Sorry if this question has already been addressed!

Can an original Xbox and a 360 be system-linked to play backwards compatible games?

thx

Yes ... as long as your 360 supports the game you want to play. Not all xbox games are backward compatible on the 360.

Thanks, GusX,

Yeah, no backwards compatibility issue for the games I have...

Do I need to use a 360 system link cable specifically, or a particular type of ethernet cable?

The 360 system link cable is just a normal ethernet cable.

Use a normal patch cable for a router or hub setup and a crossover cable if you are connecting the 2 consoles directly together.

Thanks for the info! :p