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    Now what... with this 360 controller?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by latestgood, Jun 11, 2008.

  1. latestgood

    latestgood Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    Couple days ago, I asked about PC controller and many people recommended xbox 360 controller. Well, I bought it from eBay and got it today. However, there is no receiver... I contacted the seller and he told me that I have to buy the charging kit and USB separately... So, what do I have to buy to plug this controller into PC?

    Thank you,
     
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    The PC bundle is a waist, its the same as the standard wired controller but with drivers on a disk and they charge more for it.

    The drivers will auto install via windows without it so that was a scam.

    Wireless tho just like Lithus said you have to buy the reciever, otherwise it has no way to talk to the computer.

    Wired is better IMO if your ok with the wire, no hassles with batteries and better support with 3rd pary drivers like XBCD.
     
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    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    im thinking of getting a wired one for my laptop, but i have a question: is it possible to get them to work with non-windows for games titles? such as FEAR or STALKER?
     
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    Yup, mine works fine with on nfs underground, tdu or sonic heroes.
     
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    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    thats great about test drive, was going to get it yesturday
    do you have to get an update or soemthing for it?
    does it work with all games? as my brothers wouldnt play some games TMU and Prey for example
     
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    Its a gamepad, it will work in any game that supports a gamepad.

    If the game does not support a gamepad, you can work around that with various programs like glovepie, pinnacle, and a few others, to give the controller keyboard/mouse commands instead.

    I only stopped using the wired one for my laptop because the wire was so long and it was annoying to bundle it all up and it gets all twisted when your getting it out and putting it up all the time. So now I use a Wii controller instead and its MUCH better, and much cooler too.
     
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    so how do i make a game use the controller, like Prey?
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Jun 11, 2008
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