Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a first person shooter game for the PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS. All four platforms have multiplayer capability but only the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 have the ability to play the game online. The Nintendo DS is capable of multiplayer using a feature, known as multi-card play, which is a local area wireless connection which allows up to four Nintendo DS gaming systems to connect and play together. You will need to have a paid Playstation Network Membership or Xbox Live Network membership and a high-speed Internet connection to play online.

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PC Procedure

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    insert the Call of Duty 4 disk into your CD or DVD drive and launch the game.
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    Select the "Multiplayer Menu." This will bring you to a menu where you can choose to join a game, start a new server, select the player profile you wish to use, return to the single player menu or quit the game.
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    Choose one of the displayed options. To play online, the fastest option is to select the "Join a Game" option from the menu.
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    Select the game you wish to join from the menu listed. You are now able to play online
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Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 Procedure

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    Turn your Playstation 3 or Xbox 360 on and insert the Call of Duty 4 disk. The game will execute automatically.
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    Select the "Multiplayer" option at the bottom of the main menu.
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    Select the "Play Online" option. This will prompt a sign on screen for the Playstation Network. The Xbox 360 is automatically connected to the network when the console is turned on. If you do not currently have a membership with the Playstation Network or Xbox Live.
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    Select either the "Find Game" option or "Private Match" option to begin playing online.
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    Select your character and begin playing.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I set up online multiplayer on "Call of Duty 4"?
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    Community Answer
    You need Xbox or PlayStation live, then after setting up an online profile, go to online.
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