Microsoft's 'Halo 3' takes in $170 million in first day

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By Joseph Major
26 September 2007 @ 06:19 pm ET

Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday that it had generated $170 million of through its 'Halo 3' video game on its first day, blowing past its earlier sequel 'Halo 2,' which brought in $125 million in its first day on sale.

The eagerly awaited game had received a strong retail push ahead of its sale through multiple retail tie-ins.

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