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CONTROLS
Create leagues.
Dominate tournaments.
Become a legend.
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SWING
p. 16
SELECT CLUB
p. 14
SELECT
SHOT TYPE
p. 18
AIM
p. 15
B Mulligan p. 13
X Target Area Preview p. 7
Y Player Info p. 8
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Spin Control Gizmo p. 17
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Pause Menu p. 22
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Summary

Ways to Play Links 2004

Xbox Live

Online multiplayer gaming service for playing with and against other players globally.

XSN Sports

Platform for joining or creating tournaments, tracking stats, and interacting with players.

Career Play

Mode where players compete in tournaments across multiple tours to become a legend.

Skill Events

Special challenges within Career Play to earn money and improve player abilities.

Challenges

Tests player skills to earn golf balls, skins, and unlock new courses.

Single Round

Play alone or with friends, offering rewards for good performance.

System Link

Connect multiple Xbox consoles for local multiplayer gaming.

Tutorial

Learn game basics and earn in-game currency through guided play.

Whats New for Links 2004

The Greatest Links Courses EVER

Features highly realistic and beautiful golfing environments.

Xbox Live

Enables global connectivity for playing with friends and other players.

XSN Sports

Offers a new arena for tournaments, stats, and player interaction.

Multiplayer Stroke “Fast Play”

A new simultaneous play mode for faster online and System Link matches.

Thrilling New Career Play

Over 30 tournaments across five Tours with a chance to unlock ultimate prizes.

Skill Points

Earn money to enhance player attributes like Power, Control, Putting, and Recovery.

Skill Events

Special challenges offering extra money for Skill Points.

Tournament-Style Broadcast Commentary

Features analysis by legendary golfer Ken Venturi for an authentic feel.

Name Recognition

Incorporates over 1,500 names and nicknames for in-game commentary.

An All-Star Pro Lineup

Includes realistic models of famous golfers like Annika Sörenstam and Sergio Garcia.

Unique Challenges

Tests skills and offers opportunities to unlock new courses.

Incredible New Weather F;X

Features dynamic weather effects like fog and rain.

Spin Control Mechanics

Provides advanced control over ball spin for draws, fades, and approach shots.

Downloadable Content

Promises future expansion with new playable courses via Xbox Live.

Game Controls

Change Club

How to select different clubs using controller inputs before a shot.

Swing

Instructions for executing the swing using the analog stick for backswing and follow-through.

Display Pause Menu

Accessing the in-game pause menu using the START button.

View Aim Marker; Speed Up; Continue

Controls for viewing the aim marker, speeding up ball flight, and continuing gameplay.

Change Shot Type; Take Mulligan

How to select shot types and take a mulligan using controller inputs.

Putting View; Top View; Replay

Accessing different camera views for putting, overall gameplay, and replays.

Display Player Info; Re-hit

Showing player data and the option to re-hit a shot with a penalty.

Free Roam Camera

Using the analog sticks to control a free-roaming camera during gameplay.

Game Screen

Player Info

Displays hole number, player name, shot count, and score for the current hole.

Wind Gauge

Shows wind strength and direction, indicating its effect on ball flight.

Distance to Pin

Indicates the distance remaining to the hole from the player's current position.

Hole Location Indicator

Shows the direction of the green from the player's perspective.

Aim Marker

Visual indicator showing the intended direction of the shot.

Messages Display

Provides tips, information, and results during gameplay.

Power Meter

Visualizes shot power for Beginner and Intermediate difficulty levels.

Spin Control Gizmo

Interface for applying spin to the golf ball for advanced shots.

Terrain Type

Indicates the surface the ball is resting on and its effect on play.

My Player

Creating Your Player

Step-by-step guide to creating a custom player profile and setting difficulty.

Skill Points

System for buying and applying points to improve player attributes like Power and Control.

Tutorial

Learn game basics and earn in-game currency through an introductory tutorial.

My Player Options

Access player attire, equipment, stats, and saved shots.

Single Round

Rules (Modes of Play)

Explains various game modes like Stroke, Match, Nassau, and Skins.

