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    Wireless 360 controller in Windows?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Orluff, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. Orluff

    Orluff Notebook Consultant

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    Can a wireless 360 controller be hooked up with windows or would I have to buy a wired one? And if yes.. How?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Orluff, Dec 7, 2008
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    You'll need a wireless gaming receiver to connect to your PC with a wireless xbox 360 controller. Costs $20.

    Any old wired controller will work with plug and play ease though if you want another controller for your 360 anyways. They cost $40.
     
    Necromas, Dec 7, 2008
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    Tony_A, Dec 7, 2008
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  4. Orluff

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    Thx guys :) Thread considered closed.
     
    Orluff, Dec 7, 2008
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