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Game Information

By: Gearbox Software / Bungie, Microsoft
Genre: Sci-Fi, FPS
Release Date: September 30, 2003
Players: 1-16
Version: Version 1.08 (latest patch as of 8/14/08)

Halo: Combat Evolved is a first person shooter developed by Bungie Studios and published by Microsoft Games. Released on November 15, 2001, it was a launch title for the Xbox and helped push the console ahead in the console war. It was ported to the PC and Mac in 2003 and has spawned several sequels.

The player assumes the role of Master Chief, the rank of a cybernetically enhanced warrior who is fighting to save Earth from an alien race called "The Covenant." Deserted on a mysterious "Halo" ring world, he is left to discover its deadly secrets.

Widescreen Support

Method

Download Racer_S's FOV tool here:
http://www.wsgfmedia.com/racer_s/Halo_FOV+3rdP_fov2.zip

Extract the .exe and launch it.

Calculate the new FOV value using the site's FOV Calculator, here:
http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/fovcalc.php

16:9: 86.0730329272
16:10: 80.0806445763

Change the scroll-bar in the application to the new FOV, and then launch the game.

Press * to enable the application once in the game. Press / to disable it.

Screen change

Hor +

4:3

16:10

Surround Gaming support

None known

Known Issues

Hack required for proper FOV. Only tested through 1440x900

Condensed detailed report

WSGF links

http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14241

External links

http://www.microsoft.com/games/halo/