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System Link is a form of offline multiplayer gaming on the Xbox and Xbox 360 gaming console over a LAN (local area network). The purpose of this is to have multiplayer gameplay on multiple consoles, which allows for a non-split screen multiplayer gaming experience and far more players in one game than a single console can support.  
 
System Link is a form of offline multiplayer gaming on the Xbox and Xbox 360 gaming console over a LAN (local area network). The purpose of this is to have multiplayer gameplay on multiple consoles, which allows for a non-split screen multiplayer gaming experience and far more players in one game than a single console can support.  
 
  
 
== Requirements ==
 
== Requirements ==
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e) Xbox 360 game(s) with System Link capability (see list below).
 
e) Xbox 360 game(s) with System Link capability (see list below).
 
  
 
== Instructions ==
 
== Instructions ==
  
 
1) Connect your Xbox 360 to CTWUG: your Xbox 360 must be linked to CTWUG to be able to System Link with other CTWUG users. Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet network cable to connect your Xbox 360 to your network switch or router (the same switch or router that connects your PC/notebook to CTWUG). If your PC/notebook is directly connected to CTWUG, you may need to buy a network switch to allow more devices onto your network (R150.00 for a D-Link 5-port 10/100mbps switch). Note: you do not need to worry about the IP address configured on your Xbox 360, just make sure the network cable is connected).
 
1) Connect your Xbox 360 to CTWUG: your Xbox 360 must be linked to CTWUG to be able to System Link with other CTWUG users. Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet network cable to connect your Xbox 360 to your network switch or router (the same switch or router that connects your PC/notebook to CTWUG). If your PC/notebook is directly connected to CTWUG, you may need to buy a network switch to allow more devices onto your network (R150.00 for a D-Link 5-port 10/100mbps switch). Note: you do not need to worry about the IP address configured on your Xbox 360, just make sure the network cable is connected).
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3) Join the CTWUG Xbox 360 community: When step two is done or if additional assistance is required, join us on IRC to arrange a gaming session. We can be found on the CTWUG IRC server (irc.ctwug.za.net) in channel ctwug-xbox360.
 
3) Join the CTWUG Xbox 360 community: When step two is done or if additional assistance is required, join us on IRC to arrange a gaming session. We can be found on the CTWUG IRC server (irc.ctwug.za.net) in channel ctwug-xbox360.
 
  
 
== List of Xbox 360 System Link games ==
 
== List of Xbox 360 System Link games ==
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!width="40%"|Notes
 
!width="40%"|Notes
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Armored Core 4]]''
+
|''Armored Core 4''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Armored Core For Answer]]''
+
|''Armored Core For Answer''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1-2? <!--per console-->
 
|1-2? <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes--> 2 player split screen local mode
 
| <!--notes--> 2 player split screen local mode
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Baja: Edge of Control]]''
+
|''Baja: Edge of Control''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes--> 4 player split screen local mode
 
| <!--notes--> 4 player split screen local mode
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Bionic Commando]]''
+
|''Bionic Commando''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Blacksite: Area 51]]''
+
|''Blacksite: Area 51''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII]]''
+
|''Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII]]''
+
|''Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| 2-4 player co-op campaign, 2 player split-screen local-mode<!--notes-->
 
| 2-4 player co-op campaign, 2 player split-screen local-mode<!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Blur (video game)|Blur]]''
+
|''Blur (video game)|Blur''
 
|20 <!--total players-->
 
|20 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| Bots available, 2-4 player Versus splitscreen local mode<!--notes-->
 
| Bots available, 2-4 player Versus splitscreen local mode<!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Borderlands (video game)|Borderlands]]''
+
|''Borderlands (video game)|Borderlands''
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| 2 player split screen local mode<!--notes-->
 
| 2 player split screen local mode<!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Call of Duty 2]]''
+
|''Call of Duty 2''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Call of Duty 3]]''
+
|''Call of Duty 3''
 
|24 <!--total players-->
 
|24 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare]]''
+
|''Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare''
 
|18 <!--total players-->
 
|18 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Call of Duty: World at War]]''
+
|''Call of Duty: World at War''
 
|18 <!--total players-->
 
|18 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->4 player split screen local mode. Multiple System Link (offline) includes "Vs battle" "Campaign Story Mode" and "Zombies."  
 
