Can I use Gamespy Arcade to play games cross-platform from PC to Xbox 360?

Question

I was browsing the internet and came across this website:

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/15/gamespy-tech-unreal-engine-3-crossplatform-ps3-and-pc-online/

I did some further research and found this:

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=19812

and

http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=74813

but I still can't find out how to make this feature work..

Can it be done and how?

Answer 1

No, most games have servers dedicated to one system or another, maybe microsoft has the odd game which because of its features can possibly cross-platform but it is unlikely due to the fact that they charge money to play on line

Answer 2

Having done some research myself, it appears that the cross-platform multiplayer is limited to certain games that Microsoft want to make it open to.

Another thing is that Microsoft is only allowing these games to be cross-platformed for a limited time period.

Have a look at this link where they made Shadowrun cross-platformed for free last month (shame it's already run out)

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3169...

It also appears that "Universe at War: Earth Assault" and "Lost Planet: Colonies" were also other game titles that Microsoft have temporarily allowed.

So in a summary, it doesn't look like there's going to be much market with the PC to 360 link, but I imagine that Sony will open up seeing as their multiplayer facility is free.