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U.S. Soldiers To Get Their Halo 3 Fix On Xbox 360

U.S. soldiers might soon be trading their M16s for plasma ray guns or virtual footballs, thanks to Microsoft. The tech giant revealed Tuesday that it is in the process of equipping USO centers around the world with Xbox 360 consoles so that armed forces personnel can play games like Halo 3 or Madden NFL 07 during time off.

The soldiers will also be able to chat with loved ones back home using headsets linked to the Xbox Live online service.

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BADBOYEK4 - 801 days 10 hours ago

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This is a very Smart move by Microsoft.

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Bloodmask - 801 days 10 hours ago

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2 - This really is a great thing.

I live in the U.S. and have nothing but respect for the men and women in the armed forces. This is really a great idea not only for moral but "any" way the troops would get to communicate with their friends and families back home is a plus.

Good going Micro.

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Omegasyde - 800 days 23 hours ago

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Halo is big among in the United States Marine Corps despite

"Master Chief" being a Navy rank.

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Captain Tuttle - 801 days 9 hours ago

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Good job Microsoft. Especially the chat thing. That'll mean more to those guys and gals than Halo 3.

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heavyarms - 801 days 1 hour ago

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4 - Now that's news.

Excellent job on microsoft's part.

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Omegasyde - 800 days 23 hours ago

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actually since the 360's will be coming with headsets, most likely games won't be played as much because of hogging of the chat time.

Let alone Phone cards are expensive and when I was over there the PX(store) was often sold out when I got off patrol....

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joydestroy - 801 days 1 hour ago

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yeah, niiice.

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JosefTor - 801 days ago

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Yup... great move. I was in the Navy and some of the USO's were set up with PS2 and Xbox 1 setups so it's nice to see them update them. During deployments we would set up 4 Xbox 360's and game the whole time. Man did it make time go fast and I've made many friends a believer in the 360 as a result.

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bluebrad1974 - 800 days 23 hours ago

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9 - Nice job MS

I was in the USAF during peace time, but I remember how important things like mail and phone calls were. I imagine our men and women overseas are very appreciative of this.

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BIGBAER - 800 days 13 hours ago

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10 - Very Thoughtfull...

Microsoft bashers overlook Bill Gates philantropy because is does not fit into their prejudices.

Nice move Microsoft! Thank you.

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