2002

In 2002, the first game, Halo: Combat Evolved, expanded its release outside North America and a sequel, Halo 2 was announced.

Events

 * February 22: The Xbox console and the video game Halo: Combat Evolved are released in Japan.


 * March 14: The Xbox console and the video game Halo: Combat Evolved are released in Europe.


 * June 11: The Halo: Original Soundtrack is released.


 * September: The Halo 2 Announcement Trailer is first shown.


 * November: Xbox LIVE is first released.