A good Wireless router for gaming?

[Moonbaseone]

Hey all. Anyone know of a good wireless router for gaming? I plan on picking up a PS3 this year and will probably be getting the model with wireless connection built in.

I am upgrading from DSL to Cable for my internet connect this Saturday and the Modem they will be sending me does not have wireless built in, so I'm gonna need a router.

What do you suggest?

The distance from my PS3 to the Modem will be about 30 feet, but I also use my laptop wirelessly which I mostly use upstairs on the second floor. The Modem and PS3 will be in the basement.

Thanks for the help.

[Rossko_UK]

I have used the NETGEAR DG834GT for many years now and rarely have a problem with it. Signal strength is fine, it lives downstairs and I spend most of my time upstairs, still working just as required.

[Moonbaseone]

I am thinking of ordering this one.

It's gotten some pretty good reviews. Also, if anything ever happens to it, I can take it back to Costco for a full refund.

[Rossko_UK]

Personally I wouldn't pay 100 of my currency on a router that I would use just for gaming/surfing, but that's just me. Just seems like a waste when there are cheaper alternatives that do the same job.

Also: Costco is a respectable store over there?!

[Moonbaseone]

Originally Posted by Rossko_UK

Personally I wouldn't pay 100 of my currency on a router that I would use just for gaming/surfing, but that's just me. Just seems like a waste when there are cheaper alternatives that do the same job.

Also: Costco is a respectable store over there?!

Yes, Costo is the shiznit. LOL. They give you a lifetime exchange on almost everything you buy. Money back, no questions asked. I got my 360 from them. A few months later it started scratching discs. I toook it back and got a full refund no questions asked and simply bought a new one. Ended up saving a few dollars because of the price drop. I got a pretty good bundle too. I plan on buying my PS3 bundle from them. Their games are usually cheaper than everywhere else too. I got Halo 3 for $49.99 when everywhere else it was $59.99. On launch day. And say, in a year, I decide I don't like Halo 3, I could take it back for a full refund. Not saying I would, but you get the ideal.

You pay for the membership. $50.00/year, but I have their American Express credit card that gives you money back so it pays for itself. I have stopped shopping at BestBuy and Circuit City unless they have a really good sale or something that Costco doesn't. But, Costco has the best customer service by far.

And yeah, that is a bit much for a router. I will go the store this week as they usually have some decent items in stock and look for one cheaper. But like I said, the fact that I can take it back if I ever have any problems with it, i will definitely be getting it from Costco if I can.

[kidkit]

I own that router, before it I owned a Linksys WRT 54G but that thing required frequent reload because it over heated, even with hacked firmware I didn't find it to be reliable...

Anyways, in a year and a half (or more?) I haven't had any problems. If you're PS3 is within cable distance though... stick with copper.

Last, if you're willing to spend that much you might as well get this one, I think it looks better http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...nav=&Nty=1&s=1

[_Chris_]

I have the same router as Ross (NETGEAR DG834GT 108mbps) and its always worked fine for me, only connection issues have been due to cunting AOL... AOL must die, soon.

[Fanappy]

I just upgraded my my belkin to the Belkin N this one in fact works like a charm had my PC on my Eee Pc, sisters laptop dad's laptop and my xbox on all at the same time and no lag

but it's pretty expensive over there

[kidkit]

Originally Posted by Fanappy

I just upgraded my my belkin to the Belkin N this one in fact works like a charm had my PC on my Eee Pc, sisters laptop dad's laptop and my xbox on all at the same time and no lag

but it's pretty expensive over there

It's $90 on New Egg, not bad. Their really arent enough opinions on it to judge but there are quite a few negative reviews / comments. I think the GamerLounge he original pointed at, or the netgear Ross and _chris_ mentioned would be the safer bet.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by _Chris_

I have the same router as Ross (NETGEAR DG834GT 108mbps) and its always worked fine for me, only connection issues have been due to cunting AOL... AOL must die, soon.

aol? in 2008?

[_Chris_]

Originally Posted by Chris

aol? in 2008?

Meh, money is low at the moment, not had the time/money to switch... Will be done soon though, finally no more random times without the internet...