| <!--notes-->4 player split screen local mode. Multiple System Link (offline) includes "Vs battle" "Campaign Story Mode" and "Zombies."  
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2]]''
+
|''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2''
 
|12 <!--total players-->
 
|12 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|2 player split screen cooperative "mini-missions"<!--notes-->  
 
|2 player split screen cooperative "mini-missions"<!--notes-->  
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops]]''
+
|''Call of Duty: Black Ops''
 
|18 <!--total players-->
 
|18 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->2 player split screen local mode. Multiple System Link (offline) includes "Zombies"
 
| <!--notes-->2 player split screen local mode. Multiple System Link (offline) includes "Zombies"
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood]]''
+
|''Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood''
 
|2 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Civilization Revolution]]''
+
|''Civilization Revolution''
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Colin McRae: Dirt]]''
+
|''Colin McRae: Dirt''
 
|100 <!--total players-->
 
|100 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Colin McRae: Dirt 2]]''
+
|''Colin McRae: Dirt 2''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Condemned 2]]''
+
|''Condemned 2''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Crackdown]]''
+
|''Crackdown''
 
|2 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| (note about DLC multiplayer races)
 
| (note about DLC multiplayer races)
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Dark Sector]]''
+
|''Dark Sector''
 
|10 <!--total players-->
 
|10 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|Can enable bots which fill up the free player slots. <!--notes-->
 
|Can enable bots which fill up the free player slots. <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Duke Nukem 3D (XBLA)]]''
+
|''Duke Nukem 3D (XBLA)''
 
|2-4 <!--total players-->
 
|2-4 <!--total players-->
 
|1? <!--per console-->
 
|1? <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Easy Golf]]''
+
|''Easy Golf''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|Community Game.<!--notes-->
 
|Community Game.<!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Enemy Territory: Quake Wars]]''
+
|''Enemy Territory: Quake Wars''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|Bots available.<!--notes-->
 
|Bots available.<!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[F1 2010]]''
+
|''F1 2010''
 
|10 <!--total players-->
 
|10 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Far Cry 2]]''
+
|''Far Cry 2''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-  
 
|-  
|''[[Far Cry Instincts: Predator]]''
+
|''Far Cry Instincts: Predator''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-  
 
|-  
|''[[Fatal Inertia]]''
+
|''Fatal Inertia''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| Bots will fill empty player slots.<!--notes-->
 
| Bots will fill empty player slots.<!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin]]''
+
|''F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Forza Motorsport 2]]''
+
|''Forza Motorsport 2''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
| <!--notes--> 2 player split screen local mode. Bot support in System Link. Note: no System Link support at all in ''[[Forza Motorsport 3]]''.
+
| <!--notes--> 2 player split screen local mode. Bot support in System Link. Note: no System Link support at all in ''Forza Motorsport 3''.
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Frontlines: Fuel of War]]''
+
|''Frontlines: Fuel of War''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Gears of War]]''
+
|''Gears of War''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
|2 players per console in Deathmatch, 1 per console for co-op
 
|2 players per console in Deathmatch, 1 per console for co-op
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Gears of War 2]]''
+
|''Gears of War 2''
 
|10 <!--total players-->
 
|10 <!--total players-->
 
|2  <!--per console-->
 
|2  <!--per console-->
 
|  <!--notes--> Bots available. Max 5 players in system link for co-op horde mode
 
|  <!--notes--> Bots available. Max 5 players in system link for co-op horde mode
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Halo]]''
+
|''Halo''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
| There can be issues if any of the consoles have alternate MAC addresses
 
| There can be issues if any of the consoles have alternate MAC addresses
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Halo 2]]''
+
|''Halo 2''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
|  
 
|  
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Halo 3]]''
+
|''Halo 3''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
| Up to 4 in co-op play
 
| Up to 4 in co-op play
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
+
|''Halo 3: ODST''
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
| Up to 4 consoles system link in fire fight mode. 2 player split screen local mode
 
| Up to 4 consoles system link in fire fight mode. 2 player split screen local mode
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Halo Reach]]''
+
|''Halo Reach''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
| Up to 4 consoles system link in fire fight mode. 2 player split screen local mode
 
| Up to 4 consoles system link in fire fight mode. 2 player split screen local mode
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Halo Wars]]''
+
|''Halo Wars''
 
|6 <!--total players-->
 
|6 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| max 2 consoles in co-op campaign and max 6 consoles vs play
 
| max 2 consoles in co-op campaign and max 6 consoles vs play
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Kameo: Elements of Power]]''
+
|''Kameo: Elements of Power''
 
|2 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
|Support added in free [[Xbox Live Marketplace]] download.
+
|Support added in free Xbox Live Marketplace download.
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Kane & Lynch]]''
+
|''Kane & Lynch''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|Only 1 per console in a system link game. Minimum of 4 players
 
|Only 1 per console in a system link game. Minimum of 4 players
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days]]''
+
|''Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|Only 1 per console in a system link game. Multiplayer Games Only, no co-op Story
 
|Only 1 per console in a system link game. Multiplayer Games Only, no co-op Story
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Left 4 Dead]]''
+
|''Left 4 Dead''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Left 4 Dead 2]]''
+
|''Left 4 Dead 2''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Lost Planet Colonies]]''
+
|''Lost Planet Colonies''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Lost Planet 2]]''
+
|''Lost Planet 2''
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes--> Only 1 per console in a system link game. 2 player split screen offline mode. System link seems to be broken.
 
