Anyways after playing online for a couple of days to give GameNet a good work out, I came away very impressed with its performance. Not once did I ever experience lag, and my ping remained strong every match. Keep in mind this will be no substitute for a bad ISP connection, and as mine happens to perform well, there were no noticeable problems when using it in conjunction with GameNet. This makes it a great substitute for wireless if you keep getting interference, or if the signal is too weak because of too many objects in the way. Some individuals who reside a few floors down from the wireless router in their homes can experience weak signals and GameNet is a good option to alleviate that problem. It almost feels demeaning to call GameNet a mere substitute for wireless functionality, as the performance feels more than adequate.

Another thing that makes GameNet great is the simple fact that it doesn’t have to be limited to providing an internet connection to your console, stirring up some wonder as to why such a versatile device has to be called “Game” Net. Not only can a PC be connected but also a PVR, allowing you to stream media to any TV in the house under GameNet’s very stable connection. When it comes to networking issues one thing we were unable to test was having more than one device using a pair of GameNet wall mounts, and if this could cause any interference in the wiring of the home. However, Corinex has stated that the device is designed so that no such interference can occur.

Although sending ethernet signals through the wiring of your home may sound outlandish, it actually works very well and functions as a reasonable alternative to wireless networking. One factor that may sound unreasonable to some is the price. Retailing for $159.24 at Amazon.com, GameNet comes in at nearly $60 more than the wireless adapter for the Xbox 360, and if you happen to own a PS3 then there’s already wireless functionality built in. But for those that are having problems with wireless connectivity, or just want to be assured of a rock solid connection, GameNet will provide that as well as great performance for various other devices. So if you’re the kind of person that demands the most out of your console’s connection to the internet consider GameNet, because it does fulfill its role as a unique, efficient, but not necessarily cheap alternative to wireless online gaming.