# Halo 3 BETA finally working!!!! **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [May 16, 2007, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973 "2007-05-16T20:08:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![STAGE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b77776/32.png) [@STAGE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STAGE)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2007, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/1 "2007-05-16T20:08:44Z")
if ur still unable to get the BETA to work try this… YOU HAVE 2 DO HDD MAINTENANCE. GO 2 UR DASHBOARD, THEN GO TO THE TAB THAT SAYS SYSTEM AND CLICK MEMORY. HIGHLIGHT UR HDD AND PRESS Y. THEN PRESS X X LB RB X X. SAY YES WHEN PROMPTED 2 DO MAINTENANCE. LOAD UP CRACKDOWN AND U GET A UPDATE AND THEN GO 2 DOWNLOADS AND BAM!! ITS BLUE!!! DOWNLOAD!!! ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2007, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/2 "2007-05-17T14:02:17Z")
tight… if you dont’ get text on the screen, reboot the xbox, load the beta version and hold d-pad UP and the A button when you see bungie… it should enter maintenance mode and fix it… (another known issue) also, 3 month xbox live cards for 10 bucks > **[Xbox 360 Live 3-Month Gold Subscription Card - Walmart.com](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Xbox-360-Live-3-Month-Gold-Subscription-Card/4196288)** > > Buy Xbox 360 Live 3-Month Gold Subscription Card at Walmart.com ---
**Author:** ![STAGE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b77776/32.png) [@STAGE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STAGE)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2007, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/3 "2007-05-17T15:08:09Z")
> [@Callout MARCUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callout-marcus/29791/426): > > tight… > > if you dont’ get text on the screen, reboot the xbox, load the beta version and hold d-pad UP and the A button when you see bungie… it should enter maintenance mode and fix it… (another known issue) > > also, 3 month xbox live cards for 10 bucks > > [Robot or human?](http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4196288&sourceid=40681323141831645212) Thanx for the info about the cards…that’s 1/2 off!!! ---
**Author:** ![berad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/berad/32/5953_2.png) [@berad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/berad)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2007, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/4 "2007-05-17T15:29:08Z")
Chad, Lets see you do this on your Wii…haha ---
**Author:** ![The1SloR\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the1slor_t/32/5984_2.png) [@The1SloR\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The1SloR_T)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2007, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/5 "2007-05-17T15:41:48Z")
> [@High speed internet question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-speed-internet-question/30214/38): > > Chad, > Lets see you do this on your Wii…haha 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![8Grand](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/8grand/32/5940_2.png) [@8Grand](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/8Grand)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2007, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/6 "2007-05-17T19:18:42Z")
i need a 360 ---
**Author:** ![06se-r](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/c5a1d2/32.png) [@06se-r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/06se-r)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2007, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/7 "2007-05-17T20:36:30Z")
i have a premium 360, it needs repaired, it costs $120 to get it fixed-i called microsoft. i didn’t find the receipt until i moved, or it would have been covered under warrenty. if you want it, $50. ---
**Author:** ![06se-r](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/c5a1d2/32.png) [@06se-r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/06se-r)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2007, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/8 "2007-05-17T20:37:05Z")
{{{{{btw, i have the receipt now… ---
**Author:** ![slowcamaro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowcamaro/32/5975_2.png) [@slowcamaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowcamaro)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2007, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/9 "2007-05-17T22:20:30Z")
> [@Guitar Hero nerds....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/guitar-hero-nerds/30152/10): > > {{{{{btw, i have the receipt now… i might take it ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2007, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/10 "2007-05-18T05:15:15Z")
> [@\*\*Official: LaserTron Go-Karts\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-lasertron-go-karts/14226/51): > > i have a premium 360, it needs repaired, it costs $120 to get it fixed-i called microsoft. i didn’t find the receipt until i moved, or it would have been covered under warrenty. if you want it, $50. whats broken? ---
**Author:** ![8Grand](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/8grand/32/5940_2.png) [@8Grand](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/8Grand)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2007, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/11 "2007-05-18T06:23:31Z")
Probably the main board problem with the glue/silicon that makes the boards fall apart under heat. My friend just chucked his off onebay for about that much. I much rather buy a brand new one froma store ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2007, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/12 "2007-05-18T06:24:29Z")
wtf you talkin’ bout willis ---
