If you ever owned an Xbox back in the early days, you'll know exactly what System Link is, and as demonstrated in the video above, it still works for multiplayer games across all four generations of Xbox consoles in 2020.
The feature allows multiple consoles to connect together for offline multiplayer games via a Local Area Network connection, which was supported by a large array of titles on the original Xbox and Xbox 360.
Modern Vintage Gamer shows System Link working with the backwards compatible title Crimson Skies on an original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox Series S, allowing you to play four-player multiplayer with no fuss.
We can't imagine too many people will get much use out of this feature these days, but it's a very cool option to have, especially if you've got a few Xbox consoles sitting around the house gathering dust.
What do you make of this? Give us your thoughts on System Link in the comments below.
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I always loved this for playing Halo on the OG Xbox.
And I remember using this to play COD 2 on the 360 for a big LAN party.
Fun times. 👍🏻
I desperately want halo or cod on switch just for Lan parties. Sadly it's not supported like it used to be on Xbox.
I think this comment section proves not many care about this service
I have a friend who still hosted Halo LANs until a few years ago. When MCC launched without LAN support (and the state of MCC at launch) the tradition passed.
@Zochmenos I noticed many games that were ported from last gen,llike HHalo and Borderlandswere missing LAN on Xbone.II aalso remember people trying to state that Xbone just couldn't support LAN, yet BC games had it fully working. MS clearly attempted to murder the feature.
It does seem though that with the cross play update that MCC again supported LAN.
@Richnj There's nothing more fun than local play. I used to run fighting game locals a few years ago for that very reason.
@Zochmenos I host splatoon 2 local parties. Come over.
Even through 360, we got some awesome parties together. Towards the end of that generation, lots of games began dropping the feature. I loved having a few consoles and a few TVs together for some epic local multiplayer.
@sixrings If I were in the area I would!
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