PS3 WiFi Key

by ThrustMaster

Product Features

• No WiFi Router or WiFi Access¿Point needed
• Leave your PC¿connected to your home office phone line while you game away on the PS3 system in the comfort of your living room
• The Thrustmaster USB WiFi Key for PS3 broadcasts an infrastructure-type WiFi network, to which your PS3 60GB¿system simply connects
• Share an Internet connection between your PC and PS3 system over a WiFi network
• Headache-free exploration with your PS3 system's advanced network features

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000WRZTHK
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.5 x 8.5 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,639 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #3 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Hardware > Networking

Product Description

Thrustmaster WiFi Key for PS3. Turn your PC into a WiFi Access PointNo WiFi Router or WiFi Access¿Point needed. The Thrustmaster USB WiFi Key for PS3 broadcasts an infrastructure-type WiFi network, to which your PS3 40, 60, 80GB¿ system simply connects. Share an Internet connection between your PC and PS3 system over a WiFi network. Secure your WiFi connection using WEP64, WEP128 or WPA-PSK (TKIP or AES) encryption keys. Remain connected with your friends! Chat with your friends using your PS3 system's "Friend List" service. Share your best online gaming moments. Browse the Web with your PS3! Leave your PC¿ connected to your home office phone line while you game away on the PS3 system in the comfort of your living room. Hassle-free - no cables required between your Internet phone line and your PS3 system. Headache-free exploration with your PS3 system's advanced network featuresNo WiFi router needed! The Thrustmaster USB WiFi Key for PS3 is very affordable. Hassle-free and risk-free use of a PC's Internet connection. A simple and efficient way of turning a PC into a wireless Router/WiFi Access Point. Play online from home. Almost all PS3 games are optimised for online gaming. The PS3 60GB system is equipped with built-in WiFi connectivity! Enjoy wireless WiFi technology! A worldwide gaming zone at your fingertips. Plug & Play Drivers and Software Intelligence. Operates automatically with USB modems, ensuring quick and simple sharing of an Internet connection. Operates automatically with Ethernet modems

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great solution if your PS3 is far from your router., July 21, 2008

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My Simon "Sim" (WP, FL) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PS3 WiFi Key (Video Game)

I have Vista Home Premium and the setup is easy. By following all the instructions, it took me about 10 minutes and we are ready to do a system update on the 40G PS3.

One warning that i got while setting up. The warning was telling me to change my default gateway address to 192.168.1.1 in order to work. Dont worry. Just close the warning sign and find the setup wi-fi application again and retry it. After 3 tries, we eventually got it working without changing the default gateway.

Hope this review helps. Good luck on setting up.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wicked Cool PS3 Internet Access - Even from Remote Signal, November 7, 2009

By 

Damian Konopka (Philly) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: PS3 WiFi Key (Video Game)

For anyone who has a home network with one or more PCs connected to the Internet remotely by USB adapter -- this PS3 WiFI Key WILL WORK with the remote computers that aren't directly connected (by ethernet cable) to the Internet! Your PC doesn't need to be hard wired to the web. And I get a 100% signal at all times using a D-Link Rangebooster N USB adapter that is two floors down from the main computer.

Setting up the correct network connections on the PS3 is easy and simple directions are provided. I've used this Key both with and without a router and it never fails to work. Somebody mentioned in an earlier review that you are asked to change the IP address of your router. The workaround mentioned does work! This is an amazing little gadget.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tricky at 1st but works great with a WiFi USB modem, October 18, 2009

By 

Lonny Reams (Southern Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PS3 WiFi Key (Video Game)

I had a little trouble telling windows to let the PS3 WiFi key use my Alltel's WiFI USB card for networking, but once I figured that out, this product has not failed me once. I have my PS3 setup in the living room and my computer setup in my office about 25 feet away and the signal strength stays at a constant 100%. Never any problems or issues.

I'm using Windows 7 so this product didn't come with any documentation on how to get the networking to work, so I cant really take a star off of the rating for that.

It was my inexperience with Windows 7 that caused these issues.

If your looking for a cheap, and effective way to hook your PS3 up to the net without buying a router this is the way to go.

The fact that it works great with a wireless device such as my ALLTEL wifi card is also nice. I was worried that I would of had issues with this but ended up pleasantly relieved.

Effective, simple and worth the low price!

I cant recommend this product enough!