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Argos breaks Halo 3 street date News

Xbox 360 News by Robert Purchese

19 September, 2007

High street retailer Argos has broken the Halo 3 street date, and has sold copies of the hugely awaited game to bundles of eagle-eyed customers.

The news spilled from our very own forum, where members posted jealousy-inducing shots of their freshly bought copies, complete with receipts.

However, Argos is apparently now aware of its rather glaring error and is once again playing by the original rules of releasing it next Wednesday. Meanwhile eBay enjoys massive traffic.

It all started when various stores on the Argos website told those of you reserving a copy that you could collect it today, or between "Wed 19th September - Thu 20th September".

Oblivious till tenders then dished out the game to unbelieving shoppers brandishing reservation codes, allowing them to enjoy the fruits of Halo 3 a week early.

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the_sas_man
19/09/07 @ 13:06
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dickheads

EDIT: Does that not mean they will get a HUGE fine now? Also, don't we ALL get our copies early too?
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HiddenAway
19/09/07 @ 13:09
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It's too late to make an attempt now. Argos have wised up apparently
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Rirekon
19/09/07 @ 13:11
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*snip*

Don't be an absoulte IDIOT.

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Lutz [mod]
19/09/07 @ 13:11
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It's just, too little too late...

Hmmm Jojo...

/wanders off looking for Kleenex
cyber_nicco
19/09/07 @ 13:12
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Hmmm....

That kind of sucks. Burn 'em down I say.
squarejawhero
19/09/07 @ 13:13
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Jesus, you guys are slow today, EG!

Orders are now not being fulfilled. Only counted for this morning, I'm afraid.
Thalanos
19/09/07 @ 13:13
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"Also, don't we ALL get our copies early too?"

Normally, yes. For Halo 3, no.
the_sas_man
19/09/07 @ 13:15
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I do remeber the much hyped Shenmue release for Dreamcast where the whole country had to sell it a week early because a chain began selling when it shouldnt have.

So who knows.
Lutz [mod]
19/09/07 @ 13:17
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For all you eople complaining for speed, is any other site actually reporting this?
nick303
19/09/07 @ 13:20
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Me too Fluffy :(
ming
19/09/07 @ 13:20
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To people complaining about speed; Do you really want EG to tell MS what is happening before you can get your copy?
squarejawhero
19/09/07 @ 13:22
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It's not so much speed, it's just it's misleading people into think it's actually still happening based on the news in the forums.

Disappointment ahoy.
Lutz [mod]
19/09/07 @ 13:24
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News takes time to write FFS.

When 11/09 happened you didn't get minute by minute info. There is a delay.
Eighthours
19/09/07 @ 13:24
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Too late, EG.

*Waves copy of Halo 3*
the_sas_man
19/09/07 @ 13:25
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Sorry to be dumb but what's 11/09?
MoGamer2006
19/09/07 @ 13:26
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Why the impatience? Anticipation is half the fun - especially as it's Halo, which always disappoints in reality.
Huntcjna
19/09/07 @ 13:26
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Lets start a store mutiny and get them all break date!

Somebody who lives near the GAME central depot go paint 'Argos are selling Halo 3 early LOLZ!!11' on there front door in huge red letters.

Cheers.
Katsumoto
19/09/07 @ 13:27
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The 11th of September.
DonnieDarko333
19/09/07 @ 13:28
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Argos are in trouble now, gutted!
Zomoniac
19/09/07 @ 13:29
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11th September 2001. There was an incident involving some planes. I seem to recall it made the news.
nickthegun
19/09/07 @ 13:29
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"Sorry to be dumb but what's 11/09?"

9/11 in English.
Lutz [mod]
19/09/07 @ 13:29
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Yeah, but it made the news late. As news is want to do.
lambtron
19/09/07 @ 13:29
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Just not written the backwards American way ;)
the_sas_man
19/09/07 @ 13:30
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or he meant 9/11 as its properly known?

Well actually that probabaly wasn't the best example to use as that was indeed reported on a minute by minute basis. Afterall it was arguably the biggest news event since the Cuban Missile Crisis.

