Madden: Wireless Help

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 01-30-2008, 05:53 PM

So, I've been playing Madden for years and years, but I never bothered to buy a network adapter to play online. Now that most of my Madden-playing friends have moved out of state, I'm eager to get a network adapter. I searched for wireless adapters, but didn't find any. Could someone please let me know where I can find one? Also, what internet features are there that I've been missing out on? Is it worth shelling out the extra $$$?

jamf · 01-30-2008, 05:55 PM

What console do you have?

Do you need wireless?

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 01-30-2008, 05:58 PM

I have the PS2 (I can't bring myself to spend $400 on the PS3) and yes, unfortunately I do need wireless.

jamf · 01-30-2008, 06:05 PM

Something like this should work:
Newegg.com - LINKSYS WGA54G IEEE 802.11b, draft 802.11g Ethernet Port Wireless-G Game Adapter Up to 54Mbps Data Rates 64/128-Bit WEP - Retail

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 01-30-2008, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamf

Something like this should work:
Newegg.com - LINKSYS WGA54G IEEE 802.11b, draft 802.11g Ethernet Port Wireless-G Game Adapter Up to 54Mbps Data Rates 64/128-Bit WEP - Retail

Thanks jamf. Do you play online? If so, what's great about besides having access to better gamers?

jamf · 01-30-2008, 06:43 PM

You might also need this if your PS2 doesn't have an ethernet port.
Sony PlayStation 2 Online Adaptor Modem reviews - CNET Reviews

I have a Xbox 360.

Not sure what PS2 has to offer, If you are going to put a few hours a week playing against friends, The money is probably worth it.

Not sure if there are any other benefits. I hate playing with random people online, Especially Madden. I prefer to play a realistic game with complete play calling and punting on 4th down.
If you play online, you will mostly see guys just doing whatever they can to improve their rank. They couldn't careless about just having fun with the game itself.

A PS2 player should jump in and give you a better Idea of what PS2 Online offers, I'm obviously bitter about my online Madden experience.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 01-31-2008, 01:39 PM

Thanks jamf. Much appreciated.

MTK · 01-31-2008, 01:50 PM

I've never been a big fan of playing random people online in Madden either. Way too much cheese out there. It's great fun playing against someone you know though. Someone who appreciates playing Madden the way it should be played.

hooskins · 01-31-2008, 02:15 PM

What about a wireless adaptor for 360? how much do they usually run for? I dont have a modem nearby, it sucks.

MTK · 01-31-2008, 02:37 PM

That same adapter above should work fine for the 360 too. I have something pretty similar.

EternalEnigma21 · 01-31-2008, 02:54 PM

I didn't like playing random people at first, but I've learned it can be fun. If you're decent, just be prepared to finish out a lot of games against the computer, though...

I still have yet to get a game with anyone from the warpath. I entered in so many gamertags into my friends list but haven't actually played with any of you...

hooskins · 01-31-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

That same adapter above should work fine for the 360 too. I have something pretty similar.

Ok I was surfing the web I found this website saying you can use your laptop to pick up wireless for the XBox. Anyone tried this?

Go wireless with your XBox 360, without the $100 MS adapter

RobH4413 · 01-31-2008, 03:09 PM

A friend of mine used to do that Hoo... it worked fine for him.

EternalEnigma21 · 01-31-2008, 07:29 PM

i did it and it worked fine

01-30-2008, 05:53 PM	#1
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	Madden: Wireless Help So, I've been playing Madden for years and years, but I never bothered to buy a network adapter to play online. Now that most of my Madden-playing friends have moved out of state, I'm eager to get a network adapter. I searched for wireless adapters, but didn't find any. Could someone please let me know where I can find one? Also, what internet features are there that I've been missing out on? Is it worth shelling out the extra $$$?

01-30-2008, 05:55 PM	#2
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,353	Re: Madden: Wireless Help What console do you have? Do you need wireless?

01-30-2008, 05:58 PM	#3
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	Re: Madden: Wireless Help I have the PS2 (I can't bring myself to spend $400 on the PS3) and yes, unfortunately I do need wireless.

01-30-2008, 06:05 PM	#4
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,353	Re: Madden: Wireless Help Something like this should work: Newegg.com - LINKSYS WGA54G IEEE 802.11b, draft 802.11g Ethernet Port Wireless-G Game Adapter Up to 54Mbps Data Rates 64/128-Bit WEP - Retail

01-30-2008, 06:43 PM	#6
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,353	Re: Madden: Wireless Help You might also need this if your PS2 doesn't have an ethernet port. Sony PlayStation 2 Online Adaptor Modem reviews - CNET Reviews I have a Xbox 360. Not sure what PS2 has to offer, If you are going to put a few hours a week playing against friends, The money is probably worth it. Not sure if there are any other benefits. I hate playing with random people online, Especially Madden. I prefer to play a realistic game with complete play calling and punting on 4th down. If you play online, you will mostly see guys just doing whatever they can to improve their rank. They couldn't careless about just having fun with the game itself. A PS2 player should jump in and give you a better Idea of what PS2 Online offers, I'm obviously bitter about my online Madden experience.

01-31-2008, 01:39 PM	#7
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	Re: Madden: Wireless Help Thanks jamf. Much appreciated.

01-31-2008, 01:50 PM	#8
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,838	Re: Madden: Wireless Help I've never been a big fan of playing random people online in Madden either. Way too much cheese out there. It's great fun playing against someone you know though. Someone who appreciates playing Madden the way it should be played. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

01-31-2008, 02:15 PM	#9
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 38 Posts: 8,606	Re: Madden: Wireless Help What about a wireless adaptor for 360? how much do they usually run for? I dont have a modem nearby, it sucks. __________________ Vacancy

01-31-2008, 02:37 PM	#10
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,838	Re: Madden: Wireless Help That same adapter above should work fine for the 360 too. I have something pretty similar. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

01-31-2008, 02:54 PM	#11
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 45 Posts: 2,958	Re: Madden: Wireless Help I didn't like playing random people at first, but I've learned it can be fun. If you're decent, just be prepared to finish out a lot of games against the computer, though... I still have yet to get a game with anyone from the warpath. I entered in so many gamertags into my friends list but haven't actually played with any of you... __________________ I am the brute squad.

01-31-2008, 03:09 PM	#13
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 40 Posts: 2,638	Re: Madden: Wireless Help A friend of mine used to do that Hoo... it worked fine for him. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

01-31-2008, 07:29 PM	#14
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 45 Posts: 2,958	Re: Madden: Wireless Help i did it and it worked fine __________________ I am the brute squad.

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