Xbox (Original) Local Multiplayer Games (No Live Required)

Original Xbox games with system-link or split-screen multiplayer (no Xbox Live needed):

Action / Adventure / FPS

• Halo: Combat Evolved / Halo 2 (split-screen co-op/versus)
• Star Wars: Republic Commando
• Fable (limited co-op missions)
• Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (co-op campaign)
• Psychonauts (co-op sections)
• Jet Set Radio Future
• MechAssault
• Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
• Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines
• KOTOR (limited co-op)
• Morrowind (modded co-op possible)

Racing

• Burnout 3: Takedown
• Project Gotham Racing 2
• Forza Motorsport
• Excite Truck (Wii, not Xbox — disregard)

Sports

• NBA 2K6, Madden NFL 06, FIFA 06, NHL 2K6, Tony Hawk's Underground

Party

• Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 2
• Guitar Hero II
• Karaoke Revolution
• Pictionary, Trivial Pursuit

Tips

• Check manual/box for "System Link" or "2-4 Players" icons.
• Ensure enough controllers.
• Adjust difficulty for balanced fun.

Some games require specific dashboard versions or AV cables for system link.