[quote][u]Update Log[/u] [b]5/27/2011[/b]: Video Tutorials Added. [b]10/17/2011[/b]: You can now find this thread on the Waypoint forums [url=http://halo.xbox.com/Forums/yaf_postst25720_Getting-Reconnected--Xbox-Connect-Tutorial--UPDATED-5-27-11.aspx]The new home of Halo[/url] [b]2/15/2012[/b]:Facebook Halo: Customs community started (Bottom of the OP) [/quote] [quote][b]Please direct any questions you may have to this thread. This allows others that may share those questions to get easy and fast answers.[/b][/quote] Just wanted to show the Bnet community that there is still a way to play Halo:CE/Halo 2 online. If you have any questions, post them. See you on the Battlefield. Xbox Connect is a FREE program that allows you to play systemlink Halo:CE/Halo 2 as well as other original Xbox games over the internet. [u][b](XBC is does not perform as well as XBL)[/b][/u] [b][u]Downloading XBC:[/u][/b] Now there are 3 versions of XBC [url=http://www.xbconnect.com/index.php?topic=downloads]Available Here[/url] XBC:Skinned (for high end PC) Free (Rogues Choice) XBC:Skinless (mid to low end PC) Free XBC:Pro $14.95 [quote]XBConnect Pro Advantages -Access to pre release versions and features that Non pro users don't receive. -Lets you search for users that have a game you want to play. -XBC Pro lets you apply ping filters to the game list. -XBC Pro lets you find players near you. This helps setting up Lag free games. -XBC Pro lets you search for players that have the same games as you. -You also get that warm fuzzy feeling for supporting all our efforts. -Customize kicks -More player control -Mute players in chat -MIRC colors -Player banning[/quote] [b][u]Works with:[/u][/b] [u]Consoles:[/u] Xbox Xbox 360 [u]Operating Systems:[/u] XP/Vista/W7 Mac/Linux (unknown) [u][b]Halo 2 Spacifics[/b][/u] Number of consoles: 16 Number of players per consoles: 4 [b][u]Getting set up:[/b][/u] [u]Step 1: Network (with pics/Works same way for Xbox 360)[/u] [url=http://www.xbconnect.com/index.php?topic=networksetups]Wired Network Setups[/url] [url=http://www.westaby.net/wireless.html]Wireless Network Setups[/url] [u]Step 2: Ports (may not be needed for all cases)[/u] [url=http://portforward.com/english/applications/port_forwarding/XBConnect/XBConnectindex.htm]Port Forwarding[/url] [u]Step 3: Firewall (Getting connected to games while being protected by flames)[/u] [url=http://www.xbconnect.com/index.php?topic=firewall]Firewall Settings[/url] [u]Step 4: First time (Getting to know the program/setting up your first match)[/u] [url=http://www.xbconnect.com/index.php?topic=nexbcguide]Runing XBC[/url] [b][u]Rules to know:[/b][/u] [url=http://www.xbconnect.com/index.php?topic=rules]Read them[/url] [b][u]Still having issues? Check:[/b][/u] XBC [url=http://www.xbconnect.com/index.php?topic=faq#common]FAQ[/url] XBC [url=http://forums.xbconnect.com/forumdisplay.php?f=15]Help[/url] forum [b][u]Video Tutorials:[/b][/u] [u]Basic Functionality:[/u] [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnaNHgIFlrk[/url] By:Zak424 [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP3iz5HeQJc[/url] By:ShadowxXx360 [b][u]Community:[/b][/u] [url=http://www.facebook.com/groups/222895014435460/]Halo: Customs[/url] This Facebook based group allows users to host event's on a mainstream social networking site calendar. Making use of the notification system that is available to players at home or on the go. [Edited on 02.15.2012 9:00 PM PST]