Conclusion
Corinex hasn’t really done anything new with GameNet, because the company has already been selling Powerline “AnyWire Connectivity” solutions for some time now. This is the first time, however, that they are gearing the product toward the online gaming community. Realistically, you could have gone out and bought a pair of AV200 Powerline adapters yourself and put together a GameNet when the company first started doing this kind of thing.
In terms of aesthetics, the GameNet adapters are not the nicest to look at. They’re perfectly functional with small holes drilled for venting (the adapters do get quite warm) and the little nubs are great for gripping, but they won’t win any beauty contests. Their relative size can be a bit of a problem too, because when you plug it into the bottom wall outlet, the adapter partially obscures the top outlet. It’s also unfortunate that the adapters are always on; there is no power switch.
Performance is great and installation was an absolute breeze. If you’re having trouble getting a Wi-Fi signal with your Xbox 360, PS3, or Wii, then the Corinex GameNet might be for you. Just bear in mind that it’s kind of pricey at about $150 or so.
Pros
- Fantastic performance with “fast online gaming anywhere in your home”
- Remarkably easy to setup and configure
- Stable connection, up to four times faster than wireless
- Versatile applications beyond online console gaming
Cons
- Fairly expensive
- No power switch on adapters
- Runs quite warm, even under light load
- Far from being aesthetically pleasing
Overall Rating: 8.0/10
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