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Subject: Why does everyone hate Halo 2 Vista?

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I just don't get why everyone keeps hating on it. Seriously, what's wrong with it? I think it's a great port. I've never had any issues with it. I think the graphics look pretty good, much better than the Xbox version. So I think this port was good. Now of course the multiplayer has a low population these days, but I'm pretty sure that's because all the haters refuse to play and tell other people that the port is bad so those people don't buy it.

But really, what are the exact reasons Halo 2 Vista was bad? If it's because it was Vista-exclusive, then that's a terrible reason. You shouldn't have been using an obsolete OS. So besides the Vista-exclusivity, why does everyone hate Halo 2 Vista?

  • 06.23.2011 10:22 PM PDT

Halo 3

keyboard/mouse functionality is imperfect.
No ranks
low population = not so much going on
some more stuff but w.e

  • 06.23.2011 10:27 PM PDT
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Posted by: General Heed
I think it's a great port.

No justifiable reason for requiring Windows Vista, but it's still a great port? Terrible graphics optimization, but it's still a great port? 5-use limit on the CD key before it's unusable, but it's still a great port? Gimped mouse and keyboard controls and a built in noob-handle for the controller, but it's still a great port? Compat issues with Windows 7, but it's still a great port? No anti-cheat, but it's still a great port? No post-launch support for the past three years, but it's still a great port? Game-breaking glitches left in from the console version, but it's still a great port?

Apparently, H2V is the only port you've ever played. otherwise, you wouldn't say something so absolutely ridiculous.

Posted by: General Heed
I think the graphics look pretty good

Low standards of H2 players yet again.

Posted by: General Heed
Now of course the multiplayer has a low population these days, but I'm pretty sure that's because all the haters refuse to play and tell other people that the port is bad so those people don't buy it.

You'd prefer it if we lie to them and say it's a good game?

Posted by: General Heed
But really, what are the exact reasons Halo 2 Vista was bad? If it's because it was Vista-exclusive, then that's a terrible reason. You shouldn't have been using an obsolete OS. So besides the Vista-exclusivity, why does everyone hate Halo 2 Vista?

I don't hate the game itself so much as I hate the pretentiousness and stupidity of its players. Thinking a game is absolute crap and hating it are very different things. So I'll assume you were talking about the former, and addressing that, the explanation's in my first paragraph of this post.

  • 06.23.2011 10:32 PM PDT

Something smells fishy...

For me, and probably others, I experience severe frame rate stutter. It's the only game I play that does that. It's kind of like the game is choppy. Basically the game is almost unplayable. Donno why it is:(

It could be the an Nvidia issue (I have an Nvidia Geforce GT 440 graphics card) but I don't know.

  • 06.23.2011 10:35 PM PDT
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Posted by: Barnacle_Blast
For me, and probably others, I experience severe frame rate stutter. It's the only game I play that does that. It's kind of like the game is choppy. Basically the game is almost unplayable. Donno why it is:(

I do. The game's made like crap.

Do us a favor though, before Heed or Ben come in and talk about how your computer's under-spec. Post your specs and other games you play/settings you play them on.

  • 06.23.2011 10:37 PM PDT

Something smells fishy...

Posted by: DusK

Posted by: Barnacle_Blast
For me, and probably others, I experience severe frame rate stutter. It's the only game I play that does that. It's kind of like the game is choppy. Basically the game is almost unplayable. Donno why it is:(

I do. The game's made like crap.

Do us a favor though, before Heed or Ben come in and talk about how your computer's under-spec. Post your specs and other games you play/settings you play them on.

Sure why not:)

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CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 250 @ 3.0 GHz
GPU: Nvidia Geforce GT 440
Power Supply: 700 Watts
OS: Windows 7 32 Bit

The games I currently play Are Halo CE PC and CoD WM2. Both on high settings.

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Posted by: General Heed

But really, what are the exact reasons Halo 2 Vista was bad? If it's because it was Vista-exclusive, then that's a terrible reason. You shouldn't have been using an obsolete OS. So besides the Vista-exclusivity, why does everyone hate Halo 2 Vista?


I think the biggest problem with this game WAS the vista exclusive factor. Remember, the game came out around that time everyone was really nervous about upgrading to vista due to all those reports that it was extremely buggy and malfunctioning.

