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NaVeriOuS
15 Jun 2003, 2:26pm
Does anyone here use xbox live? If so what is yor xbl sn? Mine is NaVeriOuS...
dydx
15 Jun 2003, 3:20pm
Im waiting for ntl to add my extra IP to the cable service, so i cant use XB live yet.

mD
Enverex
15 Jun 2003, 3:54pm
dydx: Why do you need an extra IP address to use XBL?

NS
dydx
15 Jun 2003, 4:09pm
One for the router, one for the xbox.

Thats how ntl work it.

mD
PyobliE
15 Jun 2003, 4:10pm
cant u just put the Xbox on the network, then it wont needs its own IP will it? I got 5 diff PC's on a network, and only mine has its IP registered with NTL.
Enverex
15 Jun 2003, 5:24pm
A Router doesnt have an external IP address ever anyway, you only need more than one external IP address if you dont want the hassle of Port forwarding or using NAT (which is automatic). You just need to stick the X-Box into the Switch/Hub/Router and thats it, you dont <i>need</i> and extra IP address.

NS
dydx
15 Jun 2003, 5:47pm
The ntl kit has to be installed some way or another.

Its my brothers xbox, hes paying, so who am I to argue.

mD
Enverex
15 Jun 2003, 5:52pm
Ah, you are listening to what the NTL techs tell you to do, rather than doing it yourself, I wouldnt.
I wouldnt listen to what they tell you, as you will end up buying some crap overpriced equip which they get paid extra to advertise etc etc, but in general, dont listen to compaines "recommendations".

NS
dydx
15 Jun 2003, 5:54pm
Does anyone know how much bandwidth xbox live uses?

Will I see a slowdown in internet access while playing xbox live games?

I have 1mbit down/256 up cable btw.

mD
Coaster
15 Jun 2003, 5:59pm
Originally posted by dydx
Does anyone know how much bandwidth xbox live uses?

Will I see a slowdown in internet access while playing xbox live games?

I have 1mbit down/256 up cable btw.

mD

You shouldnt really notice, well with PC games your ping will not differ if you use 128k or 1024k - it only needs so much.
Enverex
15 Jun 2003, 6:05pm
"Will I see a slowdown in internet access while playing xbox live games?"

Yes, but it depends on the game. Also if you are downloading off say, Kazaa on your PC then it will kill the ping on your X-Box, its basically the same as PC gaming, just alot less options.

NS
dydx
15 Jun 2003, 6:05pm
Thats good to hear.

What about the voice thinger though?

mD
Enverex
15 Jun 2003, 6:08pm
Should be no more than say 5KBps, as Teamspeak on the PC sounds ok and you can still play games on a modem while using it without adverse effects.

NS
dydx
15 Jun 2003, 6:13pm
Cheers NS

Looking forward to this.

Anyone know when the PS2 online service is coming out in the UK?

mD
Enverex
15 Jun 2003, 6:52pm
Apparently already is:

Coasters post in the Sony Gaming forum - http://www.icronticforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=399

NS
Rot Katze
16 Jun 2003, 1:07am
mine is Velikov

and I play RtCW, UC, Moto GP 2, soon to have midtownmadness 3
NaVeriOuS
25 Jun 2003, 4:14pm
I already told you my name, its NaVeriOuS. I play RtCW, UC, Mech Assault, NFL 2k3, and NBA 2k3.
RMF
3 Jul 2003, 10:47am
My XBL tag is RMF. Right now the only live games i have are ghost recon and Motogp 2.