XBOX 360 wifi questions

Tugboater203 · 05-13-2007, 06:56 AM

My old xbox has died after 5 years on the boat ( with the power we get and the vibration I'm stunned it lasted so long). I have received wifley permission to get a 360 and I want to get the elite since it's not that much more. I was wondering if any standard USB wifi antenna can connect the xbox to our boats router or do I need to buy a $90 Microsoft one specificly for the xbox?
Can I play online with a Sprint air card or is the lag going to be horrible?
The air card is 802.11g and is compatible with the 360.
Any input or advice from 360 owners would be appreciated, I'm not getting a WII or PS3, I love Halo too much

Thanks
Tug

Striker9 · 05-13-2007, 01:47 PM

Sorry I can't help with the 360 but do you know what went wrong with the xbox? Feel like selling it?

Tugboater203 · 05-13-2007, 03:15 PM

I know exactly what's wrong. The connection from the plug to the board on the power source has zapped it self. I don't have a torx-10 to get it apart here on the boat but I'm going to attempt to do it at home and resoldier the connection. I'd rather keep it for now but we'll see how it goes.

Thanks
Tug

Striker9 · 05-13-2007, 05:13 PM

Oh, okay. I believe Microsoft recalled the old power cords for exactly that reason. I sent them my serial number and they sent me a new cord with a surge protector. That was about a year ago.

If you get it working and get a 360 I'd suggest doing a soft mod to it. Fun project and it turns it into a great media center.

Kindred · 05-14-2007, 08:32 AM

Yes, there was a "recall" about 2 or 3 years ago, where MS sent me a new power cord that had a massive surge protector on the plug. Just big enough that it took up the last 2 available spots on my home theaters power strips.

Kindred · 05-14-2007, 08:36 AM

I can't speak to other adapters since I still havent gotten around to upgrading my old xbox, however you might want to take a quick read here.

TeamXbox usually has some really good xbox info, and for the most part seems to occasionally be un-biased. The general jist of their review below is that the xbox 360 wireless adapter, actually IS a very good unit.

Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter Review (Xbox 360)

Azzy · 05-14-2007, 08:44 AM

Also look at getting a UPS from APC to smooth out those power issues.

kidneythief · 05-14-2007, 11:37 AM

I would'nt run the wireless connection unless you have very good internet. I was getting nothing but lag out of my 6 meg comcast...

-Jake

05-13-2007, 06:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tugboater203 www.yankeepaintball.com Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oxford,CT	XBOX 360 wifi questions My old xbox has died after 5 years on the boat ( with the power we get and the vibration I'm stunned it lasted so long). I have received wifley permission to get a 360 and I want to get the elite since it's not that much more. I was wondering if any standard USB wifi antenna can connect the xbox to our boats router or do I need to buy a $90 Microsoft one specificly for the xbox? Can I play online with a Sprint air card or is the lag going to be horrible? The air card is 802.11g and is compatible with the 360. Any input or advice from 360 owners would be appreciated, I'm not getting a WII or PS3, I love Halo too much Thanks Tug __________________ Connecticut's woodsball field! Bookmark www.yankeepaintball.com Paintball is Fun! What others think of me Tugs Feedback Yankee Paintball will close for the winter Nov 30th. We'll reopen in April '09. Thanks for your support!

05-13-2007, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Striker9 __________ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NE Ohio	Sorry I can't help with the 360 but do you know what went wrong with the xbox? Feel like selling it? __________________ Feedback: MCB PbNation

05-13-2007, 03:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tugboater203 www.yankeepaintball.com Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oxford,CT	I know exactly what's wrong. The connection from the plug to the board on the power source has zapped it self. I don't have a torx-10 to get it apart here on the boat but I'm going to attempt to do it at home and resoldier the connection. I'd rather keep it for now but we'll see how it goes. Thanks Tug __________________ Connecticut's woodsball field! Bookmark www.yankeepaintball.com Paintball is Fun! What others think of me Tugs Feedback Yankee Paintball will close for the winter Nov 30th. We'll reopen in April '09. Thanks for your support!

05-13-2007, 05:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Striker9 __________ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NE Ohio	Oh, okay. I believe Microsoft recalled the old power cords for exactly that reason. I sent them my serial number and they sent me a new cord with a surge protector. That was about a year ago. If you get it working and get a 360 I'd suggest doing a soft mod to it. Fun project and it turns it into a great media center. __________________ Feedback: MCB PbNation

05-14-2007, 08:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kindred Mod & Underwear Model Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Neshanic Station, NJ	Yes, there was a "recall" about 2 or 3 years ago, where MS sent me a new power cord that had a massive surge protector on the plug. Just big enough that it took up the last 2 available spots on my home theaters power strips. __________________ Strive for that moment when you're only a slice of pizza and a hooker away from paradise.

05-14-2007, 08:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kindred Mod & Underwear Model Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Neshanic Station, NJ	I can't speak to other adapters since I still havent gotten around to upgrading my old xbox, however you might want to take a quick read here. TeamXbox usually has some really good xbox info, and for the most part seems to occasionally be un-biased. The general jist of their review below is that the xbox 360 wireless adapter, actually IS a very good unit. Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter Review (Xbox 360) __________________ Strive for that moment when you're only a slice of pizza and a hooker away from paradise.

05-14-2007, 08:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Azzy Mod-O-Rator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	Also look at getting a UPS from APC to smooth out those power issues. __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 "It is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.” - Dean Alfange

05-14-2007, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
kidneythief Lord humungus the Mod Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Home Finally!!!	I would'nt run the wireless connection unless you have very good internet. I was getting nothing but lag out of my 6 meg comcast... -Jake __________________ "I wish simply to be a decent person, yet I will always fear the retards" -Brian Hindt(geech) MCB Moderator Kidney Machine