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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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The wee fella got one for xmas,i've done it with my ps3 but heard you need extra kit ??
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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if its nowhere near your router/modem you will either need a really long ethernet cable or a wireless adapter (around Ł50)

Then to play online you need xbox live gold membership, you get a free month, then you can get it from play.com or pc world for Ł35 for the year, its Ł40 most places

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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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It's right beside the router so thats ok,so just gold membership needed then ?
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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yeah, plug your ethernet cable in and your away, like said you get a month free anyway
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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This is where I got mine from

Ł25.99 although you have to wait a few hours for it to be emailed to you

https://gamingmall.com/category/1/Xb...e?utm_medium=2
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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dont you also need the xbox with the big memory?
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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Wee fella just got cod MWF2 and gold membership.
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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do you just plug the wireless bit into the xbox and thats it or do you need the code off the router before it will work (not very good with computer s**t)
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Just found out you need a wireless adaptor too FFS . PS3 ftw every time lol.
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Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie
Just found out you need a wireless adaptor too FFS . PS3 ftw every time lol.
no you dont.
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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no you dont.
Thanks for your in depth reply

Got one now m8.
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you dont need a wless adaptor just plug your ethernet cable in the back of router and its done.
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Originally Posted by mrjenrst
you dont need a wless adaptor just plug your ethernet cable in the back of router and its done.
Yeah but ive banished him to his room cos the football is on lol.
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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Dont need an adaptor,i know this because i use a cable and have xbox live and all you do is plug it in and switch the xbox on.
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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Aye but do you plug it into the router gav ?
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Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie
Aye but do you plug it into the router gav ?
Yes, but seen as you've changed your mind on where its going to be you will need an adaptor or a long ethernet cable.
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mrjenrst
Yes, but seen as you've changed your mind on where its going to be you will need an adaptor or a long ethernet cable.
Cool,all sorted now.
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