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This is a list of network games on the Xbox video game console. It includes Online Multiplayer titles as well as System link enabled games, which can be played by connecting multiple Xbox systems together locally.
After Microsoft's termination of the original Xbox Live service on April 15, 2010, the majority of the game titles remain virtually playable, but their online connectivity and functionality were rendered defunct, even after some of them were re-released digitally. However, Insignia, a replacement online service for the original Xbox, allows players to continue to play Xbox Live titles online, bringing back online functionality and features to currently supported games.
Many of the game titles that were released later had updates, which added features that were not initially supported on retail copies of the games.
Some games (notably all games published by EA) ran on custom separate servers.
Online Multiplayer: Create, join, and spectate matches with other players.
Content Download: Additional updates, maps, missions, modes, or characters and other content available to download via Xbox Live.
Scoreboards: Measure your performance against other players with global leaderboards.
Friends: View online status, invite to games, and manage your list of Xbox Live friends.
Voice: Communicate with other players using in-game voice chat.
System Link: Connect multiple Xbox consoles together to play over a local network connection.
Clans: Create organised player groups in-game, with a clan tag for easy identification.
Competitions: Join and create tournaments directly through the in-game Xbox Live menu.
Xbox Live Aware: Receive invitations and view Xbox Live friends, even when playing single player modes.
XSN: Xbox Sports Network, a service for Microsoft-developed sports titles that allows for web-based player tournaments and statistics.
This list contains 339 games
Game Title | Genre | Publisher | Date Released | Features Supported | Content Download |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
187 Ride or Die | Racing | Ubisoft |
| Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | |
2006 FIFA World Cup | Sports | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
25 To Life | Third-person shooter | Eidos Interactive |
| Content Download, Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | |
Advent Rising | Action-adventure | Majesco Entertainment | Content Download | Emblems | |
AFL Premiership 2005 | Sports | THQ | AU: September 22, 2005 | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | |
Alien Hominid | Run and gun | Zoo Digital Publishing |
| Content Download, Friends, Scoreboards | Levels |
All-Star Baseball 2004 | Sports | Acclaim Entertainment |
| Content Download | Rosters |
All-Star Baseball 2005 | Sports | Acclaim Entertainment |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Rosters |
America's Army: Rise of a Soldier | First-person shooter | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | ||
Amped 2 | Sports | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice, XSN | Runs | |
AND 1 Streetball | Sports | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | ||
Area 51 | First-person shooter | Midway Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Voice | ||
Arena Football | Sports | Electronic Arts |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Rosters |
Armed & Dangerous | Shooter | LucasArts | Content Download | Missions | |
Army Men: Sarge's War | Shooter | Global Star Software | NA: August 2, 2004 EU: July 23, 2004 | Xbox Live Aware | |
Atari Anthology | Arcade | Atari | NA: November 16, 2004 EU: November 26, 2004 | Scoreboards | |
Auto Modellista | Racing | Capcom | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | ||
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat | First-person shooter | Electronic Arts | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Voice, Content Download | Maps, Vehicles, Skins | |
Bicycle Casino | Gambling | Activision | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII | Flight combat | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link | ||
Blitz: The League | Sports | Midway Games |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | |
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood | First-person shooter | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Maps | |
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 | First-person shooter | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | Updates | |
Brute Force | Third-person shooter | Microsoft Game Studios | Content Download, System Link | Missions, Maps | |
Burnout 2: Point of Impact: Publisher's Cut | Racing | Acclaim Entertainment | Scoreboards | ||
Burnout 3: Takedown | Racing | EA Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Voice, Content Download | Updates | |
Burnout Revenge | Racing | EA Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Voice | ||
Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2005 Adventures | Sports | Activision | NA: November 23, 2004 PAL: October 14, 2005 | Scoreboards | |
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts | Sports | Activision |
| Scoreboards | |
Cabela's Deer Hunt: 2004 Season | Sports | Activision |
| Scoreboards | |
Cabela's Deer Hunt: 2005 Season | Sports | Activision |
| Scoreboards | |
Call of Duty: Finest Hour | First-person shooter | Activision | Online Multiplayer, System Link | ||
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One | First-person shooter | Activision | Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | ||
Call of Duty 3 | First-person shooter | Activision | Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | ||
Capcom Fighting Evolution | Fighting | Capcom | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | ||
Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO | Fighting | Capcom | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, Voice | Updates | |
Castle Shikigami 2 | Scrolling shooter | Kids Station |
