• Reminiscing about XBConnect

    What is XBConnect? It was an online gaming service for the original Xbox.  This was before Xbox Live was popular.  XBConnect used the system link mode built into many Xbox games, basically hijacking the network traffic and rerouting over the internet.  XBC stayed relevant through the years due to two factors: 1. it was free and 2. it was compatible with the “new” xbox 360 which used the same system link as the original xbox. XBConnect was a great service for broke college kids who had access to non-dial-up internet.   After writing several help guides, I was invited to be a moderator and eventually an admin of the forums from 2004 – 2014.…

  • Xbconnect “n00b” guide

    Xbconnect is a tunneling program that connects Xboxs over the internet for multiplayer games. I wrote this guide because I found the official “Getting started” guide was insufficient and lacked pictures that would help first time users. Getting XBConnect installed and logged in Download XBConnect Remember the folder you downloaded it to on your hard drive.Note: The version may be different than the one pictured. Open the folder that you downloaded to, then open the file you just downloaded to install XBConnect onto your pc. You shouldn’t need to change any of the option while installing, just keep clicking next. There should now be an icon for XBConnect on your…

  • Xbconnect Wireless Guide

    Xbconnect is a tunneling program that connects Xboxs over the internet for multiplayer games. Most people have difficulty getting it to work over a wireless connection. This guide will help. Click here to view the Xbconnect Wireless Guide