... As the 360 has no built in adaptor to pick up wireless Internet (yes, Microsoft stung us here) despite the fact the Wii does we need to splash out on an external one. I'll admit I'm not particularly happy at needing to splash out extra to do something, even more so when you then need to pay ... Read review
Advantages: Lets you on X Box live with out wires, good range, when it connects it's great Disadvantages: Can be frustrating to start, Costly, Should have been inbuilt, poor trouble shooting
...pick up wireless Internet (yes, Microsoft stung us here) despite the fact the Wii does we need to splash out on an external one. I'll admit I'm not particularly happy at needing to splash out extra to do something, even more so when you then need to pay for the subscription but it was pay day and I was feeling joyous.
Costing £35 for the device at the time (prices seem to range between £35-£50 though) and the same again for the subscription ... ...rant about wasting money and Microsoft being a bunch of this or that's had started as I vented the frustration of missing her and having a stupid thing that I couldn't work. In frustration I did something odd to our wireless router that had effectively reset everything on it and cut off the houses internet all together, oh yeah this was just getting better. No sex, no internet...and no sex on the internet...what the hell is a 21 year old guy meant ... more
For those not interested in reading about my experience the device allows you to play on X box live without the need for wires. The range extends up at least 2 flights of stairs (estimated distance 15 metres directly and through 2 walls) and allows you to X box online. The device which should have come in built sadly needs buying at an extra for around £40 and then you also need to purchase an subscription to the X box Live service.
For those wanting to read my experience carry on.
To use Xbox live the easiest way with out spreading cables around your house is wireless and to do this you're almost certainly going to be buying this adaptor (though I have read it's possible to do it through a laptop this seemed like it was going to involve effort so I had to decline it). As the 360 has no built in adaptor to pick up wireless Internet (yes, Microsoft stung us here) despite the fact the Wii does we need to splash out on an external one. I'll admit I'm not particularly happy at needing to splash out extra to do something, even more so when you then need to pay for the subscription but it was pay day and I was feeling joyous.
Costing £35 for the device at the time (prices seem to range between £35-£50 though) and the same again for the subscription this was almost off putting to the extent I was going to miss out yet again on the online evolution of gaming, but grinned and bared the monetary mickey taking in hope the device would finally let me see what the fuss was all about with X Box live. And even at £70 instantly it was going to be for a year anyway so that was less than £2 a week, so after arguing with my self I handed over the money, uninterested girlfriend in tow who couldn't understand the appeal.
Got home and shock horror it wouldn't connect to my wireless adaptor for some reason, fairly typical I though, another white elephant. I couldn't understand why it wouldn't connect but it wouldn't, it refused to do so, it just didn't seem to want to, it was acting like a temperamental child showing me up in front of my girl. Damnit, I had to do what I never do and act calm and cool, act as though I didn't want to take a hammer to the infuriating thing. It was definitely connected properly into the 360 in the back of the device I wasn't stupid enough to put it in wrong or anything and this made it worse, their seemed to be no reason and no rhyme to solve regarding it's problems with myself.
So a few days later the missus had headed to the opposite end of the country and the foul mouthed tirade at this little white thing could begin. A rant about wasting money and Microsoft being a bunch of this or that's had started as I vented the frustration of missing her and having a stupid thing that I couldn't work. In frustration I did something odd to our wireless router that had effectively reset everything on it and cut off the houses internet all together, oh yeah this was just getting better. No sex, no internet...and no sex on the internet...what the hell is a 21 year old guy meant to do on his own?
Well mum sorted out the internet resetting everything on the box whilst on the phone with the nice people at Orange and guess what. My X Box could suddenly find everything and connected straight away, we we're there baby. I kissed and made up with my X box, put the hammer away and made an agreement with myself never to mention that day again...until now. With the installation this time taking a matter of minutes and the connection to Live was on, my gamertag created I was ready to go, time to fight the best at Fight Night I though. Sadly as the wireless in the house is only 2GB and shared between a whole host of other things I swiftly realised I'd have to wait until everyone went to bed before I could actually play any games. But I managed to have a quick look around the marketplace making sure not to buy anything else.
