Xlink Kai uses system link for its gameplay purposes and doesn’t go through any official service, plus for a console like the original Xbox it’s impossible to be banned by microsoft due to the official service being shut down over a decade ago
This is on original xbox. You set up your OG xbox or 360 on the same network as your PC. All wired. And run xlink kai on your PC (also same network, wired). This allows you to play via "lan" with people around the world.