maash Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I have never used the Xbox 360 wireless network adapter. Is it worth the buy? Thanks Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikh Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Waste of $100. Unless you get it dirt cheap for like $20, stayed wired. Wired > Wireless Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592381928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maash Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Waste of $100. Unless you get it dirt cheap for like $20, stayed wired. Wired > Wireless im getting it for 40$ off of craigslist Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592381942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I just use a wireless router in Bridge mode Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592381946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick Shot Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 If you're running a n+ network make sure you're getting the n+ adapter. Otherwise stick with the wire. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592381956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maash Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 what is the cheapest but good wireless router i can use as a bridge Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592381970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashing Pumpkin Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Look at this link man: BT Home Hub as Xbox 360 WiFi Bridge It works great and if you get a white one it looks great next to the Xbox 360 and the wires are easily hidden. Whatever some members might say? :rofl: Imagine this without the phone on the front, theres a piece of white plastic to make it just a rounded box. It just sits next to your TV. I used one for months. Oh and it was £5. Hope it helps mate. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592382450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0628 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Try searching for a used Linksys wrt54g that you can flashed with a dd-wrt firmware and then use it as a wireless bridge. usually a used one goes for $25-$30... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592382458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 If for some strange reason you can't hardwire your console, the official adapter works great (as far as wireless is concerned). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592382850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asharae Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 You should just do what I do and get a Powerline solution going, its the only way my PS3 will actually connect to the PSN! :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592382878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I don't think it's worth the RRP but it's nice just being able to plug it in and get going with wi-fi on the 360. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592383246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
medium_pimpin Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I had to get the 360 wireless adapter. I've had no issues with it - game lag, etc. I can stream video from my PC (wireless) to the 360 (wireless) with ease. But the price is way too high. Found mine on eBay for $50. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592383262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMann Veteran Posted March 23, 2010 Veteran Share Posted March 23, 2010 I find mine incredibly useful, wired was great but I had to move my Xbox 360 in to another room where I hadn't run network cable too. If you have a reason to use the Wireless adapter go for it, but if you are happy with wired at the moment leave it as that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592383284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmatik Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 In my previous home, I had to use wireless for my 360 as well. I went out and bought the adapter and it worked fine but I eventually gave it to a friend and used an Apple Airport Express. Much better bang for the buck, in my opinion. I already had an Airport Extreme so using it in Bridge mode was easy so I'm not sure about your current setup. If you have to go with the 360 adapter, it works fine just outrageously priced. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592383314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashing Pumpkin Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Oh and also, making my own wireless adapter was actually kinda fun! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592384556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maash Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 the issue is that the router is about 100 feet away so my solution is either a router bridge or the wireless network adapter Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592386694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrp04 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 If you HAVE to use wireless, get an official adapter on sale or used. They will cost about the same as a bridge that way and work much better. It clips onto the 360 and has a very short USB cable so it doesn't have a bunch of clutter and is controlled in the 360's network settings. If you can, use wired. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592386710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0628 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Like I said before, find a used Linksys WRT54G that you can load in dd-wrt firmware and use it as a wireless bridge. You can find it for less than $30 on craigslist. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592386744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 No need to mention it again, your post was read on the first page. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592387548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+virtorio MVC Posted March 24, 2010 MVC Share Posted March 24, 2010 I've used the Wireless Adapter for years and is one of the few Wireless products that has worked pretty much flawlessly the entire time, even with my former (and terrible) D-Link router that would always drop wireless connections with my laptops and frequently refuse connections with my PS3. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592387586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red. Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I use the wireless adapter with my 360. I've not had any problems with it works very well. The only thing i have against it is the price. I didn't want to go down the extra router route because i just didn't want another thing i have to plug into the mains. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592387602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeChipshop Member Posted March 24, 2010 Member Share Posted March 24, 2010 My flat mate got given one and it's simplicity is the best thing... yes it's over priced, which is why i use my laptop as a wireless bridge (and before the oh so vocal 'wired only' advocates pipe up, i CAN'T wire mine in), but it does just work! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/885814-is-the-xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-worth-the-buy/#findComment-592389240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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