XBEs

This is a sub-page of Proto:Halo 2/May 3, 2003 Builds and Tools.

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Several XBE files were included with the May 3, 2003 builds, likely every type from Bungie's build system at the time.

halo2debug.xbe#

Full debug build. Version string is halo2 debug xbox 02.05.03.1968 May 3 2003 23:54:43. Runs compiled map files from the May 3, 2003 tags.

halo2nearship.xbe#

Likely a certification build type. Version string not accessible. Does not boot when run from an XDK.

halo2profile.xbe#

The "profile" build. Version string is halo2 profile xbox 02.05.03.1968 May 3 2003 23:55:06. Runs compiled map files from the May 3, 2003 tags.

halo2ship.xbe#

Likely a retail console build type. Version string not accessible. Does not boot when run from an XDK.

halo2symbols.xbe#

Symbols build. Appears to run the same as the profile build. Version string is halo2 symbols xbox 02.05.03.1968 May 3 2003 23:54:16.

halo2tagdebug.xbe#

The "tag" build. This does not open compiled maps, instead it can run tags straight from the Editing Kit. Version string is halo2 tag debug xbox 02.05.03.1968 May 3 2003 23:55:48.