Player Count and CPU Players

How to select the number of human and computer-controlled players for a round.

Courses

Lists the available courses, including those unlocked through gameplay.

Round Options

Customization settings for a round, including mulligans, holes, and conditions.

Club Selection

Automatic Club Selection

How the game automatically selects clubs and when manual selection is needed.

To change clubs

Steps to manually change clubs using the controller for optimal shot execution.

Terrain and Lie Effects

How terrain, wind, and lie affect club selection and shot execution.

Hitting the Ball

Aiming Your Shot

How to position the Aim Marker for accurate shot placement on the course.

Sidehill Lie and Wind Compensation

Adjusting aim for uneven lies and crosswinds for better shot control.

Obstacles and Doglegs

Strategies for aiming around obstacles and navigating dogleg holes.

Hitting the Ball

Real Time Swing

Guide to executing swings with power and accuracy using the controller.

Overswing and Power

Techniques for maximizing power, including overswinging and tempo.

Accuracy and Tempo

Factors affecting accuracy, such as alignment, tempo, and square contact.

Spin Control

Using the Spin Control Gizmo to impart spin on the ball for advanced shots.

Draws and Fades

How to intentionally curve shots left (draw) or right (fade).

Shot Types

Using the Shot Types Gizmo

How to select different shot types like Putt, Flop, Punch, Blast, and Chip.

To change the Shot Type

Steps to access and change the selected shot type before hitting.

Partial Swings

Techniques for executing shots with partial swings for precise distance control.

Chipping and Putting

Chipping

Techniques for chipping shots, including standard and bump-and-run methods.

Other Short Shot Types

Explains Flop shots and when to use the Putter for fringe shots.

Sand Shots

Strategies for hitting out of bunkers using Blast or Pick techniques.

Chipping and Putting

Putting

Guide to making putts, including selecting the putter and using the Aim Marker.

Reading the Green

Tools like Grid and Putting Assistant to help line up putts effectively.

Aiming Your Putt

How to reposition the Aim Marker to match the putting line.

The Putting Stroke

Importance of tempo and control for successful putting.

Automatic Gimmes

Explains the feature where very short putts are automatically scored.

In-Game Options

The Pause Menu

Accessing various game functions like Resume, Scorecard, and Options.

Scorecard

Details on viewing hole statistics, handicaps, and overall round scores.

Dropping

How to properly drop a ball after hitting into a hazard, including penalty strokes.

Options

Settings for game display, sound, graphics, and controller vibration.

User Soundtracks

How to play custom music during the game via Xbox audio import.

Free Roam Camera

Exploring courses freely using camera controls.

Career Play

Career Mode Tours

Overview of the five tours (Rookie, Pro, Champion, Medal, Legend) and their progression.

Tour Skins Games

Special games offered to high-ranked players for bonus cash.

Skill Events

Challenges within Career Play to earn money and equipment upgrades.

New Equipment

How earning upgrades affects player equipment and settings.

Skill Points

Details on how Skill Points are acquired and used to improve player abilities.

XSN Sports

To get started with XSN Sports

Steps to subscribe to Xbox Live and join tournaments on XSN Sports.

What else can you do with XSN Sports?

Features like match play, checking schedules, and sending messages.

Xbox Live

Connecting

Requirements and steps for connecting an Xbox console to Xbox Live.

To sign in to Xbox Live

Process for signing in to the Xbox Live service with profiles and accounts.

Xbox Live

Xbox Live Menu

Overview of the main menu options for online gaming and player interaction.

Scoreboards

How to view rankings, records, and stats for players on Xbox Live.

Voice Capabilities

Using an Xbox Communicator for voice chat with opponents.

Stroke Fast Play

A real-time, simultaneous play mode for faster online matches.

Friends List Management

Adding, deleting, joining, inviting, and managing friends on Xbox Live.

Warranty

Limited Warranty

Details the 90-day warranty for game performance and its limitations.

Returns Within 90-Day Period

Procedure for returning the game for repair or replacement under warranty.

