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Subject: I bought Halo 2 for the PC

Halo 3

Why is the campaign so choppy? (i'm using windows 7 with a graphics card that can handle Crysis graphics)

  • 03.12.2011 2:24 PM PDT

I <3 Halo 2 and Trombones ^.^

It was made pretty badly, but it's still amazing <3 .
Um I dunno, try playing windowed or lower the level of detail.

  • 03.12.2011 3:28 PM PDT

Halo 3

I don't see a problem with it. O.o....other than the one I described above

It's just like xbox version. (im using controller plug-in :P)


Live loads of fun!

  • 03.12.2011 4:03 PM PDT

what are your system's specs?

  • 03.12.2011 5:44 PM PDT

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nvm it's alright. But I realized that this game makes my laptop overheat....pretty fast


And when that happens, the game starts slowin down and gets all choppy. So ya I played for about an hour and my comp played this game flawlessly.

Anyways, I finally bought this game after like 2weeks of thinkin, haha


This game is fantastic. I don't know why people think Halo 2 PC sucks. It's Halo 2 xbox + a bunch of features n' stuff. It's great, especially with a 360 controller. There are a ton of games to join at any given point in time. I also LOVE how you can create your own match publicly- It's like Halo 3 Custom games but public! The people are great and the connection is good.

Anyone know of any Campaign mods/cheats that I can download off the net?

  • 03.12.2011 9:17 PM PDT
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Yeah. That's right. I don't have a 50 in H3. I never got Onyx in Reach. If a game sucks too much, I won't even bother trying for such trivial "accolades". Besides, I've done way more things that take far more skill and talent than anything that can be done in a video game.

Posted by: Ben2974
I don't know why people think Halo 2 PC sucks.

Think of it this way. A person lives his life only eating crap. Literal crap. Fecal matter of all sorts. He'll explain how some of the crap he's eaten is better than others, and he'll relish the crap he likes the most. Of course, when someone tells him that crap tastes absolutely awful, he'll be shocked. But really it's because he's never had anything that tastes good. His standards are set so low that he actually believes that crap is the best thing out there, and can't comprehend how people would dislike eating crap.

That crap-eating guy is you. You've clearly never played a good FPS if you think H2V is good.

  • 03.13.2011 3:09 AM PDT

Nice trolling bro. Get used to the fact that PC games are most of the time poorly improved console imports, it saves the developers a lot of time and money.

Anyways to fix the poor mouse coordination I would recommend running the game at either a low refresh rate or in a window, that will solve any "mouse lag" issues.

As you said your laptop is overheating while playing the game, really laptops only have a small vent and a 1-3 inch fan inside them, they are not good for cooling this is why people do not recommend playing video games on them, I would recommend you get a cooling pad and to game on a flat, leveled solid surface rather than playing a laptop on top of a blanket, bed, carpet, your uncles hairy back, etc.

You can run Crysis on your laptop yet the game overheats with Halo 2 Vista? Possibly turn down your video settings, or do the "oh so horrible" task of UNDERclocking your graphic cards GPU speed with the recommended overclocking tool, ex: ATI's CCC "ATI Overdrive" feature. This will allow your GPU to use less power and produce less heat without too much performance loss as long as you don't over underclock your card.

How much to underclock by? I would say about 20-50mhz depending on your GPU (DO NOT underclock the video memory (VRAM) as this can result in issues regarding blue screens, screen going grey, freeze ups and such, but should not do any damage to your laptop, only underclock the gpu, and do not underclock it by much.)

Underclocking sounds horrible because it may remove little performance, but will allow you to play much more stable for a longer amount of time.

I would also like to recommend closing any unneeded applications while gaming, that just puts more stress on your CPU and mostly ram, possible right click your halo 2 icon and going to properties, to disable visual themes that will disable the vista/windows 7 glass or Aero theme, this will use less GPU memory giving you a small boost. There is a free application called "GameBooster" that will do all of this for you.



[Edited on 03.13.2011 3:32 AM PDT]

  • 03.13.2011 3:25 AM PDT

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Posted by: xBlueXFoxx
Nice trolling bro. Get used to the fact that PC games are most of the time poorly improved console imports, it saves the developers a lot of time and money.
Halo 2 Vista is a crap port.

Are you saying all PC games are crap console ports?
because if you do, that's very ignorant.

