Wireless Freedom

Xbox 360™ began its relentless march towards wireless freedom from the very beginning. Equipped with an internal wireless hub, the powerful next-gen console initially offered both the Xbox 360 wireless controller and a wireless network adapter.

Inside is the wireless receiver that makes everything else possible.

Anyone familiar with the knot of cables behind their entertainment center or the inconvenience of yanking out a controller cable at a key moment understands the beauty of going wireless. In 2006, Xbox 360 is taking things a step further by introducing even more wireless options. Now if only we can get a wireless power supply. 

The Console
Previous consoles have offered wireless control, but only through ungainly external add-ons. Not so with the mighty Xbox 360. With built in wireless technology, the Xbox 360 enables you to use a wireless network adaptor, a wireless headset, and wireless controllers without any ugly add-ons.

The classic wireless peripheral.

The Wireless Controller
Up to four Wireless Xbox 360 Controllers can connect to your console at once, offering freedom that no sibling, pet, or significant other can interrupt with a misplaced foot. Plus, you can now power the console on and off with your controller, without ever leaving the couch!

Integrate Xbox 360 with your home network.

The Wireless Network Adapter
Anyone operating a wireless home network can breathe a sigh of relief and dispose of one more Ethernet cable. The Xbox 360 wireless network adapter supports both 2.4 and 5 GHZ wireless LANs, as well as 802.11a, 802.11b (which is recommended), and 802.11g networks. The Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter should work with practically every wireless network set-up. Find a list of compatible routers listed here.

Stylish and comfortable.

The Wireless Headset
Operating from as far away as 30 feet and offering up to eight hours of battery life, the Xbox 360 Wireless Headset eliminates another pesky cable. It also ensures that if you throw your controller in frustration (don't do that!) you won't lose an ear when the wired headset comes off your noggin. Even better, you can use four wireless headsets and four wireless controllers at one time without any interference.

Get behind the wheel.

The Wireless Racing Wheel
This is the first official driving wheel offered for the Xbox 360, and it is, of course, wireless. Its elegant and sleek design will look perfectly at home on a shelf next to your other Xbox 360 accessories and it has the heft and weight you need for durability and hard driving. It can mount to a tabletop or to your lap, and it even has dual force-feedback generators that give you the most realistic driving experience available, making sure you feel every rub, drift, skid, and fishtail as if you were really there.

Wireless freedom was one of the first innovations the Xbox 360 offered, and we have continued to expand the options available to gamers everywhere with each new accessory. Embrace the future of wireless today with your Xbox 360 gaming console and its wireless accessories.

Article by Ryan Treit