**Author:** ![S10Blazed\_Si](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s10blazed_si/32/5983_2.png) [@S10Blazed\_Si](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S10Blazed_Si)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2007, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/13 "2007-05-18T08:24:03Z")
Does that broken 360 give an error code or just red lights around the power button? I call dibs after slowcamaro. On a side note - it seems Microsoft pulled a fast one on every one with a modified firmware. Since the newest dashboard update and the Halo 3 beta - a good majority of folks with the hacked DVD drive have been banned from Live. No one knows for sure just how they detect it, but its definitely a concern for anyone who uses Live with the firmware. I myself have not updated to the newest dashboard simply because I’ve been playing Wii. Just a heads up for any one who hasn’t heard yet. ---
**Author:** ![slowcamaro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowcamaro/32/5975_2.png) [@slowcamaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowcamaro)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2007, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/14 "2007-05-18T08:36:46Z")
i will take it ---
**Author:** ![STAGE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b77776/32.png) [@STAGE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STAGE)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2007, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/15 "2007-05-18T10:58:36Z")
I read an article at [IGN.com](http://IGN.com) about modded consoles being banned from Live…Can’t blame Microsoft for wanting to monitor and protect their online service ---
**Author:** ![S10Blazed\_Si](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s10blazed_si/32/5983_2.png) [@S10Blazed\_Si](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S10Blazed_Si)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2007, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/16 "2007-05-18T11:24:24Z")
> [@Callout MARCUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callout-marcus/29791/460): > > I read an article at [IGN.com](http://IGN.com) about modded consoles being banned from Live…Can’t blame Microsoft for wanting to monitor and protect their online service I understand their motives and can’t really blame them for it - but I think in the long run it was a poor decision. Getting rid of cheaters is one thing, but I have never personally heard of anyone cheating on x360 simply because data on the discs cannot be changed without ruining the encryption built into the games. So that narrows it down to people who pirate games (but still use Live) and people who legitimately ‘backup’ their games (which I would venture to guess is a very small percentage). It’s a fact that MS LOSES money on each x360 console they sell and their profits come from licensing the games and from the Xbox Live marketplace. So in theory, if someone goes and buys another console just for Live - MS loses that money a 2nd time. If they kick off a large portion of modded boxes who still use Live ($50 a year easy) and any potential sales of arcade games or video - thats more money down the drain. It’s not like everyone who gets banned is going to go buy another 360 AND tons of games AND keep their Live service. I guess I am just bitter that they took away my cake while I was eating it… ---
**Author:** ![8Grand](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/8grand/32/5940_2.png) [@8Grand](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/8Grand)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2007, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/17 "2007-05-18T18:42:33Z")
I guess they dont have the firmware with the switches like the Xbox1 had? I want to get a 360 and mod it but dont want to get owned if I use live. ---
**Author:** ![S10Blazed\_Si](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s10blazed_si/32/5983_2.png) [@S10Blazed\_Si](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S10Blazed_Si)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2007, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/18 "2007-05-18T18:59:19Z")
> [@04 m3 vs 04 jetta](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/04-m3-vs-04-jetta/30092/25): > > I guess they dont have the firmware with the switches like the Xbox1 had? I want to get a 360 and mod it but dont want to get owned if I use live. They do have little chips that let you switch which firmware the drive boots. It lets you switch between stock and modded with a little switch. Haven’t really looked into it because until now that was the poor alternative to just flashing the DVD-ROM. ---
**Author:** ![STAGE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b77776/32.png) [@STAGE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/STAGE)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2007, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/19 "2007-05-19T15:47:18Z")
I would never consider midding any console i own. I’m very picky when it comes to games. I only buy the games i really really wanna play. If i’m curious, i’ll rent…Just not worth it to potentially fry the console just to play copied games ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2007, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973/20 "2007-05-21T05:29:27Z")
> [@FS/WTT:car audio for cash or trade for turbo parts](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-wtt-car-audio-for-cash-or-trade-for-turbo-parts/29839/5): > > I would never consider midding any console i own. I’m very picky when it comes to games. I only buy the games i really really wanna play. If i’m curious, i’ll rent…Just not worth it to potentially fry the console just to play copied games the xbox360 mod is a firmware flash… no soldering or anyway to fry the console… naturally you can brick a drive by not flashing it properly… but i know a few people that have done it a few times with no issues. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/halo-3-beta-finally-working/189973.md?page=2)