Free alternative to xbox live

[CptStern]

"Though the service has been around a while, for any out of the loop you can access free online console gaming via UK-based Xlink Kai. The network functions on most current-gen machines including Xbox, PS2, PSP, Gamecube, and even the 360. A thread on the site states that the connection is now working (albeit buggy) with Perfect Dark Zero for the 360."


http://www.teamxlink.co.uk/


good idea for people like me who seldem played xboxlive when I was paying for it

 

[VictimOfScience]

Hmm, I suppose they don't offer any micro-transactions either? :thumbs:

A great alternative for the impulsive folks who will otherwise get nickel-and-dimed to death via the XBox Live Marketplace.

Good good news (for some)....

 

[destrukt]

i guess this is literally one of those 'you get what you pay for' because this, xbconnect and the others are pretty much horrible.

 

[hungryduck]

i use xbconnect and its not bad at all...just a lot of weirdos and 10 year olds on it

 

[Glirk Dient]

I seldom play live...but for $50 a year it isn't hurting.

 

[NJspeed]

Like Hungryduck mentioned, there's a free service called X-box Connect that uses your computer to fool the X-box into working over the internet. We started using this back in Halo 1 days... before X-box Live was even around.

 

[Stigmata]

Eugh. I remember using Xbox Connect at my friend's place, before I had my 'box. Trying to play Halo 1 was horrid. Absolutely horrid. None of the games were lag-free, and he had at least a 768k cable connection.

Honestly, for $8 a month (or less, if you buy the yearlong packages), Xbox Live is worth it.

Which reminds me, I still need to renew.