  • 03.13.2011 7:20 AM PDT

I was saying $12 is not much to ask for a "crap console port" so really why stop someone from buying it, it's a decent game.

  • 03.13.2011 8:13 AM PDT

Halo 3

Posted by: DusK
Posted by: Ben2974
I don't know why people think Halo 2 PC sucks.

Think of it this way. A person lives his life only eating crap. Literal crap. Fecal matter of all sorts. He'll explain how some of the crap he's eaten is better than others, and he'll relish the crap he likes the most. Of course, when someone tells him that crap tastes absolutely awful, he'll be shocked. But really it's because he's never had anything that tastes good. His standards are set so low that he actually believes that crap is the best thing out there, and can't comprehend how people would dislike eating crap.

That crap-eating guy is you. You've clearly never played a good FPS if you think H2V is good.




I Play(ed) Crysis, Counter Strike, Gunz (3rd person), Combat Evolved, Combat Arms, Far Cry 2.

Your post just got CRAPPED on. :)

  • 03.13.2011 10:32 AM PDT

do you have a working pc or a game pc
or else turn it in window mode

  • 03.13.2011 11:07 AM PDT

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BUNGIE AND MICROSOFT FAILS HALO 2 VISTA.

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Posted by: Ben2974
I Play(ed) Crysis, Counter Strike, Gunz (3rd person), Combat Evolved, Combat Arms, Far Cry 2.

Your post just got CRAPPED on. :)
Try understanding PC gaming standards are much higher than that of console gaming.

  • 03.13.2011 12:07 PM PDT
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Yeah. That's right. I don't have a 50 in H3. I never got Onyx in Reach. If a game sucks too much, I won't even bother trying for such trivial "accolades". Besides, I've done way more things that take far more skill and talent than anything that can be done in a video game.

Posted by: xBlueXFoxx
Nice trolling bro. Get used to the fact that PC games are most of the time poorly improved console imports, it saves the developers a lot of time and money.

Nowadays, maybe. But back in the glory days, no.
Posted by: Ben2974
I Play(ed) Crysis, Counter Strike, Gunz (3rd person), Combat Evolved, Combat Arms, Far Cry 2.

Your post just got CRAPPED on. :)

The only games with decent multiplayer on that list are CS and Halo, and I have no doubt you get roflstomped constantly in both of those games by the average pubber. So yeah, come back when you're a PC gamer, kiddo.

[Edited on 03.13.2011 12:55 PM PDT]

  • 03.13.2011 12:53 PM PDT

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Posted by: DusK
Posted by: xBlueXFoxx
Nice trolling bro. Get used to the fact that PC games are most of the time poorly improved console imports, it saves the developers a lot of time and money.

Nowadays, maybe. But back in the glory days, no.
Posted by: Ben2974
I Play(ed) Crysis, Counter Strike, Gunz (3rd person), Combat Evolved, Combat Arms, Far Cry 2.

Your post just got CRAPPED on. :)

The only games with decent multiplayer on that list are CS and Halo, and I have no doubt you get roflstomped constantly in both of those games by the average pubber. So yeah, come back when you're a PC gamer, kiddo.



Your reply didn't really prove anything...let alone mean anything at all. The fact is that I HAVE played MANY other FPS games. And if I do get "roflstomped" constantly, what will that have to do with me playing Halo 2 Vista, hm? It's true though, I enjoy playing 360 more than the computer. Everything is more legit on console.

  • 03.13.2011 12:59 PM PDT
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Yeah. That's right. I don't have a 50 in H3. I never got Onyx in Reach. If a game sucks too much, I won't even bother trying for such trivial "accolades". Besides, I've done way more things that take far more skill and talent than anything that can be done in a video game.


Posted by: Ben2974
Your reply didn't really prove anything...let alone mean anything at all. The fact is that I HAVE played MANY other FPS games. And if I do get "roflstomped" constantly, what will that have to do with me playing Halo 2 Vista, hm?

Simple, really. Those other games, you need to have skill to win. But in Halo 2 Vista, you don't need any skill at all to come out on top. So if you're getting slaughtered in those other games, H2V is a great place for baddies like you to pretend you're good at FPS when really you're just garbage.

Posted by: Ben2974
It's true though, I enjoy playing 360 more than the computer. Everything is more legit on console.

ROFL? Legit? What's legit about missing your target by a yard and still getting a headshot?

