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    Xbox 360 controller on PC

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by aan310, Jul 10, 2009.

  1. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Ok, so i have a wireless black controller.

    My options are trade it in for a wired, or buy a wireless adaptor.


    Questions:

    1. If i find some game that actually is PC local co-op, can the wireless adapter use multiple controllers, or is it one adapter per controller?
    2. Can i use the controller with any game? (like if i wanted to play vice city, or burnout or any game i so felt like it)


    Thanks!
     
    aan310, Jul 10, 2009
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  2. steelroots7xe

    steelroots7xe Notebook Evangelist

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    I suggest you buy a wireless adaptor.

    1. Yes, I believe you can use multiple controllers for one wireless adapter (up to 4 controllers). Check this thread on Gamespot to clarify.

    2. I don't think you can use the controller with all games. I was supposed to buy one before but based on forums I read, most games it supports are the ones with "Games For Windows" on their box labels. However, you may want to research on that, as this may have changed. There could possibly be a program now that syncs and configures with other games (similar to the Logitech Rumblepad).
     
    steelroots7xe, Jul 10, 2009
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    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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  4. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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  5. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    :/

    extra $20...


    Do you know of anyhting that is free? and is this something you use, or pulled off of google?
     
    aan310, Jul 10, 2009
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  6. Ripfire

    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    I've used it before, but I never bought it past the demo. Works great.
    But I only use my controller for a few games, Lego series, Trine, Prototype atm, all which support xbox 360 controller. The rest I use kb/m.

    I know xpadder used to be free, but I think they are charging for it now as well.
    http://www.xpadder.com/ :cool:
     
    Ripfire, Jul 10, 2009
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  7. Snakecharmed

    Snakecharmed Notebook Consultant

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    I used JoyToKey a few years ago with games I ran under DOSBox. Its interface is crude, but it's free.
     
    Snakecharmed, Jul 10, 2009
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  8. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    for the wireless, the USB receiver draws a lot of current... best to use in a poweresd usb hub, or connected directly to the laptop
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 10, 2009
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  9. Element

    Element Notebook Evangelist

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    I use an XBOX 360 Controller that is wireless with my games. I mainly use it for racing games. GRID, Pure, Fuel, and other new ones support it. I also use it for Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved that I bought on Steam.
     
    Element, Jul 10, 2009
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  10. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    does any one know about the new GTA. Burnout, and NFS Undercover?
     
    aan310, Jul 11, 2009
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  11. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    GTA IV has controller functions built in (it's coded in xbox360 and ported into PC... those developers didn't even bother changing the pics at the controller settings
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 11, 2009
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  12. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    GTA4 uses the Xbox360 controller nativity. Like many/most games for windows branded games it has native built in 360 controller support, so everything in the game is preset for the controller including the HUD buttons with the correct 360 controller labeling.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 11, 2009
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  13. Element

    Element Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't know about Burnout, but I'm pretty sure they work on Undercover, because they work in Prostreet, and Prostreet is older.
     
    Element, Jul 11, 2009
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  14. RaYYaN

    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    I can confirm that undercover and burnout paradise natively support the controller, as does [prototype] and dead space
     
    RaYYaN, Jul 13, 2009
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