Can my xbox ONE get infected with a virus? Did my xbox 360 get a virus? Xbox 360 virus infection

This may be a surprise for a lot of us but yes, the answer is yes, although it would be extremely rare because the only ways to get content on the 360 is through Xbox LIVE, a third party game developer (which Microsoft has tight control over anyway) or passing an infected file via usb key (such as transferring photos and music to the xbox360). Video game consoles, such as the PS3 and the Xbox 360, are essentially computers built for a specific detailed purpose, video games. 

These machines contain system boards, processors, ram, hard drives, and also video cards. There is one major difference that would make it very unlikely for a console to be infected with any type of virus, and that is the OS (operating system). It would be very difficult to create a virus that would be able to work in gaming consoles OS. It isn't impossible, but it is EXTREMELY unlikely and nobody has ever done anything lik this before. 

Even if there was a virus created to infect a system like Microsoft's Xbox 360, it would be almost impossible to spread as Xbox Lives network would detect it and prevent any way of spreading it. 

 The other factor is it would be a waste of time for someone to create a virus that could only be spread via usb sticks for gaming consoles, it just would not be worthy.

Nintendo Wii to your wireless home network

Nintendo Wii to your wireless home network 

1. From the Wii console's Main Menu, click on the Wii button in the lower left corner.
2. On the Settings screen, click Wii Settings.
3. In the Wii System Settings, click the blue arrow on the right to reach the second screen of options,and then click the Internet button.
4. Select Connection Settings.
5. Select any connection labeled as None, and then select Wireless Connection.
6. Select Search for an Access Point. The Wii console will search for nearby wireless connection points.
7. Select OK to display a list of available access points and then select the access point that matches your router's SSID.
8. If the connection appears locked, use the right arrow to go to Security Settings. Select WEP or WPA. Enter the encryption key from your wireless router. Click Confirm and then Save.
9. Click Save then click OK to save your connection settings.
10. Click OK again to start an automatic connection test. If the connection fails, refer to the manufacturer's support website or console documentation for further assistance.

Nintendo DSI to your wireless network

Nintendo DSI to your wireless network 

1. Turn on your Nintendo DSi and click the wrench icon to display your system settings.
2. Scroll to page 3 and select Internet.
3. Click Connection Settings.
4. The remaining steps vary depending on whether your wireless network is running WEP, WPA2, or WPA network encryption.
1. Note: Your router must be set to WEP encryption to play Nintendo DSi games online.

Nintendo DS to your wireless network

Nintendo DS to your wireless network 

1. Insert a wireless compatible game into your Nintendo DS and turn the unit on.
2. Navigate to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings screen. You may need to review your game's user manual to find how to access this screen because it varies between games.
3. Select Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings.
4. Select an available connection. "None" will display under the name of the connection if it is available.
5. Select Search for an Access Point.
6. The name of your wireless access point will display. If no access point is displayed, you are out-of-range of your router and will need to move closer to the router.
7. If there is a blue lock that is unlocked, tap the name of your access point and then tap OK.
8. If there is a red lock that is locked, tap the name of the access point and enter the WEP encryption key for your network. Tap OK to save your settings.
9. If there is a gray lock that is locked, your router's network security settings are not supported by the Nintendo DS. You will need to switch to WEP or WPA encryption or remove the security setting when connecting with the Nintendo DS.

SONY PlayStation3 to your wireless network

 SONY PlayStation3 to your wireless network  

1. Verify that there is an access point connected to a network with Internet service near the system.

Note: Settings for the access point are typically set using a computer. For details, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.

2. Confirm that an Ethernet cable is not connected to the PlayStation 3 system.
3. From the Home menu, select Settings, and then select Network Settings.
4. Select Internet Connection Settings. A confirmation screen will display stating that you will be disconnected from the Internet.
5. Select Yes when the confirmation screen displays saying that you will be disconnected from the Internet.
6. Select Easy.
7. Select Wireless.
8. Select Scan. A list of access points within the range of your PlayStation 3 will display.

