360's new Wi-Fi adapter

[TaraJayne]

fellow bums you mean, we just play games all day.

Lucky bastards

[GamerMan316]

Rumor: 360 802.11n adapter spotted in GOW2 GOTY box



To be more specific -- and much less acronymic -- it appears that the super speedy Xbox 360 802.11n Wi-Fi adapter has been spotted on a promotional flier inside the Italian version of the Gears of War 2 Game of the Year edition. Italian gaming site Mondobox.com posted an image of the leaflet, which you can see above. Assuming it's authentic, it seems to indicate that both the original 802.11a/b/g and 802.11n adapter will continue to exist in the same market. And that, hopefully, indicates a price drop on the ridiculously overpriced original adapter.

[GamerMan316]

Microsoft confirms Xbox 360 802.11n adapter



Late last week, we reported that Italian site MondoXbox had spotted an ad for an Xbox 360 802.11n adapter in the Gears of War 2 Game of the Year Edition box. Prior to that, the device was reviewed by the FCC. Speaking to Joystiq, Microsoft has confirmed that there is indeed such an adapter in the works. Unfortunately, the confirmation was accompanied by few actual details. Other than the fact that the adapter will allow gamers to "seamlessly connect with their home network with the highest wireless 'N' technology," we don't know anything about when it will release or, more importantly, how much it will cost.

Microsoft did refer to the device as "another choice to consumers," which lends credence to the belief that it will be marketed alongside the current Wi-Fi adapter, as opposed to replacing it altogether. Microsoft stated that more details will be available "soon" and advised us all to "stay tuned."

[TaraJayne]

soon I will have  everything matching

[GamerMan316]

GameStop lists November 3 release, $100 price for Xbox 360 Wireless N adapter



When Microsoft told us that the new 802.11n adapter for Xbox 360 would be "another choice for consumers," we began to develop these crazy hopes that it would give consumers the choice to pay less than a hundred bucks for wireless 360 connectivity, either through a lower price point for itself or with a price drop on the existing wireless adapter.

If GameStop's listings are any indication, however, that's not to be. According to the retailer, the new device will sell for the same $99.99 as the current Wi-Fi adapter upon its release on November 3. Though there's still hope for the price on the existing adapter to drop, it too is currently listed at $99.99. Basically, consumers will now have the choice of which wireless protocol they prefer.

[GamerMan316]

Xbox 360 Wireless N adapter live in the UK, US release still a mystery



Alas, the troubled tale of the Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adapter has reached a conclusion, albeit not the exact conclusion many (including Microsoft, no doubt) would have hoped. Nearly two months after first being caught in the public spotlight (thanks, FCC!) – and then casually confirmed, sans press release, price, or release date – the Xbox 360's second attempt at a this-should-really-be-built-in wireless networking adapter has found its way to some store shelves, apparently.

An Engadget reader snapped the above pic at UK-supermarket Asda where the adapter is evidently selling for £49, which converts to a (relatively speaking!) very reasonable $82. Of course, it's nowhere to be found on any major US retail sites and Microsoft is keeping mum so the cat-and-mouse game continues. Naturally, we've put (another) word into Microsoft and we'll let you know when they respond with the usual shrug.

[Failed]

I've acquired one of these for myself and will install it tonight and review it on the forums some time this week

[TaraJayne]

I want one. It will mean almost everything matches. I wonder if santa will give me one

[GamerMan316]

I want one. It will mean almost everything matches. I wonder if santa will give me one

Depends how nicely you ask him 

[TaraJayne]

I want one. It will mean almost everything matches. I wonder if santa will give me one

Depends how nicely you ask him 

Oh my god your all so dirty. Well I have been very good so I think I deserve it seen as I bought my boyfriend a £250 bike for christmas

[sambo]

A £250 bike!!  Does it have a Xbox taped to the side of it?

[GamerMan316]

not quite the same but still 

[Failed]

My bikes £500 but is currently in bits over our break-up earlier this year

[GamerMan316]

My bikes £500 but is currently in bits over our break-up earlier this year

nice 

[TaraJayne]

My bikes £500 but is currently in bits over our break-up earlier this year

lmao oh I am so using that