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Subject: Are You Prepared for Halo 2?
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It''s a shame I can't use Xbox Live where I live...and my house isn't big enough for LAN...so it's single console for me, although split screen is kickin' too.

  • 08.08.2004 9:41 AM PDT
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Hmmm getting a cheap VGA adapter would be nice..Only they don't work on PAl xboxes...This makes no sense to me why my friend can use his xbox on his high-definition tv..

5. Microsoft disables the high-definition video output on the PAL version Xbox(only sold in Europe, Australia, NZ, Hong Kong etc.), so it cannot work normally with the X2VGA+. However, the Xbox consoles sold in North America, Japan, etc. which belong to the NTSC version, will work fine with X2VGA+. Please take note of this in advance. We will not accept exchange or refund for this cause.

  • 08.08.2004 12:39 PM PDT
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all i need is the sound system :(

  • 08.08.2004 1:49 PM PDT
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I still live at home with my parents,i am 21 but i work so i earn money to buy my own tv
so i am fine,i love me 109c plasma screen tv so yeah lol

  • 08.08.2004 4:03 PM PDT
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w00t, w00t to that!......91 days, 4 hours, 39 minutes

  • 08.08.2004 6:21 PM PDT

"Bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round.

I am so f@&king prepared, it's so cool.

  • 08.08.2004 6:39 PM PDT
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I am trying to get as prepared as possible for November 9th, but I really wish there was more technical information about the game out there now.

I have a great Bose surround sound system, two recliner chairs for myself and a friend(co-op anyone?), and have been saving cash to replace my 32" Sony tv with a widescreen hdtv. The tv replacement is what is causing me the most grief...

I remember a while back, the Bungie official site mentioned in a Halo 2 FAQ that indeed Halo 2 will be playable in a 16:9 widescreen ratio, but that information is mysteriously missing now. People within this thread have mentioned that the 16:9 ratio is still confirmed, but I don't see that in writing anymore from Bungie. Seeing that Halo 2 is only going to support 480i and 480p resolution(not the hoped-for 720 or higher), I have been tossing around the idea of what type of HDTV television I want to invest in. I have narrowed my choices down to either a 50" - 60" Sony LCD rear projection television, or a 50" - 60" DLP rear projection HDTV from Samsung or Toshiba. I have done a ton or reading/reviewing of the differences, and I keep going back and forth between the two types(LCD vs. DLP), but the jury is still out on that part.

Knowing more about co-operative play would also affect my tv buying decision, since if there is co-op system link play, I may keep my 32" Sony and buy another X-box/Halo 2 game, just for co-op play with the new hdtv. If there isn't system link co-op play available, then I could sell my 32" and put that money toward the purchase of the new tv. The problem is that no one has officially mentioned whether or not this feature will be available. How can I gear up for Halo 2 when I don't know what to expect?

Still reading? Thanks for the patience. Perhaps this is could be considered as a little "venting" on my part. It is frustrating not knowing what to expect from the upcoming first-person shooter, as trying to base a purchase decision on missing game-supported details is making my shopping decision a pain. If you have web links to where the above questions can be answered, feel free to address them(no pun intended). Either way, Halo 2 will rock my world, as the original continues to do.

  • 08.08.2004 7:44 PM PDT
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hey im new whats up everyone

  • 08.08.2004 7:50 PM PDT
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Why was this posted now and not closer to the release date?

  • 08.08.2004 8:33 PM PDT
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in the article frankie said halo2 only functions in 480i and 480p... so it wont function on my 1080i hdtv?

  • 08.08.2004 8:38 PM PDT

Australia always gets left behind

halo 2 will still function with your hdtv but not in 1080i resolution. it will work in 480i and 480p instead.

  • 08.09.2004 3:37 AM PDT
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After reading this week's update i kept tellin myself that i needed a second job in order to suuport my need to buy the newest and sweetest audio equipment. i told my boss 6 months ago that i'm taking off Nov 9. i better take off the 10th and 11th as well just to be safe.



"nice shootin tex"

  • 08.09.2004 4:57 AM PDT
Subject: I am prepared...
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For Halo 2, I bought a
34" Phillips Widescreen HDTV $1550,
5.1 DTS Receiver $200,
Monster Cable Xbox Component Video Output ($60),
Monster Cable Xbox Optical Fiber Audio Output ($40),
Halo 2 Preorder ($65)

It's worth every penny. Playing Halo in 480p has given me an advantage when playing Hang'em High Slayer w/ my old college roommate because he's used to his 480i TV. The added detail gives me the edge w/ the pistol across the map :)



I'd say that I had everything ready by February (UNLIKE BUNGIE) but also don't mind that they are taking the extra 8 months to make the game that much better (as well as I've been making my home entertainment that much better in the same time).