On top of that you needed a Gold membership for Games For Windows Live I believe. It just wasn't (and still isn't?) a realistic expectation especially when you got free programs like steam that run popular games like counterstrike with no extra online fees.

I doubt it has much to do with the actual game performance for most. Basically, the marketing team mishandled the game. Simple as that.

When the original xbox servers shut down, it was a perfect opportunity to raise awareness for this version. The ball was dropped yet again unfortunately.

Perhaps if the game makes its way to Steam it might help things a bit. Probably just wishful thinking.

  • 06.23.2011 11:27 PM PDT

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Posted by: DusK

Posted by: General Heed
I think it's a great port.

No justifiable reason for requiring Windows Vista, but it's still a great port? Terrible graphics optimization, but it's still a great port? 5-use limit on the CD key before it's unusable, but it's still a great port? Gimped mouse and keyboard controls and a built in noob-handle for the controller, but it's still a great port? Compat issues with Windows 7, but it's still a great port? No anti-cheat, but it's still a great port? No post-launch support for the past three years, but it's still a great port? Game-breaking glitches left in from the console version, but it's still a great port?

Apparently, H2V is the only port you've ever played. otherwise, you wouldn't say something so absolutely ridiculous.

Posted by: General Heed
I think the graphics look pretty good

Low standards of H2 players yet again.

Posted by: General Heed
Now of course the multiplayer has a low population these days, but I'm pretty sure that's because all the haters refuse to play and tell other people that the port is bad so those people don't buy it.

You'd prefer it if we lie to them and say it's a good game?

Posted by: General Heed
But really, what are the exact reasons Halo 2 Vista was bad? If it's because it was Vista-exclusive, then that's a terrible reason. You shouldn't have been using an obsolete OS. So besides the Vista-exclusivity, why does everyone hate Halo 2 Vista?

I don't hate the game itself so much as I hate the pretentiousness and stupidity of its players. Thinking a game is absolute crap and hating it are very different things. So I'll assume you were talking about the former, and addressing that, the explanation's in my first paragraph of this post.


Having the game as a Vista-exclusive was not really that big a deal. Especially not today. 5 uses for the CD Key is already more than enough. And even if you do use it all up, you just simply call Microsoft and they'll reactivate it for you. Simple as that. If the keys were unlimited, it would encourage piracy or the sharing of CD keys. The keyboard and mouse control are virtually the same as the Halo 1 port. And at least Halo 2 Vista does have 360 controller support.

There are no compatibility issues with Windows 7. I have a dual-boot setup on my laptop with Vista and 7. Halo 2 Vista runs just fine in both partitions. Everything down to Tray and Play works flawlesly in Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. If there are compatibility problems, it's not the OS or the game. It's probably your graphic drivers or something else like that.

Anti-cheat is usually handled by the Xbox Live service (which is now free for PC). I'm guessing Microsoft no longer monitors the games because people like you started hating on Halo 2 Vista, thus driving the sales down and reducing the incentive to monitor the game and provide post-launch support. You did this to yourself. You brought all these issues on yourself.

The graphics of Halo 2 Vista are far better than the Xbox version. That much is clear. I'd say the improvements of Halo 2 Xbox to Halo 2 Vista are greater than Halo 1 Xbox to Halo 1 PC. In fact, I don't see you complaining about Halo 1 PC. The graphics in the PC version aren't significantly better than the Xbox version. Yet everyone still likes that port.

Really, why isn't anyone complaining about the Halo 1 PC port? All the points you made besides Vista exclusivity could also be applied to the Halo 1 PC port. You all complain that Halo 2 Vista didn't add new features like campaign co-op. Well Halo 1 PC didn't add campaign co-op either. As I mentioned above, Halo 1 PC's graphics weren't significantly better than the Xbox version either. And I certainly still see cheating in Halo 1 PC.

So you see, unless I'm wrong that you guys don't hate Halo 1 PC, this means that you guys have a personal bias against Halo 2 Vista regardless of whatever points you made. I think the only reason people don't like Halo 2 Vista is just because it's a Vista exclusive. The low population of Halo 2 Vista can be easily fixed. It's up to you to fix it. It's not the game's fault that the population is low. It's your fault. You chose to not play it and you chose to convince others to not play it. You could've at least let them try it out for themselves instead of making people think they're making a terrible mistake buying Halo 2 Vista.

