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Lan party
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:29 am
by woodchip
Can anyone five me a LAN for Dummies quick method to set up 2 computors to play a game?
what hardware do I need:
will server comp be only comp game disk needs be in?
Both comp need to have game installed?
Don't suppose a x-box could be added in?
I want to set up so just 2 people can play so hopefully nothing extravagant needed. I have 2 PC's and 1 x-box. Game of choice right now would be Fallout 3.
Proposed server is a intel quad core with a 4870 vid running on win xp pro.
thanks
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:40 am
by BUBBALOU
29.99 5 port switch from walmart (linksys) and 3 Ethernet cables the rest is easy
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:24 pm
by Duper
typically, Xbox and Pc aren't compatible for gaming. But you can hook your xbox up to the same switch if you want to share a net connection.
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:54 pm
by BUBBALOU
That's the point Duper.. XBOX is FOR XBOX
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:04 pm
by Foil
Do you have a router you're running your internet through? If so, you can use that instead of buying a switch.
If the game can be played without a dedicated server (e.g. one player hosts the game), it's even easier because you won't need a third machine. If that's the case, you can even just use a 'crossover' ethernet cable directly between two machines.
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:10 pm
by fliptw
Fallout 3 has no Multiplayer.
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:44 pm
by Zantor
Get your cables and accessories from
Mono Price, and pay wholesale prices for cables and some equipment. In short, Mono Price will save you tons of money in the long run.
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 8:26 am
by AceCombat
is this a XBox 360 or a old school XBox?
Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 7:04 am
by woodchip
Thanks for help guys. I saw something about fallout3 being part of windows live so I thought 2 people could share the environ.
Ace the xbox was bought this last christmas