better to use Ethernet?

maxwell smart

I've the Xbox running over the wifi and the connection is great. Would it be even better hooked up through an ethernet cable? The router is beside the xbox more or less.

brav

Might not be "better", all depends on what your current wireless connection is like but it would be more reliable

Gooch2k4

I have the new 360 with N Spec built in and it works fine without the ethernet

In your situation id say either or, wont make a whole lot of difference if its that close

cython

It depends what you want to use it for. For gaming, it will likely be much the same, but if you want to use it to stream video from a computer/media extender, then while it is not ideal to have a wireless link for either device, it is still preferable to only have it for one if the other must be connected wirelessly.

Vic Vinegar

It's always better to be hard wired into a network if possible.

DeVore

Generally that is true. It shouldnt make much difference tbh if you have a good router but wire > wireless is the general rule.

You wont see much difference when both are performing ok, but you might find that wired will fail less than wireless as some routers seem to get unstable after dealing with large amounts of data without reboot over time.

DeV.