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Oh, boy, here we go.

Posted by: General Heed
Having the game as a Vista-exclusive was not really that big a deal. Especially not today.

Not today, yeah. We have the nicely optimized Windows 7. Back when H2 was released, it required an OS that ran games like crap compared to its predecessor unless you ran Vista 64-bit and packed in the RAM. You'd know this if you were a PC gamer.

Posted by: General Heed
5 uses for the CD Key is already more than enough.

Like it was more than enough for this guy?

I've reinstalled my copy of UT 7 times to the day. 4 of those were troubleshooting on my parents' computer. Any limit on CD key use isn't necessary. You'd know this if you were a PC gamer.

Posted by: General Heed
And even if you do use it all up, you just simply call Microsoft and they'll reactivate it for you. Simple as that.

Hear that, node? Your trifles with MS support for your used up CD key, according to General Ignorant here, don't even exist. They'll just give you a new key! You're in the clear, buddy!

Posted by: General Heed
If the keys were unlimited, it would encourage piracy or the sharing of CD keys.

Like all the other games with CD keys, such as Halo, which will auto-kick you if you're using the same CD key as someone else? You'd know this if you were a PC gamer.

Posted by: General Heed
The keyboard and mouse control are virtually the same as the Halo 1 port.

Hey Syx, wasn't it you that commented on having to framerate cap the game to get the mouse to work correctly? Or was it Jacob? Can't remember, but I've seen the complaint that renders this point moot quite a bit.

Posted by: General Heed
And at least Halo 2 Vista does have 360 controller support.

And aim assist. No PC FPS should ever have aim assist. You'd know this if you were a PC gamer.

Posted by: General Heed
There are no compatibility issues with Windows 7.

ROFL!!! Holy crap. It amazes me that after so many people have come to this board posting about how the game no longer works with Win7 that people are still stupid enough to say this.

Posted by: General Heed
I have a dual-boot setup on my laptop with Vista and 7. Halo 2 Vista runs just fine in both partitions. Everything down to Tray and Play works flawlesly in Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. If there are compatibility problems, it's not the OS or the game. It's probably your graphic drivers or something else like that.

Works for you. Must work for everyone. Right?

Posted by: General Heed
Anti-cheat is usually handled by the Xbox Live service (which is now free for PC). I'm guessing Microsoft no longer monitors the games because people like you started hating on Halo 2 Vista, thus driving the sales down and reducing the incentive to monitor the game and provide post-launch support. You did this to yourself. You brought all these issues on yourself.

That would be well and dandy, except that the game released without an anti-cheat. Live hasn't "monitored the game" since its release.

Posted by: General Heed
The graphics of Halo 2 Vista are far better than the Xbox version. That much is clear. I'd say the improvements of Halo 2 Xbox to Halo 2 Vista are greater than Halo 1 Xbox to Halo 1 PC. In fact, I don't see you complaining about Halo 1 PC. The graphics in the PC version aren't significantly better than the Xbox version. Yet everyone still likes that port.

Because graphics don't make a good game? You'd know this if you were a PC gamer.

Posted by: General Heed
Really, why isn't anyone complaining about the Halo 1 PC port?

They do.

Posted by: General Heed
All the points you made besides Vista exclusivity could also be applied to the Halo 1 PC port.

Really? Let's see.

Graphics optimization in HPC is fine. Graphics optimization in H2V sucks.
Mouse controls in HPC are fine. Mouse controls in H2V suck.
There's no aim assist in H2V. Controller gets kiddie training wheels in H2V, much so that controllers often beat out more skilled kb/m users.
HEK in CE is great. HEK for H2V is gimped.
HPC got a compat fix for Windows 7, and game-breaking flaws were fixed. Nothing like that has happened for H2V.
GfWL integration sucks for H2V. No such problems in HPC.

Should I keep going?

Posted by: General Heed
You all complain that Halo 2 Vista didn't add new features like campaign co-op. Well Halo 1 PC didn't add campaign co-op either. As I mentioned above, Halo 1 PC's graphics weren't significantly better than the Xbox version either. And I certainly still see cheating in Halo 1 PC.

