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Farscape1 · 09-27-2007, 05:42 PM

One poster in here has some thing right. There going to get a ton of returns on the 2 disc special Ed... I returned two of them becaue of the disc coming loose and scratching them. I finally settled for standard version, which plays fine. The PQ was decent, but no where near Heavenly Sword!

movies3 · 09-27-2007, 05:54 PM

Halo, is marketed very well and way over hyped and thats why it sells so well. Ps3 might not get those kind of numbers with one game but they will with alot of games together thats why PS2 still beats out every console today in sales and thats why ps3 will do the same thing down the road.

BTBuck1 · 09-27-2007, 05:57 PM

Isn't supermarioworld SNES still the best selling video game of all time

actually it looks like, that game had 20 million,

Supermario Bros at 40 million and Tetris Game Boy at 33.6 mil.

cpgator · 09-27-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by movies3

Halo, is marketed very well and way over hyped and thats why it sells so well. Ps3 might not get those kind of numbers with one game but they will with alot of games together thats why PS2 still beats out every console today in sales and thats why ps3 will do the same thing down the road.

It is not the marketing - this game sells well because a lot of people enjoy playing it. If people didn't like the first Halo, the second would not have sold well - regardless of marketing. And if people didn't like the first two, then the third would not be selling so well.

Halo is selling because people like the series. Period.

movies3 · 09-27-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cpgator

It is not the marketing - this game sells well because a lot of people enjoy playing it. If people didn't like the first Halo, the second would not have sold well - regardless of marketing. And if people didn't like the first two, then the third would not be selling so well.

Halo is selling because people like the series. Period.

i agree but you have to admit marketing has alot to do with it....they market it very well the last week like every commercial here was about halo lol

cpgator · 09-27-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by movies3

i agree but you have to admit marketing has alot to do with it....they market it very well the last week like every commercial here was about halo lol

The marketing helps get people excited about it, and probably helps with initial sales and pre-orders. My only point was that this isn't a new game - the series has been around for several years. If people didn't like the previous Halos, then marketing would not help much.

I personally think all 3 Halos are great games and I don't understand all the apparent hatred around here for the series. Just because it is MS? Visit most other forums, and the general opinion is that it is a fun game and worth the purchase - much different then the opinions here.

Damiesmallz · 09-27-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cpgator

The marketing helps get people excited about it, and probably helps with initial sales and pre-orders. My only point was that this isn't a new game - the series has been around for several years. If people didn't like the previous Halos, then marketing would not help much.

I personally think all 3 Halos are great games and I don't understand all the apparent hatred around here for the series. Just because it is MS? Visit most other forums, and the general opinion is that it is a fun game and worth the purchase - much different then the opinions here.

The original Halo had zip in terms of marketing and look how well it did. I think though marketing has helped the 2 and 3. GREAT GAME I agree.

movies3 · 09-27-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cpgator

The marketing helps get people excited about it, and probably helps with initial sales and pre-orders. My only point was that this isn't a new game - the series has been around for several years. If people didn't like the previous Halos, then marketing would not help much.

I personally think all 3 Halos are great games and I don't understand all the apparent hatred around here for the series. Just because it is MS? Visit most other forums, and the general opinion is that it is a fun game and worth the purchase - much different then the opinions here.

not everyone hates halo around, i dont hate i only liked the 1st one but that was it

and yes i do agree its not a new game etc kinda like when the new MGS series comes out ppl will buy it just like ppl bought halo 3 bc they liked it. etc. The only point im makin is that Halo pretty much got XBOX off the ground so this is all they have IMO.

TruBlu2 · 09-27-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HebrewHammer00

Im a PS3 fan, but i have to congratulations to Halo 3 for making 170 million in a day, thats better than any other entertainment product in the world for sales.

Link- http://videogames.yahoo.com/news-532002

What do you think of this?

I go by UNITS SOLD. HOW MANY UNITS WERE SOLD?????

170mil may include, special console, special controllers, special headset ect. ect. ect.

HOW MANY COPIES OF THE GAME HAVE BEEN SOLD???

dragons lair · 09-27-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TruBlu2

I go by UNITS SOLD. HOW MANY UNITS WERE SOLD?????