| Content Download | |
Carve | Racing | Global Star Software | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | ||
Championship Manager 2006 | Sports | Eidos Interactive | EU: May 12, 2006 | Scoreboards, Content Download | |
Chessmaster | Board Game | Ubisoft |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | |
Chicago Enforcer | First-person shooter | Kemco |
| Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | |
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay | Action | Vivendi Universal Games | NA: June 1, 2004 EU: August 13, 2004 | Xbox Live Aware | |
Close Combat: First to Fight | First-person shooter | 2K Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | ||
Cold War | Tactical Shooter | Dreamcatcher Games | NA: 28 September 2005 EU: 21 October 2005 | Xbox Live Aware | |
Colin McRae Rally 04 | Racing | Codemasters | Scoreboards | ||
Colin McRae Rally 2005 | Racing | Codemasters | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | ||
College Hoops 2K6 | Sports | 2K Sports |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | |
College Hoops 2K7 | Sports | 2K Sports |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | |
Combat: Task Force 121 | First-person shooter | Groove Games | Online Multiplayer, System Link | ||
Commandos: Strike Force | First-person shooter | Eidos Interactive | Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | ||
Conan | Action-adventure | TDK Mediactive Europe | EU: 7 April 2004 | Online Multiplayer, Voice | |
Conflict: Desert Storm II: Back to Baghdad | Tactical Shooter | Gotham Games | Content Download | Skins | |
Conflict: Global Terror | Tactical Shooter | 2K Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | ||
Conker: Live and Reloaded | Platform | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | ||
Corvette | Racing | TDK Mediactive |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | |
CT Special Forces: Fire for Effect | Third-person shooter | Hip Games | NA: 22 March 2005 EU: 1 April 2005 | Xbox Live aware | |
Counter-Strike | First-person shooter | Sierra Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Voice, Content Download, System Link | Updates, Maps, Game Modes | |
Crash 'n' Burn | Racing | Eidos Interactive | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | ||
Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge | Action | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates, Game Modes, Maps | |
Daemon Vector | Role Playing | XPEC Entertainment | TW: June 21, 2004 | Scoreboards, Content Download | |
Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix | Rhythm | Konami |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link | Updates, Songs |
Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 2 | Rhythm | Konami |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link | Updates, Songs, Dancers |
Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 3 | Rhythm | Konami |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link | Updates, Songs |
Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 4 | Rhythm | Konami |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link | Updates, Songs |
Darkwatch | First-person shooter | Capcom | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, Voice | Updates | |
Dead Man's Hand | First-person shooter | Atari | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, System Link, Voice | ||
Dead or Alive Ultimate | Fighting | Koei Tecmo | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Updates | |
Delta Force: Black Hawk Down | First-person shooter | NovaLogic | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | ||
Doom 3 | First-person shooter | Activision | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Maps | |
Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil | First-person shooter | Activision | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Maps | |
Double-S.T.E.A.L The Second Clash | Racing | Microsoft Game Studios | JP: August 4, 2005 | Scoreboards | |
DRIV3R | Racing | Atari | Xbox Live Aware, Scoreboards, Content Download | Updates | |
England International Football | Sports | Codemasters |
| Online Multiplayer, Content Download | Updates |
ESPN College Hoops | Sports | Sega |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters |
ESPN College Hoops 2K5 | Sports | Sega |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters |
ESPN Major League Baseball | Sports | Sega |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters |
ESPN NBA 2K5 | Sports | Sega | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters | |
ESPN NBA Basketball | Sports | Sega | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters | |
ESPN NFL Football | Sports | Sega | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters | |
ESPN NFL 2K5 | Sports | Sega | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters | |
ESPN NHL 2K5 | Sports | Sega | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters | |
ESPN NHL Hockey | Sports | Sega | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Rosters | |
Fable | Role Playing | Microsoft Game Studios | Xbox Live Aware | ||
Fable: The Lost Chapters | Role Playing | Microsoft Game Studios | Xbox Live Aware | ||
Far Cry: Instincts | First-person shooter | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, Friends, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | Updates, Maps | |
Far Cry Instincts: Evolution | First-person shooter | Ubisoft |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Friends, System Link, Voice | Updates, Maps |
FIFA Soccer 2005 | Sports | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
FIFA 06 | Sports | Electronic Arts | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
FIFA 07 | Sports | Electronic Arts | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
Fight Club | Fighting | Vivendi Universal Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link | Music | |
Fight Night Round 2 | Sports | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Friends, Voice | ||
