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

(Credit: Mad Catz)

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.

[RockaTech]

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?

[mgheff]

still too expensive.. I want a 20 buck or at the most 30 buck one

[spiterod]

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.

[zarchon1]

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.

[buzzchill]

I looked at the specs on Sony's website. It states 802.11 b/g. This article is about wireless-n

[Audioque18]

I have a ps3 and don't have built in wireless, so this is useful to me!

[Alba-tross]

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?

[backwerds]

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.

[topperfalkon]

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.

[mogamer]

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

[sbernander]

How do I know if I have an 802.11n capable router?????