Proto:Halo 2/May 3, 2003 Builds and Tools/XBEs

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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 accesible. 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 accesible. 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.