Limitations of Warranty

Exclusions and disclaimers regarding liability, incidental, and consequential damages.

Summary

Ways to Play Links 2004

Xbox Live

Online multiplayer gaming service for playing with and against other players globally.

XSN Sports

Platform for joining or creating tournaments, tracking stats, and interacting with players.

Career Play

Mode where players compete in tournaments across multiple tours to become a legend.

Skill Events

Special challenges within Career Play to earn money and improve player abilities.

Challenges

Tests player skills to earn golf balls, skins, and unlock new courses.

Single Round

Play alone or with friends, offering rewards for good performance.

System Link

Connect multiple Xbox consoles for local multiplayer gaming.

Tutorial

Learn game basics and earn in-game currency through guided play.

Whats New for Links 2004

The Greatest Links Courses EVER

Features highly realistic and beautiful golfing environments.

Xbox Live

Enables global connectivity for playing with friends and other players.

XSN Sports

Offers a new arena for tournaments, stats, and player interaction.

Multiplayer Stroke “Fast Play”

A new simultaneous play mode for faster online and System Link matches.

Thrilling New Career Play

Over 30 tournaments across five Tours with a chance to unlock ultimate prizes.

Skill Points

Earn money to enhance player attributes like Power, Control, Putting, and Recovery.

Skill Events

Special challenges offering extra money for Skill Points.

Tournament-Style Broadcast Commentary

Features analysis by legendary golfer Ken Venturi for an authentic feel.

Name Recognition

Incorporates over 1,500 names and nicknames for in-game commentary.

An All-Star Pro Lineup

Includes realistic models of famous golfers like Annika Sörenstam and Sergio Garcia.

Unique Challenges

Tests skills and offers opportunities to unlock new courses.

Incredible New Weather F;X

Features dynamic weather effects like fog and rain.

Spin Control Mechanics

Provides advanced control over ball spin for draws, fades, and approach shots.

Downloadable Content

Promises future expansion with new playable courses via Xbox Live.

Game Controls

Change Club

How to select different clubs using controller inputs before a shot.

Swing

Instructions for executing the swing using the analog stick for backswing and follow-through.

Display Pause Menu

Accessing the in-game pause menu using the START button.

View Aim Marker; Speed Up; Continue

Controls for viewing the aim marker, speeding up ball flight, and continuing gameplay.

Change Shot Type; Take Mulligan

How to select shot types and take a mulligan using controller inputs.

Putting View; Top View; Replay

Accessing different camera views for putting, overall gameplay, and replays.

Display Player Info; Re-hit

Showing player data and the option to re-hit a shot with a penalty.

Free Roam Camera

Using the analog sticks to control a free-roaming camera during gameplay.

Game Screen

Player Info

Displays hole number, player name, shot count, and score for the current hole.

Wind Gauge

Shows wind strength and direction, indicating its effect on ball flight.

Distance to Pin

Indicates the distance remaining to the hole from the player's current position.

Hole Location Indicator

Shows the direction of the green from the player's perspective.

Aim Marker

Visual indicator showing the intended direction of the shot.

Messages Display

Provides tips, information, and results during gameplay.

Power Meter

Visualizes shot power for Beginner and Intermediate difficulty levels.

Spin Control Gizmo

Interface for applying spin to the golf ball for advanced shots.

Terrain Type

Indicates the surface the ball is resting on and its effect on play.

My Player

Creating Your Player

Step-by-step guide to creating a custom player profile and setting difficulty.

Skill Points

System for buying and applying points to improve player attributes like Power and Control.

Tutorial

Learn game basics and earn in-game currency through an introductory tutorial.

My Player Options

Access player attire, equipment, stats, and saved shots.

Single Round

Rules (Modes of Play)

Explains various game modes like Stroke, Match, Nassau, and Skins.

Player Count and CPU Players

How to select the number of human and computer-controlled players for a round.

Courses

Lists the available courses, including those unlocked through gameplay.

Round Options

Customization settings for a round, including mulligans, holes, and conditions.

