Hardware Is xbox 360 N network wireless adapter really good?

[airss]

recently, i want to buy a wireless network adapter for my xbox360, i found the Xbox 360 Dual Antenna network wireless adapter:
http://www.ebdeal.com/dual-antenna-usb-2-0...r-xbox-360.html
it really has a stronge internet connection than one Antenna?

 

[xylos]

Yes but no. The one your pointing to is just a fake chinese one which probably uses only one of its antennas anyway. The real dual antenna ones are wireless a/b/g/n and those really do give you more range and speed for your buck (assuming your recieving wireless n signal too). I got an "Unofficial Datel Wireless Adapter" from my friend and compared to the old white Microsoft Wireless G adapter it really is way better

 

[MSearles]

is this really the only way you can hook up an XBOX 360 wirelessly? You have to purchase a $30.00 adapter or else always have it attached to an ethernet cord? You would have thought that these adapters would have dropped in price by now.

 

[DinohScene]

If you have a laptop, you could bridge your wireless and wired card and use internet that way.
Otherwise, yes, it's pretty much the only way.
LAN over power also works.

 

[MSearles]

I purchased an XBOX 360 for $20.00. I'll pay more for the wireless adapter than I did for the console itself.

 

[DinohScene]

If you're close to the router then the cheap chinese clones will work or the single antenna MS one would also work.

 

[driverdis]

is this really the only way you can hook up an XBOX 360 wirelessly? You have to purchase a $30.00 adapter or else always have it attached to an ethernet cord? You would have thought that these adapters would have dropped in price by now.

You could always try a thrift store like Goodwill or Savers, I got an official Wireless N adapter for only $5.99 that way.

 

[Lumstar]

is this really the only way you can hook up an XBOX 360 wirelessly? You have to purchase a $30.00 adapter or else always have it attached to an ethernet cord? You would have thought that these adapters would have dropped in price by now.

An old model does actually require an adapter. All slim "S" or "E" consoles have basic internal wireless.
The wireless N adapter is an optional upgrade beyond that.

 

[DinohScene]

Afaik, you can't fit the Wifi adapters to Slims (seeing they already have wifi internally and it being pointless to hook one up)
They lack the notches like the phatties.

 

[Lumstar]

Afaik, you can't fit the Wifi adapters to Slims (seeing they already have wifi internally and it being pointless to hook one up)
They lack the notches like the phatties.

Microsoft thought of that. The dual antenna N adapter has fold out legs to sit next to the slim.

 

[DinohScene]

Microsoft thought of that. The dual antenna N adapter has fold out legs to sit next to the slim.

Only takes one cat to see it ;p