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November 16, 2009 1:38 PM PST

Mad Catz to offer cheaper muliplatform Wireless-N adapter for gaming

by Jeff Bakalar
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On the heels of last week's official Xbox Wireless-N adapter release, today Mad Catz announced a similar, cheaper alternative that will provide your Xbox 360 with the same wireless capability. Priced at $80 it appears to be a no-brainer over the $100 Microsoft-branded adapter, and did we mention it works with the PlayStation 3, as well?

Instead of a USB interface, the Mad Catz adapter will have an Ethernet port, enabling you to use it with either console. Also in the box will be a 3.3-foot Ethernet cable, which should net you enough slack for optimal reception.

The Mad Catz Wireless-N Gaming Adapter is available via the GameShark store.

Before covering games and gear for CNET Reviews, Jeff Bakalar dabbled in film and video production. An avid writer, reader, and gamer, Jeff is also an obsessive New Jersey Devils hockey fan. Catch him live every day as the co-host of CNET's infamous podcast, The 404.
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by RockaTech November 16, 2009 1:55 PM PST
will this adapter work for any kind of internet capable device since it connects via ethernet cable? for example on an old desktop that is 3 rooms away from your router and its near impossible to get a cable there?
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by mgheff November 16, 2009 2:02 PM PST
still too expensive.. I want a 20 buck or at the most 30 buck one
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by spiterod November 16, 2009 7:56 PM PST
Wireless N adapters for laptops are around 80 dollars. This isn't a bad deal. Since it is by a third party, chances are the price will drop in time.
by zarchon1 November 16, 2009 4:03 PM PST
All PS3s come with this built in. How can it be a selling point? Maybe if the internal one breaks, I don't know. I think it is stupid that XboX360 doesn't come with wireless already built in. In truth, the PS3 is far cheaper than the 360.
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by buzzchill November 16, 2009 6:17 PM PST
I looked at the specs on Sony's website. It states 802.11 b/g. This article is about wireless-n
by Audioque18 November 16, 2009 7:04 PM PST
I have a ps3 and don't have built in wireless, so this is useful to me!
by Alba-tross November 17, 2009 4:54 AM PST
O.k it's a 802.11n bridge. How does it's performance compare to other 802.11n bridges from D-Link, Linksys, Netgear, etc.? Only one antenna?
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by backwerds November 17, 2009 6:52 AM PST
The wireless bridge is useful. You can use it to connect to any device that uses an ethernet port. Woot had a linksys wireless n bridge up about 2 months ago for about $30; and i have used it since.
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by topperfalkon November 19, 2009 12:45 PM PST
bear in mind this is pretty much useless unless you have an 802.11n capable router. And a wired connection is still going to be better.
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by mogamer November 20, 2009 5:28 AM PST
You gotta be kidding, right? $80 is a deal? You can get much less expensive products from online pc stores like Newegg. Here is an example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156258
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by sbernander November 23, 2009 5:17 AM PST
How do I know if I have an 802.11n capable router?????
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