[Edited on 03.13.2011 1:07 PM PDT]

  • 03.13.2011 1:07 PM PDT

Halo 3

Posted by: DusK

Posted by: Ben2974
Your reply didn't really prove anything...let alone mean anything at all. The fact is that I HAVE played MANY other FPS games. And if I do get "roflstomped" constantly, what will that have to do with me playing Halo 2 Vista, hm?

Simple, really. Those other games, you need to have skill to win. But in Halo 2 Vista, you don't need any skill at all to come out on top. So if you're getting slaughtered in those other games, H2V is a great place for baddies like you to pretend you're good at FPS when really you're just garbage.

Posted by: Ben2974
It's true though, I enjoy playing 360 more than the computer. Everything is more legit on console.

ROFL? Legit? What's legit about missing your target by a yard and still getting a headshot?


-That's great that I suck at FPS on PC. (but then again, you have no evidence. I'd probably own you in any game you shove into my face. :) (Yeah, you like it when people assume things, dontcha).
-You rarely find modders/glitchers/hackers on the console. There is MUCH less lag on Console.
-Controller > Mouse/Keyboard
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  • 03.13.2011 3:00 PM PDT
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Yeah. That's right. I don't have a 50 in H3. I never got Onyx in Reach. If a game sucks too much, I won't even bother trying for such trivial "accolades". Besides, I've done way more things that take far more skill and talent than anything that can be done in a video game.


Posted by: Ben2974
-That's great that I suck at FPS on PC. (but then again, you have no evidence. I'd probably own you in any game you shove into my face. :) (Yeah, you like it when people assume things, dontcha).

My Xfire's oniryu. I'm down for a HPC 1v1 whenever you are. I gaurantee I'd make your ass go 0-25.

Posted by: Ben2974
-You rarely find modders/glitchers/hackers on the console.

Every other person playing MW2 or BlackOps is using a modded controller or a wallhack. Every match on Fuel has a camper in the rock. Everyone over rank 30 in H2X did nothing but BXR. There's an aimbot readily available for H3 and Reach with minimal Jtag knowledge, which is frequently used. I'm not seeing your point, kid.

Posted by: Ben2974
There is MUCH less lag on Console.

If your PC is garbage, yeah. But my $800 budget gaming PC out performs an Xbox 360 twice over, so once again, you're just showing that you have no idea what you're talking about.

Unless you're talking about network lag, in which case you're also wrong. My average ping in PC games is 30, whereas I'd be hard-pressed to find a game under 100 ping in a console game. Apparently Bungie and Treyarch think a host in Bristol is a good connection from Indiana.

Posted by: Ben2974
-Controller > Mouse/Keyboard

You can use a controller in our 1v1 if you want, baddie. It'll just make killing you even easier.

Posted by: Ben2974
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Your score? Yeah, I see it. What about it?

  • 03.13.2011 3:14 PM PDT

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Posted by: DusK

Posted by: Ben2974
-That's great that I suck at FPS on PC. (but then again, you have no evidence. I'd probably own you in any game you shove into my face. :) (Yeah, you like it when people assume things, dontcha).

My Xfire's oniryu. I'm down for a HPC 1v1 whenever you are. I gaurantee I'd make your ass go 0-25.

Posted by: Ben2974
-You rarely find modders/glitchers/hackers on the console.

Every other person playing MW2 or BlackOps is using a modded controller or a wallhack. Every match on Fuel has a camper in the rock. Everyone over rank 30 in H2X did nothing but BXR. There's an aimbot readily available for H3 and Reach with minimal Jtag knowledge, which is frequently used. I'm not seeing your point, kid.

Posted by: Ben2974
There is MUCH less lag on Console.

If your PC is garbage, yeah. But my $800 budget gaming PC out performs an Xbox 360 twice over, so once again, you're just showing that you have no idea what you're talking about.

Unless you're talking about network lag, in which case you're also wrong. My average ping in PC games is 30, whereas I'd be hard-pressed to find a game under 100 ping in a console game. Apparently Bungie and Treyarch think a host in Bristol is a good connection from Indiana.

Posted by: Ben2974
-Controller > Mouse/Keyboard

You can use a controller in our 1v1 if you want, baddie. It'll just make killing you even easier.

Posted by: Ben2974
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Your score? Yeah, I see it. What about it?