Fight Night Round 3 | Sports | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Voice | ||
Flatout | Fighting | Empire Interactive | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates | |
FlatOut 2 | Fighting | Empire Interactive | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates | |
Ford Racing 2 | Racing | Gotham Games |
| Scoreboards | |
Ford Racing 3 | Racing | 2K Games |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | |
Ford vs Chevy | Racing | Global Star Software |
| Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | |
Forza Motorsport | Racing | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates | |
Frankie Dettori Racing | Sports | Tru Blu Entertainment | Online Multiplayer, Friends, Voice | ||
Full Spectrum Warrior | Real-time tactics | THQ | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, Voice | Missions | |
Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers | Real-time tactics | THQ | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Missions | |
Future Tactics: The Uprising | Tactical shooter | Crave Entertainment |
| Xbox Live Aware, System Link | |
Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows | Hack and slash | Midway Games | Online Multiplayer, Voice | ||
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee | Fighting | Infogrames | Content Download | Maps | |
Godzilla: Save the Earth | Fighting | Atari | Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | ||
GoldenEye: Rogue Agent | First-person shooter | EA Games |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link | |
Gotcha! | First-person shooter | Gathering | EU: April 15, 2005 | Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | |
Greg Hastings Tournament Paintball | First-person shooter | Activision | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | ||
Greg Hastings Tournament Paintball MAX'D | First-person shooter | Publisher |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | |
Guilty Gear Isuka | Fighting | Sammy Studios | JP: December 17, 2003 | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | |
Guilty Gear X2 #Reload | Fighting | Arc System Works | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Updates | |
GUN | Action-adventure | Activision | Xbox Live Aware | ||
GunGriffon: Allied Strike | Shooter | Tecmo | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | ||
Halo: Combat Evolved | First-person shooter | Microsoft Game Studios | System Link | ||
Halo 2 | First-person shooter | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Voice, Clans, Content Download, System Link | Updates, Maps, Game Modes | |
Heroes of the Pacific | Air combat | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | ||
High Heat Major League Baseball 2004 | Sports | The 3DO Company |
| Content Download | |
Hunter: The Reckoning: Redeemer | Hack-and-slash | Vivendi Universal Games | Content Download | Costumes | |
The Hustle: Detroit Streets | Simulation | Activision |
| Online Multiplayer | |
IHRA Drag Racing 2004 | Racing | Bethesda Softworks |
| Content Download | Updates |
IndyCar Series 2005 | Racing | Codemasters | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | ||
Iron Phoenix | Fighting | Sammy Corporation |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Voice, Clans, Content Download, System Link | Maps |
Jade Empire | Role Playing | Publisher | Content Download | Character Classes | |
Juiced | Racing | THQ | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | ||
Karaoke Revolution | Karaoke | Konami |
| Content Download | New Songs |
Karaoke Revolution Party | Karaoke | Konami |
| Content Download | New Songs |
King of Fighters 02/03 | Fighting | Playmore | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | ||
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact - Maniax | Fighting | Playmore | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
The King of Fighters: Neowave | Fighting | Playmore | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes | Hack and slash | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | ||
Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders | Hack and slash | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | ||
Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade | Hack and slash | TDK Mediactive |
| Content Download | Updates, Maps |
L.A. Rush | Racing | Midway Games | Scoreboards, Content Download | Skins | |
Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler's Green | First-person shooter | Groove Games |
| Online Multiplayer, System Link | |
LMA Manager 2005 | Sports | Codemasters |
| Content Download | Rosters |
Links 2004 | Sports | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice, XSN | Courses | |
Madden NFL 06 | Sports | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Rosters | |
Madden NFL 07 | Sports | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters | |
Madden NFL 2005 | Sports | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters | |
Magic: The Gathering - Battlegrounds | Fighting | Atari |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Spells |
Major League Baseball 2K5 | Sports | 2K Sports |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters |
Major League Baseball 2K5: World Series Edition | Sports | 2K Sports |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | |
Major League Baseball 2K6 | Sports | 2K Sports |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters |
Major League Baseball 2K7 | Sports | 2K Sports |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters |
Manchester United Manager 2005 | Sports | Codemasters |
| Content Download | Updates |
Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects | Fighting | Electronic Arts | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
Marvel Ultimate Alliance | Action | Activision | Online Multiplayer, Voice | ||
MechAssault | Third-person Shooter | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates, Maps, Game Modes, Mechs | |
MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf | Third-person Shooter | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Clans, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Maps | |
