Xbox System link Cable question

kinkstr · 13-01-2005 3:38am #1

Is the system link cable for the Xbox the same as a standard ethernet cable? Or has Microsoft put me in shackles again and I have to go and fork out my money on an "Official System Link Cable"? If so, how much are they? Ive Plugged an ethernet cable in and it fits perfectly. I just havent tried connecting 2 Xbox's together yet.

Whats the story Rory?

Kristok · 13-01-2005 4:25am

Standard network cable should work fine, you might need a crossover but I dont think so. An offical cable will just come in a shiny box nothing special about it apart from the high price.

Wavey · 13-01-2005 9:21am

If your going to hook it straight to your modem/router then all you need is a normal ethernet cable.
If you want to connect to direct your pc then you will a crossover cable.

Borzoi · 13-01-2005 9:29am

For systemlink play
X-box to X-box direct connection needs a cross over cable
X-box - hub/router - X-box needs a standard ethernet cable

By the way it is a piece of p*** to do - there's no 'set up'

Best bet is to get a small (and cheap) 4 port hub and 4 standard cables, a few X-boxes, TVs, some friends and beer - and Halo

Kristok · 13-01-2005 9:53am

isnt the xbox auto detect for the net cable ?!?

Loobz · 13-01-2005 10:55pm

X-box to X-box direct connection needs a cross over cable

Think thats what you need Kinkstr

kinkstr · 13-01-2005 10:58pm

i think your right Loobz, now all i need is someone to play Halo2 with

(and someone to pay for the cable,id offer to pay half of course :cool: )
btw does anyone know how much this cable costs in the shops

Xbox System link Cable question

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