Linksys Announces New Wireless A/G Game Adapter27 January 2005
Linksys(R), a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., the leading provider of broadband, wireless and networking hardware for the consumer and Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, today
announced its new Wireless A/G Game Adapter (WGA54AG), allowing popular game
consoles wireless connection to the Internet for real-time multi-player
gaming.
Compatible with 802.11a, b and g compliant devices, the Wireless A/G Game
Adapter works with network ready game consoles, including PlayStation(R)2,
Xbox(TM), and GameCube(TM). The game adapter enables game consoles to connect
to a network and play online games without running wires through the house.
The Wireless A/G Game Adapter is also designed for Microsoft Windows Media
Center Edition so users can wirelessly connect a Media Center
Extender-enabled Xbox to a Windows Media Center PC. Now users can enjoy
digital entertainment throughout the home.
"Linksys continues to expand its line of wireless entertainment devices to
provide more value from a home network," said Tim Thornton, Linksys director
of product marketing. "The A/G game adapter compliments the Linksys line of
A/G routers, network cards and Media Center Extender while also providing the
technology to work with existing network infrastructures installed today.
Gamers will appreciate the ease of use and performance quality that will give
them a real-time play environment."
In most homes, the Internet connection is not in the same room as the game
console. For example, the game console may be in the bedroom or family room
while the Cable or DSL Internet connection is located in the downstairs study.
Game enthusiasts who want to access live gaming sites such as Xbox(TM) Live*
or play direct head-to-head Internet games face the difficult task of running
Ethernet cables. The Wireless A/G Game Adapters solve this problem by
enabling connectivity from the game room to the broadband connection without
stringing wires.
The Wireless A/G Game Adapter can transmit data using either Wireless-A
(802.11a), or Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b). Because of its
resistance to interference and its high data rate, Wireless-A can be ideal for
applications that demand a consistent signal and high network throughput. The
Game Adapter can add wireless capabilities to devices such as a Media Center
Extender-enabled Xbox, without worrying about interference or dropped video
frames.
Pricing and Availability
The Wireless A/G Game Adapter (WGA54AG) is immediately available through
authorized retail, E-commerce and distribution channels at an estimated street
price of $129.
* Xbox Live and other online game sites require subscriptions. Linksys
does not provide subscriptions to these services.
Source: PR Newswire
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