| <!--notes--> Only 1 per console in a system link game. 2 player split screen offline mode. System link seems to be broken.
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Midnight Club Los Angeles]]''
+
|''Midnight Club Los Angeles''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Mortal Kombat VS DC]]''
+
|''Mortal Kombat VS DC''
 
|2 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[MotoGP '06]]''
+
|''MotoGP '06''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[MotoGP '07]]''
+
|''MotoGP '07''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes--> 4 player split screen local mode
 
| <!--notes--> 4 player split screen local mode
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Operation Flashpoint 2:Dragon Rising]]''
+
|''Operation Flashpoint 2:Dragon Rising''
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|4 player co-op available for full campaign & Fire Team Engagements. 1 player per console. <!--notes-->
 
|4 player co-op available for full campaign & Fire Team Engagements. 1 player per console. <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Otomedius Gorgeous|Otomedius G]]''
+
|''Otomedius Gorgeous|Otomedius G''
 
|3 <!--total players-->
 
|3 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Perfect Dark Zero]]''
+
|''Perfect Dark Zero''
 
|32 <!--total players-->
 
|32 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
| (Notes about bots, co-op)
 
| (Notes about bots, co-op)
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Prey]]''
+
|''Prey''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Project Gotham Racing 3]]''
+
|''Project Gotham Racing 3''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Project Gotham Racing 4]]''
+
|''Project Gotham Racing 4''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Quake 4]]''
+
|''Quake 4''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Quake II]]''
+
|''Quake II''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Race Driver: GRID]]''
+
|''Race Driver: GRID''
 
|12 <!--total players-->
 
|12 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|<!--notes--> No player limit setting. No bot support in multiplayer.
 
|<!--notes--> No player limit setting. No bot support in multiplayer.
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Red Dead Redemption]]''
+
|''Red Dead Redemption''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->  
 
|1 <!--per console-->  
 
|Need update to play through system link  <!--notes-->
 
|Need update to play through system link  <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Resident Evil 5]]''
+
|''Resident Evil 5''
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->  
 
|1 <!--per console-->  
 
| Co-op 2 players, Co-op 2 players splitscreen local mode, four player with new Versus Mode (DLC)<!--notes-->  
 
| Co-op 2 players, Co-op 2 players splitscreen local mode, four player with new Versus Mode (DLC)<!--notes-->  
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Sacred 2: Fallen Angel]]''
+
|''Sacred 2: Fallen Angel''
 
|4
 
|4
 
|2
 
|2
 
| Offline:  1-2, Co-Op 1-2; Online:  2-4, Co-Op 1-4. To play via LAN, both players must be signed into Xbox live with a gold account.
 
| Offline:  1-2, Co-Op 1-2; Online:  2-4, Co-Op 1-4. To play via LAN, both players must be signed into Xbox live with a gold account.
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Saints Row]]''
+
|''Saints Row''
 
|12 <!--total players-->
 
|12 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Saints Row 2]]''
+
|''Saints Row 2''
 
|12 <!--total players-->
 
|12 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|Co-op 2 players <!--notes-->
 
|Co-op 2 players <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Shadowrun (2007 video game)|Shadowrun]]''
+
|''Shadowrun (2007 video game)|Shadowrun''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Soltrio Solitaire]]''
+
|''Soltrio Solitaire''
 
|2 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
|[[Xbox Live Arcade]] game. <!--notes-->
+
|Xbox Live Arcade game. <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Stormrise]]''
+
|''Stormrise''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Stuntman: Ignition]]''
+
|''Stuntman: Ignition''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->Local Multiplayer Allows 4 Players  
 
| <!--notes-->Local Multiplayer Allows 4 Players  
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Tenchu Z]]''
+
|''Tenchu Z''
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena]]''
+
|''The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena''
 
