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  • Subject: Getting Connected (Xbox Connect Tutorial) UPDATED 8/18/10 (Revived)
Subject: Getting Connected (Xbox Connect Tutorial) UPDATED 8/18/10 (Revived)

Xbox Live Gamertag: RogueWolf I77V (Halo 2, Halo 3)
Xbox Connect Gamertag: RogueWolf_I77V (Halo, Halo 2)
Xfire Gamertag: roguewolfi77v (Halo PC)

In light of recent post regarding XBC and Halo:CE I have decided to re-post this thread due to the fact OT is a dead thread. Hope its helpful
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.

Downloading XBC:
Now there are 3 versions of XBC Available Here

XBC:Skinned (for high end PC) Free (Rogues Choice)
XBC:Skinless (mid to low end PC) Free
XBC:Pro $14.95

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


Works with:

Consoles:
Xbox
Xbox 360

Operating Systems:
XP/Vista/W7

Mac/Linux (unknown)


Halo:CE Spacifics
Number of consoles: 4
Number of players per consoles: 4


Getting set up:

Step 1: Network (with pics/Works same way for Xbox 360)
Wired Network Setups
Wireless Network Setups

Step 2: Ports (may not be needed for all cases)
Port Forwarding

Step 3: Firewall (Getting connected to games while being protected by flames)
Firewall Settings

Step 4: First time (Getting to know the program/setting up your first match)
Runing XBC

Rules to know:

Read them


Still having issues? Check:

XBC FAQ

XBC Help forum

  • 11.19.2010 11:45 PM PDT