360's new Wi-Fi adapter

TaraJayne · September 15, 2009, 11:57:33 PM

After a picture of an official 802.11n Wi-Fi adapter for Xbox 360 appeared on the internet
, AreaGames.de got word from an inside source with direct contact to Microsoft confirming the new hardware to be priced exactly like the currently offered wireless network peripheral. The insider (who is known and trusted by the website but asked to stay anonymous in their article) also mentions a price-drop for the original Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter just after the release of the new black one.

GamerMan316 · September 16, 2009, 09:32:45 AM

i saw this on the xbox forums yesterday, it as the 'n' iteration of the 802.11 spec. That means it'd run at up to 160Mbps, another meaningless maximum you'd never achieve due (among other things) to the chug-a-lugging hard drive's chokehold. Still, 802.11n could see you future-proofed for the inevitable Xbox 360 500GB solid-state drive.

I also read that to stream HD films you have to be hardwired to your router as opposed to wireless & the new adapter solves that, i've no idea if this is true or not.

Failed · September 16, 2009, 06:51:41 PM

I won't be forking out for another wireless adaptor, took me forever to find a shoplifter to get my last one

TaraJayne · September 17, 2009, 09:15:55 AM

Quote from: Failed on September 16, 2009, 06:51:41 PM
I won't be forking out for another wireless adaptor, took me forever to find a shoplifter to get my last one

Yeah but Failed it matches the Elite

Failed · September 17, 2009, 09:20:11 AM

I got a pink battery pack for my pink pad.

You can't see the wi-fi adaptor though, so it can be polkadotted with rainbows.

TaraJayne · September 17, 2009, 10:24:20 AM

Well I will get one because I know its not matching

Failed · September 17, 2009, 10:25:55 AM

Do you have matching Elite handbag and shoes? ... woman *rolly eyes*.

Lukehi · September 17, 2009, 10:31:17 AM

The only word I can say is "Why". My understanding is the for online gaming we dont need 'n' power routers, its just a waste. Unless like Crak said its just for watching TV/Films.

Failed · September 17, 2009, 10:55:47 AM

.. or like TJ said, for colour coordination.

TaraJayne · September 17, 2009, 10:56:01 AM

Quote from: Failed on September 17, 2009, 10:25:55 AM
Do you have matching Elite handbag and shoes? ... woman *rolly eyes*.

No but I have a matching DS phone and Camera and hair straightners

TaraJayne · September 17, 2009, 10:56:53 AM

Quote from: Failed on September 17, 2009, 10:55:47 AM
.. or like TJ said, for colour coordination.

I know this sounds pathetic Luke but I do like all my things to be coordinated

Lukehi · September 17, 2009, 11:04:48 AM

Quote from: TaraJayne on September 17, 2009, 10:56:53 AM
Quote from: Failed on September 17, 2009, 10:55:47 AM
.. or like TJ said, for colour coordination.

I know this sounds pathetic Luke but I do like all my things to be coordinated

Its not pathetic that you want a small piece of plastic that no-one can see to match your console....its anal...

Failed · September 17, 2009, 11:10:23 AM

TJ, Anal, all the time!

TaraJayne · September 17, 2009, 11:14:13 AM

Quote from: Failed on September 17, 2009, 11:10:23 AM
TJ, Anal, all the time!

you never cease to amaze me Failed

Well fine then lulu. Maybe I like anal.

I still dont see what the problem is wanting things to match. They need a black messenger pad. Is there one?

Lukehi · September 17, 2009, 11:18:52 AM

I've had a quick look on the tinterweb and found nothing, apparently M$ arent gonna make one. There's plenty of personal modified black pads but nothing for retail...