Difference between revisions of "Halo 2"
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
− | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Halo-2-Pc/dp/B000NV8F58 Amazon] | {{ID|Retail}} |}} | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Halo-2-Pc/dp/B000NV8F58 Amazon.com] | {{ID|Retail}} |}} |
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{{ii}} All versions require [[Games for Windows - LIVE]]. | {{ii}} All versions require [[Games for Windows - LIVE]]. | ||
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The latest patch is v1.01. It can be downloaded through the game or manually from [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/61-halo-2-patch/ here]. | The latest patch is v1.01. It can be downloaded through the game or manually from [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/61-halo-2-patch/ here]. | ||
− | === Example Map === | + | ===Example Map=== |
Example is a map not included in Halo 2 by default, but is present on the Halo 2 install disc and can be obtained by installing and using the Halo 2 map editor. Example is the only multiplayer map to include Fuel Rod Cannons, and includes custom "silenced" SMGs that are quieter than the ones in other maps and have laser pointers. Example is the smallest map in any Halo game and is unusually dense with explosives. | Example is a map not included in Halo 2 by default, but is present on the Halo 2 install disc and can be obtained by installing and using the Halo 2 map editor. Example is the only multiplayer map to include Fuel Rod Cannons, and includes custom "silenced" SMGs that are quieter than the ones in other maps and have laser pointers. Example is the smallest map in any Halo game and is unusually dense with explosives. | ||
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===[[Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Backup your maps | + | {{ii}} Backup your maps folder before starting (default location is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Halo 2\maps</code>) |
{{ii}} A hex editor is required. [http://www.hexworkshop.com/ Hex Workshop] is a good one. | {{ii}} A hex editor is required. [http://www.hexworkshop.com/ Hex Workshop] is a good one. | ||
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The detailed version:<ref>http://www.modacity.net/forums/showthread.php?11157-How-to-permanently-widen-FOV</ref> | The detailed version:<ref>http://www.modacity.net/forums/showthread.php?11157-How-to-permanently-widen-FOV</ref> | ||
− | # Go to the | + | # Go to the installation folder (default location is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Halo 2</code>) |
# Open the <code>maps</code> folder | # Open the <code>maps</code> folder | ||
# For every one of the single player maps (the ones whose filename starts with numbers) do the following: | # For every one of the single player maps (the ones whose filename starts with numbers) do the following: | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = [[Xbox 360 Controller]]s only. | + | |controller support notes = [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]]s only. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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− | === [[Mouse acceleration]] === | + | ===[[Mouse acceleration]]=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable mouse acceleration}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable mouse acceleration}} | ||
− | # Create a file in your Halo | + | # Create a file in your Halo folder called <code>mouse.cfg</code> |
# Open it with Notepad and add the following line:<br><code>mouse_acceleration 0</code> | # Open it with Notepad and add the following line:<br><code>mouse_acceleration 0</code> | ||
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
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− | == Issues fixed == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | === Sign-in error === | + | ===Sign-in error=== |
If you are certain your username and password are correct, but are unable to log into Games for Windows Live, check if [[Xfire]] is running. If so, close it and try to log in again. | If you are certain your username and password are correct, but are unable to log into Games for Windows Live, check if [[Xfire]] is running. If so, close it and try to log in again. | ||
− | === Windows 7 | + | ===Windows 7 errors=== |
Some users may experience issues on Windows 7. These include mouse problems and frame rate issues on the main menu screen. If issues are experienced on Windows 7 go into the options menu and enable v-sync. | Some users may experience issues on Windows 7. These include mouse problems and frame rate issues on the main menu screen. If issues are experienced on Windows 7 go into the options menu and enable v-sync. | ||
Installing on Windows 7- Run the file "startup.exe" on the DVD in windows (right click and select compatibility) Vista Compatibility mode and the game will install and run fine without any Games For Windows Errors, it will start and stop several times while it updates Windows Live, but it worked for me. | Installing on Windows 7- Run the file "startup.exe" on the DVD in windows (right click and select compatibility) Vista Compatibility mode and the game will install and run fine without any Games For Windows Errors, it will start and stop several times while it updates Windows Live, but it worked for me. | ||
− | === "One of the installation steps failed" error | + | ==="One of the installation steps failed" error=== |
You may receive this error message during installation. To fix it, exit the installer, open the <code>redists</code> folder on the game DVD and run <code>vcredist.msi</code> as an administrator. After it has finished restart the game installer and it should proceed normally. | You may receive this error message during installation. To fix it, exit the installer, open the <code>redists</code> folder on the game DVD and run <code>vcredist.msi</code> as an administrator. After it has finished restart the game installer and it should proceed normally. | ||
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|minCPU = 2 GHz | |minCPU = 2 GHz | ||
|minmem = 1 GB | |minmem = 1 GB | ||
− | |minHD = 7 GB | + | |minHD = 7 GB |
|minGPU = Nvidia 6100, ATI X700, or better | |minGPU = Nvidia 6100, ATI X700, or better | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
|recmem = 2 GB | |recmem = 2 GB | ||
− | |recHD = 10 GB | + | |recHD = 10 GB |
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{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 07:10, 30 January 2014
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Developers | |
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Bungie | |
Pi Studios | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Studios | |
Engines | |
Halo Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 17, 2007 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Halo | |
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Halo: Combat Evolved | 2003 |
Halo 2 | 2007 |
Halo: Spartan (series) | |
Halo Online | 2015* |
Halo 5: Forge | 2016 |
Halo Wars (series) | |
Halo Recruit | 2017 |
Halo: The Master Chief Collection (series) | |
Halo Infinite | 2021 |
Key points
- Modding tools provided on disk
- All the maps from the Xbox version and its DLC are included except two
- Two new maps are included plus a bonus map
- Small community
General information
- Bungie.net - The developer's site
- Halo Nation - A very detailed wiki for everything Halo related
- Halo.Bungie.org - One of the biggest Halo fan sites around
- Halo Maps - A fan site for downloading mods and maps for Halo 2 Vista
Availability
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE.
Essential improvements
v1.01 Patch
The latest patch is v1.01. It can be downloaded through the game or manually from here.
Example Map
Example is a map not included in Halo 2 by default, but is present on the Halo 2 install disc and can be obtained by installing and using the Halo 2 map editor. Example is the only multiplayer map to include Fuel Rod Cannons, and includes custom "silenced" SMGs that are quieter than the ones in other maps and have laser pointers. Example is the smallest map in any Halo game and is unusually dense with explosives.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Save game data location
System | Location |
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Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- Backup your maps folder before starting (default location is
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Halo 2\maps
) - A hex editor is required. Hex Workshop is a good one.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Instructions |
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When you start Halo 2 it should say "0.0000000" in purple text near the bottom of the screen. That will indicate that mouse acceleration is at zero.[1]
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Sign-in error
If you are certain your username and password are correct, but are unable to log into Games for Windows Live, check if Xfire is running. If so, close it and try to log in again.
Windows 7 errors
Some users may experience issues on Windows 7. These include mouse problems and frame rate issues on the main menu screen. If issues are experienced on Windows 7 go into the options menu and enable v-sync. Installing on Windows 7- Run the file "startup.exe" on the DVD in windows (right click and select compatibility) Vista Compatibility mode and the game will install and run fine without any Games For Windows Errors, it will start and stop several times while it updates Windows Live, but it worked for me.
"One of the installation steps failed" error
You may receive this error message during installation. To fix it, exit the installer, open the redists
folder on the game DVD and run vcredist.msi
as an administrator. After it has finished restart the game installer and it should proceed normally.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | 10 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia 6100, ATI X700, or better |