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Subject: Update on xbox live shutdown

HALO 2 FOREVER - M.I.A.

Yes i have a Twitter and yes i voice my opinion.

As posted here.


Original Xbox support on Xbox LIVE ends today

Later today we'll be turning off the ability for original Xboxes to connect to Xbox LIVE. It's the end of an era, and there's definitely an odd vibe in the air at Xbox HQ right now. Re-Volt, Ghost Recon, MechAssault, RTCW, Halo 2 and more - we'll miss you!

We've been getting a slow but steady stream of questions about what this means, so I'm going to answer the most common ones here:

Q: Can I still play my original Xbox games offline?
A: Yes! This disables support for online multiplayer, leaderboards, marketplace and other online features but does not impact offline play.

Q: Does this impact Halo 2 PC?
A: No! Halo 2 PC will continue unchanged as it's a Games for Windows - LIVE game and not for the original Xbox.

Q: When will this take effect?
A: On April 15, 2010 (that's today as I type this). We aren't saying exactly when we'll be flipping the switch.

-e



Time to get halo 2 PC and pwn noobs. :)

  • 04.15.2010 1:49 PM PDT

Thanks e for giving us the heads up!

  • 04.15.2010 1:51 PM PDT

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Posted by: HANTER 03
Time to get halo 2 PC and pwn noobs. :)
I have it. There's hardly ever anyone on. Unless you're after achievements pretty badly, I wouldn't try to get it.

  • 04.15.2010 1:51 PM PDT

Real XBL gamertag is Reminisce

thank you hanter, i've been wondering why it wasn't off yet.

  • 04.15.2010 1:52 PM PDT

I don't know why they aren't saying when they'll be flipping the switch. It's not like it's a secret it's going offline today. It'd be nice to know when it's going off so I know how much time is remaining before I have to say goodbye to Halo 2 as-is.

  • 04.15.2010 2:05 PM PDT

HALO 2 FOREVER - M.I.A.

Yes i have a Twitter and yes i voice my opinion.

Posted by: Dropship dude
Posted by: HANTER 03
Time to get halo 2 PC and pwn noobs. :)
I have it. There's hardly ever anyone on. Unless you're after achievements pretty badly, I wouldn't try to get it.
Only thing is that i cant get onto xbox live at home so i have to head to a friends house just to have a stable enough connection to get on.

At least with halo2 pc i can play halo 2 and still get my kicks.
Posted by: HydroDi0xy
thank you hanter, i've been wondering why it wasn't off yet.
No problem. Saw this posted up on major nelsons twitter and read it and was happy to head that halo 2 online is still possible.

I had to post the rest here cause people just spammed the fourm with "why has it not shut off yet?" threads and posts. Now there is a story to add by the First gamer on xbl.

  • 04.15.2010 2:07 PM PDT

Stupid ass washing machine...

*Cough* Jammy bastards.. *cough*

Just tell us already, Microsoft! We want to freakin' finish this fight already! If it has to be done, then let's bloody get it out of the way! :/

  • 04.15.2010 2:08 PM PDT