This new, faster wireless adapter won't be replacing the current adapter, however. It looks like that older adapter will still be available... but the price
hasn't been dropped. Yet. Still $99.99. We can only hope for a price drop, because two antennas is clearly worth more than one antenna, you know what I mean?
Was anyone who needed a wireless network adapter for their 360 waiting on this N model?
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Also, I've heard that the old one is getting dropped...to a measly $79.99.
Go on, let's hear the "M$" jokes.
If this N-adapter ever goes on sale for under $70, I'll be hard-pressed not getting it!
How do these perform? Do they lag you a lot online?
And WTF microsoft?
My DSi has built in router...the wii and PS3 have free online and built in wi-fi
Like I said I have one from the heyday but it works great. I would say however useless you have cash to burn to try and find a cheaper adapter. You can find original Xbox ones used or like everyone is saying there may be a price drop on the older ones.
My cousins and I play Halo, WaW, and DOA 4 and it plays greats. However I will say I've noticed that compared to their wired setup downloads can be a little slower on mine depending on size. I dunno how much of that is my adapter and how much is my connection (which for the record is merely acceptable but that's not my adapter's fault, it's just the house).
For just $100 more, and a Sony credit card, you can get a PS3 with it built in!
From the Gamestop page, "Based on 802.11n draft," which means this is a must NOT buy.
@ kandenkiller - Wireless N signals are much more broad. If you have a wireless N router, you'll get better reception in all parts of your house/building. It's also capable of 300 mbps (IIRC), as opposed to the 50 or so mbps you would get with a wireless G router. Note that you need a wireless N router AND a fast ISP to get that speed. The hardware in this review would be for people who have their 360 in their basement or on a different floor than their router.
...$100 still isn't justified to me though, I just run an ethernet cable from my router. Or you can always run an ethernet cable from a PC / laptop to your Xbox, and just bridge the networks.
Either way, running the cord to my 360 provides a more stable connection, but it still is completely retarded.
You'd think with the added built-in memory on the Arcade, motherboard and other changes, they could have slipped a WiFi adapter in there.
This is seriously really, really stupid.
And guess what guys.
Unless you're running in internet connection of like 56K, your 802.11b wireless adapter is more than capable of handling a wireless connection to Xbox Live with no noticeable lag. It also helps if you get FiOS or cable. And a fully functioning router.
I got mine on sale for $50 back last year, so I didn't feel the full sting, but I do know that women are somehow phobic of wires, and the wireless adapter provides a means to an end.
Also, there are many alternatives to the official one. Bridges, print servers, internet sharing with a wireless PC, or a short direct connection to a nearby router, are all possible.
Heck, I can download 500-600k over my internet connection and still be able to connect to Live to download 1-2GB demos simultaneously at no noticable drop in speeds.
In any case, the new N speed router is there for all the high speed 1080p videos you'll want to rent for $6-7 per film. Lord knows we need as much 1080p rentals on there as possible. That's where the future of HD cinema is. Temporary licensing on low bandwidth 1080p lossy stereo films.
On the bright side, my pc is down atm and my ps3 is proving what a value it was. Call me a fanboy lol.
TRENDnet Wireless N access point
$55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156247
Fuck you, Microsoft.
And, no, you will NOT get faster speeds from going to 802.11n over 802.11g unless your broadband connection is faster than 54mbps.
Yea yall who say "F U MS!" I see yall buying this just as you were tricked on buying a 360 LOL.
ahem, wallet-rape, ahem.