cheapest place for xbox wireless adaptor

the lil man · 21-08-2009 7:50pm #1

well where is the cheapest place to get a wireless network adaptor??

mailrewop · 21-08-2009 8:25pm

in smyths for €49.99http://www.toys.ie/XBOX-360-WIRELESS-NETWORK-ADAPTER-!C08082-prod.aspx?qwSessionID=b7414b9a-5e27-4339-942d-c10f0566422d

niallon · 22-08-2009 3:44am

Word to the wise, that reduction isn't permanent! The 360 accessories constantly fluctuate in price, won't be long before the adapter is €80 again.

Adamcp898 · 22-08-2009 1:03pm

Was on offer for €50 in Gamestop there a couple of weeks ago too, don't know if it still is though

mickoneill30 · 22-08-2009 1:11pm

It's not wireless but this type of thing is an option too.
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150039

The big advantage is that it'll work on any ethernet device so if you change your Xbox in a few years this will work with whatever replaces it. Or you can plug it into a switch and have more than one network port at your TV (probably not too important for most people though).

calex71 · 22-08-2009 6:35pm

mickoneill30 wrote: »

It's not wireless but this type of thing is an option too.
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150039

The big advantage is that it'll work on any ethernet device so if you change your Xbox in a few years this will work with whatever replaces it. Or you can plug it into a switch and have more than one network port at your TV (probably not too important for most people though).

Makes a lot more sense to splash 80 notes on these than the M$ adapter

mickoneill30 · 22-08-2009 8:13pm

calex71 wrote: »

Makes a lot more sense to splash 80 notes on these than the M$ adapter

Where did ya get the 80 from?
It's £29.99 on the link I gave. Even with postage they're cheaper than the MS adapter, and faster, and compatible with more devices.

Niall0 · 04-09-2009 1:15am

niallon wrote: »

Word to the wise, that reduction isn't permanent! The 360 accessories constantly fluctuate in price, won't be long before the adapter is €80 again.

You were right! its gone back up to 80 in smyths. Anywhere doing a good deal on this now?

NTMK · 04-09-2009 2:24am

Damn i was gonna get one in 2 weeks when my broadband was sorted oh heres hoping game still do them at 50

smooch71 · 04-09-2009 9:01am

NTMK wrote: »

Damn i was gonna get one in 2 weeks when my broadband was sorted oh heres hoping game still do them at 50

Nah

Game are gone back up too

smooch71 · 04-09-2009 9:03am

mickoneill30 wrote: »

It's not wireless but this type of thing is an option too.
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150039

The big advantage is that it'll work on any ethernet device so if you change your Xbox in a few years this will work with whatever replaces it. Or you can plug it into a switch and have more than one network port at your TV (probably not too important for most people though).

Have you tried this? It looks really cool and was wondering if anyone has seen it work before I grab one.

mickoneill30 · 04-09-2009 9:45am

smooch71 wrote: »

Have you tried this? It looks really cool and was wondering if anyone has seen it work before I grab one.

Not that model. The ones I have are pricier. I bought them a couple of years ago and haven't needed to mess with them since I set them up initially.
http://www.dabs4work.ie/products/devolo-dlan-highspeed-ii-homeplug-kit--twin-pack--62Z7.html?q=devolo#specifications

Homeplug is a standard though so they should all be similar. I've mates that have bought cheapy ones from eBay and they worked fine too.

Varik · 04-09-2009 11:51am

get a wireless access piont it like a small wirless router like for your broadband

use ethernet from 360 it the it'll connect to your router
seen them as low a €20

not sure of lag you may get on those power line networking things

you can also use an old wireless router if you have one instead of a access point

mickoneill30 · 04-09-2009 12:10pm

Varik wrote: »

not sure of lag you may get on those power line networking things

I'm sure about mine. My OH can be playing a movie in the kitchen when I'm on the 360 online in the sitting room so it's all going over the internal wiring. No probs at all. Don't know what the latency is but I've never needed to check as it works fine.

But if there's any doubt just buy a wireless access point (as long as your wireless signal is strong enough).