The first two points I can see where you're coming from. That last one, given that you're a Halo 2oob, probably stems from you getting stomped legit in HPC and wanting to not chalk it up to general suckage on your part.

Posted by: General Heed
So you see, unless I'm wrong that you guys don't hate Halo 1 PC, this means that you guys have a personal bias against Halo 2 Vista regardless of whatever points you made.

Not really. Good games are good games, crap games are crap games. I like to call a spade a spade. Most PC gamers do. You would too, if you were a PC gamer.

Posted by: General Heed
I think the only reason people don't like Halo 2 Vista is just because it's a Vista exclusive.

Actually. that's the tip of the iceberg. I gave a nice fat list in my first post. Did you forget how to read?

Posted by: General Heed
The low population of Halo 2 Vista can be easily fixed. It's up to you to fix it.

Telling people who like good games to play bad games, like you just did, is beyond stupid. I can no longer take you seriously.

Posted by: General Heed
It's not the game's fault that the population is low.

Yeah, it is. If a game's crap, nobody will play it. If it's not, people will play it. It's that freakin' simple

Posted by: General Heed
It's your fault. You chose to not play it and you chose to convince others to not play it. You could've at least let them try it out for themselves instead of making people think they're making a terrible mistake buying Halo 2 Vista.

"Try this game! There's nothing good that can be said about it, but it's only 20 bucks! There are better games you could spend your money on, but screw that. Spend it on H2V. We'll see you back here when you have a problem with the game running on Windows 7, or GfWL not installing correctly, or crappy mouse movement, or crappy performance on a computer that should have no problem running such a dated game."

Is that what you're looking for, General?

But for real, I can't lie like Ben, and I'm not delusional like you, so regarding H2V, there's only one thing a reasonable person could say: It sucks.

And you'd know it to... if you were a PC gamer. :)

[Edited on 06.24.2011 12:31 AM PDT]

  • 06.24.2011 12:28 AM PDT

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1. I run Halo 2 Vista on both of my partitions and in Windows Vista 32-bit, it still runs just as fine as it does in Windows 7. Although admittedly, Windows 7 64-bit does handle Halo 2 Vista a bit better. Maybe because I have more RAM available in Windows 7.

2. Actually, all you have to do is call Microsoft, tell them you can't use your key anymore and they'll give you one of those phone activation keys, no questions asked. Afterwards, your original key will also be reset. I should point out that this is not just limited to Halo 2 Vista. This affects all Microsoft products actually, even music you buy from Zune Marketplace. So you can't single Halo 2 Vista out for this.

3. I know graphics don't make a good game. But you clearly said that Halo 1 PC has better graphic optimizations over the Xbox version than Halo 2 PC has over the Xbox version. However, this point is purely opinion on both sides. But Halo 2 Vista does have significantly better graphics than the Xbox version. From a technical point of view, it would be true. Halo 2 Vista supports higher resolutions than Halo 1 PC and has 4x Anti-aliasing support. Now I'm aware it's possible to force Halo 1 PC to have all this too. But I'm only talking about what you get out of the box. And out of the box, Halo 2 Vista, from a technical point of view, supports much more graphical enhancements than Halo 1 PC.

4. At the very least, Halo 2 Vista is almost the same as Halo 2 Xbox. It has the same campaign and similar multiplayer. Isn't that already good enough? I just want to be able to enjoy Halo 2's campaign again on the PC with much better graphics. Halo 2 Vista does just that. Sure it could use some more features, but at least it has everything the Xbox version has. Now if Halo 2 Vista had less features than the Xbox version and poorer graphics, then I would be more likely to agree with all your points. But the fact is, Halo 2 Vista does do more than what the Xbox version could and the Xbox version was considered to be legendary.

5. Aim assist... I think that one is kind of a toss up. I saw another thread of a guy arguing that Halo 1 PC is better because it has NO aim assist whatsoever. And I'm also pretty sure Halo 2 Vista has some level of aim assist. So I think aim assist is debatable. And why do you care about the Xbox 360 controller features in Halo 2 Vista? I'm pretty sure it doesn't apply to you. And besides, I feel the controls are close enough to the Xbox version. Therefore, I have no complaints about the Xbox 360 controls in Halo 2 Vista.

