Can I Connect My Xbox or PS2 to the Internet Using a Wireless USB Adapter?

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The discussion centers around connecting a PlayStation 2 and Xbox to a wireless network. The PS2 has a USB port, but it's unclear whether a wireless USB adapter can be used with either console. The possibility of using a wireless access point to connect the consoles is explored, as access points can provide wireless capabilities to wired devices. The user is hesitant to spend around $100 on a dedicated wireless card for game consoles, especially since they found a router for much less. The conversation also touches on the importance of internet connectivity for online gaming on these consoles. Ultimately, the main inquiry is whether the USB port on these machines can facilitate internet access.
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I know the PS2 has a USB port but not sure about the Xbox. does anyone know if i could use a wireless usb adapter to connect either one to my wireless network? i don't yet have an xbox but i do have a PS2.
otherwise would it be possible to use a wireless access point to connect either console through it. i believe the access points are usually used to give a wired router wireless abilities. kind of like a wireless hub i guess. i would like to use to receive the wireless signal and hook up the console to the access point. the only other option is shelling out about $100 for a wireless card made for game consoles. that sounds a little steep considering i found my router for significantly less than that.
thanks everyone.
 
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well the question that springs to mind here, is why would you want to?
 
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there's a thing called the internet and people sometimes go on there and play against each other through their ps2 and xbox. (sarcasm)

i'm simply wanting to know if the machine(s) will connect to the internet throught the usb port.
 
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