Product Description

Technical DataNetworking / TypeNetwork adapterTechnical DataNetworking / Form FactorExternalTechnical DataNetworking / Connectivity TechnologyWirelessTechnical DataNetworking / Data Link ProtocolIEEE 802.11gTechnical DataHeader / Product LineMicrosoft Xbox 360 Wireless Networking AdapterTechnical DataHeader / CompatibilityGame consoleTechnical DataHeader / ManufacturerMicrosoftTechnical DataHeader / Packaged Quantity1

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #70 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Microsoft
• Released on: 2005-12-02
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Platform: Xbox 360
• Original language: German
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .39" h x .39" w x .39" l, .41 pounds

Manufacturer's Description:
Designed for versatility and ease, the Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter enhances your Xbox 360 experience in the digital home, seamlessly synchronizing with the Xbox 360 system. You can easily transfer videos and music to your Xbox 360 system from your PC, chat with your friends, play games via Xbox Live, and more--all without the clutter of wires.

Customer Reviews

Overpriced
While this product does work very well from what I've seen, it's simply too expensive. Couple this with the £40 a gold membership costs, you'll end up paying roughly £100 just to get Live up and running. Those who can connect there's directly by wire don't need to worry as they don't have to shell out £50-£60 for this, but for people like me, who's 360 lies ever so far away from a wireless router, it's an extremely annoying hinderance.

Also take into account, the Wii has this built in, now, fair enough, the Wii's online service isn't as developed or as good as Live, but it's free and built in nevertheless. I don't mind paying for this product in general, but at £50-60 I find myself thinking that's it's just not worth the money.

Good but no WPA2
Simple to install, reliable, easy to configure BUT does NOT support WPA2 (supports WPA though). Even though there's an option on the 360 setup that says WPA2 (greyed out) this item does not support it whatever else you may hear. There's even a knowledgebase article on www.xbox.com apologizing for some incorrect manuals that claim that it does support it. Come on Microsoft, even my two year old Netgear WAP can do WPA2!

Second gripe is of course the price. Yes, it's very neat, matches the 360, configures easily and nicely clips onto the back of the machine, but is that really justification for TRIPLE the price of any other USB wireless adaptor? No, it's just a rip off. Sure put on some margin for the 360 badging, but times three? Get real.

Given the pain WiFi can be, the ease of setup gets this to score three stars. Would have been five, but high price loses one star and no WPA2 loses another.

Excellent Investment
True - £50-60 is a good deal of money to splash out on one little bit of kit. But boy, is it worth it! I can connect to Xbox LIVE wired or wirelessly, and the ONLY sure-fire way to connect without any wires is this little beauty.

The investment is definetly worth it. If you want/need wireless connection to LIVE, this is the way forward.