No more original X-Box Live support

Microsoft has announched that on April 15th, 2010 it will be shutting down support for the original X-Box. This affects both the original console, games and Xbox Originals that have Live features.

Thats right NO MORE HALO 2. In a press release Bungie stated "We're all saddened at the realization that an era is coming to an end but looking back, we're incredibly fortunate to have had such a great run and such strong support from our fans. Halo 2 has been at or near the top of the Xbox LIVE charts for original games since it launched over five years ago. We're extremely thankful to everyone who has played, enjoyed and supported Halo 2 over Xbox LIVE. We've had some great fun together, including far too many humpday losses to even recount."

Bungie is telling everyone to mark their calendar for April 14, 2010 (the day before the support shuts down) for one last hoorah.

Did you know that a band of hardcore Halo 2 fans refused to sign off of Xbox live, and are still playing?
I found this article awhile back, but check it out.

http://www.qj.net/qjnet/news/hardcore-halo-2-fans-still-playing-online-after-xbox-live-was-discontinued.html

What's incredibly sad about this is I just recently started finding games I would have loved to play on the original XBox Live...