[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)
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[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]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Donut Funn [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] RogueWolf I77V You have to find your console via Tools/Find/My Console[/quote] That's what I'm doing, and it won't find my console. It keeps telling me to go to some "Finding games" screen or something.[/quote] You must be searching for system link games in order for XBC to locate your xbox