Mac/PC/XB360 compatibility

[Dan.Dare]

Hi

Say three people have CoD4 installed but each person has it on a different system - can they all play together on the same servers?

Thanks!

[Ashen]

No, that only works on "Games for Windows" games and must be running xbox live.

Now if COD4 does come in MAC compatibility then yes with the PC as they are both considered the same platform.

[BMHo]

As far as I know, there is no game that is multiplatform compatible yet. But I know for a fact they are working on a balancing system so that PC, PS3, and XBox 360 might be able to link up and play together fairly. Here's to hoping they find something soon.

[Dan.Dare]

Originally Posted by Ashen

No, that only works on "Games for Windows" games and must be running xbox live.

Now if COD4 does come in MAC compatibility then yes with the PC as they are both considered the same platform.

I ask because my bro has an Xbox 360, a friend has a PC and I have a Mac. It would be fantastic if we could all get together on the same server. If I understand you correctly, then we can't currently play together?

(Aspyr are working on a Mac version of CoD4 btw)

[Dan.Dare]

Originally Posted by BMHo

As far as I know, there is no game that is multiplatform compatible yet. But I know for a fact they are working on a balancing system so that PC, PS3, and XBox 360 might be able to link up and play together fairly. Here's to hoping they find something soon.

Lets hope they can get a system developed so all gamers can play together!

[Ashen]

Originally Posted by Dan.Dare

I ask because my bro has an Xbox 360, a friend has a PC and I have a Mac. It would be fantastic if we could all get together on the same server. If I understand you correctly, then we can't currently play together?(Aspyr are working on a Mac version of CoD4 btw)

Yes, the Mac and PC will be able to play together. However, COD4 is not a "Games for Windows" game, and therefor not cross platform compatible with the XBox 360.
Find out about Games for Windows Live here: About Live

[Krewsader]

Shadow Run can have pc and 360 cross-play.

CoD4 was ment to be a PS3 and 360 cross but it cause to many problems for live users. Remember Microsoft got sued for like 3 million or some BS like that cause live was down. Most people i talk to on live say it was caused by them trying to cross.

In short:
some games- yes.
CoD4- no.

[Shibby]

PC players would destroy console players because of keyboard mouse

[Flinty]

I remember a televised tournament on Shadowrun with Xbox 360 players VS PC and the console gamers won.

[Ashen]

To even out the playing field console games get aim assistance. So they may not be able to fast twitch it, but if they see you it's most likely going to be a head shot.

[Hidden Hippo]

They also got more health in Shadowrun I believe.