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.