6. I think there's more to the low population in Halo 2 Vista than what you think. If you look at the Xbox Live Activity List posted by Major Nelson, you'll notice Halo 2 Vista is actually one of the most played Games For Windows Live games. Therefore, I think it's because GFWL already has a low population to begin with.

7. I prefer to be called a Halo 3 noob, thank you. Just because I like Halo 2 Vista, doesn't mean it's my most favorite Halo game. My favorite Halo game is in fact Halo 3, but we're strictly talking about PC games here, so let's not get into that.

Now I've already finished the entire campaign in Halo 2 Vista, played lots of multiplayer, downloaded custom maps, and even installed the map editor in Windows 7. GFWL also works fine and I have since used it to re-download all my Vista games onto Windows 7. I have not had a single problem with Halo 2 Vista in 7 yet. Therefore, if it works for me, then it's not a problem with the game. If it was a problem with the game, it would affect EVERYONE. I think all the compatibility issues come down to hardware & drivers. You're a PC gamer, so you know that already.

  • 06.24.2011 12:59 AM 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: General Heed
1. I run Halo 2 Vista on both of my partitions and in Windows Vista 32-bit, it still runs just as fine as it does in Windows 7. Although admittedly, Windows 7 64-bit does handle Halo 2 Vista a bit better. Maybe because I have more RAM available in Windows 7.

Works for you. Must work for everyone. Those threads about it not working on Windows 7 for so many people don't even exist, right?

Posted by: General Heed
2. Actually, all you have to do is call Microsoft, tell them you can't use your key anymore and they'll give you one of those phone activation keys, no questions asked. Afterwards, your original key will also be reset. I should point out that this is not just limited to Halo 2 Vista. This affects all Microsoft products actually, even music you buy from Zune Marketplace. So you can't single Halo 2 Vista out for this.

This thread really needs some node to set that ignorance right there in its place.

Posted by: General Heed
3. I know graphics don't make a good game. But you clearly said that Halo 1 PC has better graphic optimizations over the Xbox version than Halo 2 PC has over the Xbox version. However, this point is purely opinion on both sides. But Halo 2 Vista does have significantly better graphics than the Xbox version. From a technical point of view, it would be true. Halo 2 Vista supports higher resolutions than Halo 1 PC and has 4x Anti-aliasing support. Now I'm aware it's possible to force Halo 1 PC to have all this too. But I'm only talking about what you get out of the box. And out of the box, Halo 2 Vista, from a technical point of view, supports much more graphical enhancements than Halo 1 PC.

Graphic optimization: The process of getting graphics to run correctly on a system. Halo PC runs as it should. Halo 2 runs like crap on systems that run Modern Warfare 2 cranked. Therefore, the graphics optimization for H2V sucks. Get it now?

Posted by: General Heed
4. At the very least, Halo 2 Vista is almost the same as Halo 2 Xbox. It has the same campaign and similar multiplayer. Isn't that already good enough? I just want to be able to enjoy Halo 2's campaign again on the PC with much better graphics. Halo 2 Vista does just that. Sure it could use some more features, but at least it has everything the Xbox version has. Now if Halo 2 Vista had less features than the Xbox version and poorer graphics, then I would be more likely to agree with all your points. But the fact is, Halo 2 Vista does do more than what the Xbox version could and the Xbox version was considered to be legendary.

Problem is, the majority of console gamers hate skill-based FPS. That's a stark contrast to the PC, where skill-based FPS games are favored. Therefore, a noob-friendly game that a toddler could play effectively is worshiped on the consoles and reviled on the PC.

Posted by: General Heed
5. Aim assist... I think that one is kind of a toss up. I saw another thread of a guy arguing that Halo 1 PC is better because it has NO aim assist whatsoever. And I'm also pretty sure Halo 2 Vista has some level of aim assist. So I think aim assist is debatable. And why do you care about the Xbox 360 controller features in Halo 2 Vista? I'm pretty sure it doesn't apply to you. And besides, I feel the controls are close enough to the Xbox version. Therefore, I have no complaints about the Xbox 360 controls in Halo 2 Vista.

