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    Help Connecting Xbox 360 wireless controller to my laptop

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by spradhan01, Jun 12, 2009.

  1. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have a wireless Xbox 360 controller and I want to connect it with my pc. So, do I need a receiver or I am fine with my laptops wireless card or any other specific drivers to make the controller work?

    Helps will be much appreciated!!
    Thanks
    :D
     
    spradhan01, Jun 12, 2009
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  2. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    you need a receiver

    http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows-Pc/dp/B000HZFCT2

    last i check a few months ago, these were selling new for $20, used for $15... no idea the price jump

    then you just need to install the drivers

    http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/downloads/default.mspx

    then plug it in, sync the controller with the receiver, and u'r done...

    some games have the label that says they're also designed for controller use (can't remember the label... just know that GTA IV is one of those games)

    if you want more to do with your xbox 360 controller, look at the software "pinnacle game controller"... you can setup the controller to act as a mouse/bind certain keys to it...
     
    paper_wastage, Jun 12, 2009
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  3. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Thanks for the info!
     
    spradhan01, Jun 13, 2009
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  4. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    Yep, i second the above. ;)
     
    ahl395, Jun 13, 2009
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    AirSinner Notebook Evangelist

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    Cannot he not use the Xbox 360 Plug&Play USB?
     
    AirSinner, Jun 13, 2009
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  6. Aeris

    Aeris Otherworldly

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    Third'd, you need a receiver.

    Sadly, no.
     
    Aeris, Jun 13, 2009
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