Note: the "0" at the end of was a typo

1. So if you beat me in Halo CE then you're implying to me that you're better than me at any other FPS? Logical failure right there. That's like saying some professional COD player could just go on Halo 3 and kick Walshy's (for example) @ss. But sure I can 1 v 1 you noproblem if you wanna lose!

2. Majority players don't get around the game these days. I've never in my life experienced an abuser.

3. Well, see that makes you an outlier (do yourself a favor and look that up before you respond like an idiot). There aren't too many like you....who spend 800 bucks for a gaming pc. MOST of us use the average technology to keep us playing online with other folks. MOST of us will experience technical difficulties including lag in the multiplayer experience for PC gaming. So therefore I do know what I am talking about, and you are the one who doesn't- You've only experienced PC gaming with top gears....you're the misinformed boy.

4. Don't get too cocky, lawlz. It only makes it worse when you lose...to have to deal with the irony. Don't make me slap you in halo 3 or Reach either.


Oh and if you think 50% of the people playing COD hack, then you really need to stop retrieving any statistical data because you obviously can't analyze for shi7. Oh and don't generalize: "Which is frequently used".

[Edited on 03.13.2011 3:33 PM PDT]

  • 03.13.2011 3:27 PM PDT

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Posted by: Ben2974
-Controller > Mouse/Keyboard
In other news, Microsoft cancelled the cross-platform project, because PC gamers were too good.

  • 03.13.2011 3:33 PM PDT
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Yeah. That's right. I don't have a 50 in H3. I never got Onyx in Reach. If a game sucks too much, I won't even bother trying for such trivial "accolades". Besides, I've done way more things that take far more skill and talent than anything that can be done in a video game.


Posted by: Shock120
Posted by: Ben2974
-Controller > Mouse/Keyboard
In other news, Microsoft cancelled the cross-platform project, because PC gamers were too good.

Don't shatter that console kid's delusions of superiority. You'll make him cry.

No, but seriously, no good FPS player would think H2 is good, so I have no doubt I'd destroy you (Ben) in any skill-based FPS under the sun. Come at me, bro.

[Edited on 03.13.2011 3:36 PM PDT]

  • 03.13.2011 3:36 PM PDT

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My bad. I thought you guys knew the difference between Opinions and Facts. And besides

"I've heard from reliable sources that during the development they brought together the best console gamers to play mediocre PC gamers at the same game... and guess what happened?"


These are generalizations, not to mention the fact that "he heard from reliable sources (LINKS PLEASE). And who are the best console gamers, hm? Who are those mediocre players, hm?

yeah so many questions to ask for validity and verification of this claim.

There is only one thing that a person can claim in distinguishing controller and m/kb: Sensitivity.

Not only is this article a joke, but if anything, it only takes FPS/Third person SHOOTERS into play. Racing games, action games, etc could all have different outcomes. So therefore, no one can conclude which is superior.

DusK (and that other kid) = wrecked.

  • 03.13.2011 3:44 PM PDT

My Youtube - Halo 2 Online Co-op
BUNGIE AND MICROSOFT FAILS HALO 2 VISTA.

Everytime someone buys a copy of Halo 2 Vista, a puppy dies.

Just be happy with the free aimbot you have when you use the controller on Halo 2 Vista.

Because as we all know, controller users need all the help they can get when playing face to face with m/k users.

I like reading many articles about m/k winning over controller users
.

[Edited on 03.13.2011 3:53 PM PDT]

  • 03.13.2011 3:48 PM PDT

Halo 3

But what happens when you can use both? :)

  • 03.13.2011 3:52 PM PDT

My Youtube - Halo 2 Online Co-op
BUNGIE AND MICROSOFT FAILS HALO 2 VISTA.

Everytime someone buys a copy of Halo 2 Vista, a puppy dies.

Posted by: Ben2974
But what happens when you can use both? :)
There's an advantage in using the mouse for the Banshee. :)

You can use both at the same time, however as soon as you press on the m/k, the game will disable aimbot.

  • 03.13.2011 3:55 PM PDT
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Yeah. That's right. I don't have a 50 in H3. I never got Onyx in Reach. If a game sucks too much, I won't even bother trying for such trivial "accolades". Besides, I've done way more things that take far more skill and talent than anything that can be done in a video game.


Posted by: Ben2974
But what happens when you can use both? :)


Or in your case, you're garbage with both?

  • 03.13.2011 3:55 PM PDT

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