1. I'm sure they're getting a LOT of pressure to get it out around the release of the PS3. Since Halo is an essential to the XBOX, it could be seen as a deterrant as to why you would get a 360 instead of a PS3.

We'll see, though.

Posted at 2:16PM on Feb 23rd 2006 by Erik Novak 0 stars

2. Exactly. This is the only real leverage that Microsoft has in relation to the PS3 launch. It only makes sense that since Sony is mum about an official date on the PS3, MS would also play the cat and mouse game with Halo 3.

Posted at 2:27PM on Feb 23rd 2006 by Tig 0 stars

3. If they could replicate the Halo 2 launch (which seems impossible unless 360 sales ramp up to create a larger installed base) the PS3 launch wouldn't be a footnote in the continued success of the Halo franchise.

What's more interesting? That Halo 3 once again made more money than Spiderman 2's opening weekend in just one day, or that sony put out another console with a set of mediocre games, none of which sold nearly as well as Halo 3.

Posted at 2:58PM on Feb 23rd 2006 by Tim 0 stars

4. I mean sure this is the 360 fanboy site, but you can't honestly say that you couldn't find one decent game made for the ps2 right??? I don't think Microsoft really cares how well the Halo movie does, they've already made their share off of it and they are much more concerned with how the third game shapes up. All this Halo talk is pointless, as we know it won't be released until they believe it completely finished... just look at the Halo 2 delays.

Posted at 3:07PM on Feb 23rd 2006 by KillerGreen 0 stars

5. KillerGreen - Yes, today after 5 years there are plenty of great PS2 titles, but at its launch, not so much. Sony didn't have any blockbuster hits like Halo at launch. Who knows what Sony has up their sleeve for the PS3 launch, it might be great or it might be overshadowed by one of the many new 360 titles, possibly including Halo 3, hence the speculation.

Posted at 3:56PM on Feb 23rd 2006 by Art Guy 0 stars

6. ahh alright i didn't read that he was referring to the launch games, my bad. Ya thinking back to i the ps2 launch i think i had Midnight Club.... ugh that game sucked big time.

Posted at 4:30PM on Feb 23rd 2006 by KillerGreen 0 stars

7. Honestly, it makes more sense for MicroSoft to hold off on releasing Halo 3. People who are going to spend hundreds of dollars on a PS3 are not going to be detered by a $60 game. Though I'm a Xbox fan, it's pretty much common sense that the PS3 will be a success because of their current market share. Some people who might normally buy Halo 3 might also skip it in order to pay for the new PS3 and its games when it releases.

I think MicroSoft will wait and release the game in conjunction with or near the movie release. The marketing of the game and the movie together can really give the franchise more attention overall and the opportunity to make both the movie and the game a huge deal.

Posted at 4:45PM on Feb 23rd 2006 by Les Doodis 0 stars

8. #7 I don't think so- You make a good point, and that is that if someone is going to get a PS3 they will get a PS3, not Halo 3.Having said that, releasing Halo 3 alongside the movie could be the victory or undoing of either of them. If the movie is a flop, people who do not know the game series as well as others will not grab the game. If the game is a flop, the movie could suffer (Think Enter The Matrix).
Was anyone else unhappy with Halo 2's ending? That made me lose a little faith in the series, but it was still a good game, especially in multiplayer. The new Halo could both me praised or condemned because of its former, so Microsoft knows they have to get it right.That's my personal opinion, take it for what its worth.

Posted at 5:12PM on Feb 23rd 2006 by Jut 0 stars

9. With Bungie's growing experience and awesome fan communication, there's no doubt that Halo 3 will be one of the best games to ever be made. As for it being released in 2006, I hope not. As much as I love Halo, and I do, I hope that Bungie takes their time and makes it perfect and feature rich as possible.

Posted at 5:28PM on Feb 23rd 2006 by Ross Gemuend 0 stars

10. Number 7 Mr.Les Doodis I agree wtih you 100 and 10 percent..

And let me just say the only reason I bought my 360 was for H3 so Lets hope they wait and get it right, I rather the game be done right then done early.

Posted at 7:32PM on Feb 23rd 2006 by Crazyglues 1 star

11. How can you say, "Halo 3 will be one of the best games ever made" when history has shown us some great series can stumble even when they are rushed. As some one who still plays Halo 2 all the time I dont think it will be a flop, but i do worry about rushing the game. I would rather wait until its finished and tested with a nice long online BETA so i dont need to hit launch 20 times before i can get into game, a la Call Of Duty 2. Now COD2 is great when it works perfectly.

Posted at 11:59AM on Feb 24th 2006 by Jason W 0 stars

12. You guys got Halo 3 could possibly be out this year from that huh? You are all better than me, because I have no clue what he said.

Posted at 12:06PM on Feb 24th 2006 by Shannon 0 stars

13. I agree...that was some sort of double speak. I think they are just using the Sony tactic of keeping people hoping on something that really isn't going to happen so they don't jump ship.

But seriously...PS3 would have to have one hell of an opening lineup at launch to compete with the 360 library of games by the time it launches. I think it's pretty clear now that the PS3 is not going to launch this Christmas in the US. If they miss that key launch time, they will most likely wait until Spring of 07...around E3 07 to launch. By that time Halo3 will most certainly be near completion as well as Halo the Movie which is set for a Summer O7 release.

Even if PS3 launched this christmas...there will be so many better games on the 360.

Oh and have you guys read the article about Blu-Ray on NYTimes...it looks like Sony is running into some serious troubles with Blu-Ray and their strategies.

In Sony's Stumble, the Ghost of Betamax:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/26/business/26disks.html

Posted at 11:20AM on Feb 26th 2006 by Jon 0 stars