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Xbox 360 Wireless N adapter live in the UK, US release still a mystery

November 9th, 2009 at 03:30pm Under Xbox 360

Alas, the troubled tale of the Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adapter has reached a conclusion, albeit not the exact conclusion many (including Microsoft, no doubt) would have hoped. Nearly two months after first being caught in the public spotlight (thanks, FCC!) – and then casually confirmed, sans press release, price, or release date – the Xbox 360’s second attempt at a this-should-really-be-built-in wireless networking adapter has found its way to some store shelves, apparently.

An Engadget reader snapped the above pic at UK-supermarket Asda where the adapter is evidently selling for £49, which converts to a (relatively speaking!) very reasonable $82. Of course, it’s nowhere to be found on any major US retail sites and Microsoft is keeping mum so the cat-and-mouse game continues. Naturally, we’ve put (another) word into Microsoft and we’ll let you know when they respond with the usual shrug.

Xbox 360 Wireless N adapter live in the UK, US release still a mystery originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft confirms Xbox 360 802.11n adapter

September 21st, 2009 at 06:40pm Under Xbox 360

Late last week, we reported that Italian site MondoXbox had spotted an ad for an Xbox 360 802.11n adapter in the Gears of War 2 Game of the Year Edition box. Prior to that, the device was reviewed by the FCC. Speaking to Joystiq, Microsoft has confirmed that there is indeed such an adapter in the works. Unfortunately, the confirmation was accompanied by few actual details. Other than the fact that the adapter will allow gamers to “seamlessly connect with their home network with the highest wireless ‘N’ technology,” we don’t know anything about when it will release or, more importantly, how much it will cost.

Microsoft did refer to the device as “another choice to consumers,” which lends credence to the belief that it will be marketed alongside the current Wi-Fi adapter, as opposed to replacing it altogether. Microsoft stated that more details will be available “soon” and advised us all to “stay tuned.”

Microsoft confirms Xbox 360 802.11n adapter originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rumor: 360 802.11n adapter spotted in GOW2 GOTY box

September 18th, 2009 at 06:20pm Under Xbox 360

Image: MondoXbox.com

To be more specific — and much less acronymic — it appears that the super speedy Xbox 360 802.11n Wi-Fi adapter has been spotted on a promotional flier inside the Italian version of the Gears of War 2 Game of the Year edition. Italian gaming site Mondobox.com (translation) posted an image of the leaflet, which you can see above. Assuming it’s authentic, it seems to indicate that both the original 802.11a/b/g and 802.11n adapter will continue to exist in the same market. And that, hopefully, indicates a price drop on the ridiculously overpriced original adapter.

We’ve contacted Microsoft about the peripheral and will update this post with new information if and when we receive it.

Rumor: 360 802.11n adapter spotted in GOW2 GOTY box originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Snap Judgment: Treasure World (DS)

July 8th, 2009 at 05:50pm Under DS

Treasure World is such an innovative, potentially important game that I felt like it needed to be highlighted with a review, if only to get the word out about one of the most clever ideas to hit the DS (a system overrun with clever ideas). However, time constraints and Wi-Fi issues prevented me from obtaining what I would consider an exhaustive enough experience for an authoritative review. Hence, Snap Judgment.