Yeah as you can tell I've put this off for a long time.  Everyone I know thinks there's something wrong with me, as in how could I possibly own an Xbox and not  have Halo 2?  I've come to realize the joys of thrift gaming, as in, waiting until games drop down to 20 bucks before I buy them.  I got sick and tired of people asking me why I don't own this game, and gamestop and EBgames are still trying to sell USED copies for 30 bucks.  I went over to GameCrazy (the game store in hollywood video) and saw NEW copies of Halo 2 selling for 20 bucks!  Awesome!  I'm gonna have to shop at that place more often.  Anyhow, I've been playing the single player of Halo 2, pretty cool so far.  Look for me on xbox live soon, gamertag WhiteTiger82z