Men of Valor | First-person shooter | Vivendi Universal Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | ||
Metal Slug 3 | Run and gun | SNK | Scoreboards | ||
Metal Slug 4 & 5 | Run and gun | SNK |
| Scoreboards | |
Metal Wolf Chaos | Third-person shooter | FromSoftware} |
| Scoreboards, Content Download | Music, Weapons, Mystery Objects |
Microsoft Windows Media Center Extender for Xbox | Application | Microsoft |
| Content Download | Updates |
Midnight Club II | Racing | Rockstar Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | ||
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition | Racing | Rockstar Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates | |
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix | Racing | Rockstar Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates | |
Midtown Madness 3 | Racing | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, Voice, System Link | Updates, Cars, Tracks | |
Midway Arcade Treasures | Various | Midway Games | Scoreboards | ||
Midway Arcade Treasures 2 | Various | Midway Games | Scoreboards | ||
Midway Arcade Treasures 3 | Various | Midway Games | Scoreboards | ||
MLB Inside Pitch 2003 | Sports | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link | Rosters |
MLB Slugfest: Loaded | Sports | Midway Games |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Competitions, Content Download, Voice | Rosters |
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon | Fighting | Midway Games |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | |
Mortal Kombat: Deception | Fighting | Midway Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
Motocross Mania 3 | Racing | 2K Games | Scoreboards | ||
MotoGP Online Demo | Racing | THQ | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Updates | |
MotoGP 2 | Racing | THQ | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | Updates | |
MotoGP 3: URT | Racing | THQ | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates | |
MTX: Mototrax | Racing | Activision | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link | ||
Muzzle Flash | Third-person Shooter | Victor |
| Online Multiplayer, Friends, Voice | |
MVP 06 NCAA Baseball | Sports | Electronic Arts |
| Online Multiplayer | |
MVP Baseball 2005 | Sports | Electronic Arts | Online Multiplayer, Content Download | Rosters | |
MX Superfly | Sports | THQ | Content Download | Riders, Bikes, Tracks | |
MX vs. ATV Unleashed | Racing | THQ | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Updates | |
MX World Tour: Featuring Jaime Little | Racing | Crave Entertainment |
| Xbox Live Aware | |
Myst IV: Revelation | Adventure | Ubisoft | NA: March 28, 2005 | Xbox Live Aware | |
NASCAR 06: Total Team Control | Racing | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
NASCAR 07 | Racing | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
NASCAR 2005: Chase For The Cup | Racing | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
NBA 2K3 | Sports | SEGA | NA: 7 October 2002 EU: 17 April 2003 | Content Download. Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | |
NBA 2K6 | Sports | 2K Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Rosters | |
NBA 2K7 | Sports | 2K Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Rosters | |
NBA Inside Drive 2004 | Sports | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, XSN | Rosters |
NBA Jam | Sports | Acclaim Entertainment | Content Download | Teams | |
NBA Live 2005 | Sports | EA Sports | NA: October 26, 2004 EU: October 29, 2004 | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, Scoreboards, Voice | Rosters |
NBA Live 06 | Sports | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Rosters | |
NBA Live 07 | Sports | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | ||
NBA Street V3 | Sports | EA Sports BIG | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
NCAA College Basketball 2K3 | Sports | Sega | NA: December 10, 2002 | Online Multiplayer, Voice | |
NCAA Football 2005 | Sports | EA Sports |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | |
NCAA Football 06 | Sports | EA Sports |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | |
NCAA Football 07 | Sports | EA Sports |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link | |
NCAA Football 08 | Sports | EA Sports | NA: July 17, 2007 | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | |
NCAA March Madness 06 | Sports | EA Sports |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | |
NCAA March Madness 2005 | Sports | EA Sports |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted | Racing | Electronic Arts | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
Need for Speed: Underground 2 | Racing | Electronic Arts | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
NFL Fever 2003 | Sports | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link | Updates, Rosters | |
NFL Fever 2004 | Sports | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, XSN | Updates, Rosters | |
NFL Head Coach | Sports | EA Sports |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Rosters |
NFL Street 2 | Sports | EA Sports BIG | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
NHL 06 | Sports | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters | |
NHL 07 | Sports | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Rosters | |
NHL 2005 | Sports | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Rosters | |
NHL 2K6 | Sports | 2K Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Rosters | |
NHL 2K7 | Sports | 2K Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Rosters | |
NHL Rivals 2004 | Sports | Xbox Game Studios |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, XSN | Rivals, Logos |
Ninja Gaiden | Action-adventure | Tecmo | Scoreboards, Content Download | Tournament Notices, Gameplay Improvements, Arenas, Gear, Camera Updates | |
Ninja Gaiden Black | Action-adventure | Tecmo | Scoreboards | ||
