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Halo 2 Pre-Orders Reach 1 Million

Posted by Zonk on from the thats-a-lot-of-master-chiefs dept.

pdawerks writes "The Seattle Times is reporting that around a million copies of Halo 2 have been pre-ordered. This pre-sale figure makes the Halo sequel the highest presale in the history of videogames. So far, Microsoft has sold 5 million copies of the original Halo: Combat Evolved."

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  1. 1 Million P***ed Off People? by superultra · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Halo 2 better be the second coming of your favorite messianic figure then, otherwise largest videogame presell number ever might turn into largest videogame mob ever. What's working against MS and bungie is that Halo has a mythic, nostalgic quality that few games ever attain. If Halo 2 ends up being a Phantom Menace, its ramifications could even hurt sales of Xbox2. There's a lot more to lose here than there is to gain.

    Here's hoping. I have my copy preordered (thanks to a ridiculously generous Blockbuster trade in offer).

  2. don't preorder software, you doofus by uujjj · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Trust me, there will not be a supply shortage. The manufacturing cost per copy is very low. You will not get your copy ANY sooner by preordering. You are only providing a no-interest advance to the publisher.

    1. Re:don't preorder software, you doofus by s5fb29330 · · Score: 2, Insightful

      Here's what ebgames.com's help page says about pre-orders.

      "Pre-Order - This product has not yet been released. Pre-Ordering a product is the best way to ensure that you'll get a copy of a hot title. As we receive products from the vendors, the customers who pre-ordered get their copies shipped first."

      Nowhere does it guarantee that you will get a copy in a specified amount of time, and nowhere does it guarantee that you'll get a copy of a limited edition. Many, many people who preordered the UT2K4 DVD Special Edition were told on release day, "Sorry. There aren't enough Special Editon copies to go around. You get the standard version on CD."

      The parent of your post is correct. When you preorder you are simply providing the store with an interest free loan. They aren't obligated to do anything in return. They may not even be required to refund your money if they can't get you a copy of the software you preordered. Store credit may be considered sufficient.

  3. Re:Why popular? by swat_r2 · · Score: 1, Insightful

    I wouldn't even call you a fanboy, that's too good of a title. A true gamer recognizes awesome games regardless of platform. Unless you literally have a piece of electronics shoved firmly up your ass, your senseless allegience to a large consumer electronics manufacturer is just plain silly. As Sean Connery would say - suck it long, and suck it hard.

  4. Halo 2 is the 2nd good game for the XBox by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Insightful

    WHat do you expect when Halo is the only decent XBox title to date, if it wasn't for Halo the XBox would be in a sorry state.

    Of course everyone is hanging out for the 2nd good game for the XBox.

  5. Re:Put your 5 bucks down by evslin · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Being the ultra-cool guy I am, I work at a game store.

    Last time I was ultra-cool enough to work at a video game store I was making minimum wage in the process. Double-edged sword I guess. :D