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Xlink kai... anyone tried it?
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:29 pm
by reefsurfer
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:30 pm
by Fender
Yes. Works well.
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:35 pm
by MKJ
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 ?
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:51 pm
by Fender
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!
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 2:33 pm
by PhoeniX
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 2:37 pm
by Fender
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 2:55 pm
by PhoeniX
Cool, Last time I tried that the server was down so didn't get taht far. What is that last screenshot there, btw?
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 3:03 pm
by Fender
Just someone's dash background and a notification of a voice chat.
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 3:09 pm
by PhoeniX
Ah, looked kind of game like

Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 7:36 pm
by andyman
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
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 10:47 pm
by SOAPboy
its ok.. its laggy tho..
really really laggy.. at least compaired to xbconnect..

Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:39 pm
by andyman
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:55 pm
by SOAPboy
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..
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 1:03 am
by U4EA
Goddamn, I gotta get a CAT5 cable down to my TV room =/
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 2:15 am
by MKJ
looks quite sexy :icon14:
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 4:38 am
by Fender
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.
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 5:04 am
by U4EA
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.
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 1:58 pm
by Fender
I really haven't played much online, but I didn't notice any lag with the wireless.
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:16 am
by 4g3nt_Smith
Will this let me play Halo2 coop with someone online, instead of BS system-link/same console?
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:23 am
by DooMer
you can only play coop split screen.
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:24 am
by eepberries
Hay guys just get a WAP with a hub and plug your computer and xbox into it :icon14:
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:25 am
by 4g3nt_Smith
I thought Halo2 alloowed for system link Co-Op?
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:28 am
by DooMer
No, theres an option in system link, but it only starts a split screen game
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:44 am
by 4g3nt_Smith
oh well

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:56 am
by 4g3nt_Smith
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.