The lights are on
If you're a gamer who is interested in playing Bungie's latest (and final) Halo adventure, Halo: Reach, but you haven't yet purchased a copy, Microsoft has a great deal for you. Thousands of participants testing the next Xbox 360 update will receive a free copy of the game.
Major Nelson announced the exciting opportunity on his blog, where he says that the test is limited to U.S. residents, and Xbox Live Gold subscribers will be favored, though non-paying Silver users may still sign up. If you already own Reach or aren't interested in it, Major Nelson says that other (as of yet unnamed) rewards are possible.
Curiously, the post says the update test will "help us prepare for an updated Xbox 360 disc format." Microsoft has provided no details beyond this on what might be changing about the 360 disc format, so it's unclear what effect this will have (if any) on future Xbox 360 games.
If you live in the U.S. and want your chance at a free copy of Halo: Reach, head on over to the Microsoft Connect site to sign up.
[thanks to Joe for the tip]
I applied for this. I gave my copy of Reach to a friend who's roughing it right now living in a new state. So, I wouldn't complain if I received a new copy.
Awesome!!!
Just signed up, guess I'll see.
I actually don't own Reach, so this would be pretty nice.
hmmmmmmm this must mean there update will make 360 games bigger
Signed up, I love being able to try out new stuff, getting free games is nice also.
Signed up for this a few hours ago. It's awesome too, because I "had" to sell my copy of Reach a while back in order to get my 3DS, so it'll be good to have another copy sittin' on my shelf again.
However, I am kinda worried about the part that said the update could possibly limit my system's functionality or damage it. Otherwise, though, I can't wait for the update and I'll be looking forward to seeing how it affects gaming on the 360 (maybe we won't have to use multiple discs now? that never really bothered me, though).
Yes please.
I'm signed up, and I really hope I get it. It would be so cool (I really hope it works!)
Already own REACH. I'll gladly take my 800 ms points back.
Other rewards here I come!
This is one of the games on my list to get
i'll take my chances, i'm curious to see how this works.
Already have it, but I never say no to a test!
Just signed up. I don't have a copy of Reach so that would be sweet