That's because you're a console kiddy. The aim assist on the controller is another contributor to the game's low population. PC gamers want to play PC games. They don't want to play console games pretending to be PC games, such as H2V.

Posted by: General Heed
6. I think there's more to the low population in Halo 2 Vista than what you think. If you look at the Xbox Live Activity List posted by Major Nelson, you'll notice Halo 2 Vista is actually one of the most played Games For Windows Live games. Therefore, I think it's because GFWL already has a low population to begin with.

It's number 12 as of this week. It's ranking behind primarily single-player games. Every decent PC game dev knows not to use GfWL for their multiplayer games.

Posted by: General Heed
7. I prefer to be called a Halo 3 noob, thank you. Just because I like Halo 2 Vista, doesn't mean it's my most favorite Halo game. My favorite Halo game is in fact Halo 3, but we're strictly talking about PC games here, so let's not get into that.

Actually, we're talking about a PC game and a console game disguised as a PC game, but carry on.

Posted by: General Heed
Now I've already finished the entire campaign in Halo 2 Vista, played lots of multiplayer, downloaded custom maps, and even installed the map editor in Windows 7. GFWL also works fine and I have since used it to re-download all my Vista games onto Windows 7. I have not had a single problem with Halo 2 Vista in 7 yet. Therefore, if it works for me, then it's not a problem with the game. If it was a problem with the game, it would affect EVERYONE. I think all the compatibility issues come down to hardware & drivers. You're a PC gamer, so you know that already.

Works for you, works for everyone. All hail General Heed.

  • 06.24.2011 1:13 AM PDT

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I never said if it works for me, it has to work for everyone. I just said if it works for me and many other people, then the problem is clearly not isolated to the game itself. You see, in Halo 3 or Halo: Reach, if there's a problem in the game, everyone experiences it. Therefore the problem is in the game itself. But if only a select few people experience the problem, then there's more to it than just the game. You claim a lot of people complain about the compatibility issues with Windows 7. Well, I'm positive that there are also a lot of people who don't complain about the issues. If it doesn't work for you, then it doesn't work for anyone right? All hail Dusk!

And thanks for clarifying the graphics optimization. I simply assumed you meant the quality and appearance of the graphics. Not the performance aspect.

  • 06.24.2011 1:19 AM PDT


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Posted by: DusK

Posted by: Barnacle_Blast
For me, and probably others, I experience severe frame rate stutter. It's the only game I play that does that. It's kind of like the game is choppy. Basically the game is almost unplayable. Donno why it is:(

I do. The game's made like crap.

Do us a favor though, before Heed or Ben come in and talk about how your computer's under-spec. Post your specs and other games you play/settings you play them on.

Sure why not:)

Computer specs:
RAM: 4GB
CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 250 @ 3.0 GHz
GPU: Nvidia Geforce GT 440
Power Supply: 700 Watts
OS: Windows 7 32 Bit

The games I currently play Are Halo CE PC and CoD WM2. Both on high settings.

Game's just coded badly. My laptop i had to use FPS limiter to get it to run decently, but my PC runs it smooth as butter. However, it should not need a powerful PC to run, which is disappointing, kinda reminds me of Black Ops and why i despise cod atm.

Laptop Spec

Intel core 2 duo T6600 @ 2.2Ghz
4GB Ram DDR3
G105m 512mb

PC

Intel core 2 quad q8300 @ 3.00ghz
4GB DDR2 Ram
EVGA gtx 560 ti 1GB

Yeah, its a shame..

  • 06.24.2011 4:35 AM PDT
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@DusK Yeah, I had framerate issues and I had to use FPS Limiter to fix it. It didn't really effect my mouse control, though. The game's ported mouse controls aren't as good as most other PC anyways.

The Framerate issues were really due to my specs in this case. I only have 2GB of RAM and a Nvidia GeForce 8500 at the moment. It's terribly outdated, that's why I'm getting a new computer, reformatting this, then using it as a family computer. I'll be sure to say if I still have those issues, though.... If I can still install the game due to the CD key bull-blam!-

[Edited on 06.24.2011 8:20 AM PDT]

  • 06.24.2011 7:56 AM PDT
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Posted by: Dr Syx
I only have 2GB of RAM and a Nvidia GeForce 8500 at the moment.

