- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Now how on earth would Microsoft overcome their biggest OS killer, themselves?
Port Halo 2 exclusively to the new OS platform, Windows vista.
how dumb to u think we are?
this is nothing but a marketing ploy.
"Q: Why are you releasing Halo 2 for Windows Vista only?
A: As Bungie Studios and Microsoft are dedicated to delivering a top quality translation of Halo 2 for the PC, their efforts require the use of the best available technological platform for Windows games. Windows Vista will help bring clarity to our customers and help them get more out of their personal computing experience, allowing them to focus on what matters most to them."
Bull-blam!-. they dont even answer the question. it should read:
Because we are trying to flog our new OS, and the only way to get people to go and fork out $$$ for another bug riddled OS is to port our most popular game to our new OS exclusively.
"Q: Why is Halo 2 for Windows Vista not backwards compatible?
A: To deliver an optimal gameplay experience, Windows Vista will provide a great platform on which to bring to Halo 2. Microsoft and Bungie Studios will provide additional information at a later date."
Yes it MAY bring a slightly better gameplay experience, but its more bull-blam!- that XP or even 98 couldn't run it. are u trying to say to me that my new PC aint good enough now to play Halo 2 when its more powerful the my 4 year old xbox.
"Q: Is the release of Halo 2 for Windows Vista just a way to force consumers to purchase the new operating system?
A: Absolutely not. Bungie Studios and Microsoft's steadfast commitment to quality determined that the Windows Vista platform would provide the best possible version of Halo 2 for the Windows PC. We will provide you with more details in the future."
BULL-blam!-!!! again they dodge the question.
"Windows Vista WOULD provide the best possible version of Halo 2" but does that mean that XP couldn't do 99.99% of the job that Vista could.
just look at half life 2. it runs fine on XP and looks better then halo 2 ever will.
Im no computer whiz, dont get me wrong.
but i do know microsoft's history.
anyone remember the problems Microsoft had flogging XP?
well this time they are trying it again, and using Bungie's creation to whoo the blind sheep.
Just my 2c...
[Edited on 2/10/2006]