Top 4 Wireless Game Adapters - Wireless G Adapters for Game Consoles

1. Microsoft Wireless Network Adapter for Xbox 360

Microsoft's wireless adapter for the Xbox 360 is designed to plug into the USB port on the back of the console. The adapter draws its power through the USB connection and therefore does not require a separate power source. It supports both the WEP and WPA encryption standards. In addition to 802.11g, the adapter also supports 802.11a - potentially useful when taking your console on the road. This is an especially compact unit that nicely matches the console's color and style.

2. Linksys WGA54AG Game Adapter

The Linksys WGA54AG connects to the Ethernet port of a game console (including Xbox, Playstation and GameCube). As the name suggests, the Linksys WGA54AG supports both 802.11a and 802.11g WiFi networks. Unlike some other products in this category, however, the WGA54AG supports only WEP encryption. Linksys offers a one-year limited warranty for this unit.

3. Linksys WET54G Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge

Though not called a "game adapter", network bridges like the WET54G connect any Ethernet device like a game console to a wireless home network. This unit supports 802.11g with WEP/WPA encryption. The product also supports a Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter which eliminates the need for electrical cables. Otherwise, the WET54G is functionally similar to the WGA54AG above.

4. Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter

Microsoft's Wireless G (802.11g-only) adapter for the original Xbox perfectly matches the console's look. It connects to the Xbox Ethernet port and works as a general-purpose network bridge; therefore, it can actually be used with other consumer electronic products including the Xbox 360. Being an older product, however, it only supports WEP encryption and not WPA.