Don't have ODST but want to get in the Reach Beta?

[Kornman00]

I'm not sure how many others out there got an email from XBL but...



On April 15, 2010, we will discontinue the Xbox LIVE service for original Xbox games playable on Xbox v1 and Xbox 360. In our continuing efforts to evolve the service, we need to make changes to the LIVE service that are not compatible with original Xbox v1 games.

What does this change mean for you?
• It does not affect your ability to play original Xbox v1 games offline, but does remove LIVE connectivity and support for online multiplayer, leader boards, and other online features of these games.
• We realize that you are an avid Halo 2 fan. Unfortunately, with this change, you will not be able to play Halo 2 on Xbox LIVE going forward.
• Although it is difficult to say goodbye to Halo 2, the Halo franchise continues as the benchmark for multiplayer gaming in this generation with Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, and soon Halo: Reach. On the Xbox 360, you will continue to have access to the LIVE service where you can enjoy hundreds of other LIVE-enabled games.

When will this change take effect?
• April 15, 2010.

What is Xbox LIVE doing for me?
• To thank you for being a loyal Xbox LIVE customer, we are giving you a free, three-month LIVE Gold membership and 400 Microsoft Points for you to use as you choose on Xbox LIVE.
• In addition, because you've been so loyal to Halo, we are inviting you to participate in the exclusive Halo: Reach Beta.

How do I get these offers?
• You will receive a token for 400 MS points. Check your Xbox LIVE account messages on the console. These points can be used for 365 days after you activate your token.
• We are extending your Gold membership by three months automatically. The extension will be directly reflected in your LIVE account.
• Finally, as the beta gets closer, you will receive an e-mail containing the code granting you access to the exclusive Halo: Reach Beta.


So I'll have an extra beta code for a special peep who won't be able to play due to no ODST...but who wouldn't want to get ODST to begin with? It's fun! gogogogogogo

[Futzy]

I've had xbox live for over four years and have played halo 2 since day 1 and have not received this message. Wonder what the selection process entails.
But I have ODST, so doesn't matter to me

[Heathen]

So what are the conditions to getting this code?

[Dwood]

Not having played ODST online, and playing h2x online for a large amount of time...? But then again KM00 has odst...

[paladin]

Cant you see that hes lying to you... its what he does.

[Heathen]

:[

I play h1 a lot :[

[Good_Apollo]

So what are the requirements for this? Xbox360 and proof you own Halo 2? I haven't gotten any notice...

[Heathen]

Any word of this happening with Halo 1? Also, any way of knowing if I have played h2 on my xbox?


How can I contact bungie?

[Futzy]

Any word of this happening with Halo 1? Also, any way of knowing if I have played h2 on my xbox?


How can I contact bungie?
Halo 1 doesn't have live, what could they do? If you have played halo 2, it will show up on your bungie.net service record

[Heathen]

Yeah, never played live on this account with h2x :[


Wish we could get it for having our HPC cd key's.

If that isn't standing by halo, I dont know what is.

[=sw=warlord]

Dib's :downs:

[Heathen]

Wait, is it too late to play h2 and get this?

[Good_Apollo]

Yeah, never played live on this account with h2x :[


Wish we could get it for having our HPC cd key's.

If that isn't standing by halo, I dont know what is.Yeah but the point is you weren't paying Microsoft to keep playing it online. They're making up for paying customers who might be paying to play H2. Their concessions are alright, maybe a few more MS points could be in order.

Still haven't seen the email though... :(

[Heathen]

Yeah, but I think it would be nice to get it for having bought halo as an original, and having my CD key for hpc, but narf.

[Dwood]

Yeah, but I think it would be nice to get it for having bought halo as an original, and having my CD key for hpc, but narf.

sry bro.

[sdavis117]

Yeah, never played live on this account with h2x :[


Wish we could get it for having our HPC cd key's.

If that isn't standing by halo, I dont know what is.

Don't worry, that CD-Key will get you into the Halo 3 PC beta.

[Heathen]

lol, would be cool

[jcap]

If that isn't standing by halo, I dont know what is.
Being desperate enough to buy H2V.

[SilentChaos]

"...if you sill have your Halo PC CD key, the yellow sticker, keep that around we might come up with something interesting in the not so distant future."
-Roger "The Wolf" Wilson
7-7-2009
Bungie Day

Another invitation possibly?
Halo 2 users get the BETA random.
http://twitter.com/XboxSupport/status/9999933291

[Heathen]

ah
I think that was about the 1.09 update or which ever

[Hotrod]

My brother just got that e-mail as well, lucky bastard...looks like he also has two Beta keys.

[t3h m00kz]

3k+ Halo 2 games here. I don't think I've received any key... I'll have to double-check.

E: Nevermind, I got it too. I feel special.

I'm planning on giving it to a friend, so don't ask ;P

[English Mobster]

Damn, for some reason my H2X games didn't transfer when I changed my gamertag. I just checked B.net. :saddowns:
I remember I had ~2,000 games played when I switched out H2 for H3. My last game was FFA Slayer on Beaver Creek.

I don't have access to the email I used to sign up for XBL anymore, I just barely changed it to my current email, so if I get my XBL points, I will be pleasantly surprised.

[Kornman00]

I've played all the Halo games under my XBL account. It still records Xbox1 games you play on a 360.


Maybe it wasn't random :realsmug:

[=sw=warlord]

I've played all the Halo games under my XBL account. It still records Xbox1 games you play on a 360.


Maybe it wasn't random :realsmug:
Or maybe it is because the only halo game not on my gamercard is halo pc, got all the others including h2v.

[Kornman00]

And just how old is your gamertag? My OhOh goes all the way back to 2005.

What about DLC? Did you ever buy them when they came out or did you wait until they were free or when ODST came out?

[=sw=warlord]

And just how old is your gamertag? My OhOh goes all the way back to 2005.

What about DLC? Did you ever buy them when they came out or did you wait until they were free or when ODST came out?
Had mine since h2v came out and i got all the DLC for h2x and H3, i got ODST for the game since i already had all but 3 of the maps on the mythic disc.

[Kornman00]

but h2v came out in 2007 not 2005 :realsmug:

[=sw=warlord]

but h2v came out in 2007 not 2005 :realsmug:
Didn't H2V come out in 06? i remember the blastacular map pack came out just before h2v came out and there was all the hoohah about the maps not being in h2v.

[Terry]

Hm, the last time I played Halo 2 was back in 07. Could this be why I didn't get an email?

EDIT: Oh, it's random? Bummer. I never get into these things if its by chance :P

[t3h m00kz]

I doubt it's random.

I'm sure if somebody's never played Halo 2 for the Xbox they wouldn't have gotten the Email.

[Heathen]

Well its random out of the list of people that meet the qualifications mook.

[sevlag]

i got the message for the 3 free months and MS points, not the REACH beta though, oh well I have ODST anyways

[Heathen]

Hey, question.

If I bought ODST from a friend, but not the multiplayer disc, would I get the beta or him?

[=sw=warlord]

Hey, question.

If I bought ODST from a friend, but not the multiplayer disc, would I get the beta or him?
You would because the extras menu is on the ODST disc not the mythic multiplayer disc.

[Heathen]

Lol, dumbass wants to keep it for the beta.
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Lolz.

[Kornman00]

haha, that's what he gets for not doing his homework

Heathen: 1, dumbass: -1.