Operation Flashpoint: Elite | Tactical shooter | Codemasters | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link | ||
Outlaw Golf 2 | Sports | Global Star Software | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Updates | |
Outlaw Tennis | Sports | Global Star Software | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, System Link | ||
Outlaw Volleyball | Sports | Simon & Schuster Interactive | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Characters | |
Outlaw Volleyball Red Hot! | Sports | TDK Interactive | Content Download | Updates | |
OutRun 2 | Racing | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | ||
OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast | Racing | Sega | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | ||
Painkiller: Hell Wars | First-person shooter | DreamCatcher Interactive |
| Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | |
Pariah | First-person shooter | Groove Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link | ||
Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II | Action RPG | Sega | Online Multiplayer, Friends, Voice, Content Download | Updates, Quests | |
Phantom Dust | Action | Majesco Entertainment | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Skills | |
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection | Pinball | Crave Entertainment |
| Scoreboards | |
Playboy: The Mansion | Simulation | Arush Entertainment | Content Download | Updates | |
Plus Plumb 2 | Puzzle | Takuyo | JP: January 15, 2004 | ||
Pool Shark 2 | Sports | Zoo Digital Publishing | EU: November 19, 2004 | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | |
Powerdrome | Racing | Mad Duck Productions |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link | |
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | Action-adventure | Ubisoft | Xbox Live Aware | ||
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones | Action-adventure | Ubisoft | Xbox Live Aware | ||
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within | Action-adventure | Ubisoft | Xbox Live Aware, Scoreboards, Friends, Content Download | Levels | |
Pro Evolution Soccer 5 | Sports | Konami | NA: February 7, 2006 EU: October 21, 2005 | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | |
Pro Fishing Challenge | Fishing | Atlus |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | |
Project Gotham Racing 2 | Racing | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Courses, Cars | |
Project: Snowblind | First-person shooter | Eidos Interactive | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Multiplayer Maps | |
Psyvariar 2 Extend Edition | Run and gun | Success Corporation | JP: October 28, 2004 | Scoreboards | |
Pump It Up: Exceed | Rhythm | Andamiro |
| Content Download | Step Editor |
The Punisher | Shooter | THQ | NA: January 17, 2005 EU: March 4, 2005 | Xbox Live Aware | |
Pure Pinball | Pinball | Legendo Entertainment |
| Scoreboards | |
Rallisport Challenge 2 | Racing | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice, XSN | Vehicles, Careers, Skins | |
Rapala Pro Fishing | Fishing | Activision |
| Scoreboards | |
Raze's Hell | Third-person shooter | Majesco Entertainment | Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | ||
Red Dead Revolver | Action-adventure | Rockstar Games | NA: May 4, 2004 PAL: June 11, 2004 | Xbox Live Aware | |
Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Tides of War | First-person shooter | Activision | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Maps | |
Robotech: Invasion | First-person shooter | Global Star | Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | ||
Rogue Trooper | Third-person shooter | Eidos Interactive | Online Multiplayer, System Link | ||
Room Zoom | Racing | Jaleco |
| Online Multiplayer, Voice | |
Rugby League 2 | Sports | Tru Blu Entertainment | AU: July 21, 2006 | Online Multiplayer, Voice | |
Run Like Hell | Third-person shooter | Interplay Entertainment | Content Download | Levels, Skins | |
Samurai Shodown V | Fighting | SNK Playmore | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
Secret Weapons Over Normandy | Action | LucasArts | Content Download | Planes, Camo, Missions | |
SEGA GT Online | Racing | Sega | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link | Updates, Tournament Unlocks | |
SEGA Sports NBA 2K3 | Sports | Sega | Online Multiplayer, Content Download | Rosters | |
SEGA Sports NFL 2K3 | Sports | Sega | Online Multiplayer, Content Download | Rosters | |
SEGA Sports NHL 2K3 | Sports | Sega | Online Multiplayer | ||
Serious Sam 2 | First-person shooter | 2K Games |
| Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | |
Shadow Ops: Red Mercury | First-person shooter | Atari | Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | ||
Shattered Union | Turn-based tactics | 2K Games | Online Multiplayer, System Link | ||
Sid Meier's Pirates! | Strategy | Atari Interactive |
| Scoreboards, Content Download | Flags, Sails, Maps, Action Sequences, Patterns |
Ski Racing 2005 | Sports | JoWooD Productions | EU: December 3, 2004 | Scoreboards | |
Ski Racing 2006 | Sports | JoWooD Productions | EU: November 11, 2005 | Scoreboards | |
Sniper Elite | Tactical shooter | Namco Hometek | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | ||
Soldier of Fortune 2: Double Helix | First-person shooter | Activision | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Levels | |
Spikeout: Battle Street | Beat 'em up | Sega | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates | |
Splat Magazine Renegade Paintball | First-person shooter | Global Star Software |
| Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | |
Spy vs. Spy | Platform | Global Star Software | Online Multiplayer, System Link | ||
Stacked with Daniel Negreanu | Gambling | Myelin Media |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link | |
Star Wars: Battlefront | Third-person shooter | LucasArts |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Voice, Content Download, System link | Updates, Maps, Languages |