But yeah, he does have a point. Normal news (such as this) does take time to write.
kornfreak15
19/09/07 @ 13:33
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I have a copy aswell got mine earlier today
NOSAVIOUR
19/09/07 @ 13:33
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i have a copy! anyone else?
El_MUERkO
19/09/07 @ 13:34
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/buy from arglols

/beat game in one day

/sell on ebay

/profit
L42yB
19/09/07 @ 13:34
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Have checked Argos and they are still telling me on the website that I can pick up a copy of Halo 3 on Monday (the 24th). That's still two days before it's meant to be out :D

W00t!!!
Hobo
19/09/07 @ 13:34
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Did Halo being released early just get compared to 9/11?
NOSAVIOUR
19/09/07 @ 13:34
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@ kornfreak15

you taken it online yet mate?
Anthony_UK
19/09/07 @ 13:34
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Got a mate to try Bolton Argos and there they where having none of it, but he reckon's he's got 2 copies from Gamestation who are selling to certain people after the this mornings funny business ........

Really, really hope he's not winding me up!
Lutz [mod]
19/09/07 @ 13:35
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09/11, 11/09. Everyone knows both dates. At least if you read stuff outside of the UK anyway... And considering it happen in America I'd consider their usage of the dates more accurate.

So there. :P
Lutz [mod]
19/09/07 @ 13:37
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Hobo: No it didn't. Read before posting, there's a good chap.
kornfreak15
19/09/07 @ 13:37
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I can't play it yet, but will be later tonight.
bigJaffa
19/09/07 @ 13:38
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they mess up all the time. i got a free PS3 early before launch even when i cancelled it!

I love argos cause they're such screw ups!!!!

Off to pick mine up now.

HALO 3 INSTOCK FOR PICKUP NOW AT ARGOS EAST KILBRIDE PRINCESS MALL (NEAR GLASGOW).

Please be there..........
bogrot
19/09/07 @ 13:39
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They've got halo3 available at my local Argos, but I'm happy playing COD 4 beta for the time being, so halo can wait
the_sas_man
19/09/07 @ 13:40
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Strange - I did my dissertation on 9/11 - and both UK and US (pretty much the world in fact) news report it as 9/11, hardly ever as 11/09.
Hobo
19/09/07 @ 13:41
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Actualy Lutz, it did. You compared the story and how long it took to be reported to how how 9/11 was reported.
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lambtron
19/09/07 @ 13:41
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"And considering it happen in America I'd consider their usage of the dates more accurate"

How can one of two representations of the SAME date be more accurate than the other? They're ... the same.

:)
smoothpete
19/09/07 @ 13:41
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I got a copy! And I'm very happy :D
ZuluHero
19/09/07 @ 13:41
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says: "This will be held at the XX store for collection from Thursday, September 20th 2007 to Thursday, September 27th 2007"

guess ill try tomorrow, maybe i'll get lucky...
Bertie [staff]
19/09/07 @ 13:42
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Yes, sorry, news cogs turning slowly today. Well done those of you with the game. Now all you have to do is post a review to blow the Internet up.
Lutz [mod]
19/09/07 @ 13:42
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Ah! The irony. I actually meant to write 9/11 (the american way) but actually wrote the UK way through habit.

Prick.

/slaps self
Lutz [mod]
19/09/07 @ 13:43
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Hobo: I was commenting on how long it took news to be released from event to news up. Nothing more. The incidentals of the articles are irrelevant. Stop trolling.
Lutz [mod]
19/09/07 @ 13:44
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I think this thread is due a "Halol" about now. Or a "Argos: 8/10"
the_sas_man
19/09/07 @ 13:45
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But the UK people still say 9/11? What im saying is that 9/11 is the actual name of the event - rather than being classified as a specific date.

Anyways - I'm suprised this isn't on Sky's Breaking News section. Everything else makes it on there so why not this?
Lutz [mod]
19/09/07 @ 13:45
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That's what I was laughing at Fluffy!

It's 11/09 and you all KNOW IT! :D

/runs
Lutz [mod]
19/09/07 @ 13:45
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Too much maddy on the news ATM.

(too far, too soon?)
the_sas_man
19/09/07 @ 13:46
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I swear I will get Eamon Holmes to mention this tomorrow on his bulletin.
the_sas_man
19/09/07 @ 13:48
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@Fluffy - that's so harsh - yet I smiled

Soes that make me sick like you?

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