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MS admits Halo 3 scratched disc problem

Microsoft has admitted there's a problem with Halo 3's Limited Edition packaging scratching game discs, and is now offering replacements via the Xbox website.

Microsoft's replacement program lets those unfortunate few download and complete a form to get a working copy for free, with a minimum wait of two weeks.

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archpsyker6811d ago

It's good that Microsoft is actually owning up to this quickly. I personally wasn't expecting them to do anything about it right away.

Ignorant Fanboy6811d ago

Try this if you hve had this problem, I personally havent tried it but it looks like it might work.

Its something about the waxes in a bananna, I though it was a joke but its not, click here:
http://www.metacafe.com/wat...

wageslave6811d ago

Goto the link on from that website:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/s...

MS isnt "admitting" anything, "admitting" implies they somehow denied it.

What that link is, is a link to the standard disc-replacement program -- that they have for every game, and its a long standing policy. And a small note saying "Oh, and if you get a LE disc, it is free until the end of the year".

Im not saying the discs are or are not being scratched (I doubt its an issue at all, we've seen 1 set of pictures posted on NeoGAF, every other story uses that single forum post as the source, including this one...)

The story is inaccurate. It implies MS 'denied' it in the first place. Instead of saying "MS arranges for fix for any potential LE scratches" we get this kind of accusation and derision.

Its just stupid.

Kenshin_BATT0USAI6811d ago

You can still use the word "ADMIT". Makes no difference nonetheless scratched discs are scratched discs.

ddcab6811d ago (Edited 6811d ago )

Yep good thing I heard about this problem on the N4G. I picked my LE copy up at walmart heard something bouncing around. Low and behold scratches galore. I quickly traded it in for standard edition. Not smart MS u lost a extra ten bucks i was willing to spend. Cheap case can't even hold it. How did MS even let H3 ship in this crappy case. N people said the sony fanboys was making this up.

tehcellownu6811d ago

Its funny because that what happen to my friend he got screwed over and decided not to get the limit edition and get the standard one. I think Microsoft know this was going to happen from the start but they couldn't do anything about it because it was to late to address the problem. Its not the first time Microsoft screw things up. Alot of xboxs fans put up with their piss poor qaulity.. they are really fortunate they have lots of games on their system for NOW or no one would put up with their crap..

There is a lot of hardcore Halo 3 fans that bought another 360 because they scared that their old one would crap out on them..Also some are waiting to get their 360 to get repaired and if their halo 3 disks is fuked up they have to wait for another 2 weeks..This is all bullcrap Microsoft..lol..

JasonPC360PS3Wii6811d ago

that and I bet just a few were fans being realy excited about the game and rushed to open. I think it's time for the DVD/game cased to be updated because some customers just don't get that you have to push the little button in to release the game/movie and they just pull on the disc but in this case it looks like the case is just to tight aroung the disc. I think MS learned it's lesson about getting to the problems quick and not letting them linger.

HeartlesskizZ6811d ago

They could have fixed that problem if the stores where able to open the boxes so is kind of their own fault

HeartlesskizZ6811d ago

was that you bill gates? disagreeing with me for pointing the true?

WafflesID6811d ago

I Wasn't the one that disagreed with you, but i DO disagree with you. Opening the boxes would have caused more problems. There was no reason to suspect that the discs were going to get scratched.

Letting them open the boxes early is another one of those hindsight is 20/20 solutions that is unrealistic.

tehcellownu6811d ago

Haha..This is the reason japan Dont buy american crap..

kevin11226811d ago

bubbles for you, that was funny.

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Halo 2 & 3 Campaign Remakes Allegedly In Development, Halo 7 Will Feature Multiplayer

Remakes of the campaigns featured in Xbox Game Studios' Halo 2 and Halo 3 are currently in development, according to a new rumor.

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medman199d ago (Edited 199d ago )

That's Microsoft's gaming division for you...kill off developers making new ip while trying to capitalize off some long lost glory that has no hope of ever being what it once was thanks to recent decision making favoring unrealistic profit goals and greed. What a joke.

Reaper22_199d ago

So much bitterness. Why be upset over something like this. Just don't buy it and stick with what you prefer.

Tacoboto199d ago

Complaining about Microsoft is the only thing people comment here for anymore.