The happy ending to the story is the device has been connected none stop since the internet went down with no problems at all. The little white box connected like an antenna onto the back of my 360 looks quite attractive in all honesty and the spat I had with it has been put down to tension of missing someone special. Though I can see the device breaking in some peoples hands it does seem quite sturdy overall (though heaven forbid, your an idiot and will pick up an xbox by the antenna, if so you deserve to break it).
At £70 for the adaptor and the 12 months subscription it is now looking like a value buy so don't be put off by the high up front costs, even though I do resent the fact my sisters Wii was free to connect and play online with the Wii online set up is no where as complete as X Box Live and anyone who thinks it is really needs to stop giving Mario love bites. X Box live is full of depth the friends contact list and Gamer Tags are far superior to Wii Friend Codes (which I still don't really understand the purpose of, part of online play is to make new friends after all).
Though I must question why I wasn't able to connect originally, I followed all the steps and the trouble shooting system and still seemed to just go around in circles, so this could, and should, be improved in the future. I'm not sure if it was just our router was being over exerted (1 PC, 2 Laptops and a Wii) or if there was a proper problem there, though no problems in 2 months would suggest all is good now.
Overall the daunting outlay of money up front is a bit worrying to some but when it works, it's a beaut allowing you access to the greatest online gaming experience out there, X Box Live. Though as previously said, why wasn't it in built? (Well other than Microsoft squeezing another £35 out of us). You WILL need either this, or wires to experience the best the 360 has to offer and what makes the machine the beast and the brilliant device it is, sadly fellow gamers, we've been done again. Though it's no worse than needing to by a DVD play back kit for the original X box or over priced memory cards for the PS2.
iamasadlittleboy 02.09.2009
Ciao members have rated this review on average:
very helpful
Review of Microsoft Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge)
Advantages: Play XBox live without the hassle of wires. Easy to set up Disadvantages: A little too pricey
...to buy myself the official Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless network adaptor. I thought rather than run another cable around my living room I'd take advantage of the BT wireless hub I have for my broadband and connect my Xbox up remotely. From reading the box it seemed to be nice and easy. You just attached the adaptor to the back of your machine, switched it on and hey presto you were pretty much ready to go online. The reality, whilst still quite straightforward ... ...until the switching it all on and connecting instantly. It took about 3 hours to actually get the Xbox to pick up an IP address and the appropriate Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU). There wasn't a great deal that I could actually do to help it find either of these apart from keeping running the tests. It seemed that the night I tried it all there was a problem with Xbox live and so 99% of the time you shouldn't encounter these problems. Once all the ...
Andy.mack 31.03.2007
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Microsoft Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge)
Advantages: Easy to set up, good performance, reliable, fits in with the look of the console Disadvantages: Very expensive
Technology is advancing at a quickening rate nowadays, and games consoles are a prime example of this advancement. What were once simple items that just played games have now become multimedia powerhouses with huge hard drives and many extra features. Given that one of these features is the ability to play online against other gamers, it was somewhat inevitable that wireless networking would be introduced to the next generation consoles. And indeed ... ...your Xbox 360 isn't wireless out of the box, and you don't have the desire to run an ethernet cable through your home in order to wire your Xbox 360 to a router, then this simple but functional product will shove your console into the age of wireless. Given the simplicity of the product, I thought it would be easier to give potential buyers a bit of an FAQ rather than run down the features (there really is only one feature after all). HOW EASY IS ...
CrazyJamie 26.03.2009
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Microsoft Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge)
Advantages: No unsightly cables Disadvantages: overpriced
I bought this when I changed to BT Broadband and had to put the hub in another room. I didn't want to have to trail an ethernet cable through the living room and the hall so this seemed the best idea. Having used wireless networks at work I was a little apprehensive about the quality of the connection because XBox Live relies on a solid and uninterrupted service. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the connection and have not had any problems ... ...packaging (ridiculous packaging like all XBox stuff, could taker your eye out with the sharp, heavy duty plastic!!) it's simple to fit. Simply click it in to the gaps provided above the ethernet port on the back and plug it in to the usb port below and you're ready to go. On the main screen, go to the 'System' tab and configure it to join your network.
