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    360 Wireless controller

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by perrylyzr541, Sep 19, 2007.

  1. perrylyzr541

    perrylyzr541 Notebook Consultant

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    Is there any way to play games on my dell 1520 using my wireless xbox 360 controller without the wireless adapter. I was hoping I could plug in the usb cord that comes with the play and charge kit and just use it via usb. Any help would be appreciated...thanx
     
    perrylyzr541, Sep 19, 2007
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  2. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    nope the way you want to use does not work, get a wired controller if you want a direct connection, otherwise you need the adapter.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Sep 19, 2007
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    all the usb chord does is charge the controller. the wireless controller doesnt communicated through the usb cable, it is still wireless when it is plugged in. so like vicious said...wired controller or the adapter.
     
    nizzy1115, Sep 19, 2007
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  4. perrylyzr541

    perrylyzr541 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanx for the info fellas. I must say what a ripoff though damn microsoft.
     
    perrylyzr541, Sep 20, 2007
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  5. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Yeah, screw Microsoft. Can't believe they created a controller for the XBOX 360 and it doesn't work perfectly with other things. Also, screw Dell, for not including a wireless receiver for the 360 inside the Inspirons.
     
    Lithus, Sep 20, 2007
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  6. perrylyzr541

    perrylyzr541 Notebook Consultant

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    Wow go lithus, defender of all that is evil. All I really meant is that it sux it wont work even though it's plugged in considering there both MS products. And I didnt mention Dell at all, but thank you for having nothing positive or useful to contribute.
     
    perrylyzr541, Sep 20, 2007
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    aphexacid Notebook Consultant

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    soooooo, basically your're telling me that my jack La Lanne juicer is not compatible with Vista?
     
    aphexacid, Sep 20, 2007
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  8. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    I know..can you believe it?! I want to be able to juice through my USB port! Where's my juice?!
     
    Lithus, Sep 20, 2007
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    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    sue the homeless man down the street! it's all his fault!
     
    SideSwipe, Sep 20, 2007
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  10. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Lol This is by far one of the funniest threads I've seen today.
     
    surfasb, Sep 20, 2007
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