AboutAndrew Crome Expertise I have played games since the early nineties. I can answer questions on the SNES, the Sega Saturn, N64, Dreamcast, Gamecube, Xbox, 360, and DS. I can tell you what games are worth getting, and which aren`t, as well as the history of these systems. While I`m no expert on other systems I`m more than happy to find out things you would like to know about them.
Question hi i know im behind times but im intrested in xbox live on the original xbox console. i baught one recently and id really enjoy being able to play some of my games online. esp star wars kotor. but i dont know what i need and where to start. supposedly you can just get internet service and hook right up no problem. u suppoesedly dont even need a computer.so if you could help me in any way id appreciate it.
Answer Hi Eric,
It's pretty easy to get online with XBL. If you connect to the net via a router, all you need in terms of equipment is an ethernet cable. Plug one end into the Box and the other into the router. If you connect via a USB or cable modem, then you'll need to use a crossover ethernet cable (no more than £3/$3 in a computer shop, or search on EBay)and plug the xbox into your PC. You'll need to set up Internet Connection Sharing - The following site goes into significant detail on how to connect (http://www.xboxlivetheguide.co.uk/XBoxLiveTheGuide2.php?department=Diagrams)
If your XBox doesn't have an Xbox Live option on your Dashboard (the screen you get when you turn your XB on without a disk in it), then you'll also need to track down an Xbox Live sign-up disk. This may be quite hard to track down, but I would try Ebay as your best bet. The disk will update your Xbox with the software you need to access Live. You will also need to buy a subscription - if you can find a sealed sign-up disk, this will be included, but as I say these are quite rare. The old Live service needed a credit card to sign-up, but this has been removed from the new 360 service. Unfortunately I don't know if this is still the case when using the original service. However, you any Xbox 360 Live subscription should also work - I'd buy a three month subscription first of all just to try things out.
I realise this sounds quite complicated, but as long as you can find an update disk, it should be fairly easy. The 360 is a lot easier to hook up, as you simply plug-in and go!