This website is practically dead without it

Mmmkay198d ago

I remember when you guys constantly complained about Sony remaking and remastering games. Guess it is cool now. As usual.

thesoftware730198d ago

Give it rest medman..., take a deep breath and try to not sound so invested in something no one is forcing you to read, buy, or play.

"Console war"is over, Sony won, be happy.

medman194d ago (Edited 194d ago )

@thesoftware730
I'm invested in people losing their jobs and their livelihoods while Microsoft execs tout record profits for their gaming division. Not sure why you wouldn't be invested. Could be you one day. Good luck.

Travesty199d ago

So what’s their solution to having multiplayer? Wait until Halo 7?
That was one of the most memorable parts of Halo..

monkey602199d ago

I'm not sure spending the heavy investment in time to recreate the multiplayer here is the answer either though.
Remaking the campaigns is a great idea to bring the new players up to speed. But if the multiplayer is included in each it'll just fracture the player base of each release.
I think it might be better to turn these campaigns out quicker and have 1 multiplayer game to keep everyone in one place

Travesty199d ago

Maybe having an Halo Online and just release the Combat Evolve maps. And when Halo 2 releases have those maps release. I don’t know but I would like to play a newer version of Halo multiplayer. I know times have changed, and Fortnite is all younger kids really play. But back then it was Halo and you connecting 6 Xbox’s together lol.

jjb1981199d ago

I agree. I think that'll segment the playerbase and once 7 comes out, players might realize it sucks and go back to the older games. Especially if 7 is live-servixe, they'll be shooting themselves in the foot on the one good leg they have to stand on.

crazyCoconuts199d ago

Kinda surprised they didn't just port MCC.
Maybe more $ to by made with separate remasters

Inverno199d ago

Wouldn't have that problem if it were MCC being released. Gotta wait for 7 to be disappointed with MP all over again cause if they half baked Infinite what makes people think they won't half bake the next game? MP works in past HALO games not cause of nostalgia but because it's MP that isn't concerned with the endless service approach.

JEECE198d ago

There is so much cognitive dissonance over Infinite. People say they didn't like it because it was a live service. Yet if you look at what the criticisms of it were at the time it came out and when the playerbase started falling off, the primary issue people had was a lack of updates. In other words, it wasn't enough of a live service.

Which is really an encapsulation of the problem with multiplayer today. So many people think that they want to go back to the "good old days" of mid-2000s multiplayer (The first few Halos, Socom, the first few Battlefields, CS 1.6, etc), but in reality if a multiplayer game like that came out today, people would whine about the lack of content within a month of launch and go back to a live service with a grindy progression system.

isarai199d ago

Why not just port the MCC? 🤔 That was the easiest layup ever and you completely missed it

franwex199d ago

30% profit margins! People will pay $70+ for remakes!

Software_Lover199d ago

I thought the same thing, then I realized that they wouldn't include the remakes in that edition. We may get a different version of Halo MCC in the future with all of the remakes included. I just want them to include Halo 5 at some point for PC.

TheColbertinator199d ago

Can they remake Reach too with the multiplayer?

Knightofelemia199d ago

I wonder if Microsoft will port Reach over to Playstation I quite enjoyed that game. I played Halo 3 and it was not bad I have Halo 2 on the OG Xbox I just need some cables to hook up to my tv to play it.

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Master Chief becomes a Pokemon Master in Halo 3 Pokeball mod

A new Halo 3 mod turns the iconic Master Chief into a Pokémon % Master as functional Pokeballs come to the game.

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just_looken574d ago (Edited 574d ago )

That is very impressive to skip the article here is the direct link to the video
https://x.com/GashnorOffici...

Full animiation then a code change to make the target that comes out of the ball to be in the same class unsc not a easy thing to do.

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Ranking Every Halo Game From Worst To Best

Not every Halo game has been a banger, but the franchise still has a raft of the greatest games of all time.

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HellspawnPR1981861d ago

Infinite is a dumpster fire and as much as I like ODST, in no universe it ranks above Halo 2. This list is trash.

Kaii861d ago

Just exclude Infinite>5>4

ChasterMies860d ago

Best to worst: Halo 3, Halo 2, Halo Reach, Halo CE, Halo 4, Halo ODST, Halo Infinite, Halo 5.