|? <!--total players-->
 
|? <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[The Club (video game)|The Club]]''
+
|''The Club (video game)|The Club''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[The Darkness (video game)|The Darkness]]''
+
|''The Darkness (video game)|The Darkness''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[The Orange Box]]''
+
|''The Orange Box''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
|[[Team Fortress 2]] Only <!--notes-->
+
|Team Fortress 2 Only <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[The Outfit (video game)|The Outfit]]''
+
|''The Outfit (video game)|The Outfit''
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|8 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Timeshift]]''
+
|''Timeshift''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter]]''
+
|''Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
|Limited to first person mode for 2+ players on one console.<!--notes-->
 
|Limited to first person mode for 2+ players on one console.<!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2]]''
+
|''Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
|4 <!--per console-->
 
|Limited to first person mode for 2+ players on one console.<!--notes-->
 
|Limited to first person mode for 2+ players on one console.<!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Tom Clancy's HAWX]]''
+
|''Tom Clancy's HAWX''
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Tom Clancy's HAWX 2]]''
+
|''Tom Clancy's HAWX 2''
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas]]''
+
|''Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 per console for Xbox live <!--notes-->
 
|1 per console for Xbox live <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2]]''
+
|''Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|16 players limit for Versus mode and 4 players limit for Terrorist Hunt mode<!--notes-->
 
|16 players limit for Versus mode and 4 players limit for Terrorist Hunt mode<!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction]]''
+
|''Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction''
 
|2 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent]]''
+
|''Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent''
 
|6 <!--total players-->
 
|6 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Top Spin 2]]''
+
|''Top Spin 2''
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|x <!--per console-->
 
|x <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Top Spin 3]]''
+
|''Top Spin 3''
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|x <!--per console-->
 
|x <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Unreal Tournament 3]]''
+
|''Unreal Tournament 3''
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|16 <!--total players-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
|2 <!--per console-->
 
|Can use bots to fill empty players <!--notes-->
 
|Can use bots to fill empty players <!--notes-->
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise]]''
+
|''Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise''
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|4 <!--total players-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
|1 <!--per console-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
| <!--notes-->
 
|}
 
|}

Revision as of 23:08, 12 January 2011

Overview

System Link is a form of offline multiplayer gaming on the Xbox and Xbox 360 gaming console over a LAN (local area network). The purpose of this is to have multiplayer gameplay on multiple consoles, which allows for a non-split screen multiplayer gaming experience and far more players in one game than a single console can support.

Requirements

a) Xbox 360 console.

b) Xbox 360 headset (for voice chat).

c) CTWUG connectivity.

d) Windows/Linux PC.

e) Xbox 360 game(s) with System Link capability (see list below).

Instructions

1) Connect your Xbox 360 to CTWUG: your Xbox 360 must be linked to CTWUG to be able to System Link with other CTWUG users. Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet network cable to connect your Xbox 360 to your network switch or router (the same switch or router that connects your PC/notebook to CTWUG). If your PC/notebook is directly connected to CTWUG, you may need to buy a network switch to allow more devices onto your network (R150.00 for a D-Link 5-port 10/100mbps switch). Note: you do not need to worry about the IP address configured on your Xbox 360, just make sure the network cable is connected).

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2) Install XBSlink on your Windows/Linux PC: we use a application called XBSlink to link all Xbox 360 via CTWUG. Download and install the application from here: [1]. After installation, start the application. If your Windows firewall asks for network access for the application, click allow. Configure the application:

- Capture device: Local Area Connection (your NIC connected to your Xbox 360 via switch/router).
- Local IP and Port should be fine by default.
- STUN and Port can be ignored.
- Use STUN Server to discover NAT type: disabled.
- Use UPnP NAT: disabled.
- Use cloud server to check incoming port: disabled.
- Advanced forwarding of broadcasts: disabled.
- Sound notification when node joins: enabled.
- Always forward MAC list is not required.
- Chat settings: enter your Nickname here.
- Auto switch to chat tab and sound notification are optional.
- Check for updates can be disabled.
- Click Save Settings when done.

3) Join the CTWUG Xbox 360 community: When step two is done or if additional assistance is required, join us on IRC to arrange a gaming session. We can be found on the CTWUG IRC server (irc.ctwug.za.net) in channel ctwug-xbox360.

