gamespot.com— "Xbox maker acknowledges consoles interfering with Wal-Mart's internal management systems; says fix is in the works."
Oct 25, 2005View in Crawl 4
Why not just disable the WiFi, you don't need it in a store anyways unless they plan on having online demos, which I think is unlikely given the amount of time it takes to set up and play an online game. Just switch the WiFi off and be done with it.
Guys, the problem isnt with WiFi, it's with the controllers proprietary wireless (also 2.4ghz). It complies with FCC regulation, and will work fine with your 2.4ghz cordless phone and wifi without interference. Wal-Mart just happens to have some rogue 2.4ghz devices. And FYI, all on the kiosks have WIRED controllers, but I guess that Xbox 360 still sends out a 2.4ghz signal searching for controllers.Also, the Xbox 360 wireless adaptor is A/B/G, and it's really urged you use A (if you plan on streaming HDTV and such), which is in the 5ghz range.
Buy guys, The real question is how are they going to release a software patch? This has to be something that normal people can use, so the question is What will it be? They said it's software not hardware that's gonna be patched so my question is, Will there be a cd out there that actually changes the architecture of the hardware in the Xbox?It's an important question to the modders out there. If this does come in the form of a disc, or an addon, or a patch, Modders everywhere are probably going to want to get ahold of this "Patch" in whatever form it may be.
double_zOct 25, 2005
Bogey, stop linking your effing blog. Nobody gives a s**t about your recycled stories.
skeletallamaOct 25, 2005
Why not just disable the WiFi, you don't need it in a store anyways unless they plan on having online demos, which I think is unlikely given the amount of time it takes to set up and play an online game. Just switch the WiFi off and be done with it.
skitalsOct 25, 2005
Guys, the problem isnt with WiFi, it's with the controllers proprietary wireless (also 2.4ghz). It complies with FCC regulation, and will work fine with your 2.4ghz cordless phone and wifi without interference. Wal-Mart just happens to have some rogue 2.4ghz devices. And FYI, all on the kiosks have WIRED controllers, but I guess that Xbox 360 still sends out a 2.4ghz signal searching for controllers.Also, the Xbox 360 wireless adaptor is A/B/G, and it's really urged you use A (if you plan on streaming HDTV and such), which is in the 5ghz range.
jordanaustinOct 25, 2005
Buy guys, The real question is how are they going to release a software patch? This has to be something that normal people can use, so the question is What will it be? They said it's software not hardware that's gonna be patched so my question is, Will there be a cd out there that actually changes the architecture of the hardware in the Xbox?It's an important question to the modders out there. If this does come in the form of a disc, or an addon, or a patch, Modders everywhere are probably going to want to get ahold of this "Patch" in whatever form it may be.
moose_headOct 25, 2005
Jordanaustin, ever heard of a firmware update?
bwjacketOct 26, 2005
I just played some 360 at my local Wal-Mart, obviously they haven't gotten that memo yet.
scottyx38Nov 7, 2005
just played the 360 the other day lol
rewqasOct 13, 2007
Joystiq broke this story here:<a class="user" href="http://walmart-locations.blogspot.com/">http://walmart-locations.blogspot.com/</a>