Online gaming - wireless connection or plugin?

[ScarletArrow]

How do you have your online connection set up for your X-box?

I've been looking into online play with NCAA 2006 around the corner (I've never played online).

I have a pretty standard setup - desktop sits in one corner of basement rec room and game console near middle of basement.

My problem - no internet connection near the TV.

My solution(s) - 1) don't play online, 2) string a DSL connection across my floor when in use, 3) spend $150+ on wireless router and adapter, or 4) wait and hope that the new X-box and Nintendo system come with an adapter already installed.

How would you solve this equation? Is online play really worth the hassle?

Thanks in advance.

 

[MolGenBuckeye]

Our loft is set up to be a computer room, so my XBox is just wired straight to my router.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

if you have an open network card you can connect your xbox to your PC with a crossover cable and set up a little "network".

I have a PS2 but id go with the router method. i got a wireless/wired router and put it in between my TV and desktop. the computer and PS2 are both wired to the router....and i have a wireless laptop. everything works great....and online is very cool.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

just saw this ad on another website.
http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_U.../videogames/richmedia/geeksquad_xboxoffer.pdf

 

[BIATCHabutuka]

i use the wireless and love it. i got two computers, my pda, and my xbox on it and it is awesome. ncaa online can be a little frustrating i have found though. i love shooting the shit out of people online though.