Punch Wrote:Mhm, I agree.I have no idea how it would work if you plug it into your laptop, but I guess you'll have to configure your laptop as NAT gateway server, which would be quite annoying and difficult if you don't know how to configure that...
Sooo, definitely plug my network cable into my laptop? Or make my dad drill another hole into the basement ceiling and connect it to the router? xP
And.. Basic Xbox 360 = How much?
What other important stuff does it come with other than an HD and Controller?
The drill an extra whole will be your best option, it's worth the effort! Just make sure the UTP network Connector PLUG can also go trough the hole, otherwise you'll need to attach a new UTP Connector Plug yourself after you've put the cable through the whole itself. But don't you have a PC with internet in that room already? you can just hook up a cheap (10 dollar) 10Mbit switch there, then you don't need to drill extra holes in your house.
I have no idea on prices and/or content in the retail boxes on xbox360's in the USA... just ask around in some shops.
Btw, are you hooking up your xbox360 to your TV or do you happen to have a widescreen PC monitor? Mine is hooked on on a widescreen LCD monitor (with a xbox360 VGA cable) and the quality is just like playing games on your pc itself, really high (1680x1050).
Just remember if you want to do that, you'll also need a xbox360 vga cable...
P.S. I believe all new xbox360's have HDMI output now, for HD content if your TV has HDMI inputs and supports FULL HD (1080p).