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Subject: Anyone whos played sys-link... HELP ME!!
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When I try playing system link between 2 xboxes on Halo1 or 2, I get an error message when I go to "system-link game". I connected the boxes with a regular RJ-45 network cable, any idea what I did wrong?

[Edited on 3/3/2005 1:06:49 PM]

  • 03.03.2005 1:04 PM PDT
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yeah, make sure your link cable is a crossover (xover) cable, and not a patch (straight thru) cable.

It'll either be written on the wire, or on the head of the cable, or both.

  • 03.03.2005 2:32 PM PDT
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I had the same problem. If you have the money, just go out and buy a regular xbox system link cable. It's much easier than taking risks with other Ethernet cables

  • 03.03.2005 4:23 PM PDT

Yeah, between 2 boxes, you need crossover. With more than 2, you need a hub/router and normal ethernet cables. Hope that helps!

  • 03.03.2005 6:05 PM PDT
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lol u need a hub

  • 03.03.2005 6:22 PM PDT