Note: Some PlayStation 3 models have an "Automatic" option which lets you select Automatic when using an access point that supports automatic setup. Follow the on-screen instructions and the necessary settings will be completed automatically.

9. Select the Access Point that you want to use.
10. Check the SSID for the access point.
11. Select the Security Settings that you want to use.

Note: The types of security settings vary depending on the access point. Contact the person who set up or maintains the access point to get information on which setting to select.

12. Enter the Encryption Key.

Note: The encryption key is displayed as a series of asterisks. If you do not know the encryption key, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point for assistance. When you have finished entering the encryption key and have confirmed the network configuration, a list of settings appears.

Depending on your network environment, additional settings for PPPoE, proxy server or IP address may be required. For details on these settings, refer to the information that was provided when yourInternet service was installed or theinstructions that came with yournetwork device.

13. Select Save to save your settings.
14. Select Test Connection. The system will attempt to connect to the Internet.
15. Confirm the connection test results. If a successful connection has been made, information on the network is displayed.

Note: If you test the connection immediately after selecting Automatic, then selecting AOSS™ in step 12, the router settings may not be completed and the connection may fail. Wait approximately 1 or 2 minutes before testing the connection.

Sony PlayStation Portable to your wireless home network

 Sony PlayStation Portable to your wireless home network  

1. Tap Settings.
2. Tap Network Settings.
3. Tap the X button.
4. Select Infrastructure Mode and tap Enter.
5. Select New Connect to create a new connection and tap Enter.
6. Select Scan and tap the right arrow.
7. After the available networks are displayed, select the network you want to join and tap Enter.
8. Tap the right arrow to keep your current SSID.

Note: If you change your network's SSID, you will need to re-configure all devices on your network to use the new SSID.

9. Select the type of encryption your network is using (WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP), or WPA-PSK (AES) and tap the right arrow.
10. Enter your network's encryption key using the on-screen keyboard. Eight asterisks are displayed in the encryption key field, regardless of the number of characters you enter.
11. Select Easy and click the right arrow.
12. Enter a name for your connection or tap the right arrow to keep the default of the network's SSID.
13. Review your connection settings. Click the right arrow if they are correct. Click the left arrow to go back and make corrections.
14. Tap Enter to save your connection settings.
15. Select Test Connection to test your connection settings. Confirm that "Succeeded" is displayed after "Internet Connection."

Microsoft XBOX to a wireless network

 Microsoft XBOX to a wireless network  

1. To open the management console, type http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar of your web browser.
2. Enter the router username and password. If the username and password has never been changed, then the default login is:
1. Username: admin
2. Password: password
3. Select Wireless Settings from the router console. Write down the SSID and WEP key (they'll be needed later).

Note: Before a computer can connect to the router through a wireless signal, it must be configured with the appropriate SSID and WEP key.

4. From the Xbox Dashboard, select Settings and then select Network Settings.
5. Click Advanced, and then click Wireless.
6. From the Wireless Status screen, select Settings.
7. The router can be configured to either broadcast or not broadcast its SSID.
1. If your router is configured to broadcast its SSID
   From the list of SSIDs in the Select Network screen, select the SSID that you wrote down in step 3.
2. If your router is not configured to broadcast its SSID
   Select OTHER from the list on the Select Network screen. Then use the Xbox Dashboard virtual keyboard to enter the SSID that you wrote down in step 3.
8. From the Wireless Settings screen, select Network Mode as Infrastructure. Then select Security Type and configure the Xbox Compatible wireless bridge with the same security settings (NONE, 64-bit WEP, or 128-bit WEP) as the wireless router.
9. Press A to save the new settings, and then press B to go back.
10. From the Wireless Status screen, check that your Xbox console is connected to the network name (SSID) specified in step 3. Press B twice to go back.
11. From the Network Settings screen, select Connect.
12. From the Connect Status screen, verify that the Xbox console is connected.