Quick,easy way to network 2 computers for games

[Neo_Geo]

A freind of mine wants to connect (network) 2 of his computers to play multiplayer games. He is only interested in gaming, no file, internet, or print sharing (although these could be a plus).

I think one of the computers is Win98 and the other is either Win98 or ME.

What is a quick and easy way to accomplish this? Neither has an NIC, but they are cheap and easy to install, so I am not afraid of doing that. I am pretty computer savy, but I have never had much networking experience other than at work (I am a Mechanincal Engineer) and setting up a cable modem myself.

Thanks

 

[XB]

You have a couple of options. YOu can install a nic in both machines and then use a crossover cable, or you can use a null modem serial cable. Either way, they're both cables that swap the send and recieve on one end. I would recommend the nic option as the null modem is slow as hell and does not work very well.

 

[JackMDS]

The cheapest way is to buy two NICs, and crossover Cat5 cable.

The easiest way is to buy one of those USB network connectors, it takes about 5 min. to get it running, it is only 5Mb/sec. but that is enough for games.

Belkin USB Direct Connect Adapter