170mil may include, special console, special controllers, special headset ect. ect. ect.

HOW MANY COPIES OF THE GAME HAVE BEEN SOLD???

Lots of them.

MasterXeus · 09-27-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cpgator

Wow - what is with all the hate? The only 'fact' here is that is sold more than any entertainment product in the world. You can try to come up with reasons why - but who cares? Beside, Halo3 can only be played by those with a 360, unlike Spidey where anyone can purchase a ticket.

The Halo games sell extremely well because it is a great game that is a blast to play. I understand it is not everyones cup of tea, but I know I am having a great time playing it.

There are a lot of games I don't like, but I don't get upset if they happen to sell a lot of copies.

I agree with everything you said. I don't understand what's with all the hate either. The main factor for any game is the FUN Factor. How much do you enjoying playing it. Everyone has different opinions on what FUN is for them.

movies3 · 09-27-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterXeus

I agree with everything you said. I don't understand what's with all the hate either. The main factor for any game is the FUN Factor. How much do you enjoying playing it. Everyone has different opinions on what FUN is for them.

well said

Bigdog · 09-27-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pwnerer

good luck finding ANY games on the ps3. lols

Good luck sending your etcha sketch crap box back to microsoft 3 times a year for replacment!

cpgator · 09-27-2007, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TruBlu2

I go by UNITS SOLD. HOW MANY UNITS WERE SOLD?????

170mil may include, special console, special controllers, special headset ect. ect. ect.

HOW MANY COPIES OF THE GAME HAVE BEEN SOLD???

I belive at least 1.7m copies were pre-ordered.

Bigdog · 09-27-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cpgator

I belive at least 1.7m copies were pre-ordered.

How is this a record when wow has over 8 million subscriptions, maybe in one day total sales but no way in hell has any game even got within seeing distance of the blizzard machine!

Footloose301 · 09-27-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by skamins1

Yes, it hit 1.7 million sales. How much did microsoft pay out in advertising? They put it out there on everything. And its not like its a revolutionary new game, its just the evolution of the series. The first one was cool and fresh when it came out. This one just looks like they fixed what people complained about from Halo 2 and polished it up a bit more.

170 million is what the article says.....not 1.7 million

1.7 million= 1,700,000
170 million= 170,000,000

cpgator · 09-27-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdog

How is this a record when wow has over 8 million subscriptions, maybe in one day total sales but no way in hell has any game even got within seeing distance of the blizzard machine!

I have no idea what you are talking about...

oneaaron · 09-27-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cpgator

I have no idea what you are talking about...

"WOW" is world of warcraft it's not that good.

cpgator · 09-27-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by oneaaron

"WOW" is world of warcraft it's not that good.

Never heard of it, but I not much of a gamer.

MasterXeus · 09-27-2007, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdog

How is this a record when wow has over 8 million subscriptions, maybe in one day total sales but no way in hell has any game even got within seeing distance of the blizzard machine!

It's for First day sells only.

Yes, it's crazy how many people are playing and paying for World of Warcraft. It's what $15 a month? Times that with 8 million = $120 million a month.
How much money does it cost to run the game for a month?

Personally I like the idea behind MRPG, I just refuse to spend $120 to $180 a year just to play a game I had to buy.

09-27-2007, 05:57 PM	#23
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	Isn't supermarioworld SNES still the best selling video game of all time actually it looks like, that game had 20 million, Supermario Bros at 40 million and Tetris Game Boy at 33.6 mil. Last edited by BTBuck1; 09-27-2007 at 06:01 PM.

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09-27-2007, 05:42 PM	#21
Farscape1 Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	One poster in here has some thing right. There going to get a ton of returns on the 2 disc special Ed... I returned two of them becaue of the disc coming loose and scratching them. I finally settled for standard version, which plays fine. The PQ was decent, but no where near Heavenly Sword!

09-27-2007, 05:54 PM	#22
movies3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Location:KY Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:56	Halo, is marketed very well and way over hyped and thats why it sells so well. Ps3 might not get those kind of numbers with one game but they will with alot of games together thats why PS2 still beats out every console today in sales and thats why ps3 will do the same thing down the road.

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