Star Wars Battlefront II | Third-person shooter | LucasArts | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Voice, Content Download, System link | Updates, Game Modes, Maps, Characters, Languages | |
Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Action | LucasArts | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Maps | |
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy | First-person shooter | LucasArts | Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | ||
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic | Role-playing | LucasArts | Content Download | Equipment Store | |
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords | Role-playing | LucasArts | Content Download | ||
Star Wars Republic Commando | Tactical shooter | LucasArts | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, System Link | Maps | |
Steel Battalion: Line of Contact | Simulation | Capcom | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, System Link | Updates | |
Still Life | Adventure | The Adventure Company | NA: June 6, 2005 EU: June 3, 2005 | Xbox Live Aware | |
Stolen | Stealth | Hip Games | Xbox Live Aware | ||
Street Fighter Anniversary Collection | Fighting | Capcom | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Updates | |
Street Racing Syndicate | Racing | Namco | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | ||
Strike Force Bowling | Sports | Crave Entertainment |
| Xbox Live Aware | |
The Suffering: Ties That Bind | Shooter | Midway Games | NA: September 26, 2005 EU: October 28, 2005 | Xbox Live Aware | |
SVC Chaos: SNK vs. Capcom | Fighting | SNK Playmore | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
SWAT: Global Strike Team | Tactical shooter | Vivendi Universal Games | Scoreboards, Content Download | Maps | |
Tenchu: Return from Darkness | Action-adventure | Activision | Online Multiplayer | ||
Tetris Worlds Online Edition | Puzzle | THQ | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Updates | |
The Incredibles | Action-adventure | THQ | Content Download | Battle Arenas | |
Thousand Land | Role Playing | FromSoftware Inc | JP: March 20, 2003 | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboard, Content Download, Voice | |
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 06 | Sports | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 07 | Sports | EA Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 2005 | Sports | EA Sports | System Link | ||
TimeSplitters: Future Perfect | First-person shooter | EA Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link | Updates | |
TOCA Race Driver | Racing | Codemasters | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, System Link | Updates | |
ToCA Race Driver 2 | Racing | Codemasters | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates | |
TOCA Race Driver 3 | Racing | Codemasters | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | ||
ToeJam & Earl 3: Mission to Earth | Action-adventure | Sega | Content Download | Characters, Environments | |
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon | Tactical shooter | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates | |
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 | Tactical shooter | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Maps, Weapons, Skins, Game Modes | |
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike | Tactical shooter | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Maps, Game Modes, Weapons, Kit Restrictions | |
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Island Thunder | Tactical shooter | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Maps, Missions | |
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 | Tactical shooter | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | ||
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow | Tactical shooter | Ubisoft |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Voice, Clans, Competitions, Content Download, System Link | Maps |
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Critical Hour | Tactical shooter | Ubisoft |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates |
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Lockdown | Tactical shooter | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates | |
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell | Tactical shooter | Ubisoft |
| Content Download | Updates, Missions |
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory | Tactical shooter | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates, Missions, Maps | |
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent | Tactical shooter | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link | ||
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow | Tactical shooter | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates, Maps | |
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland | Sports | Activision | Online Multiplayer, Voice | ||
Top Spin | Sports | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice, XSN | Updates | |
Trigger Man | Shooter | Crave Entertainment | NA: September 28, 2004 PAL: August 12, 2005 | Xbox Live Aware | |
Trivial Pursuit Unhinged | Family/Board Game | Atari Interactive |
| Online Multiplayer | |
Tron 2.0: Killer App | First-person shooter | Buena Vista Interactive | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link | Levels, Colors | |
Ultra Bust-a-Move | Puzzle | Majesco Entertainment | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | ||
Unreal Championship | First-person shooter | Epic Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Voice, Content Download, System Link | Updates, Maps | |
Unreal Championship 2: The Liandri Conflict | First-person shooter | Epic Games | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Voice, Content Download, System Link | Updates, Maps | |
Unreal II: The Awakening | First-person shooter | Epic Games | Online Multiplayer, Content Download, System Link | Updates, Characters, Combos, Maps | |
