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Old 12-03-2007, 08:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Alternatives to Official XBox Wireless Adapter?

Ive been reading around the forums nad have not gotten a real definitve answer for my question. Can i use a cheap wireless adapter from radio shack or do i have to buy the official one? And im not sure if this matters but the wireless router i use is a linksys router.
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Old 12-03-2007, 08:52 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Nope, you need the $100+ one with Microsoft written on it.
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Old 12-04-2007, 11:45 AM   #3 (permalink)
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it may be expensive but works really well
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Old 12-04-2007, 02:27 PM   #4 (permalink)
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My friend uses a non microsoft wireless adapter. It works fine. Can't remember the brand though. It IS possible.
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Old 12-04-2007, 02:58 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Any ethernet wireless adapter will work, only the microsoft USB adapter will work
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Old 12-05-2007, 11:18 AM   #6 (permalink)
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You could use Homeplugs instead. I've found them way more reliable that Wireless and it'll plug straight into the back of your 360.
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