List of Xbox 360 System Link games

Title Total Players Per Console Notes
Armored Core 4 8 1
Armored Core For Answer 8 1-2? 2 player split screen local mode
Baja: Edge of Control 16 1 4 player split screen local mode
Bionic Commando 8 1
Blacksite: Area 51 16 1
Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII 16 1
Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII 16 1 2-4 player co-op campaign, 2 player split-screen local-mode
Blur 20 1 Bots available, 2-4 player Versus splitscreen local mode
Borderlands 4 1 2 player split screen local mode
Call of Duty 2 16 1
Call of Duty 3 24 4
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 18 1
Call of Duty: World at War 18 1 4 player split screen local mode. Multiple System Link (offline) includes "Vs battle" "Campaign Story Mode" and "Zombies."
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 12 1 2 player split screen cooperative "mini-missions"
Call of Duty: Black Ops 18 2 2 player split screen local mode. Multiple System Link (offline) includes "Zombies"
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood 2 1
Civilization Revolution 4 1
Colin McRae: Dirt 100 1
Colin McRae: Dirt 2 8 1
Condemned 2 8 1
Crackdown 2 1 (note about DLC multiplayer races)
Dark Sector 10 1 Can enable bots which fill up the free player slots.
Duke Nukem 3D (XBLA) 2-4 1?
Easy Golf 8 1 Community Game.
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars 16 1 Bots available.
F1 2010 10 1
Far Cry 2 16 1
Far Cry Instincts: Predator 16 1
Fatal Inertia 8 1 Bots will fill empty player slots.
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin 16 1
Forza Motorsport 2 8 1 2 player split screen local mode. Bot support in System Link. Note: no System Link support at all in Forza Motorsport 3.
Frontlines: Fuel of War 16 1
Gears of War 8 2 2 players per console in Deathmatch, 1 per console for co-op
Gears of War 2 10 2 Bots available. Max 5 players in system link for co-op horde mode
Halo 16 4 There can be issues if any of the consoles have alternate MAC addresses
Halo 2 16 4
Halo 3 16 4 Up to 4 in co-op play
Halo 3: ODST 4 2 Up to 4 consoles system link in fire fight mode. 2 player split screen local mode
Halo Reach 16 4 Up to 4 consoles system link in fire fight mode. 2 player split screen local mode
Halo Wars 6 1 max 2 consoles in co-op campaign and max 6 consoles vs play
Kameo: Elements of Power 2 1 Support added in free Xbox Live Marketplace download.
Kane & Lynch 8 1 Only 1 per console in a system link game. Minimum of 4 players
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days 8 1 Only 1 per console in a system link game. Multiplayer Games Only, no co-op Story
Left 4 Dead 8 2
Left 4 Dead 2 8 2
Lost Planet Colonies 16 1
Lost Planet 2 4 2 Only 1 per console in a system link game. 2 player split screen offline mode. System link seems to be broken.
Midnight Club Los Angeles 16 1
Mortal Kombat VS DC 2 1
MotoGP '06 16 4
MotoGP '07 16 1 4 player split screen local mode
Operation Flashpoint 2:Dragon Rising 4 1 4 player co-op available for full campaign & Fire Team Engagements. 1 player per console.
Otomedius G 3 1
Perfect Dark Zero 32 4 (Notes about bots, co-op)
Prey 8
Project Gotham Racing 3 8 1
Project Gotham Racing 4 8 2
Quake 4 8 1
Quake II 16 4
Race Driver: GRID 12 1 No player limit setting. No bot support in multiplayer.
Red Dead Redemption 8 1 Need update to play through system link
Resident Evil 5 4 1 Co-op 2 players, Co-op 2 players splitscreen local mode, four player with new Versus Mode (DLC)
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel 4 2 Offline: 1-2, Co-Op 1-2; Online: 2-4, Co-Op 1-4. To play via LAN, both players must be signed into Xbox live with a gold account.
Saints Row 12 1
Saints Row 2 12 1 Co-op 2 players
Shadowrun 16 1
Soltrio Solitaire 2 1 Xbox Live Arcade game.
Stormrise 8 1
Stuntman: Ignition 8 2 Local Multiplayer Allows 4 Players
Tenchu Z 4 1
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena ? 1
The Club 8 1
The Darkness 8 1
The Orange Box 16 1 Team Fortress 2 Only
The Outfit 8 2
Timeshift 16 1
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 16 4 Limited to first person mode for 2+ players on one console.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 16 4 Limited to first person mode for 2+ players on one console.
Tom Clancy's HAWX 4 1
Tom Clancy's HAWX 2 4 1
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 16 1 1 per console for Xbox live
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 16 1 16 players limit for Versus mode and 4 players limit for Terrorist Hunt mode
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction 2 1
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent 6 1
Top Spin 2 4 x
Top Spin 3 4 x
Unreal Tournament 3 16 2 Can use bots to fill empty players
Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise 4 1