Thanks OP. My launch console sounds like a jett engine after 5 mins of being on or so. After looking at the cost of potentially getting different fans and getting it reballed I'd rather just get a new console and be done with it.
I actually picked my copy up at Fry's for like $10 back in the day. IMO, it it is the worst PS2 SMT game. I got about 5 hrs into the game before I got bored with it. I really regret opening up the game and have yet open the 2nd one up.
What are the chances expertzone will have Halo Reach that soon? I just started doing so it so I may consider canceling my Halo Reach pre-order from Amazon.com
you still get trophies from the asian version of the game. I purchased this one last year b/c I was bored and I didn't want to wait until the North American release of the game.