Club Selection

Automatic Club Selection

How the game automatically selects clubs and when manual selection is needed.

To change clubs

Steps to manually change clubs using the controller for optimal shot execution.

Terrain and Lie Effects

How terrain, wind, and lie affect club selection and shot execution.

Hitting the Ball

Aiming Your Shot

How to position the Aim Marker for accurate shot placement on the course.

Sidehill Lie and Wind Compensation

Adjusting aim for uneven lies and crosswinds for better shot control.

Obstacles and Doglegs

Strategies for aiming around obstacles and navigating dogleg holes.

Hitting the Ball

Real Time Swing

Guide to executing swings with power and accuracy using the controller.

Overswing and Power

Techniques for maximizing power, including overswinging and tempo.

Accuracy and Tempo

Factors affecting accuracy, such as alignment, tempo, and square contact.

Spin Control

Using the Spin Control Gizmo to impart spin on the ball for advanced shots.

Draws and Fades

How to intentionally curve shots left (draw) or right (fade).

Shot Types

Using the Shot Types Gizmo

How to select different shot types like Putt, Flop, Punch, Blast, and Chip.

To change the Shot Type

Steps to access and change the selected shot type before hitting.

Partial Swings

Techniques for executing shots with partial swings for precise distance control.

Chipping and Putting

Chipping

Techniques for chipping shots, including standard and bump-and-run methods.

Other Short Shot Types

Explains Flop shots and when to use the Putter for fringe shots.

Sand Shots

Strategies for hitting out of bunkers using Blast or Pick techniques.

Chipping and Putting

Putting

Guide to making putts, including selecting the putter and using the Aim Marker.

Reading the Green

Tools like Grid and Putting Assistant to help line up putts effectively.

Aiming Your Putt

How to reposition the Aim Marker to match the putting line.

The Putting Stroke

Importance of tempo and control for successful putting.

Automatic Gimmes

Explains the feature where very short putts are automatically scored.

In-Game Options

The Pause Menu

Accessing various game functions like Resume, Scorecard, and Options.

Scorecard

Details on viewing hole statistics, handicaps, and overall round scores.

Dropping

How to properly drop a ball after hitting into a hazard, including penalty strokes.

Options

Settings for game display, sound, graphics, and controller vibration.

User Soundtracks

How to play custom music during the game via Xbox audio import.

Free Roam Camera

Exploring courses freely using camera controls.

Career Play

Career Mode Tours

Overview of the five tours (Rookie, Pro, Champion, Medal, Legend) and their progression.

Tour Skins Games

Special games offered to high-ranked players for bonus cash.

Skill Events

Challenges within Career Play to earn money and equipment upgrades.

New Equipment

How earning upgrades affects player equipment and settings.

Skill Points

Details on how Skill Points are acquired and used to improve player abilities.

XSN Sports

To get started with XSN Sports

Steps to subscribe to Xbox Live and join tournaments on XSN Sports.

What else can you do with XSN Sports?

Features like match play, checking schedules, and sending messages.

Xbox Live

Connecting

Requirements and steps for connecting an Xbox console to Xbox Live.

To sign in to Xbox Live

Process for signing in to the Xbox Live service with profiles and accounts.

Xbox Live

Xbox Live Menu

Overview of the main menu options for online gaming and player interaction.

Scoreboards

How to view rankings, records, and stats for players on Xbox Live.

Voice Capabilities

Using an Xbox Communicator for voice chat with opponents.

Stroke Fast Play

A real-time, simultaneous play mode for faster online matches.

Friends List Management

Adding, deleting, joining, inviting, and managing friends on Xbox Live.

Warranty

Limited Warranty

Details the 90-day warranty for game performance and its limitations.

Returns Within 90-Day Period

Procedure for returning the game for repair or replacement under warranty.

Limitations of Warranty

Exclusions and disclaimers regarding liability, incidental, and consequential damages.

GAMES MICROSOFT XBOX LINKS 2004 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGAMES MICROSOFT XBOX
ModelLINKS 2004
CategoryVideo Game
LanguageEnglish

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