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QUESTION: Hi, my son has an xbox 360 and I'd like to connect it to xbox live. I'm pretty sure there is no wifi connection on theunit so I think I need to buy a wireless adapter. We have Comcast cable internet connection with a wireless router.
I'm a little confused as to what type of wireless adapter i need to buy. Xbox is selling them for $100, but I see a wide variety of prices on Ebay and other sites. Can you help me deterine what i need? I do not want to overpay.
The xbox console is located in our basement, directly below the wireless router, which is on the main floor. Thanks!
ANSWER: Hey Scott!
Honestly, there is no difference in basically any wireless adapter, except maybe the connection wires to the console itself. Because of that, I would highly recommend Microsoft brand. Besides that, Microsoft brands just work better with the Xbox 360. It is outrageous at $100. I checked Gamestop and that's their price on new. Their used wireless adapters are $70. The ones are ebay are $50-$60. It's totally up to you. I would recommend getting one on ebay. It would be the same as getting one from Gamestop. As far as I know, ebay is the best way for you to go. Here's a link to a good one I found:
http://cgi.ebay.com/WIRELESS-WiFi-NETWORK-ADAPTER-MICROSOFT-XBOX-360-/3206242743
Just be sure to carefully read the descriptions for those items. Sometimes, they try to trip you up bad on that stuff. Hope this helped. If it didn't, let me know and I'll see what else I can do. If you need anything else, please feel free to let me know.
Hoping all goes well with you and yours,
Silver
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QUESTION: Thanks! Just curious - do you recommend the microsoft brand because generic brands tend to have problems with the xbox? I'm asking because there are some pretty cheap ones listed on ebay that are wireless g. I'm not really sure what that means or if they would work ok.
Yeah, as a general rule, microsoft brand is just more compatible with the XBox 360. It's not that other brands WON'T work, it's just that don't work as well. If the price is right, I probably wouldn't hesitate to get an off-brand myself. So, you can get either, but if it isn't too pricey, go with Microsoft brand. If you need anything else, please do not hesitate to ask.
Hoping all goes well with you and yours,
Silver
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