Comments on: Microsoft Releasing New 360 Wi-Fi Adaptor

By: aliasalpha

aliasalpha — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:45:13 +0000

Th current one has 802.11A support. That means 2 radios, one for 2.4GHz and one for 5GHz which means a lot higher cost.

Not that this was a good idea given the low adoption of 11A but thats the reason its so damn expensive

By: Korwin

Korwin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:40:18 +0000

I think your seriously misinterpreting the “Streaming of HD content” bit. This accessory isnt internet related in any way, you simply require a higher speed connection in order to get smooth play back of HD video (1080p specifically) from any source (be it your mobile device, media server or internet).

802.11g adapter’s only offer 54mbps worth of bandwidth which can lead to choppy playback of high bitrate videos. 802.11n simply increases the amount of bandwidth you get with your wireless connection to your router to 300mbps which is significantly faster (needlessly faster really as your average RJ45 wired connection still runs at 100mbps, few people have gigabit routers). Of course you’ll also have to fork out for a wireless N router aswell if your planning on making use of this new and undoubtedly (like the original xbox wifi adapter) over priced add-on.

By: Rappo

Rappo — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:19:13 +0000

Umm… just get a N wifi access point with a client mode and hook your xbox up with ethernet to the access point, I plan to do this with my PS3 as it only has G (which doesn’t cope well with high quality streaming video from my PC). When I get round to getting an xbox it will be a must (hell no I’m not paying MS for something that should be built into the system).

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:04:27 +0000

Does that mean you need a modem too that delivers 802.11n??

Not worth it really. And like someone said, it will chew up your bandwith using it in Australia. I’ve only had my Wi-Fi adapter for coming up 12 months, so i’ve kinda peeved at this announcement, but if its only to use streaming Zune HD content, then no thanks. HD for free on TV is fine, but i’m not gonna out of my way to watch HD movies or content. I mean it doesn’t offer some mind blowing experience.

Perhaps this Telstra crap going on is a good thing. They said it can reduce the price of broadband which means they could offer unlimited downloads on some plans or give extra GB’s per month.

By: GaaaaaH

GaaaaaH — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:20:46 +0000

It doesn’t break it

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:46:30 +0000

Who cares this is only for Zune HD streaming, will chew up our bandwidth in no time anyway.

I hated paying $170 for my adapter at launch but it has treated me well and I will stick with it.

By: Korwin

Korwin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:37:34 +0000

Lol you actually forked out for that thing? That bloody thing has been overpriced since launch. Let me guess this one is going to cost $200 AUD?

By: dead5ega

dead5ega — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:09:17 +0000

Would not pay over $50 for these things, they’re a rip $130 so that Xbox can receive wireless signals?
I don’t know why they didn’t put them in with the newer models or at least put some more time into it before rushing it out to try and beat the others. I love the 360 for its variety of games and its killer Xbox Live service, but I hate the fact that there’s just extra bits and pieces to grab for it.

By: Khuntza

Khuntza — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:23:07 +0000

Real men use ethernet..

By: Christopher Haak

Christopher Haak — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:56:30 +0000

For crying out loud, I just bought a Wifi adapter for the Xbox.