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A New Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter - Coming Soon

Sunday November 8, 2009
We and Gizmodo are watching for the official release of Microsoft's new Wi-Fi adapter for the Xbox 360. The new adapter should feature 802.11n support and perhaps a slightly lower price tag than the current 802.11g unit that I and many other gamers around the world have enjoyed for the last few years.

Will it be worth replacing an existing Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter with a new 802.11n model? In a word, probably not. To get maximum benefit from the new adapter, you'll need an 802.11n router. Even then, unless your current wireless connection is very weak, expect the stronger signal and higher network bandwidth 802.11n won't translate into any noticeable stability or performance improvement in your online experience.

Edit: The Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter with 802.11n support is officially on sale now (10-Nov-2009).

See also - Top 802.11n Wireless Routers
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