Yesterday, we reported that Microsoft was sending out Halo 3 beta invites sometime this week. Later on, a mass email was sent out by the Xbox team stating that within the next two days they would be emailing invites to the lucky winners of phase one. We're now getting confirmation from our readers that the beta invites are already being sent out.Over at the Hushed Casket forums rapture posted a screenshot of the email he received confirming that he was in on the Halo 3 beta. We also got word from Gabe that he too got an invite and was one of those early entrants who slipped past the official launch of Halo3.com. And for everyone who received the mass email from Microsoft telling you to watch your inbox for an invite, don't fret, you aren't a loser just yet. We confirmed with rapture that he too received that mass email, but also received a separate beta invite email. Good luck guys! The floor is now open for braggers who received a beta invite ... brag away.
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1-23-2007 @ 1:07AM
zebrafaction said...
IM IN.
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1-23-2007 @ 1:20AM
SonyPS3Sucks said...
I'm In too!
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1-23-2007 @ 1:21AM
Alex Keeny said...
The mass email was sent before the actual beta invite was confirmed. So far, myself and everyone I've heard from received the mass email first.
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1-23-2007 @ 1:26AM
sumdum gai said...
My brother just got one. Unfortunately, his Xbox was one that got the ring of death, and it's covered by that generous warranty renewal. For anybody who sent one in, what's the turnaround time? I told my brother it was 2 months after reading that somewhere, but it seems like way too long when all Microsoft does is get your 360 in the mail and "repair" it by simply replacing it with a refurbished system...which sure as hell wouldn't take 2 months, right?
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1-23-2007 @ 1:41AM
Cybercast said...
got it.. and waiting for download
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1-23-2007 @ 1:42AM
mcchicken said...
@4, I've had my console "repaired" four times, average turnaround has been about a week in all cases. Hope that softens the blow a little. :)
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1-23-2007 @ 1:47AM
Zach G said...
Got mine but I don't think that the beta is being released any time soon.
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1-23-2007 @ 2:30AM
Radix Radicoon said...
Got mine =)
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1-23-2007 @ 2:35AM
RANGER said...
I dont have mine... is it time to cry?
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1-23-2007 @ 2:36AM
Martin said...
I got a HALO 3 INVITE!!!! WOOHOOO!!!! Just came in today. I can't wait till I get to play!!! YAY!!! I wonder how much I could sell it for on ebay ;-)
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1-23-2007 @ 2:40AM
MDK2002 said...
i got the first email and i have a good feeling that im going to get the actual invite soon. if all else fails i always have crackdown as a backup.
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1-23-2007 @ 2:48AM
Spine said...
No golden ticket yet,
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1-23-2007 @ 3:29AM
Mike OHara said...
still waiting to see if I got in, got the mass email, but no word on the actual invite to the beta itself.
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1-23-2007 @ 4:21AM
David said...
I've known since Sunday I was in. The UK had a different sign up (prize draw comptetitions) and I won one on Sunday, and got the confirmation the same day :D
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1-23-2007 @ 4:26AM
VYPUR said...
Got mine also WAHOOO! Now if the crackdown demo sucks I will not have to buy it.
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1-23-2007 @ 4:52AM
PacoDG said...
On a side note, I wonder how many copies of Crackdown (sans Halo 3 invite) will be on eBay the week following its release. I know I have considered buying a copy only to sell it right on eBay to ensure a beta invite (yes sad, but I see only losing $10 or so doing it)
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1-23-2007 @ 7:40AM
Gunner43 said...
I recieved both emails. It's official, I'm in. But when will I get to download the Beta? Anyone with any details?
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1-23-2007 @ 7:55AM
Terot said...
Im in! Take that people who have more than 5 friends on their friends list!
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1-23-2007 @ 8:53AM
polar said...
I got a Golden Ticket!
But, yeah, when does the Beta start for all of us new entrants?
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1-23-2007 @ 8:55AM
Cal said...
I'm in. I got the invite right after the mass email! woo hoo
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