Xlink kai... anyone tried it?

Post by **reefsurfer** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:29 pm

http://www.teamxlink.co.uk/

"XLink Kai is a global gaming network - bringing together XBox, Playstation 2, Gamecube and PSP users, in one integrated community. It is software running on your PC or Macintosh that allows you to play system-link enabled games online for free. Kai is the only service that is not console specific, and boasts one of the friendliest communites available."

It seems to be free counterpart xbox live that has a montly fee.

Post by **Fender** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:30 pm

Yes. Works well.

Post by **MKJ** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:35 pm

does it use the xbl protocol though? as in, can you compete against the players that are around on xbl? or is it like xbconnect ?

Post by **Fender** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:51 pm

Like XBC. It would get sued in to the ground for violation of the DCMA if it used the same protocol as Microsoft's revenue generating Live!

Post by **PhoeniX** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 2:33 pm

Also no ones cracked the live code yet. If anyone does then their will be thousands of illegal live servers being setup

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But it works the same as XBconnect.

Post by **Fender** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 2:37 pm

One nice thing about XKai is that you can control the UI directly from your Xbox. Run the engine on your PC, then navigate the arenas/rooms/servers on the Xbox and connect and play.

Post by **PhoeniX** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 2:55 pm

Cool, Last time I tried that the server was down so didn't get taht far. What is that last screenshot there, btw?

Post by **Fender** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 3:03 pm

Just someone's dash background and a notification of a voice chat.

Post by **PhoeniX** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 3:09 pm

Ah, looked kind of game like

Post by **andyman** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 7:36 pm

This program is the SHEEEEIT

i had it before, but didnt use it (forgot about it)

so then I put it on my laptop next to the tv and just served the fuck outta some halo 2

It's pretty cool imo

Post by **SOAPboy** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 10:47 pm

its ok.. its laggy tho..

really really laggy.. at least compaired to xbconnect..

Post by **andyman** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:39 pm

hmm...I was playing with 10+ people on beaver creek and there wasnt a bit of lag. Actually it was less laggy than xbl.
But I did look at servers that were only in the area.

Post by **SOAPboy** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:55 pm

andyman wrote:hmm...I was playing with 10+ people on beaver creek and there wasnt a bit of lag. Actually it was less laggy than xbl.
But I did look at servers that were only in the area.

yeah, its really hit and miss..

one night, itll be ok, then the next itll be shitty no matter what server..

Post by **U4EA** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 1:03 am

Goddamn, I gotta get a CAT5 cable down to my TV room =/

Post by **MKJ** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 2:15 am

looks quite sexy :icon14:

Post by **Fender** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 4:38 am

U4EA wrote:Goddamn, I gotta get a CAT5 cable down to my TV room =/

I've got my Xbox on wireless. One or the other needs to be wired, though. You can't use Kai if both your Xbox and PC are on wireless. Unless the wireless NIC in your PC will enter promisicuous (sp?) mode, which is very unlikely.

Post by **U4EA** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 5:04 am

That would just add more lag, innit? Not to mention I'd have to get a wireless bridge for the Xbox and either a promiscuous NIC for the PC or a wireless access point to hook up with the rest of my network.

Post by **Fender** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 1:58 pm

I really haven't played much online, but I didn't notice any lag with the wireless.

Post by **4g3nt_Smith** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:16 am

Will this let me play Halo2 coop with someone online, instead of BS system-link/same console?

Post by **DooMer** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:23 am

you can only play coop split screen.

Post by **eepberries** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:24 am

Hay guys just get a WAP with a hub and plug your computer and xbox into it :icon14:

Post by **4g3nt_Smith** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:25 am

I thought Halo2 alloowed for system link Co-Op?

Post by **DooMer** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:28 am

No, theres an option in system link, but it only starts a split screen game

Post by **4g3nt_Smith** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:44 am

oh well

Post by **4g3nt_Smith** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:56 am

I seem to have hit a roadblock. All the console detection shit works, I'm in the Halo2 Arena section in Xlink, have the console at available games. I join someone's arena, see no chatting or anything, nad no game shows up in my list on the console.