Now that the IEEE has set the 802.11n specification in stone, we can expect to see a wave of new supporting products. Fresh out the gate is Microsoft, with a 802.11n adapter for its Xbox 360 games console.
The unit, dubbed the Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adapter, has made its way into the hands of America's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for approval.
There's no news on availability yet, but the adapter's two antennas should help provide all the bandwidth you'll need for uninterrupted gaming sessions.
At present, all three big-name games consoles - Microsoft's Xbox 360, Nintendo's Wii and Sony's PlayStation 3 - offer support for the 802.11b/g wireless standard. However, Microsoft's console, to the dismay of many, offers wireless support only via an optional accessory priced at a relatively-high £59.99.
The advantage of an external accessory, of course, is that Microsoft now finds itself able to offer an easy upgrade to 802.11n. Here's hoping it'll be less than £60, though.
