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Subject: Ships ON the 9th. Does that mean it won't be on shelves the 9th?
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anyone know ?

  • 05.19.2004 2:12 PM PDT
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it doesn't mean itll be at the stores by the 9th. the closest stores will definetely get it on the 9th.

  • 05.19.2004 2:29 PM PDT
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I'm pretty sure that every store will have it on the 9th. It is a Tuesday, afterall, and almost all new movies and games come out on Tuesday's. I believe that "ships on" the 9th is for people who ordered it online and are having it delivered to their house. They don't want anyone to get the game early, so they have to wait until the 9th to ship it to you, to make sure.

  • 05.19.2004 2:40 PM PDT
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It will probably be sold out so I doubt you will get a hold of it.

  • 05.19.2004 2:51 PM PDT
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Stores get the game in advance of a release date. they just can't sell it until the date comes around.

Also, I doubt that Halo 2 will be sold out any where. Bungie is going to make sure that everyone has an oppertunity to get their copy. If there isn't enough to match the sales demanded by the public, thats means loss of money. I mean come on, this is the most anticipated game of the year. A bunch of marketing guys are on this problem making sure that there is enough games to match the demand. Everyone will get a copy.

  • 05.19.2004 2:57 PM PDT
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If you check EBgames.com it says it ships on the 8th. So we will all be basking in the greatness of Halo 2 on....Nov.9..unless you live in the middle of nowhere, then it will be the 10thor 11th.

  • 05.19.2004 3:19 PM PDT

I hate everything, but it's not my fault.

Don't worry about there not being enough, I trust Bungie so much I'm not even preordering it. But hopefully they aren't be afraid of making Atari's mistake (Atari shipped 4 million copies of Enter the Matrix when it was first released), because then I would have to wait for Halo 2.

  • 05.19.2004 3:27 PM PDT
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When you said 4 million copies, you didn't mention that that figure was the combined release for PC, Xbox, PS2, and Gamecube. So in the end, it's only 1 million per system. I'm pre-ordering Halo 2 because I want the special edition, and there will be a limited number of those.

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  • 05.19.2004 3:38 PM PDT
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Posted by: Steve o 3000
If you check EBgames.com it says it ships on the 8th. So we will all be basking in the greatness of Halo 2 on....Nov.9..unless you live in the middle of nowhere, then it will be the 10thor 11th.


Yeah, you're right. All stores the 9th, and ships on the 8th, so those that preordered and also ordered the 1 day shipping will get it on the 9th.

  • 05.19.2004 3:54 PM PDT

Stores will sell it on the 9th, but every store will have it a couple of days before (mostly to allow them to sort out the stock. E-tailers also need them to guarantee delivery by the release date).

  • 05.19.2004 3:56 PM PDT
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if the web site says ships on the 9th, that means if you order it online it will be shiped to you on the 9th.....so that means unless you ordered it online, you can go to the store and by it on the 9th

  • 05.19.2004 4:00 PM PDT

that means if you order it online it will be shiped to you on the 9th
Actually, it usually means you'll receive it on the 9th.

  • 05.19.2004 4:00 PM PDT
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I didnt feel like taking any chances so i preordered it well that and for the limited edition version

  • 05.20.2004 3:39 AM PDT
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Yeah, wher ei live they arent sure if the limited edition is coming out, so i have to wait till a later date to make sure i can get the limited edition, for all i know it isnt coming out though i beleive it will.....

So, i'm gonna wait a month or so then go down there and ask about it, or maybe i'll ask about it when i go to buy rallisport 2

  • 05.20.2004 5:24 AM PDT

The Special Edition is coming out worldwide.

  • 05.20.2004 5:29 AM PDT