  • 08.09.2004 1:23 PM PDT
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Everyone is doing the bragging thing so to fit in I must brag about my system that i DO NOT NEED even though i am spending much on it. I have a 27 inch flat screen tv(not too exciting there) I have boughtin a XBOX sourond sound system, that works beautifly with halo one. I also have 4 XBOX wireless controllers which make it a little better, so I don't have to worry about my wire tangles. Another great thing is I have the top speed Road Runner currently has out meaing that everyone around can beneifit from my good connection (Around halo Time AIM and i shall post ya'll a sweet server, AIM-TheGodOfDeath438). I am just lucky thats all it is. On thing that is completely not related, ARE THE HUNTERS IN HALO 2 UPGRADED?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!

  • 08.09.2004 5:32 PM PDT
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Is Halo 2 going to support the 16:9 HDTV screen size, or with the 480i/p only be in standard 4:3?

  • 08.10.2004 6:54 AM PDT

THE bean / bean12

uh yeah whatevs i have a big tv and surround sound so i guess i'm set...

on another note:

PHASE 1 COMPLETE: Network throttling has eroded.
PHASE 2 COMPLETE: This medium has metastasized.

indeed, ilovebees.com has been uh... uh... meeeeeta- metaaaaaas- metasastattastasized. that's besides the point, but yeah, the site is becoming increasingly -blam!- up. just thought i'd let ya'll know. later-

  • 08.10.2004 11:00 AM PDT
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What is the link for the bluetooth wireless headset? (halo2 will be awsome!!!)

  • 08.10.2004 11:06 AM PDT
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I wish I had RoadRunner again (or Brighthouse). 3 mbit would be soo much better than the 1.5 mbit DSL I have now... but it's enough for me to get on and play my games.

  • 08.10.2004 11:58 AM PDT
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So what I still would like to know is:

How many players per Xbox in a LAN/System Link match? Is it 4 per Xbox like before or will it be less than that this time around????

  • 08.10.2004 12:03 PM PDT
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for me...

either go to a movie theatre... rent it out durring the midnight hours RIGHT after i get Halo 2 and play on projection screens :-)

or have the city of Huntsville where I live help me out in hosting a HUGE Halo2 lan party at the Von Braun center the day it comes out.... for the WHOLE SE united states! thats alot of attraction into one city.... but where am I to get the $$$?

  • 08.10.2004 12:31 PM PDT
Subject: can't . . . take this . . . too much . . . longer
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*From watts post with my changes*

- Excuse: My Birthday and I want to take the day off so I'm going to. (I'm definitely with watts [see page 3] stay in school and get the good jobs people)

- Vote: George W. Bush

- Divorce / Breakup: No way . . . my wife supports me playing Halo, and my 4 year old is a crack shot in a tank.

- Friends: HALOID, biggest and most active 7th column chapter in Idaho.

- Live: Check, not the most amazing bandwidth, but 1.5M is the fastest I can get where I live.

- Route It: Check, along with my wireless connection to my XBOX and laptop (can't be cluttering the house with wires now can we?)

- Gamertag: . . . "weephun"

- Headset: Check . . . can't wait for proximity voice ... boo! ... -weephun just blew **** away with a nice shotgun blast to the back of the head-

- Snax: Buffalo jerky's my favorite.

- System:
-Dell 2200MP HDTV (480i-1080i) front projector - projecting onto a 120" diagnal screen (yes that's 10 FEET for the conversion impared).
-Component setup for my BOX with optical audio connections.
-Panasonic receiver with 5.1 digital surround system. (Sorry no link, got these on a serious deal)
-Leather couches and a 6' diameter faux bearskin covered LoveSac.

Yep, I'm a good capitalist ;) (Links to help out those also trying to be good little capitalists)

I'M READY!!!!

  • 08.10.2004 2:20 PM PDT
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yae yeaaa!!! i got a projector screen. goes across my whole basement wall. sound sytstem could do a lil better, but wit xbox live, 3 buddys, and nov 9, i wont really need it!!! o frankie, it will work on a projector screen rite? if it does, is there anything i can do to improve the quality?thanx for the time. im done

  • 08.10.2004 4:32 PM PDT
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well i hear other peoples setup for halo 2 so hears mine. i got a crappy 10 year old magnovox 27" tv. i got a 520 watts koss 5.1 surround sound system. for only about 179.99. check it at sears.com. and i gettin xbox live in like 1 month so ill dat also soon.

  • 08.10.2004 7:14 PM PDT

THE bean / bean12

i have a tv...

it's big...

yeah.

  • 08.10.2004 10:57 PM PDT
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ok, got a couple questions for bungie or anyone that knows. I've got an all in wonder 9800 pro on my pc. i've hooked my xbox up to it many times but never used the higher resolution option. is it possible to do so just using the connections that came with my card? or do I still have to buy an adapter?

  • 08.11.2004 10:01 AM PDT