$155 Million on the FIRST DAY

[Scott]

That's what Microsoft wants Halo 3 to do anyways:

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With "Halo 3," Microsoft's Xbox unit wants not only to top the 2004 figure but to reach $155 million in a single day -- besting the $151 million opening weekend for "Spider-Man 3," the current record holder for a pic at the box office.

Officially, of course, the software giant is hedging its bets.

"We did $125 million last time," said Microsoft director of creative marketing Chris Di Cesare, who oversaw much of the second installment's launch. "We're confident we can do better."

Is Microsoft insane?!?! NO!

"Halo 3" it the fastest-selling pre-ordered vidgame ever at more than 1 million units already, a figure that has insiders saying they wouldn't be surprised if one-day sales near $170 million.
I hope this helps put another nail in the "Halo 3's gonna suck" coffin.

We'll see for sure though in a few more weeks.