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    Best Game Controller?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ghost_rider, Oct 31, 2008.

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    Whats the best game controller (XBOX / PS) style for a laptop?

    Thanks
     
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    The wired Xbox 360 controller.
     
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    Do they make a version for the PC or will my XBOX 360 controller that came with my XBOX work with my laptop?
     
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    ive used both my wired 360 controller and ps3 controller plugged into my PC and i like both. They do make a wireless pc version of the 360 controller also.
     
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    it seems like overall the ps controller is easier to map like for games, except for games that are originally for the 360.
     
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    i have the wireless XBOX 360 controller, will it work on my Windows Vista laptop?
     
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    Thanks for the link, it states:

    "Will work with future Xbox 360 Wireless Accessories."

    Does that mean my old (original) XBOX 360 wireless controller won't work? i.e. will it only work with newer controllers?

    I bought mine when the XBOX 360 first came out.

    Thanks!
     
    ghost_rider, Oct 31, 2008
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    If you want something other than an Xbox 360 controller, the logitech rumblepad 2 comes in wired/wireless and looks just like the PS2 remote.
     
    Harper2.0, Nov 1, 2008
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    The original 360 wireless controller works great on a PC/Laptop (provided you buy the Wireless Gaming Receiver)

    It's what I use and would recommend especially as most "Games for Windows" are already pre-configured to work with it.

    "Will work with future Xbox 360 Wireless Accessories" means that if Microsoft updates the current wireless 360 gamepad to something different/improved this adapter will run them as well.
     
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    yea wireless 360 controllers work with an adaptor or u can buy a controller for pc that comes with an adaptor or the wired controller that works and all u gotta do is download drivers frm the microsoft website, or get a ps3 controller and a usb cord and that works too
     
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