How much

[rr9597]

How much does it cost to get hooked up to the internet for playing online, and how long does it usually take?

[Integra Man]

if its canadian 60 dollars already including tax for a hub

depending on how far ur comp and ur tv is

mine is 50 ft away which cost 30 CND and then ur set

[E-Xbox]

what do u mean?
like on gamespy?
u juss need to buy the parts if u dont got them...

[l Maximus l]

Well, rr...first, you have to have broadband (whether it's cable, DSL, etc...but no 56K)

Secondly, you need to have a HUB or a Switch (preferably a 10/100)

Third, you need to have 3 standard CAT 5 patch cables.

Finally, you need to download the free Gamespy Arcade Software and Free Gamespy Tunnel Software. To do that, simply go to this link: http://www.gamespyarcade.com/support/tunnel_xbox.shtml

Just get on-line! You have no idea what you are missing, dude!

[E-Xbox]

good job explaining it max

[monkeyman]

ok whats the third cable for i know that 2 go from the computer to the hub and one to the xbox from the hub what about the 3rd one?

[rr9597]

thanks guys, ill try to get my dad to get used to the idea, so he can spring me some cash, for some reason he likes the xbox too, whats up with 40 year olds and xbox

[l Maximus l]

Originally posted by monkeyman
ok whats the third cable for i know that 2 go from the computer to the hub and one to the xbox from the hub what about the 3rd one?

Monkeyman...this is what you do:

1. From your DSL modem, attach the first CAT 5 cable into the modem and the other end to the port on your HUB labeled "uplink"

2. Next, from port 1 on your HUB, plug the second CAT 5 patch cable into it and the other end to the back of your computer - into the Ethernet port (it's the only port that it will fit into)

3. Finally, from port 2, plug the last CAT 5 patch cable into it and the other end into your XBox

On Gamespy, you can play Halo, Tony Hawk 2X, and Nascar Heat so far! So, get on-line, dude! It's free!