Urban Chaos: Riot Response | First-person shooter | Eidos Interactive | NA: June 13, 2006 EU: May 19, 2006 | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Friends, Voice | |
Vietcong: Purple Haze | First-person shooter | Gathering | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, Voice | Maps | |
Virtual Pool: Tournament Edition | Sports | Global Star Software | WW: May 11, 2005 | Xbox Live Aware | |
Warpath | First-person shooter | Groove Games |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link, Voice | |
Whacked! | Party | Microsoft Game Studios | Online Multiplayer, System Link | ||
World Championship Poker | Gambling | Crave Entertainment |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | |
World Championship Poker 2: Featuring Howard Lederer | Gambling | Crave Entertainment | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
World Championship Pool 2004 | Gambling | Jaleco | Online Multiplayer | ||
World Poker Tour | Gambling | 2K Sports | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards | ||
World Racing 2 | Racing | Evolved Games |
| Content Download, System Link | Updates |
World Series of Poker | Gambling | Activision | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download, System Link, Voice | Updates | |
World War II Combat: Road to Berlin | First-person shooter | Groove Games |
| Online Multiplayer, System Link | |
World War II Combat: Iwo Jima | First-person shooter | Groove Games |
| Online Multiplayer, System Link | |
Worms 3D: Special Edition | Strategy | Acclaim Entertainment | Online Multiplayer, System Link | ||
Worms 4: Mayhem | Strategy | Majesco Entertainment | Online Multiplayer, System Link, Voice | ||
Worms Forts: Under Siege | Strategy | Sega | EU: November 19, 2004 NA: March 15, 2005 | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Voice | |
WWE WrestleMania 21 | Sports | THQ Inc. | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Updates | |
Xbox Live Arcade | Application | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Xbox Live Aware, Content Download | Games |
Xbox Music Mixer | Application | Microsoft Game Studios | Content Download | Karaoke Tracks, Visualizers | |
Xbox VideoChat | Application | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Online Multiplayer | |
XIII | First-person shooter | Ubisoft | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, System Link | ||
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse | Action | Activision | Online Multiplayer, Voice | ||
Xyanide | Shoot 'em up | Evolved Games |
| Scoreboards, Xbox Live Aware | |
Yetisports Arctic Adventures | Party | JoWooD Productions | EU: July 18, 2005 | Scoreboards | |
Zillernet | Karaoke | Microsoft Game Studios | KR: July 10, 2005 | Content Download |
Game Title | Genre | Developer | Features Supported | Content Download |
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Re-Volt | Racing | Acclaim Studios London | Online Multiplayer, Scoreboards, Content Download | Cars, Maps, Premium Subscription |
Halo 2 is a 2004 first-person shooter game developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox console. Halo 2 is the second installment in the Halo franchise and the sequel to 2001's critically acclaimed Halo: Combat Evolved. The game features new weapons, enemies, and vehicles, another player character, and shipped with online multiplayer via Microsoft's Xbox Live service. In Halo 2's story mode, the player assumes the roles of the human Master Chief and alien Arbiter in a 26th-century conflict between the United Nations Space Command, the genocidal Covenant, and later, the parasitic Flood.
The Xbox network, formerly known and commonly referred to as Xbox Live, is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft Gaming for the Xbox brand. It was first made available to the original Xbox console on November 15, 2002. An updated version of the service, adding the Xbox Live Marketplace, became available with the Xbox 360 console launch in November 2005, and a further enhanced version was released in 2013 with the Xbox One. The service is used on the latest Xbox Series X and Series S and, in addition to a Microsoft account, is the account for Xbox ecosystem; accounts can store games and other content.
Voice chat is telecommunication via voice over IP (VoIP) technologies—especially when those technologies are used as intercoms among players in multiplayer online games. The VoIP functionality can be built into some games, be a system-wide communication system, or a third-party chat software.
XLink Kai is a program developed by Team XLink allowing for online play of video games with support for LAN multiplayer modes. It enables players on the GameCube, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita / PlayStation TV, Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One to play games across the Internet using a network configuration that simulates a local area network (LAN). It notably also allows original Xbox games to be played online again following the Xbox Live shutdown on 21 April 2010 and certain GameSpy titles such as Saints Row 2 to be played online after the GameSpy network shutdown on 31 May 2014.
Xbox Live Arcade was a video game digital distribution service that was available for the Xbox and Xbox 360 consoles. It focused on smaller downloadable games from both major publishers and independent game developers. Titles on the service ranged from previously released arcade and console games to brand new games designed for the service, and were priced from a range of 5 to 20 US dollars. While originally requiring a disc to gain access to the service on the original Xbox, the Arcade was integrated into the Xbox 360 along with the rest of the Xbox Live Marketplace with the launch of the new console.
Xbox Games Store was a digital distribution platform previously used by Microsoft's Xbox 360 video game console and formerly by the Xbox One. The service allowed users to download or purchase video games, add-ons for existing games, game demos along with other miscellaneous content such as gamer pictures and Dashboard themes.
