Topic: XLINK Or XBCONNECT (Read 277 times)

shanafan · « **on:** July 21, 2003, 11:27:00 AM »

Use both. Both are excellent programs.

X-Link works more like a MSN Messanger while XBConnect is more like a chatroom. Determine on those factors which you want to prefer.

josh689 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2003, 06:12:00 PM »

also. i heard that xbconnect has a shit load of lag. True?

jaredkortje · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2003, 07:02:00 PM »

I like x-link more just b/c there is less lag ive only used it once, i usually use xbconnect just b/c there is always ppl on but more lag

shanafan · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2003, 07:43:00 PM »

Lag depends on the host. When I host on XBC, I get nothing but compliments.

luther349 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2003, 04:15:00 AM »

well gamespydoes have the best tunnler BUT!! its only full of newbs and people bitching but everything on gamespy is like that. so i stick with xb connect. id rather have a leg spike in halo then hear everyone acting like newbs.

miggidy · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2003, 01:33:00 PM »

^^^^
Ha! That's funny.

I think Gamespy's the place for me then

I just got into online gaming yesterday, I tried X-Link and XBConnect for the first time.
X-Link has a crappy interface and I couldn't even figure out how to get a game going.

XBConnec was cool. I hosted a one on one game of Halo and had absolutely no slowdown.

I'm gonna try Gamespy tonight!

Kejoriv · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2003, 02:13:00 PM »

I like xb connect and gamespy. There is never any lag for those 2.

AnThRaX · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2003, 03:49:00 PM »

Gamespy has more lag buddy :-/ use common sense. You have to OPEN EVEN ANOTHER PROGRAM JUST TO SEE THE GAME, xbconnect i just there when you join, its less hassle. If it was less lag, then why is everyone on xbconnect?

SniperKilla · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2003, 07:47:00 PM »

x-link, theres no comparison...

xbconnect has gone retail, and eventually will phase out their free version (my prediction atleast)

games that have problems on xbconnect work flawless on xlink, and when Bo-Xlink goes public, i think there will be alot more intrest in xlink....

AnThRaX · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2003, 08:05:00 PM »

Pro is just to help fund servers and help out Bio}{azard devolping! for that, and ive talked with Bio}{azard(CREATOR), and he is not charging for any retail software. the program will still stay AD FREE. And new devopments are on the way

SniperKilla · « **Reply #10 on:** July 23, 2003, 11:07:00 PM »

once boxlink drops public, everyone will forget about xbconnect

Emerica · « **Reply #11 on:** July 24, 2003, 01:13:00 AM »

Lets see here.. you opened an interesting topic.

Gamespy.
The first to have a functional windows based tunnel. No to very little compression on the tunnel which made for a painfully laggy experience.
To my knowledge the also havent updated the tunnel software since then.
Gamespy does have a nice interface thou, easy for new people, contains a main chat. Thats something gamespy has had down for quite sometime though, they just needed the tunnel.

Overall = Good usability, bad performance, good userbase.

Xbconnect

Xbconnect has been evolving as the time has passed. Originally it was a little bit harder for the average user to get used to , but now since version 2 the interface has become a fair bit more friendly.
The tunnel performace beats gamespy by far, but latley v3+ i havent been able to finish a game with anyone.
The tunnel seems to have less bullet delay but choopier play.

Overall - Decent usability, Decent performace, Good userbase.

XboxLadder

This was a project of my own to see how the tunnel stuff worked.
I managed to get the source of a program called the Xbox Network.
Started to play around and now the Japanese use it most of the time as they cant use thier charaters in Gamspy and they get kicked out of Xbc for not speaking english.
During the times that i tested it, i noticed smoother performace than Xbc yet there was more bullet delay. Quiters didnt usually crash the game either.
The chat was basic, game hosting and joining was fairly simple.

Overall - Decent usability, Good performance, Poor userbase

Xlink Messenger

I finally got to play some games with this app today, i hosted a game of halo a week ago, but hosting a game doesnt give much of idea of how the software is working. I was quite amazed at the games that i did manage to join thou. I havent played a single game of halo on the net that was this smooth. With the smoothness did come bullet delay, but its nothing much to bitch about.

The messenger format seems to be a fair bit confusing to the users who are used to gamespy and xbconnect , but there is usally a learning curve with almost any software. Once you check it out for a few minutes you can get the hang of things.

With the combination of Xlink and boxlink, this is looking to be rather nice.
Headset support before a game and being able to choose your room from the tv, awesome.
WGN mode in Xlink is looking to be my favorite, this mode lists alll of the current games going on and you can join straight from there. So basically you set you xbox to look for games and they will appear as they are hosted.

Overall= Decent usability, Great performance, Decent userbase.

Out of them all i plan to use Xlink most of the time, i cant get enough of the WGN mode

and Boxlink is just a great addition.

Keep up the good work to all!

AnThRaX · « **Reply #12 on:** July 24, 2003, 10:01:00 PM »

the haunted · « **Reply #13 on:** July 25, 2003, 08:01:00 PM »

QUOTE (shanafan @ Jul 23 2003, 04:43 AM)

Lag depends on the host. When I host on XBC, I get nothing but compliments.

Host for me. Xbox connect is better than Gamespy tunnel by far, I didnt try that X-link and i dont know where to get it

Rubadubcubb · « **Reply #14 on:** July 26, 2003, 04:57:00 AM »

X-Link all the way! Works way more stable, and faster.

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