT
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halo 2 still the best game in the series. long live halo 2.

Dam, I miss the old days playing halo 2 with my old brothers in arms. Thank you my old friends for giving me this account, I shall continue our legacy.

I can't believe MS grew a heart and gave us free 3 months of live, 400msps, and an invite for halo reach beta.

Thanks Bungie for twisting MS's arms to thank us for our loyal services to halo 2.

  • 03.04.2010 12:01 PM PDT

Halo 3 is better than Reach

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i didn't get any and i play halo 2 occasionally :(

  • 03.04.2010 1:10 PM PDT

Posted by: Cold Achilles
i didn't get any and i play halo 2 occasionally :(

same. do you buy your xbl subscription online or at the store?

also heres the original article
here

  • 03.04.2010 1:22 PM PDT

people with original xbox's did not get the email

  • 03.04.2010 1:26 PM PDT

Im pretty sure you get it if you recently played halo 2

  • 03.04.2010 1:51 PM PDT

Halo 3 is better than Reach

Xbox Live: iSupremacyX
Xbox Connect: Cold_Achilles
XFire: redmeany
Steam: coldachilles

this kind of irritates me because everyone seems to be getting it and i'm not. I've almost played 4000 halo 2 games on my gamertag, heck more then 5000 if you count all my previous gamertags...

[Edited on 03.04.2010 2:33 PM PST]

  • 03.04.2010 2:32 PM PDT
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I also got the message but is this legit?

Could we get a comfirmation?

  • 03.04.2010 2:39 PM PDT

directive classified hmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmm singed kunai agent of E.V.A. saa itte miyo oka yume no kuni

i did not get an emial and i play and have halo 2 for the xbox and i have a 360

[Edited on 03.04.2010 2:46 PM PST]

  • 03.04.2010 2:46 PM PDT

I got that message, and I'm not 100% sure if it's legit but alot of people are getting these messages there's an article on Joystiq about it so it might be real.

  • 03.04.2010 3:15 PM PDT
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I received the email as well.

I'm not sure what the criteria is to get the email but I only have seven games played in Halo 2 and only one of them was this year.

  • 03.04.2010 3:25 PM PDT

Halo 3 is better than Reach

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Steam: coldachilles

Posted by: SEM484X
I received the email as well.

I'm not sure what the criteria is to get the email but I only have seven games played in Halo 2 and only one of them was this year.


wow wtf... i've played almost 4000 games and i didn't get it.

  • 03.04.2010 3:31 PM PDT

Yea i got it this morning. At least we are getting something back. Kind of sucks that the day has finally come. We'll have to enjoy H2 matchmaking as long as we can.

  • 03.04.2010 3:57 PM PDT

How does Bungie know just what to do to get my heart racing?

I'll never understand.

did they already give out the 3 months of live? my subscription ran out on the 1st and i havent gotten a chance to renew. but im still silver....did i lose out??

  • 03.04.2010 4:00 PM PDT

Posted by: x Foman123 x
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I posted this in the sticky but I don't believe anyone reads the stickies. Are the Halo 2 maps still available to download via the marketplace?

  • 03.04.2010 4:01 PM PDT
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Posted by: bignasty21
did they already give out the 3 months of live? my subscription ran out on the 1st and i havent gotten a chance to renew. but im still silver....did i lose out??


Three months was added to my account today.

  • 03.04.2010 4:04 PM PDT

Posted by: LetsGoBlue14
I posted this in the sticky but I don't believe anyone reads the stickies. Are the Halo 2 maps still available to download via the marketplace?


Yes, go to them on your Halo 2 disc and download them from there. If you have trouble I think there are some pretty good threads here to answer questions about it.


As far as the Reach Beta goes, is it the same as the folks with the ODST discs get? I guess it is just a downloadable version?....

  • 03.04.2010 4:04 PM PDT