Halo 3 beta invites are already being sent

by Dustin Burg { Jan 23rd 2007 at 1:00AM }

Yesterday, we reported that Microsoft was sending out Halo 3 beta invites sometime this week. Later on, a mass email was sent out by the Xbox team stating that within the next two days they would be emailing invites to the lucky winners of phase one. We're now getting confirmation from our readers that the beta invites are already being sent out.

Over at the Hushed Casket forums rapture posted a screenshot of the email he received confirming that he was in on the Halo 3 beta. We also got word from Gabe that he too got an invite and was one of those early entrants who slipped past the official launch of Halo3.com. And for everyone who received the mass email from Microsoft telling you to watch your inbox for an invite, don't fret, you aren't a loser just yet. We confirmed with rapture that he too received that mass email, but also received a separate beta invite email. Good luck guys! The floor is now open for braggers who received a beta invite ... brag away.

Tags: beta, bungie, halo 3, Halo3, xbox

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

zebrafaction @ Jan 23rd 2007 1:07AM

IM IN.

Alex Keeny @ Jan 23rd 2007 1:21AM

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.

SonyPS3Sucks @ Jan 23rd 2007 1:20AM

I'm In too!

sumdum gai @ Jan 23rd 2007 1:26AM

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?

Cybercast @ Jan 23rd 2007 1:41AM

got it.. and waiting for download

mcchicken @ Jan 23rd 2007 1:42AM

@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. :)

Zach G @ Jan 23rd 2007 1:47AM

Got mine but I don't think that the beta is being released any time soon.

Radix Radicoon @ Jan 23rd 2007 2:30AM

Got mine =)

Martin @ Jan 23rd 2007 2:36AM

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 ;-)

RANGER @ Jan 23rd 2007 2:35AM

I dont have mine... is it time to cry?

MDK2002 @ Jan 23rd 2007 2:40AM

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.

Spine @ Jan 23rd 2007 2:48AM

No golden ticket yet,

Mike OHara @ Jan 23rd 2007 3:29AM

still waiting to see if I got in, got the mass email, but no word on the actual invite to the beta itself.

Shaggydelic2007 @ Jan 24th 2007 12:32AM

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.

VYPUR @ Jan 23rd 2007 4:26AM

Got mine also WAHOOO! Now if the crackdown demo sucks I will not have to buy it.

David @ Jan 23rd 2007 4:21AM

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

PacoDG @ Jan 23rd 2007 4:52AM

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)

mike @ Jan 23rd 2007 5:52PM

i don't have it and i'm scared like crazy...crackdown here i come

Gunner43 @ Jan 23rd 2007 7:40AM

I recieved both emails. It's official, I'm in. But when will I get to download the Beta? Anyone with any details?

Terot @ Jan 23rd 2007 7:55AM

Im in! Take that people who have more than 5 friends on their friends list!

Cal @ Jan 23rd 2007 8:55AM

I'm in. I got the invite right after the mass email! woo hoo

polar @ Jan 23rd 2007 8:53AM

I got a Golden Ticket!

But, yeah, when does the Beta start for all of us new entrants?

matthew @ Jan 23rd 2007 10:02AM

go it, got it, got IT!

dasgooch @ Jan 23rd 2007 11:11AM

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?

Jon @ Jan 23rd 2007 11:29AM

Would this scenario work..

1. Purchase Crackdown at WalMart w/ cash.
2. Redeem code for Halo 3 Beta.
3. ?????
4. Return Crackdown.

Mikeawesome @ Jan 23rd 2007 11:31AM

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

Chester @ Jan 23rd 2007 12:30PM

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!!!!!

nojok3 @ Jan 23rd 2007 12:35PM

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?

maynard @ Jan 23rd 2007 12:47PM

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!

Reuben @ Jan 23rd 2007 12:55PM

Got it! I also got the invite a second after the mass email.

Dr Spank @ Jan 23rd 2007 3:38PM

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.

Halo Beta in da House @ Jan 23rd 2007 4:04PM

I got mine. Big ups to Xbox360 fanboy for the head's up. I am the coolest kid on the block right now.

foehammer88 @ Jan 23rd 2007 5:05PM

Dam, I didn't get an invite... I played the demo of Crackdown... it isn't that good. This sucks.

Oozer @ Jan 23rd 2007 8:08PM

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.

Jay @ Jan 23rd 2007 8:33PM

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