You dont have to use Microsoft's "official" system link cable..

[preetz16]

Ok, I'm sure some of you that know a lot about networking already are aware of this. But for those of you who don't know, it you want to link 2 Xboxes (and no more) together, all you need is to go to your local computer store and ask for a 10/100 Crossover ethernet cable. if you want 3 or more Xboxes linked you'll need standard cables and a hub. However if you don't want to pay an increased price for the crossover cable (they jack up the prices on crossover cables for some reason) there are instructions on the net about how one can reletively easily convert a standard cable to a crossover. Most importantly, there is no difference between a normal crossover and the cables they sell. Plus Microsoft's link cable cost $10 for 5ft. I bought my cable for $13 and its 75ft. This way I don't have to move TVs to play. But in anycase, playing with the link cable is really cool... Anyone know if its possible to play coop story play with two TVs?

~PReetz16

P.S.-I apoligize for my horrible post---it was quick.

[xBoXGaMeR2002]

Thanks for the info.

[frog11983]

what site did you get the info. to switch the cable PREETZ16? I was just wondering......
AMERICAN TOURIST RULES.

thanks.

[Hugh_Jass]

It's pretty common knowledge amongst the early adopters, frog.

[GokuX]

I went to the comp shop and got a $6 crossover made. Now there's some savings.

[frog11983]

early adopters?

[Hugh_Jass]

Early adopters, as in those that have been playing XBOX since launch and hanging out on XBOX boards since pre-launch. You know...us "old-timers".

[frog11983]

hey, i woke up in the wee hours of the morning to get my xbox on November 15, and i watched it for a few months before it launched to make sure that it was what i wanted, so i guess i am also a "early adopter"

[Hugh_Jass]

Then you should have known about the crossover cable already.