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    360 Controller Question + XP

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ArmageddonAsh, Jun 9, 2008.

  1. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    i was wondering does anyone know if the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows works if you are using XP Pro? also is there a way to make the controller work with non-games for windows games?

    thanx
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Jun 9, 2008
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    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    okay thanx will do :D
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Jun 9, 2008
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    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    right so i know it will work on XP, anyone know if i can use it with games like FEAR and TD: U which are not Windows For Games, games :D
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Jun 9, 2008
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    there are quite a few free programs that will let you create button maps and macros for any type of controller.. just google
     
    jcovelli, Jun 9, 2008
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    Nothing can be better in FPS than a mouse =)
     
    NJoy, Jun 9, 2008
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    It works on fear, but mine tends to mess up a bit for some reason I keep on turning to the left when using the controller. NFS underground works great and crysis too, oblvion doesnt work too well, you cant assign the right analog to look around...
     
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    I confirm that it work perfectly on TDU and older games like Need for Speed Underground 1. The triggers will not work if the game doesn't support analog inputs tho...
     
    Ayle, Jun 9, 2008
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    game pads are more suited for fighting and racing games :D fps and rts games NEEDa mouse
     
    r34p3rex, Jun 9, 2008
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    You'll need button mapping software for games that don't natively support controllers. Not sure why you wouldn't want to use keyboard/mouse for FEAR or other FPS games though...?
     
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    I have Oblivion on both x360 and pc and bought a wireless adapter for using a wireless 360 controller on pc, its a great controller for playing emulators but sucks ass in Oblivion which I thought would work well, I mean Oblivion is for both so it would only make sense.
     
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    Andy, Jun 9, 2008
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