Product Description

Connecting the Wireless G Gaming Adapter adds wireless capability to your Xbox®, PlayStation®, or GameCube with the push of a button. You can also eliminate the need for an additional power outlet by powering through the existing USB ports on the gaming console. Now you can enjoy gaming online and transfer music, videos, or photos between your computer and gaming console-without cumbersome wires. PlayStation 2 will require the PS2 Network Adapter, GameCube will require the GameCube Broadband Adapter

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2634 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Belkin

Features

• Adds wireless 802.11g networking capability to your Xbox®, PlayStation®, or GameCube. Uses 802.11g technology, virtually 5x faster than 802.11b.
• USB powered-does not require connection to an extra power outlet. Automatically connects to the wireless network by the touch of a button. Works with all Ethernet-equipped computers or network devices
• Offers backward-compatibility with all 802.11b 2.4GHz wireless devices. Features wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption. Requires no drivers, setup, or configuration
• Brand new retail packed with Belkin Lifetime Warranty. Supplied with UK Adapter.
• Supplied with AC adapter, network & USB cable and manual on CD

Customer Reviews

Great product, Works with Xbox 360!
After research I decided to purchase the Belkin Wireless Gaming Adaptor for my Xbox 360, and I am not disappointed. This product works great with the Xbox 360 and is the best alternative to buying the £60 official adaptor from Microsoft, epically at only £15!. It was quite easy to set up, the only problem some people may have is that the software supplied that initially sets up the adaptor for use with the xbox 360 does not work with Vista. Fortunately I have a netbook with XP on so I just used that instead and was up and running in 5 minutes. All you have to do is plug the adaptor into a PC run the software and follow the instructions, choose your home network from the list, then connect the adaptor to the xbox 360 and your done! This is a great product at a great price, and the shipping was fast to! Great Service.

Belking G Wireless Gaming Adapter
As others before me, I got this rather than get the rather pricey (in my opinion) Microsoft X-Box adapter. The unit is very slick and sits nicely on top of the X-Box 360. It can be powered via 2 x USB ports from the X-Box with the lead provided (my preferred solution) or via the mains adapter.

So, what's the catch?

Well, first thing to note is this is not the UK version of the device hence you get an adapter plug seperately. This is really not an issue so don't be put off by it. Second, the paperwork in the box is not in english. Again, not a problem as the english version can be found on the CD (or downloaded from Belkin come to that).

My biggest issue was with the set-up of the device. Like any sensible(!) individual, my wireless network is secured so the easy 'press a button' option to configure the device was not an option. So instead I would use the Wizard on the accompanying CD which was supposed to make all of that a piece of cake. Unfortunately the software failed to recognise that the the device had been attached to my XP PC so I had to follow the manual instructions. These were okay but I would imagine could be a bit daunting to to general PC user. Following the instructions *carefully* I was able to complete the set up and get the device to bridge the connection between the PC and the wireless router. Once I had done that, I simply unplugged it from the PC and plugged into into the X-Box and 'hey-presto', instant connection to my network and X-Box live.

So far I have been really pleased with the reliability and whilst I have had the occasional drop-out, I suspect that has more to do with my ageing router which needs replacing (next on the list!). So, my verdict is this is a great 'cheap' alternative to the Microsoft offering for gaming but as this is basically a wireless bridge it's a good choice for connecting any device with a network port to your wireless network too! If it wasn't for the slightly clunky configuration I had to go through (the wizard may work for you) then this would have got 5 stars from me without doubt.

Ignore false informers!!
Firstly, ignore those below who say this doesn't work with Xbox 360. It works a treat with Xbox 360. The issue is that it isn't compatible with Vista, but then again, what is?! If you have access to an XP computer, you'll be fine. The only slight issue is the need for some slightly technical know-how if you use an encrypted network. Took me quite a while to figure out what type of encryption I use, but once I did, it was as simple as plugging it into my Xbox and away it went. I've got a great connection, and it only took 10minutes or so to achieve! So I say, always go for this product!
It's much cheaper, and your money isn't going to the overpriced Microsoft version (which admittedly is compatible with Vista... coincidence...?)
Five Stars