All thanks to ROCK3T F1SH for this solution. Original Thread is here: https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/85d779d52cfd46918b4f8b638f2e3c7b/topics/halo-2-mcc-no-sound/b820d760-bbcb-48c8-918d-35878fed54b7/posts
Full details on the original thread, but in short:
- You need MCC PC (XBOX Gamepass Ultimate solved that for me)
- Load it up, sign in, then open the Audio Settings and reduce all volumes to zero. Exit and save settings.
- Open the audio settings again and increase all volumes to 100%. Exit and save settings.
- This probably isn’t needed but I launched Halo 2 to make sure it was working ok on the PC.
- Save and Quit MCC PC
- Load MCC XBOX and it should load/sync
- Start Halo 2 Campaign and the sound should be working
I tried it in that exact order and it’s now working ok for me.