will i be able to start using x box live simply by plugging the official x box wireless network adaptor into my console and picking up the signal i use for my laptop
Yes. You can go into the network settings on your Xbox once it is plugged in and set it up easily. It should recognize your network on it's own, and you just have to tell it to choose it. If you have any WEP security on your wireless network, you will have to enter the code into the wireless network settings on your Xbox.
I just purchased a pre owned xbox360 and got it home. Connected it to my none HD tv. upon powering...
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I just purchased a pre owned xbox360 and got it home. Connected it to my none HD tv. upon powering the unit on it keeps freezing. I purchased a 20GB HD with the unit. I have not put the unit online as of yet. help please