WiiConnect24 is a discontinued feature of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for the Wii. It was first announced at Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in mid-2006 by Nintendo. It enabled the user to remain connected to the Internet while the console was on standby. For example, in Animal Crossing: City Folk, a friend could send messages to another player without the recipient being present in the game at the same time as the sender.
Games for Windows – Live or GFWL is a deprecated online gaming service used by Games for Windows–branded PC titles that enables Windows PCs to connect to Microsoft's Live service. Users, each with a unique Gamertag, are able to play online, keep track of their friends' status, send and receive messages, gain and keep track of Achievements and associated Gamerscore, voice chat across platforms, and more. Some games allow for cross-platform play, such as Shadowrun, putting Windows players against Xbox 360 players.
System Link is a form of offline multiplayer gaming on the Xbox and Xbox 360 gaming console over a LAN. A network switch and standard straight-through Ethernet cables may be used to link multiple consoles together, or two consoles can be connected directly. Connecting two Xbox consoles to each other without a switch requires a crossover cable, while Xbox 360 consoles can use standard cables. On the Xbox One, if one's console will not connect to their home Wi-Fi system, the best thing they can do is to factory reset the console and change their DNS resolver when the console is restarted and refreshed.
Games for Windows was a brand owned by Microsoft and introduced in 2006 to coincide with the release of the Windows Vista operating system. The brand itself represents a standardized technical certification program and online service for Windows games, bringing a measure of regulation to the PC game market in much the same way that console manufacturers regulate their platforms. The branding program was open to both first-party and third-party publishers.
The Xbox 360 is a home video game console developed by Microsoft. As the successor to the original Xbox, it is the second console in the Xbox series. It was officially unveiled on MTV on May 12, 2005, with detailed launch and game information announced later that month at the 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). As a seventh-generation console, it primarily competed with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii.
Downloadable content (DLC) is additional content created for an already released video game, distributed through the Internet by the game's publisher. It can either be added for no extra cost or it can be a form of video game monetization, enabling the publisher to gain additional revenue from a title after it has been purchased, often using some type of microtransaction system.
Xbox Live Indie Games were video games created by individual developers or small teams of developers released on Microsoft's Xbox Live Marketplace for the Xbox 360. The games were developed using Microsoft XNA, and developed by one or more independent developers that are registered with App Hub. Unlike Xbox Live Arcade titles, these were generally only tested within the local creator community, had much lower costs of production, and generally were less expensive to purchase. The service was released to widespread use alongside the New Xbox Experience, and as of November 2014, over 3,300 games had been released on the service, many receiving media attention. All Indie Games currently require the user to be logged into their Xbox Live account to initiate the start-up of each game. Indie Games were not available in Australia due to local classification requirements which were unable to be fulfilled, though there were workarounds which allowed Australian users to download them regardless. The Xbox Live Indie Games program did not continue with the release of the Xbox One, and the marketplace for these games was shuttered on October 7, 2017.
Online games are video games played over a computer network. The evolution of these games parallels the evolution of computers and computer networking, with new technologies improving the essential functionality needed for playing video games on a remote server. Many video games have an online component, allowing players to play against or cooperatively with players across a network around the world.
Game Room was a social gaming service for the Xbox 360 video game system, Microsoft Windows PCs, and Windows Phone 7. Launched on March 24, 2010, Game Room let players download classic video games and compete against each other for high scores. Players on both Xbox 360 and Windows PCs could access Game Room through their respective versions of Microsoft's Live online services. The servers shut down on October 31, 2017.
The Nintendo 3DS system software is an updatable operating system used for the Nintendo 3DS handheld system. The Nintendo Switch system software is believed to have evolved from the Nintendo 3DS operating system.
Online console gaming involves connecting a console to a network over the Internet for services. Through this connection, it provides users the ability to play games with other users online, in addition to other online services.
In multiplayer video games, matchmaking is the process of connecting players together for online play sessions.
In video games with online gaming functionality, also called cross-compatible play, cross-platform play, crossplay, or cross-play describes the ability of players using different video game hardware to play with each other simultaneously. It is commonly applied to the ability for players using a game on a specific video game console to play alongside a player on a different hardware platform such as another console or a computer. A related concept is cross-save, where the player's progress in a game is stored in separate servers, and can be continued in the game but on a different hardware platform.
Game Pass is a subscription service as part of Xbox and offered by Microsoft Gaming. Launched on June 1, 2017, the service allows users to download and play video games for Xbox video game consoles or Microsoft Windows PCs from a rotating library, with the games remaining accessible as long as the user has an active subscription. Game Pass subscribers also receive discounts on purchases of games from the service's library and their respective downloadable content (DLC).