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It's also better than the built-in wireless-N adapter for the newer 360S. The 360S is only 2.4 GHz B/G/N compatible, while this adapter also works with the 5 GHz N band, giving higher speeds and less interference, albeit with a slight reduction in range and structural penetration. Since my router and XBox 360S are in the same room, I see greater transfer speeds, more reliable video streaming, and less network congestion than I did when using the 2.4 GHz spectrum. I wasn't sure how it would co-exist with the S model's built-in hardware but I went ahead and just plugged it in and powered on. I checked the wireless configuration and the 5GHz network is showing up at the top of the list. All I had to do was select it and enter the WPA2 passphrase. My wifi connection rates instantly went from about 60Mbit/s to a cool 300Mbit/s. I was very impressed that Microsoft's configuration tool sorted everything out on its own. Embedded tools rarely handle such unexpected configurations so easily. My only disappointment with this process was the lack of a mounting slot as found on the Core/Pro/Arcade/Elite models. To compensate, though, this little adapter does come equipped with little folding feet that generally keep it upright, at least until the cat comes over to check out my installation work. I have also had one of these on my old 360 Pro for a couple of years and it is still chugging away in the back room as a Netflix/Hulu/Amazon streambox. I wasn't sure if the 5GHz signal would get through six layers of sheetrock and some wooden cabinets but there really didn't turn out to be much cause for concern. Signal integrity stays around 70-75% and dropped packets are rare.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Unfortunately this product didn't work for us at all, on either of our Xbox 360s (placed in different locations of the house so problem isn't distance from router). It barely pulled any bars from internet service, nor did a hot spot work. We switched it out for the Mircrosoft version we already have and that one worked just fine. Apparently this is one of those devices that it's best to buy straight from the manufacturer.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Wireless, the next generation, why not get it? Tired of having a cable run through your house? This is the best option! The connection is pretty good, but it can sometimes not connect as well as if you had a second router. But, this adapter is great because you don't have to lug around a huge cable if you take your xbox 360 with you wherever. It just clips onto the back of the xbox 360 and it uses the USB port at the back of the xbox. You still get to use the two USB ports in the front of the console. The only thing that bummed me out about this product is that it only comes in white. If you have a Elite like me, or a Halo case, or a custom case, the white rectangle at the back of the console really stands out. But if you want wireless, I guess it is a sacrifice that you have to make. I hope this review helps you, and have fun gaming out there!Read full review
I bought this adapter back in May because my current living room setup does not allow for wires to be run (without cutting or drilling) to the back of my TV set. I frequently move my xbox360 from the "game" room to the living room which is about 30 feet away and through 2 walls. I have not noticed any performance degradation when converting from a WIRED network to this wireless adapter. The data transfer rate is not even a factor for online gaming or downloads, since your Internet provider most likely does not allow you more than 20mbps of down stream traffic. Any lag that people are experiencing is purely from their personal internet connection, and not the fault of this adapter as long as they are keeping within a reasonable range. Playing games online does not require a lot of bandwidth, it is more important that you have a low latency to your ISP. This adapter has also worked GREAT for me streaming music and movies form my computer. I was able to stream "WALK THE LINER" at 960x540 resolution to my living room TV without any freezing, lag, or synch issues. I highly recommend this product as a great wireless solution!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Read full review
The liscensed xbox 360 wireless adapter is an excellent product in regard to form and function. It looks super sleek when it clips into the back of your system. It is also nice that it draws power from the console rather than having another cord for you to plug in. It makes your xbox look like it has its own blue tooth headset. In terms of function it does exactly what it should, and does it in superior fashion. The room that my xbox is in is 20 ft and another story away from where the wireless modem is located. Yet I have full signal strength and xbox live works excellently. I have played Gears of war 2, Left 4 Dead, and FIFA 09 over xbox live and the connection and speed of macthmaking was excellent. In most cases it equalled or surpassed the speed of the ethernet cable I was using (which i had to run through the floor to get it to my xbox). I was also able to seamlessly stream netflix movies through my xbox, which is a sweet function. And the download speeds for games like bionic commando and castle crashers from the Live arcade were also excellent. The only downside to this product is the price, a brand new in store unit will run $100. But i got mine here on ebay new for $55 with free shipping. If you are willing to wait you can find a screaming deal for it. It is absolutely worth your time and effort.Read full review
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