| Halo 2 | 
| From: Microsoft
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $12.00
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Seller: Starlight Digital
Rating:  111 reviews
Platform: Windows Vista
Genre: shooter_action_games
ESRB: Mature
Media: DVD-ROM
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: Windows Vista
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 1.2
Dolby Digital 5.1
Voice Support
MPN: MSCD44400WI
Model: U28-00002
UPC: 882224444002
EAN: 0882224444002
ASIN: B000NV8F58
Release Date: May 31, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Halo 2 32-Bit Vista English North America DVD DVD Box. Exclusive for Vista. First Games for Windows Live. 2 NEW maps.....or create your own with new Map Editor. Easy install allows you to jump right into the game----stream content from first CD. FREE 1 month Gold Card included.
From the Manufacturer
The entertainment phenomenon that conquered the digital universe is once again out to save the planet as the award-winning, best-selling Halo 2 is coming to the Windows Vista platform. Optimized for the advanced gaming features in Windows Vista, Halo 2 promises to revolutionize the first-person shooter experience for Windows gamers, as it did for consoles. With its classic story, enhanced visual presentation, multiplayer excitement and all-new Map Editor, Halo 2 for Windows Vista offers more game customization and new content than ever before. Windows Vista gamers will be able to experience the epic story of Halo 2 as Master Chief delves further into the mystery of the Covenant in the aftermath of Halo's destruction. What he discovers will soon threaten the fate not only of Earth, but of the Universe itself. Features: - Epic Narrative: The saga continues with Halo 2, the international award-winning sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo: Combat Evolved. In this sequel, the battle comes to Earth, and Master Chief, a genetically enhanced super soldier, is the only thing standing between the relentless alien Covenant and the destruction of all humankind.
- Exciting Single-Player Gameplay: Experience first hand the epic struggle between Master Chief and the Covenant armada. Brandish dual-wield weapons Covenant arms and pilot human and non-human vehicles and aircraft to battle intelligent AI alien enemies.
- Unmatched Online Gaming: Halo 2 for Windows Vista will tap into the power of Live Anywhere, a service similar to Xbox Live, to deliver online matchmaking for PC gamers. The service will enable Windows Vista gamers all over the globe to connect via their PCs and play on an innovative and competitive online forum.
- New Multiplayer Map Editor: The game will also feature the all-new new Map Editor, guaranteeing additional new, fan-generated content in the future. The Halo 2 community can now tap their endless creative potential to develop an unlimited number of user-created multiplayer levels.
- Complete Community Freedom: Halo 2 for Windows Vista offers gamers the freedom to host their own dedicated servers for maximum multiplayer action.
- Superior Presentation and Cinematic Excellence: Bring the vast, imaginative world of Halo 2 to life on the Windows Vista platform through higher-resolution textures and improved lighting effects. Experience the unmatched cinematic quality of Halo 2 through the power of Windows Vista.
- Unprecedented Pedigree: The Halo franchise is one of the best selling and monumental entertainment experiences in history with more than 14.5 million units sold worldwide, more than 18 Game-of-the-Year awards, 750 million hours and 500 million matches logged over Xbox Live. Halo 2 was also one of the most successful entertainment launches of all time - including books, films, graphic novels, games and music. Halo 2 for Windows Vista brings this incredible experience to Windows Vista gamers everywhere.
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 Win 7 + H2V works for me August 26, 2010
Dain C. Hubley (Philadelphia, PA)
I picked this up a year ago, to test out a newly built PC. I'm a big Xbox gamer, but I don't really play many PC games at all. Halo 2 was my first multiplayer experience, and so even though this game is a bit older it was a no brainer for me to buy.
I didn't have any installation problems like many users have seen in the past. I think Microsoft has updated/patched the game up.
I did experience some issues when I first installed Windows 7, but it was patched and I have had no problems in recent months.
Most people are claiming that there is minimal upgrades in the graphics from the Xbox version. I can't really tell a difference in the campaign, but I think that the multiplayer looks much better than the Xbox version. Seriously? Have you watched a plasma grenade explode on Midship? Definitely better.
 PC version of Halo 2 - not much fun August 16, 2010
Victor Finch (TN)
I love Halo 3 and enjoy playing online with the xbox. I bought Halo 2 for my laptop to have fun when on business trips. I picked up the Microsoft X-box game controller (USB) to play. The controller functionality is so poor with this game it is almost unplayable. It is over-sensitive. It is impossible to move around with any real finesse. I hate it and just about refuse to play it. I guess I could learn keyboard controls - but that defeats the point of the game to me. I wouldn't buy it again.
 wicked! July 18, 2010
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2 out of 2 found this review helpful
single player wasnt as good as combat evolved but it has its merits such now u can arm your comrades weapons to keep them alive and the single player also includes hidden skulls to find on the legendary difficulty
limited activation sucks but they probaly are worried about pirating or game lending or over installation
multiplayer was fun and required team work and the acheivments are motivating to unlock
this is definetly a great pc game, no regrets:)
but lack of cooperative campaign sucks:(
Great Game, Difficult OS July 16, 2010
dmcblue
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Halo 2 is of course lots of fun and, as yet, the newest Halo PC users have at this point (really Microsoft?). But its for Vista. Installing on Windows 7 was an interesting experience. It took some time, several restarts and reinstallations, and some internet searching.
In the end, I think all I had to do was use the backwards compatibility settings along with turning off the internet connection on game startup. You can reconnect after the game is loaded. Its a little annoying but not especially a problem.
So its worth buying but be aware it is not just plug and play.
Great port July 1, 2010
James D.
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This game works only with Windows 7 and Vista. This port of the Xbox version is great and actually looks much cleaner than the original Xbox version. Games for Windows LIVE is utilized greatly here, you can get achievements, private chat with Xbox 360 or PC LIVE gamers, voice message, give feedback to bad players, mute players, and even see what game your friends are playing on LIVE. This game natively supports the Xbox 360 controller and even lets you use your Xbox headset for voice chat. The dedicated servers for this game is top notch. There is one review here complaining about the "agony" of signing up for a LIVE account, simply that isn't true. It's as easy as signing up for an email account or you can just import your Xbox Live gamertag (if you have one). Basically, if you already have a Microsoft email ([...], [...], [...], etc.) account, the process is even more simplified.
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