Were Halo 1-2 considered exclusive?

Just wondering?

Until they were released on PC, yes.PannicAtack

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

farrell2k

Before they were released for PC, yes. Then the "definitive versions" were released and made the Xbox versions defunct.

[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"][QUOTE="farrell2k"]

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

farrell2k

ive always considered halo exclusive to xbox but i only pay attention to console games

They were considered exclusive. Not anymore, though. This is System wars after all.

ive always considered halo exclusive to xbox but i only pay attention to console games

johnnyblazed88

[QUOTE="johnnyblazed88"]

ive always considered halo exclusive to xbox but i only pay attention to console games

Ugalde-

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive. Exclusive as in competitors are excluded.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

farrell2k

[QUOTE="Ugalde-"][QUOTE="johnnyblazed88"]

ive always considered halo exclusive to xbox but i only pay attention to console games

PannicAtack

Sure and they still are.. Console exclusives or if you insist & prefer... PS2/GC/ PS3/ Wii or any other console .... Excluded.. :P

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"][QUOTE="farrell2k"] Logic, not fallacy.farrell2k

MS systems are the 360 and the Windows OS.

Sony has the PS2, PSP, and the PS3.

Nintendo has the DS and the Wii.

In order to make any sense whatsoever, you have to do so knowing and understand that MS, Nintendo, and Sony do not compete with themselves. A 1st party game on the DS doesn't compete with a 1st party game on the Wii. All the profit goes to Nintendo. Thus a game released on NIntendo systems is an exclusive. The same goes for Halo. Exclusivity means: Not available to your competitors. Anyone who believes otherwise is just plain wrong.
Understanding this is contingent upon moving past many of the nonsensical beliefs that most have around here, however.

I didn't have to bother reading that, you're 100% missing the point. Nobody argues companies, they argue SYSTEMS. In the real world, sure, its company exclusive. In System Wars, that doesn't mean a damn thing. I do understand, thats all fine and dandy, but you're not going to change SYSTEM Wars into something its not. Better just get used to it.

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"][QUOTE="farrell2k"] Logic, not fallacy.farrell2k

MS systems are the 360 and the Windows OS.

Sony has the PS2, PSP, and the PS3.

Nintendo has the DS and the Wii.

In order to make any sense whatsoever, you have to do so knowing and understand that MS, Nintendo, and Sony do not compete with themselves. A 1st party game on the DS doesn't compete with a 1st party game on the Wii. All the profit goes to Nintendo. Thus a game released on NIntendo systems is an exclusive. The same goes for Halo. Exclusivity means: Not available to your competitors. Anyone who believes otherwise is just plain wrong.
Understanding this is contingent upon moving past many of the nonsensical beliefs that most have around here, however.

That's assuming the argument is always what company is performing best, making more profit and/or producing the best games. Often that is not the case. Arguments are usually "whichsystemline-ups are the best"; and in that case there is no doubt that a platform exclusive game has more weight than a company exclusive game.

Let's say for example we take the top ten games on PS3 and the top ten games on Xbox 360. Let's say for the sake of argument that all 10 Xbox 360 games are only company exclusive because they are on both 360 and PC. Now let's say all PS3 games are on PS3 only. In this case, the fact is that to play all of the 360's best games, I don't need to own a 360. The fact that the other platform is still a Microsoft platform is irrelevant to me, because if I have a PC I have absolutely no reason to buy a 360, and that is a strong argument against the 360. On the other hand, if I want to play the PS3's best games, I need to buy a PS3, no other way around it.

All of you argue systems from Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony. O.K. Let's examine the systems.MS systems are the 360 and the Windows OS.Sony has the PS2, PSP, and the PS3.Nintendo has the DS and the Wii.In order to make any sense whatsoever, you have to do so knowing and understand that MS, Nintendo, and Sony do not compete with themselves. A 1st party game on the DS doesn't compete with a 1st party game on the Wii. All the profit goes to Nintendo. Thus a game released on NIntendo systems is an exclusive. The same goes for Halo. Exclusivity means: Not available to your competitors. Anyone who believes otherwise is just plain wrong.Understanding this is contingent upon moving past many of the nonsensical beliefs that most have around here, howeverfarrell2k

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive. Exclusive as in competitors are excluded.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

farrell2k

Welcome to SYSTEM wars, as others said its not comapny wars. Feel free to say what is logical and what isnt, but the truth is logic doesnt belong here, if you dont like it then there are other forums, sadly thats the way it works.

[QUOTE="_BlueDuck_"]Let's say for example we take the top ten games on PS3 and the top ten games on Xbox 360. Let's say for the sake of argument that all 10 Xbox 360 games are only company exclusive because they are on both 360 and PC. Now let's say all PS3 games are on PS3 only. In this case, the fact is that to play all of the 360's best games, I don't need to own a 360. The fact that the other platform is still a Microsoft platform is irrelevant to me, because if I have a PC I have absolutely no reason to buy a 360, and that is a strong argument against the 360. On the other hand, if I want to play the PS3's best games, I need to buy a PS3, no other way around it.

farrell2k

[QUOTE="_BlueDuck_"]Let's say for example we take the top ten games on PS3 and the top ten games on Xbox 360. Let's say for the sake of argument that all 10 Xbox 360 games are only company exclusive because they are on both 360 and PC. Now let's say all PS3 games are on PS3 only. In this case, the fact is that to play all of the 360's best games, I don't need to own a 360. The fact that the other platform is still a Microsoft platform is irrelevant to me, because if I have a PC I have absolutely no reason to buy a 360, and that is a strong argument against the 360. On the other hand, if I want to play the PS3's best games, I need to buy a PS3, no other way around it.