The design is pretty good and the style is in keeping with the rest of the hardware...white, chunky ...
beatlebill 19.12.2006
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Microsoft Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge)
Advantages: No wires! simple to use, Disadvantages: Quite expensive
The Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless bridge is a simple adapter that allows you to access the internet from your Xbox without having to trail wires to your Router. Firstly the advantages are obvious as i had Ethernet cable running through three rooms to get to my router and it took an age to hide them tidily under the carpet. i decided to get this when i moved the Router to a different place and didn't want to go through all the hassle of rewiring.
To ... ...it into the rear usb port on your 360 and entering your network key. Please note that although this is an excellent idea if you have a child with a 360, as you will be able to put it in their room and let them play away without the hassle of wires running to your router, but you will need to get a wireless router if you haven't already got one.
The design of the wireless adapter is simple and the unit itself is quite small, but once you have it ...
rayns2006 11.12.2006
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Microsoft Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge)
Advantages: Easy to use, good instructions, long reception. Disadvantages: Expensive, can cause lag, brutal packaging.
The XBOX 360 Wireless Adaptor allows you to connect your 360 without wires and from longer distances than wires would allow. It's extremely easy to set up - once you have a wireless router (or you can bridge it through your home PC or laptop) it fits easily into the back and by accessing the settings on the 360 menu, I was up and running in seconds: even with the dodgy AOL provider.
The instructional booklet also contains deep information and diagrams ... ...fight into the brutal packaging that is! The XBOX 360 packaging is horrid, I actually cut my finger on the packaging when attempting to access it.
However, sometimes the wireless signal can drop, causing small lag issues and sometimes disconnection from games. Another downside is the cost, retailing at around £60, it is very costly and this can lead to obvious problems due to the current financial state - but it's worth it for a great online play ...
oblivion252 30.09.2008
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Microsoft Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge)
Product Information for "Microsoft Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge)" »
Product details
Type
Modems and Communications
Console Type
Xbox 360
Region
PAL Version. The Format for UK, Europe, Australia & New Zealand
Long Name
Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge)
Manufacturer
Microsoft
EAN
882224035699
Manufacturer's product description
XBox Live with no strings attached
Designed for versatility and ease, the Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter enhances your Xbox 360 experience in the digital home, seamlessly synchronizing with the Xbox 360 system. You can easily transfer videos and music to your Xbox 360 system from your Media Center PC, chat with your friends, play games via Xbox Live, and more-all without the clutter of wires.
Features
The Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter is highly versatile and supports 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a.
The Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter is powered seamlessly by your Xbox 360 gaming console, so there's no external power adapter to plug in.
Play head-to-head wirelessly on Xbox Live, or on your home network.
Dual band 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz Wireless A/B/G home network compatible.
Compact, high performance design.
Powered by Xbox 360 to eliminate adaptor clutter.
Streams photos and music from Microsoft Windows XP and recorded TV, movies and videos from your Microsoft Windows XP Media Center based PC.
Easy setup and installation.
Collaborates with Xbox 360 authentic wireless accessories for worry-free integration.
802.11a allows stepped-up data transfer for enhanced video streaming.
Related tags for Microsoft Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge) »
Similar products and search queries by other users »
Official Adaptor, Xbox Adaptor, 360 Adaptor, Wireless Adaptor, Network Adaptor, Official Xbox Adaptor, Official 360 Adaptor, Official Wireless Adaptor, Official Network Adaptor, Xbox 360 Adaptor, Xbox Wireless Adaptor, Xbox Network Adaptor, 360 Wireless Adaptor, 360 Network Adaptor, Microsft Adaptor
Are you the manufacturer / provider of Microsoft Official Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adaptor - Live (Wireless Bridge)? Click here
