XLink Revived is a simple Python script designed by faithvoid , with contributions from CrunchBite , SolAZDev and Milenko , to extend the functionality of XBMC4Xbox by natively integrating support for the XLink Kai service .

The project is aimed at advanced users and enthusiasts who want to restore System Link multiplayer on original Xbox consoles through a simulated network over the Internet.

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The script acts as an interface between XBMC4Xbox and the XLink Kai local API , making it easy to manage game sessions. Once installed, XLink Revived allows the user to:

Authenticate with your Kai profile and view the node status;
Access the list of active arenas divided by game in real time;
Enter and exit arenas directly from XBMC;
View contextual information such as nickname, connection status, current arena, and user statistics provided by the Kai engine.

XLink Kai , we recall, is a cross-platform LAN tunneling engine capable of emulating a local area network, making online play possible with System Link titles that lack native Xbox Live support .

The synergy with XBMC4Xbox , made possible by XLink Revived , delivers a seamless, integrated user experience, with no manual configuration or additional software required on PC.

The project is open source and is intended for modified Xbox environments with XBMC4Xbox as the primary or secondary dashboard.

Installation

Copy the file default.pyinto the directory Q:/scripts/XLinkRevived/.
Edit the file IP.txtto include the IP address of the computer running XLink Kai.
Copy the file IP.txtto the same folder as default.py.
If the file IP.txtis not present, the script will automatically prompt for the IP at startup.
Launch XLink Kai on the host machine.
Run the XLink Revived script .

Tip: For a better user experience, it is recommended to combine the script with Cortana Server Browser , which is useful for displaying information about active sessions and the number of connected players.

Operational features

Display your username and current Arena.
Search and access Arenas (via “Arena List” and “Active Arenas”).
Ability to reset Arena to default.
Viewing XLink Kai statistics.
Support sys.argvfor skin integration (e.g. launching RunScript(Q:/scripts/XLink/default.py,ActiveArenas)will automatically open the Active Arenas subsection).

Non-operational features

View additional information about users.
Changing any type of setting.
Social features (e.g. friends, chat).

Known bugs

Toast notification icons are blank for most users. A workaround is to add a file called icon-xlinkkai.pngto your skin, or edit the lines in default.pythat reference to icon-xlinkkai.pngto point to an icon of your choice.