Anyone know where to get a cheap wireless bridge? Seems like they are way more expensive than the wireless routers or PC cards.

I only have one question. Is there a difference in play/lag/framerates etc. between b and g? I already have a wireless b router, just curious. I'm debating running cat-5 or biting the $$ bullet to go wireless in the basement.

No because b is still faster than broadband. The bottleneck will be your internet connection, not your wireless network.

Ok, so I have a few more questions:

1. Do I need the official Xbox wireless adaptor (cheapest I have seen it is $79 at Target) or is there one or more brands I can choose that might be cheaper.

2. Would it just be easier to run another ethernet cable to the back of my wireless router? Or would that not work? The Xbox would be about 5 feet or less from the computer with the wireless router.

I really don't care, whatever works. I just want to play on Live again.

Wait, so your Xbox is close to your wireless router? In that case, by all means just drag an ethernet cord between them, it'll work fine. It just won't be wireless.

Otherwise, I would suggest the Xbox wireless adapter because it's the cheapest thing I've seen. Most equivalent devices go for around 100 bucks or more, and I have yet to see a reliable one that's cheaper. Just make sure you download the updates from the website, since by default it won't detect your wireless network unless you broadcast your SSID, even if you input it manually. Ugh. Otherwise works great, even if I only have a B router...

Ok, so drag the cord. I might need more then 5 feet, though. maybe 10 feet. Where is a good place to buy an ethernet cable?

NOT computer stores. They price cat-5 like there is a limited supply of cable on the planet.

Check BigLots. I found some there (6' -15') for as low as $3.

Cool, thanks for the info. I'll check Big Lots tonight.

Nick,

There is a 4th Xbox league trying to get started just wanted to let you know. Hope you get on live soon.

I found a 14 foot ethernet cable at Big Lots for $3.99 :D Thanks Michael Corvin

As for the 4th league....I'll be on Live on Sunday or Monday after I get back in town. I hope there is room for me by then. I'll take whatever team is available if I have to.