2002

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

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

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

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

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

November
November
 * Xbox LIVE is first released.