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MS expects $100 million first day sales for Halo 2

10 November 2004 4:24 by Jari Ketola | 17 comments

Microsoft estimates that the first day sales of Halo 2 will reach $100 million. The game went on sale around the world on Tuesday.

1.5 million units of the game were sold before the launch, which already adds up to $78 million. The "regular version" of the game costs $49.99, while a Limited Edition, with custom case and making-of DVD is available for $54.99.

Some analysts expect Halo 2 to sell over 10 million units -- half of those already in November. Halo, which currently holds the all time best seller title for Xbox, has sold 5 million units to date.

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Source: Reuters

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wick780 (Junior Member) 10 November 2004 6:46
And they were worried the leaked copy would hurt sales. sigh [ + quote]
Ghostdog (Senior Member) 10 November 2004 8:10
Wow, 100 million. That should almost cover the money Microsoft is spending on marketing Halo 2. Well seriously, they really seem to want this game to sell. TV ads, full-page ads in daily magazines, advertisement in movie theatres... [ + quote]
Toiletman (Senior Member) 10 November 2004 11:57
Hands down absolutely amazing, and probably one of the best fps games I've ever played. XBOX Owners, get this or you're not worthy of owning a XBOX. Get Live too while you're at it! Of course, November 16th might change everything =D Half Life 2 and Vampires: Bloodlines... screams [ + quote]
djscoop (AfterDawn Addict) 11 November 2004 18:34
at least you xbox users FINALLY have a good game to brag about now, besides halo 1 [ + quote]
flip218 (Moderator) 11 November 2004 19:01
I got mine :) Sweet game. Dell 8250, Pentium 4 3.06GHz HT, 1.5GB RDRAM(PC1066), HD's (1x200, 3x250), XP Pro SP1 NEC ND-2510A, Lite-On SOHD-167T, Plextor Premium, 128MB ATI All-In-Wonder 9800 Pro Forum rules!! http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487 [ + quote]
supasonic (Junior Member) 12 November 2004 12:58
Ghostdog (Senior Member) 10 November 2004 13:10 Wow, 100 million. That should almost cover the money Microsoft is spending on marketing Halo 2. Well seriously, they really seem to want this game to sell. TV ads, full-page ads in daily magazines, advertisement in movie theatres... Quote: HA What a joke they spent more like $20 on the only two commercials they had on TV!!! => [ + quote]
CHADSR (Junior Member) 12 November 2004 19:02
Well it looks like microsoft was wrong because since tuesday 11/9 they have done $250 million in sales and increasing everyday.That said microsoft and bungie now hold the records for the most money made.They broke the highest ever dvd selling record the highest selling ever cd record and even the highest grossing movie record.I smell halo 3 definetly being worked on [ + quote]
Toiletman (Senior Member) 13 November 2004 8:54
If they didn't work on Halo 3 someone up there, would be a bit mental. =) Everyone is entitled to their own true opinion. Either respect that or don't. [ + quote]
barabora (Newbie) 13 November 2004 9:40
Hey, guys. How much would a game like "Halo 2" cost to develop? [ + quote]
Toiletman (Senior Member) 14 November 2004 6:52
I don't know for sure, but high-profile games like this might need from 12 million - 25 million dollars to develop. Everyone is entitled to their own true opinion. Either respect that or don't. [ + quote]
patNd (Inactive) 19 February 2005 6:35
If Halo 3 comes out, what do you think might be the release date? [ + quote]
Toiletman (Senior Member) 19 February 2005 7:26
Wait until XBOX 2/XBOX 360/XBOX Next comes out. =D Everyone is entitled to their own true opinion. Either respect that or don't. [ + quote]
patNd (Inactive) 19 February 2005 12:10
If it does come out, will it be playable for Xbox and Xbox 2 [ + quote]
Ghostdog (Senior Member) 23 February 2005 0:33
No one here knows yet, so all the answers you might get are most likely just rumours. I doubt we�ll hear anything about the next Halo for awhile. I guess it�s possible they�ll have that as the main launch title for the next XBox, but it seems a bit unlikely. [ + quote]
Toiletman (Senior Member) 23 February 2005 15:33
Maybe in the second year, seeing as XBOX 2 is supposedly coming out in 2006. I hope Dark Sector will be XBOX 2's "Killer Launch App", it looks great. Everyone is entitled to their own true opinion. Either respect that or don't. [ + quote]
Ghostdog (Senior Member) 25 February 2005 5:19
Am I wrong or was Dark Sector supposed to be out for the PC as well? [ + quote]
Toiletman (Senior Member) 25 February 2005 11:18
Hmm... I think so too, but maybe it will be out on the XBOX first. i.e. Halo. Everyone is entitled to their own true opinion. Either respect that or don't. [ + quote]