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8/15/2010 4:29:23 AM
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Getting Reconnected (Xbox Connect Tutorial) UPDATED 2/15/12
[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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Well, this is nothing new but you really did a good job of explaining the procedures. Based on that I think this should be a sticky so everyone will know what to do. Nice post.
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Thanks for the info. I will try getting online tonight.
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Wow thanks from posting this! I have wanted to know this for so long! But can you play on the 360 with the xbox controllers? [Edited on 08.15.2010 12:44 PM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] OMARRCHR Wow thanks from posting this! I have wanted to know this for so long! But can you play on the 360 with the xbox controllers?[/quote] You can play on the 360 using 360 controllers. If that is what you were asking? The program is just so people can find your systemlink game when your hosting via XBC.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] RogueWolf I77V [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] OMARRCHR Wow thanks from posting this! I have wanted to know this for so long! But can you play on the 360 with the xbox controllers?[/quote] You can play on the 360 using 360 controllers. If that is what you were asking? The program is just so people can find your systemlink game when your hosting via XBC. [/quote] Yes, this was exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks :) [Edited on 08.15.2010 7:10 PM PDT]
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Xlink Kai is better.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Moifugley Xlink Kai is better.[/quote] I have seen nothing that makes Xlink stand out from XBC. Other then the fact that XBC has a nice stand alone UI, while Xlink is now browser based and messy.
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Why not put the how to's for Xlink Kai in your topic and let people choose? The instructions would be nice.
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[Saved Thread] Thanks!
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Grumpy1 Why not put the how to's for Xlink Kai in your topic and let people choose? The instructions would be nice.[/quote] Ill look into it.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] RogueWolf I77V [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Moifugley Xlink Kai is better.[/quote] I have seen nothing that makes Xlink stand out from XBC. Other then the fact that XBC has a nice stand alone UI, while Xlink is now browser based and messy.[/quote] Lol, do not worry. I think Moifugley is just crazy. I have been reading his posts a lot over the last couple of years, and I think he may just be crazy. =) @ Moifugley Man I tried to set this up, but I never got it going. I just miss the Matchmaking experience so much, I don't even think this will cut it. I am SLOWLY letting Halo 2 go. A LOT of people will disagree, but I find my outlet through Halo 2 Vista. [Edited on 08.18.2010 12:51 AM PDT]
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This could be helpful for a lot of people. This is a very good thread.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Super PolarBear [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] RogueWolf I77V [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Moifugley Xlink Kai is better.[/quote] I have seen nothing that makes Xlink stand out from XBC. Other then the fact that XBC has a nice stand alone UI, while Xlink is now browser based and messy.[/quote] Lol, do not worry. I think Moifugley is just crazy. I have been reading his posts a lot over the last couple of years, and I think he may just be crazy. =) @ Moifugley Man I tried to set this up, but I never got it going. I just miss the Matchmaking experience so much, I don't even think this will cut it. I am SLOWLY letting Halo 2 go. A LOT of people will disagree, but I find my outlet through Halo 2 Vista.[/quote] I would like to pla Halo 2 on windows 7, but I'm still woking on building a W7 gaming PC. I don't want to upgrade my XP PC yet lol.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] RogueWolf I77V [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Super PolarBear [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] RogueWolf I77V [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Moifugley Xlink Kai is better.[/quote] I have seen nothing that makes Xlink stand out from XBC. Other then the fact that XBC has a nice stand alone UI, while Xlink is now browser based and messy.[/quote] Lol, do not worry. I think Moifugley is just crazy. I have been reading his posts a lot over the last couple of years, and I think he may just be crazy. =) @ Moifugley Man I tried to set this up, but I never got it going. I just miss the Matchmaking experience so much, I don't even think this will cut it. I am SLOWLY letting Halo 2 go. A LOT of people will disagree, but I find my outlet through Halo 2 Vista.[/quote] I would like to pla Halo 2 on windows 7, but I'm still woking on building a W7 gaming PC. I don't want to upgrade my XP PC yet lol.[/quote] Word to the wise, Halo 2 Vista works SOMETIMES with Windows 7. Mine worked right away, and it seems to like Windows 7 Professional 64-bit the most from what people have stated (I have that). If you have a .edu email account the Microsoft Ultimate steal might still be going on, got Windows 7 Professional 64-bit for $30. That's dirt cheap for it btw lol.
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If you are having issues with XBC, try using 32 bit windows. It has weird driver issues with x64. The ultimate steal is no longer going on, but you can use DreamSpark or MSDNAA to get it legally free from MS. Here is also a tip, if you get h2v, and you have troubles, try this: [quote] * 1) Do these steps first. o Download the latest H2V update o Download the latest GFWL update o Install them both 2) Navigate to root folder you installed Halo 2 on. o Default 32bit OS: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo 2 o Default 64bit OS: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Halo 2 3) move "activate.exe" to another location. (it can be anywhere, preferably the desktop) 4) Start up halo2.exe (which is in the Halo 2 folder) 5) Sign onto GFWL o when prompted for a product key from GFWL, enter it as such. o After entering the Product key, you will see Live and Network still grayed out. o Close H2V. 6) Bring "activate.exe" back into the Halo 2 folder. 7) Initiate Startup.exe o you will be prompted for a key, enter it, then enjoy H2V! This fixed my problem, I was comparing what file from 1.0 and 1.4 of H2V is messed up. THIS SOLVED MY UNSOLVABLE CRYPTOGRAPHIC CRAP, that GFWL couldn't solve. [/quote]
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Question: How would I set this up if my computer is on a Wireless Network, but my 360 is on a Wired Network? Thanks. :]
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too bad you cant get the visual flare :(
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Thx for this man!
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Kazooie5659 Question: How would I set this up if my computer is on a Wireless Network, but my 360 is on a Wired Network? Thanks. :][/quote] I have have an all wired setup for my online gaming. So I'm unsure about wireless. Just give it a shot and see how it goes. I would be glad to hear if you got it working or not.
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Sorry to bump but I noticed 3 posts about how Live was down and I thought this informative thread should be brought back up. Apparently fewer people know about this than I realized and even less know how it's done.
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ok so your telling me i can play halo 2 on my xbox 360 online for free? that would be awesome two questions is it legal? and will bungie allow it as in will it get u banned? i prefer customs from matchmaking anyways, again thanks for putting this up and sorry im such a noob :p
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] NinjaHamster24 ok so your telling me i can play halo 2 on my xbox 360 online for free? that would be awesome two questions is it legal? and will bungie allow it as in will it get u banned? i prefer customs from matchmaking anyways, again thanks for putting this up and sorry im such a noob :p[/quote] Play Halo 2 on Xbox 360?: Yes Is it free/legal?: Yes It is used to trick your xbox into thinking it's linked into a LAN. So no you will not be banned from XBL because you won't be playing via any connection to XBL. XBC is 100% custom games, there is no matchmaking system.
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I like how you presented how to do it, but it's still to hard to do I think, I have a bad router I need a new one just to make ports and such to get this I think, and I'm not doing that for a while so this post, even though makes it simple is still to complicated (unless you got a good router and it's easy to set up ports I think).
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Bump, I just posted about halo 2 revival and found this. So I feel pretty newbish. Very glad I found it though
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Will XBConnect work with a dell computer with windows XP home edition?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] gruntyII7 Will XBConnect work with a dell computer with windows XP home edition?[/quote] Yes. XBC will work on any version of XP/W7.
