New wi-fi system benefits gamers

Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of wired and wireless networking, storage and memory solutions, has released a device that enhances online and wireless gaming experiences by providing Internet access without the use of a PC.

Called the Buffalo Wi-Fi Gamers™, the device supports Nintendo Wii, DS, DS Lite, Sony PSP, and Playstation3 consoles and allows users to easily access online games with the push of a button. Buffalo’s AirStation One-Touch Secure System (AOSS™) provides an instant connection to the Internet, remembers all security settings and allows devices to link wirelessly and securely with minimal user set-up.

“The Buffalo Wi-Fi Gamers is the only gaming access point on the market that doesn’t have a complicated wireless set-up, which ultimately enhances the gaming experience,” said Morikazu Sano, senior vice president of global sales and marketing at Buffalo. “The device eliminates the steps for establishing a secure wireless connection and doesn’t require a security key after the first entry so users can immediately start playing online games.”

About the size of a deck of playing cards, the device plugs into an available port on an existing LAN. Once connected, users can connect the device to the Internet in a few easy steps. After pressing the corresponding AOSS button on the Wi-Fi Gamers and gaming console screen, gamers can immediately and securely play online games. It also manages the different levels of support security among different gaming consoles, providing hassle-free setup of multiple gaming devices.

An embedded LCD monitor shows current set-up status, the status of AOSS, wireless network and connection status. Other features include Wireless Channel Display, Auto Channel Selection, Manually Change Wireless Channel, Show Connected Devices and a Firmware Upgrade. Buffalo Technology is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by MSI-ECS.