That would be far more than you'd need if the game was ported correctly.

  • 06.24.2011 9:26 AM PDT
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Posted by: DusK
Posted by: Dr Syx
I only have 2GB of RAM and a Nvidia GeForce 8500 at the moment.

That would be far more than you'd need if the game was ported correctly.
Exactly, no way around that. Can play certain 360 titles just fine, but God no, not Halo 2.

They should have given more options when it came to texture qualities. They should have just given more options in general.

[Edited on 06.24.2011 9:29 AM PDT]

  • 06.24.2011 9:28 AM PDT

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My specs are:

Dell XPS M1530
Windows Vista 32-bit & Windows 7 64-bit
Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 @ 2.50 Ghz
8GB of RAM
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  • 06.24.2011 10:26 AM PDT

I do not dislike it. I often play it on the multiplayer. I think it's a good port too. And I don't understand why people are so disappointed with it.
I think that the only defect it has is that it's Vista-locked and that it isn't supported by Bungie's stats service. Ok, I don't like too much the campaign as I liked the one of Halo CE, but that's not Hired Gun's fault. And I do believe that the graphics are much better than the Xbox version.
Halo 3 PC would probabily be already out, if there weren't so many haters.

  • 06.24.2011 10:43 AM PDT

Xfire username: rustbandit

Add me to your friends list if you haven't already. It's a lot more fun to play with people from The Maw and people I know than random noobs.

As someone already mentioned, you basically need to pay for a gold Xbox live account in order to play the game. That really hurt the population I think.

  • 06.24.2011 10:50 AM PDT

Posted by: RustBandit
As someone already mentioned, you basically need to pay for a gold Xbox live account in order to play the game. That really hurt the population I think.

Do you mean now or in the past?
Because I play H2V with a silver account and it works for me.

  • 06.24.2011 10:53 AM PDT

Posted by: Nessy

The bungie.net community is the halo PC community that is renowned for being unbelieveably sucky.

H2v is one of the most lackluster port jobs ever done. The mouse controls are totally fubar, which alone makes the game virtually unplayable in a competitive setting. The fact that they designed a PC game to favor a controller, with built in aimbot makes playing with a mouse even more stupid. I can understand the controller users thinking the game is good, but most people who try to use a mouse run into severe lag issues. It's just bad.

  • 06.24.2011 11:25 AM PDT

Posted by: Nessy

The bungie.net community is the halo PC community that is renowned for being unbelieveably sucky.


Posted by: RustBandit
As someone already mentioned, you basically need to pay for a gold Xbox live account in order to play the game. That really hurt the population I think.


Microsoft changed that, but the damage was already done.

  • 06.24.2011 11:26 AM PDT

x Foman123 x
15.
That's the number of bans in this thread. Next time you want to derail something, go stand in front of a train.

Posted by: RustBandit
As someone already mentioned, you basically need to pay for a gold Xbox live account in order to play the game. That really hurt the population I think.

You could join games with silver membership, but needed gold membership to host games.

Always been like that for H2V as far as I'm aware.

Had it since release, might have changed recently...haven't played it in months, although....Halo PC and CE on the other hand...

[Edited on 06.24.2011 12:33 PM PDT]

  • 06.24.2011 12:32 PM PDT
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You could join games with silver membership, but needed gold membership to host games.

Always been like that for H2V as far as I'm aware.

Had it since release, might have changed recently...haven't played it in months, although....Halo PC and CE on the other hand...


Yeah they changed it. It's free now. As pointed out though, damage was already done.

Funny thing is, if the game got even a bit more awareness through cheap, subtle advertising (i.e. xbox live dashboard for instance?) I wouldn't be surprised in the least bit if the community got rejuvenated once again. Both games actually, 1 and 2.

If they ever wanted to give PC Halo another chance, bundling the first two for cheap would be a pretty good idea. Put it on Steam and it's a guarantee hit.

  • 06.24.2011 12:48 PM PDT

@DusK Don't be crapping on us console gamers, we don't like noob games either

Also, how come you guys are required to run Vista or 7 on a 3.0 GHz machine when for halo CE i can run it on a 1.5 GHz ACER with Ubuntu 10.04?

  • 06.24.2011 3:26 PM PDT

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