XLink Kai
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XLink Kai is a method developed by Team-XLink for online play of certain compatible console game
s.
It enables players on the Xbox 360
, Xbox
, Playstation 3
, PlayStation 2
, PlayStation Portable
and Nintendo GameCube
to play games across the Internet
using a network configuration that simulates a world-wide local area network (LAN)
.
For XLink Kai to work, the Kai client program must be installed and running on a compatible personal computer
or Linux
device. The Kai client is required to let consoles connect online. XLink Kai acts like a proprietary LAN network that "copycats" other players using XLink Kai with the movements done by them over the internet to connect users from all over the world, creating a massive online gaming network with this free networking service. For the Xbox, the functionality is provided directly within the XBMC GUI
; however, the Kai client is still required to be running on a computer on the user's network. It is also possible to run the Kai client on other Linux-based devices, such as wireless router
s or NAS devices
running third party firmware replacements such as DD-WRT
or SlugOS
.
A list of compatible system-link Xbox games is on the Team-XLink website.
MC360 is a skin for XBMC by Blackbolt that gives the XLink Kai client (XBMC-Live) a familiar interface resembling the Xbox 360
's factory dashboard and Xbox Live
's connectivity for friends, arenas, etc.
XLink Kai was removed from XBMC builds 14099 and later. To use it, you must run XBMC build 14095. You can do this as a program inside another version (more recent) of XBMC.
Console game
A console game is a form of interactive multimedia used for entertainment. The game consists of manipulable images generated by a video game console, and displayed on a television or similar audio-video system. The game itself is usually controlled and manipulated using a handheld device connected...
s.
It enables players on the Xbox 360
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
, Xbox
Xbox
The Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe and is the predecessor to the Xbox 360. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console...
, Playstation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
, PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
, PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
and Nintendo GameCube
Nintendo GameCube
The , officially abbreviated to NGC in Japan and GCN in other regions, is a sixth generation video game console released by Nintendo on September 15, 2001 in Japan, November 18, 2001 in North America, May 3, 2002 in Europe, and May 17, 2002 in Australia...
to play games across the Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
using a network configuration that simulates a world-wide local area network (LAN)
Local area network
A local area network is a computer network that interconnects computers in a limited area such as a home, school, computer laboratory, or office building...
.
For XLink Kai to work, the Kai client program must be installed and running on a compatible personal computer
Personal computer
A personal computer is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals, and which is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no intervening computer operator...
or Linux
Linux
Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of any Linux system is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released October 5, 1991 by Linus Torvalds...
device. The Kai client is required to let consoles connect online. XLink Kai acts like a proprietary LAN network that "copycats" other players using XLink Kai with the movements done by them over the internet to connect users from all over the world, creating a massive online gaming network with this free networking service. For the Xbox, the functionality is provided directly within the XBMC GUI
Graphical user interface
In computing, a graphical user interface is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices with images rather than text commands. GUIs can be used in computers, hand-held devices such as MP3 players, portable media players or gaming devices, household appliances and...
; however, the Kai client is still required to be running on a computer on the user's network. It is also possible to run the Kai client on other Linux-based devices, such as wireless router
Wireless router
A Wireless router is a device that performs the functions of a router but also includes the functions of a wireless access point and a network switch. They are commonly used to allow access to the Internet or a computer network without the need for a cabled connection. It can function in a wired...
s or NAS devices
Network-attached storage
Network-attached storage is file-level computer data storage connected to a computer network providing data access to heterogeneous clients. NAS not only operates as a file server, but is specialized for this task either by its hardware, software, or configuration of those elements...
running third party firmware replacements such as DD-WRT
DD-WRT
DD-WRT is a Linux-based firmware for several wireless routers, most notably the Linksys WRT54G . Like other similar projects, DD-WRT is third-party firmware designed to replace the firmware that ships pre-installed on many commercial routers...
or SlugOS
SlugOS
SlugOS is common source base for a group of firmware distributions for the Linksys NSLU2.-SlugOS:SlugOS comprises:*SlugOS/BE - Big Endian*SlugOS/LE - Little Endian*UcSlugC --SlugOS/BE:...
.
Features
- Xlink Kai supports Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Playstation 3, Nintendo GameCube and PSP LANLänLän and lääni refer to the administrative divisions used in Sweden and previously in Finland. The provinces of Finland were abolished on January 1, 2010....
enabled games. The Xbox 360 is designed by Microsoft to be incompatible with this kind of software. It will automatically drop connections if the ping is > 30 ms in system link connection. However a patch has been released to bypass this limit on JTAG'ed Xboxes. - Integrated chat in all areas.
- No port-forwarding required on almost all network setups. UPnP support.
- Global user interface.
- Auto-update on start-up.
- Multi-console compatible.
- Compatible with wireless networks (though not all wireless network setups).
- Support for university dorms and proxies such as Italian FastWeb ISP.
- Trusted clan, tournament and ladder arenas.
- Remote functionality through homebrew dashboards (for Xbox users only).
A list of compatible system-link Xbox games is on the Team-XLink website.
Xbox Media Center and XLink Kai
Xbox Media Center (XBMC) for Microsoft's Xbox console has a control client for XLink Kai that allows control of the XLink Kai software program from the user's Xbox via XBMC GUI.MC360 is a skin for XBMC by Blackbolt that gives the XLink Kai client (XBMC-Live) a familiar interface resembling the Xbox 360
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
's factory dashboard and Xbox Live
Xbox Live
Xbox Live is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft Corporation. It is currently the only online gaming service on consoles that charges users a fee to play multiplayer gaming. It was first made available to the Xbox system in 2002...
's connectivity for friends, arenas, etc.
XLink Kai was removed from XBMC builds 14099 and later. To use it, you must run XBMC build 14095. You can do this as a program inside another version (more recent) of XBMC.
External links
- teamxlink.co.uk — XLink Kai official website