Hey, forgive me if this is the wrong forum, but I'd love to get a response from Urk if possible.
We've been told many times over the last year and a bit, that our 25-digit Halo PC keys will unlock something in Reach (I'm thinking probably something similar to the Halo 2 emblem thing). Well it's been ages now since we've had an update on this, and whilst I'm cool with whatever it is being a surprise, I'm a little suspicious as to maybe whether what it would've been was cancelled.
So, can anyone tell me if our Halo PC keys will come in handy for something with Reach (not implying that I/we would throw it away lol)? :)
[b]Note from Sawnose:[/b]
Whoa, people! My PM box just exploded after replying below. I can't field questions on an individual basis, and there are getting to be too many posts in this thread for me to read everything. The answer: wait and see. And don't try and buy it now, because the list of valid keys was locked in May to those already used, to prevent us from being overrun by keygenners. A few more weeks of patience, and we'll start validating keys, PC and Mac. The reward is a small visual thing in-game, similar to what we promised for Halo 2 players. Please self-police this thread by pointing people to the main answer: wait and see.
[Edited on 07.27.2010 9:03 PM PDT by sawnose]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] FlameSama666 Just want something spelled out in black and white by a Bungie employee (or any knowing mod) if at all possible. [quote]You might still be able to snap up a copy of Halo 1 for PC at retail, though, (and since my earlier concerns about a working keygen were unfounded, I retract my earlier comment about a May 26th cutoff for first use of keys.)"[/quote] So...if I buy a copy of Halo CE for PC tomorrow, set it up and play online...I'm included in this? Because you might get an extra twenty bucks from me (and I can play on those PC exclusive maps I've never been on).[/quote] Yes. In fact, you don't even have to play it online. I have the full list of every "yellow sticker" code printed, and I'll just use that list, rather than the list of keys-played-online-before-May-26th.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Halo biggest fan Wait am I able to buy a copy of Halo Combat Evolved still and get a key code, or is it to late to activate the key code and get the flare?[/quote] They haven't even started allowing people to enter codes yet.
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Wait am I able to buy a copy of Halo Combat Evolved still and get a key code, or is it to late to activate the key code and get the flare?
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I LOVE YOU FOREVER NOW BUNGIE thanks for giving me a second chance at getting a halo game. I had 3 Halo 1 PC games total, 2 I gave out, the other I lost. I'm buying one right now.
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Hmm, I think the Staples in my town still sells Halo CE in a bargain bin of old games... I think I might just take a stroll down there, buy a copy, enjoy it for a teeny little while... *rejoices that the CD code cutoff date has been eliminated ^_^* I don't have the greatest computer in the world and I've already played the heck out of the XBL Marketplace version so don't take me as completely greedy or needy :P [Edited on 08.20.2010 6:43 PM PDT]
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I believe that you can buy and play Halo PC at any time now and you should get the flair.
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Just want something spelled out in black and white by a Bungie employee (or any knowing mod) if at all possible. [quote]You might still be able to snap up a copy of Halo 1 for PC at retail, though, (and since my earlier concerns about a working keygen were unfounded, I retract my earlier comment about a May 26th cutoff for first use of keys.)"[/quote] So...if I buy a copy of Halo CE for PC tomorrow, set it up and play online...I'm included in this? Because you might get an extra twenty bucks from me (and I can play on those PC exclusive maps I've never been on).
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According to other threads; yes. THE COMMUNITY MAY NOW REJOICE! And I can wallow in my misery for paying a hefty price on a used one off eBay. Just kidding, I paid under 20 bucks. :)
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[quote]You might still be able to snap up a copy of Halo 1 for PC at retail, though, (and since my earlier concerns about a working keygen were unfounded, I retract my earlier comment about a May 26th cutoff for first use of keys.)"[/quote] Can somebody PLEASE confirm to me that this means I can go buy a copy of Halo CE right now, and it'll still work?
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Oh.MY. Goodnees. I wuv you Bungie. I had no idea about this. I still have my CD key and I still play Halo on PC....yipee! :D
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Bungie, if possible: please make it so that we can download halo pc on GFWL by registering our keys, and make it available through digital download =)
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so do i redem it at the dashboard or do i have to do some thing else. Cuz i haz had halo 1 for pc for 2 years now YAYA cant wait to see what they haz specail for us!
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I got my code in today. :) Any news when/where we enter it? It's getting pretty darn close to release. I'm getting nervous.
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Answer to question 1: If you played online with it (multiplayer over the internet), then yes, it's fine. Answer to question 2: French, UK, USA, Australia, Africa, Spain, Iceland, Zimbabwe. Wherever you bought it, it'll work. :)
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Well I atually have some questions: I got halo:ce years ago and I have a valid CD key. But I haven't played the game for a long time now. Is my CD key still valid/saved? My second question is if the fact that my halo:ce game is actually the french version, is the CD key still valid? Thanks!
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] strongmatt I think you should keep the cut off date else people will go out and buy a copy of the game just for the flair, which in turn defeats the purpose of the entire thing.[/quote] That's exactly what they're doing. =]
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I think you should keep the cut off date else people will go out and buy a copy of the game just for the flair, which in turn defeats the purpose of the entire thing. I also don't think there are any legit keygens out there for online play. I'm just glad I found my key from when I used to play Custom.
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There is no real keygen for Halo PC. The ones found on the internet simply cycle through a list of acquired keys. Pirated online capabilities are achieved by using hacked exe's.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] winie [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Kickimanjaro Yes, but he probably did.[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Screamo Luvr I bought a game off eBay and they guy said he had used it WAY before 2010, did he have to use it online for it to count?[/quote][/quote] Lucky man![/quote] Nah, there are plenty on there. Just find a used one and contact the seller, see if the serial code comes w/ and ask if it has been used before May 26th. That's what I did. (although I hope I'm not breaking any rules by saying this....)
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Kickimanjaro Yes, but he probably did.[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Screamo Luvr I bought a game off eBay and they guy said he had used it WAY before 2010, did he have to use it online for it to count?[/quote][/quote] Lucky man!
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Kickimanjaro Yes, but he probably did.[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Screamo Luvr I bought a game off eBay and they guy said he had used it WAY before 2010, did he have to use it online for it to count?[/quote][/quote] Phew, okay, good. Off topic; Gratz on 777th reply! :o
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Yes, but he probably did.[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Screamo Luvr I bought a game off eBay and they guy said he had used it WAY before 2010, did he have to use it online for it to count?[/quote] EDIT: Apparently this was the 777th post to this thread, I feel special now! :) [Edited on 08.16.2010 4:40 PM PDT]
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I bought a game off eBay and they guy said he had used it WAY before 2010, did he have to use it online for it to count?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] OOninja When can I redeem my code? Reach drops in a few weeks...[/quote] It will most likely be announced in a Weekly Update or something of that nature.
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When can I redeem my code? Reach drops in a few weeks...
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So one small question. Is there any way for me to tell if my key was from a key-picker? I had a legit one a long time ago and I'm not sure if the one the key recovery tool found is original or not. I have played online with it quite a bit on custom edition. I ask because what if I check my other PCs and find different keys? Thanks [Edited on 08.16.2010 1:52 AM PDT]