Does xbox 360 support wireless internet?

barnettgs · 28 Sep 2006 at 15:10

I have just looked at specification, I realised I have to use ethernet cable for internet? :confused:

Both Wii and PS3 support wireless connection.

DaveyD · 28 Sep 2006 at 15:12

Not out of the box, you have to buy the official Wireless Adapter, which is a lot for £50-£60, or have a wireless bridge (£30-£50 I think).

Wrathamon · 28 Sep 2006 at 15:12

You can use an official Microsoft xbox360 wifi adapter (45-60 quid if you look around) that can plug into the rear USB port.

Or use a generic ethernet bridge connected to the ethernet port.

barnettgs · 28 Sep 2006 at 15:17

Just saw the prices...£55...thats shocking...I don't know how people could complain about Wii especially that it has inbuilt wireless!

Wireless using USB...hmm, not a great idea but anyone used it?

Wrathamon · 28 Sep 2006 at 15:19

barnettgs said:
Wireless using USB...hmm, not a great idea but anyone used it?

Why's it not a great idea? Perfectly fine, and USB2 has a bandwidth of 480Mbps... (USB1.1 was the 'slower' one... which was only 12Mbps)

A lot of people use it here I believe.

DaveyD · 28 Sep 2006 at 15:21

The 360 wireless is fine for what it needs to do, not noticed any lag or issues really, streamed movies fine through it too, just glad I got it thrown in dirt cheap with my second hand 360, I'd not pay that much for it myself

barnettgs · 28 Sep 2006 at 15:24

Wrathamon said:
Why's it not a great idea?

Well, the experience I had with USB modem is that it was bit laggy as compared to wireless/ethernet but it was USB 1.1 I guess.

Thanks DaveyD, I'll probably look out for bundled deal or ebay.

richolmes72 · 28 Sep 2006 at 16:04

I want a wii but am annoyed as i don't use wireless here, we just have 2 ethernet ports in every single room

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So if I get a wii, i'll need to buy a USB 2.0 LAN Ethernet Adaptor! Maybe I should just get a 360 as it's easier lol.