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Xbox System link Cable question

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  • 13-01-2005 4:38am
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    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,542 ✭✭✭


    Is the system link cable for the Xbox the same as a standard ethernet cable? Or has Microsoft put me in shackles again and I have to go and fork out my money on an "Official System Link Cable"? If so, how much are they? Ive Plugged an ethernet cable in and it fits perfectly. I just havent tried connecting 2 Xbox's together yet.

    Whats the story Rory? :confused:


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,464 ✭✭✭Kristok


    Standard network cable should work fine, you might need a crossover but I dont think so. An offical cable will just come in a shiny box nothing special about it apart from the high price.


  • Registered Users Posts: 861 ✭✭✭Wavey


    If your going to hook it straight to your modem/router then all you need is a normal ethernet cable.
    If you want to connect to direct your pc then you will a crossover cable.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,876 ✭✭✭Borzoi


    For systemlink play
    X-box to X-box direct connection needs a cross over cable
    X-box - hub/router - X-box needs a standard ethernet cable

    By the way it is a piece of p*** to do - there's no 'set up'

    Best bet is to get a small (and cheap) 4 port hub and 4 standard cables, a few X-boxes, TVs, some friends and beer - and Halo :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,464 ✭✭✭Kristok


    isnt the xbox auto detect for the net cable ?!?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭Loobz


    X-box to X-box direct connection needs a cross over cable

    Think thats what you need Kinkstr ;)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,542 ✭✭✭kinkstr


    i think your right Loobz, now all i need is someone to play Halo2 with :(
    (and someone to pay for the cable,id offer to pay half of course :cool: )
    btw does anyone know how much this cable costs in the shops


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