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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 1:07AM (Unverified) said

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IM IN.
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 1:21AM alexkeeny said

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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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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 1:20AM (Unverified) said

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I'm In too!
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 1:26AM (Unverified) said

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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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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 1:41AM (Unverified) said

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got it.. and waiting for download
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 1:42AM mchambone said

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@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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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 1:47AM (Unverified) said

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Got mine but I don't think that the beta is being released any time soon.
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 2:30AM radicoon said

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Got mine =)
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 2:36AM compboss17 said

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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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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 2:35AM (Unverified) said

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I dont have mine... is it time to cry?
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 2:40AM MDK2002 said

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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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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 2:48AM (Unverified) said

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No golden ticket yet,
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 3:29AM MikeOHara said

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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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Posted: Jan 24th 2007 12:32AM (Unverified) said

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Got the mass email , but no invite email yet , no worries i can always take a copy Crackdown from work and use it for the beta and then put it back into the 360 kiosk after using it.
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 4:26AM (Unverified) said

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Got mine also WAHOOO! Now if the crackdown demo sucks I will not have to buy it.
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 4:21AM davidc14 said

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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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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 4:52AM (Unverified) said

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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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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 5:52PM (Unverified) said

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i don't have it and i'm scared like crazy...crackdown here i come
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 7:40AM (Unverified) said

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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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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 7:55AM (Unverified) said

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Im in! Take that people who have more than 5 friends on their friends list!
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 8:55AM caldog101 said

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I'm in. I got the invite right after the mass email! woo hoo
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 8:53AM (Unverified) said

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I got a Golden Ticket!

But, yeah, when does the Beta start for all of us new entrants?
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 10:02AM (Unverified) said

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go it, got it, got IT!
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 11:11AM dasgooch said

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I got in as well. I am wondering what the connection between this beta and other MS betas might be. It seems like every beta I apply for I get into these days. I am wondering if previous MS beta testers are getting preferance. Anyone else that got accepted test any other products?
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 11:29AM (Unverified) said

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Would this scenario work..

1. Purchase Crackdown at WalMart w/ cash.
2. Redeem code for Halo 3 Beta.
3. ?????
4. Return Crackdown.
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 11:31AM (Unverified) said

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I'm in, and as I said in the other post, I'm looking for some Halo 3 friends (man that just sounds so good) So send me an invite so we can play together in the beta or something.

Send me your gamertag on AIM or at least say you're in the beta and I'll send you mine, and we can friend-up.

AIM: OMGMIKEAWESOME
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 12:30PM (Unverified) said

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For those of you who are thinking of selling your copy of crackdown need to read the fine print....

"When the Halo 3 multiplayer beta surfaces in spring 2007, those owners of Crackdown that have access to an Xbox 360 Pro console or an Xbox 360 Core console with hard drive and a valid Xbox Live Gold subscription simply need to load their copy of Crackdown into Xbox 360 and use the disc as a key to download the beta from Xbox Live Marketplace and join the battle in Halo 3 multiplayer."

So to get in you'll need the Crackdown disk!!!!!
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 12:35PM (Unverified) said

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Not that it affects me, but I wonder what they will do if a winner gets a refurb back from repair and its NOT the serial number. Is it just based on gamertag?
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 12:47PM (Unverified) said

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I'm ticked off! I haven't received anything and I signed up for the beta the day I was able to!

I never get picked for this stuff and it's gross!
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 12:55PM (Unverified) said

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Got it! I also got the invite a second after the mass email.
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 3:38PM (Unverified) said

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Is it wrong to be checking my hotmail inbox every 5 minutes at work? Maybe just a followup email to the first one that says, "Sorry, duder, you didn't make it". So I can rest.
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 4:04PM (Unverified) said

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I got mine. Big ups to Xbox360 fanboy for the head's up. I am the coolest kid on the block right now.
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 5:05PM (Unverified) said

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Dam, I didn't get an invite... I played the demo of Crackdown... it isn't that good. This sucks.
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 8:08PM (Unverified) said

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I got in. Now Bungie needs to say whether the beta will have split screen so I know whether to buy extra controllers for my friends.
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2007 8:33PM (Unverified) said

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I'm kinda sick of this whole thing. I was trying to register the moment it opened and the site crashed or whatever it did. The next day I get in and register and still I've received no email. I've spent way to much money on this whole Halo thing already. The games, books, hell I even bought the damn soundtrack. I stood in line at midnight for H2 and Ive had enough. What sickens me the most is this whole buy a crappy game (crackdown) and get to help us test our game. Keep your Beta test and I really doubt I'll spending any more time or money on any of your properties. Ah damn it, ok maybe H3 , but then thats it. Maybe
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Posted: Jan 24th 2007 3:25PM (Unverified) said

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What the hell! Has anyone received anything for day 2 or day 3???
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Posted: Jan 25th 2007 12:53PM (Unverified) said

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The prophet has spoken to me, "You have been chosen for the Halo 3 Beta" [que Marty's ambient Halo music...]
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