farrell2k

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive. Exclusive as in competitors are excluded.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

farrell2k

[QUOTE="farrell2k"]

[QUOTE="_BlueDuck_"]Let's say for example we take the top ten games on PS3 and the top ten games on Xbox 360. Let's say for the sake of argument that all 10 Xbox 360 games are only company exclusive because they are on both 360 and PC. Now let's say all PS3 games are on PS3 only. In this case, the fact is that to play all of the 360's best games, I don't need to own a 360. The fact that the other platform is still a Microsoft platform is irrelevant to me, because if I have a PC I have absolutely no reason to buy a 360, and that is a strong argument against the 360. On the other hand, if I want to play the PS3's best games, I need to buy a PS3, no other way around it.

Skittles_McGee

Halo 1, 2, 3, ODST and soon.. Reach... all are exclu..., wait no, no, no they are all...

" PS3/Wii/ and all other consoles ever created - Excluded "

But no doubt, , you can if you like play Halo 1 & 2 on the PC. :twisted:

nope because I can play those on an xbox and on my PC.

[QUOTE="_BlueDuck_"]Let's say for example we take the top ten games on PS3 and the top ten games on Xbox 360. Let's say for the sake of argument that all 10 Xbox 360 games are only company exclusive because they are on both 360 and PC. Now let's say all PS3 games are on PS3 only. In this case, the fact is that to play all of the 360's best games, I don't need to own a 360. The fact that the other platform is still a Microsoft platform is irrelevant to me, because if I have a PC I have absolutely no reason to buy a 360, and that is a strong argument against the 360. On the other hand, if I want to play the PS3's best games, I need to buy a PS3, no other way around it.

farrell2k

Because it's on more than one system. Therefore, it does not have exclusivity on that system. Saying that it is "company exclusive" is a correct statement, but as I showed above something that is exclusive to a particular system rather than a company has more value and weight in many contexts.

[QUOTE="farrell2k"]

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive. Exclusive as in competitors are excluded.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

Zero_epyon

[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"][QUOTE="farrell2k"]

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

farrell2k

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive. Exclusive as in competitors are excluded.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

farrell2k

How can it be 'company exclusive' if its also available on the Mac?

http://uk.gamespot.com/mac/action/halo/index.html?tag=result;title;2

*Sits back and waits for a newdefinition of exclusiveto be made*

It WAS exclusive but now they aren't. but Halo 3, Wars, & ODST are still exclusive

[QUOTE="farrell2k"]

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive. Exclusive as in competitors are excluded.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

shutdown_202

How can it be 'company exclusive' if its also available on the Mac?

http://uk.gamespot.com/mac/action/halo/index.html?tag=result;title;2

*Sits back and waits for a newdefinition of exclusiveto be made*

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive. Exclusive as in competitors are excluded.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

farrell2k

[QUOTE="_BlueDuck_"]Let's say for example we take the top ten games on PS3 and the top ten games on Xbox 360. Let's say for the sake of argument that all 10 Xbox 360 games are only company exclusive because they are on both 360 and PC. Now let's say all PS3 games are on PS3 only. In this case, the fact is that to play all of the 360's best games, I don't need to own a 360. The fact that the other platform is still a Microsoft platform is irrelevant to me, because if I have a PC I have absolutely no reason to buy a 360, and that is a strong argument against the 360. On the other hand, if I want to play the PS3's best games, I need to buy a PS3, no other way around it.

farrell2k

We do not follow the real definition of exclusive here, either. :P

I know it isn't particularly on topic, but I've always found this funny

[QUOTE="farrell2k"]

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

II-FBIsniper-II

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive. Exclusive as in competitors are excluded.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

farrell2k

[QUOTE="_BlueDuck_"]Let's say for example we take the top ten games on PS3 and the top ten games on Xbox 360. Let's say for the sake of argument that all 10 Xbox 360 games are only company exclusive because they are on both 360 and PC. Now let's say all PS3 games are on PS3 only. In this case, the fact is that to play all of the 360's best games, I don't need to own a 360. The fact that the other platform is still a Microsoft platform is irrelevant to me, because if I have a PC I have absolutely no reason to buy a 360, and that is a strong argument against the 360. On the other hand, if I want to play the PS3's best games, I need to buy a PS3, no other way around it.

farrell2k

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive. Exclusive as in competitors are excluded.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

farrell2k

[QUOTE="farrell2k"]

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

II-FBIsniper-II

So i guess LBP is not ps3 exclusive since it was released on the PSP..

[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"][QUOTE="farrell2k"]

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

Modern_Unit

So i guess LBP is not ps3 exclusive since it was released on the PSP..

[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"][QUOTE="farrell2k"]

Exclusive to Microsoft.

If a game is exclusive to one company's OS and or console, then it is exclusive.

No one here seems to know or to be able to understand this, but when your product is only available through you, it is an exclusive product; Otherwise, it is non-exclusive and available through other means.

A game published only for MS systems is a MS exclusive. Platforms cannot be the deciding factor for exclusivity, as a company may own more than one platform.

farrell2k