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    XBOX 360 controller-PC

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Manic Penguins, Feb 12, 2008.

  1. Manic Penguins

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    I'm actually having a hard time finding this on the net but can I get my wireless XBOX controller connected to my PC to run games via a Play & Charge kit
     
    Manic Penguins, Feb 12, 2008
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  2. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    I don't know if you need a Play & Charge Kit, but I'm pretty sure there are PC version of the 360 controller. I've seen them at Target, lol.
     
    Amol, Feb 12, 2008
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Plug it in with the play and charge kit. If it doesn't work, then it won't work, and you'll need to buy a wireless adapter.

    There is no PC version of the 360 controller. It's just the normal 360 controller in red packaging labeled PC. Marketing.
     
    Lithus, Feb 12, 2008
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    unknowntt Notebook Evangelist

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    Ya but I don't think he WANTS to buy it if he already has a controller....

    I too have the XBOX 360 controller with the play and charge kit, and I've also wondered whether or not you can use it that way.

    Does anyone know?
     
    unknowntt, Feb 12, 2008
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  5. jcovelli

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    no.

    you either need a wired controller or the wireless usb adapter.

    i had the same problem... it sucks. just pick up the wireless adapter at wal mart or target for $15

    (it's microsoft.. they want the most $ they can get)
     
    jcovelli, Feb 12, 2008
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  6. Manic Penguins

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    M$ barstards, another thing I'll have to buy sooner or later, is it possible for someone to make a driver. Or is it the way its made so it doesn't send signals down the wire apart from the charging bit, that really sucks :(
     
    Manic Penguins, Feb 12, 2008
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  7. Dman7

    Dman7 Notebook Consultant

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    You need the wireless adaptor, it's 20 bucks...I have one and it works great.
     
    Dman7, Feb 12, 2008
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  8. nizzy1115

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    The play and charge kit does not send controller inputs across the usb. It is only for charging. If you have your 360 controller (wireless) plugged into the xbox via play and charge kit, it still communicates to the xbox wirelessly. So plugging it into your computer will only charge the batteries, not let it communicate like a controller. You have 2 options. Get the wired controller, or get the wireless controller adapter for the pc.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 12, 2008
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  9. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The way I set up my wired Xbox 360 controller to work on my computer was to plug it in (wasn't detected) however I then ran Windows Update and it automatically detected it and offered me a driver download for the controller.
     
    usapatriot, Feb 12, 2008
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  10. xxERIKxx

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    yeah same here. it also lets me use my wireless headsset.
     
    xxERIKxx, Feb 12, 2008
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  11. Manic Penguins

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    Yeah, the good thing is the wireless receiver receives all M$ 360 products I think, well thats what it says.
     
    Manic Penguins, Feb 12, 2008
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  12. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    The normal 360 controller doesn't have a USB connector, does it?
    Anyway, whether or not it's any different from the standard 360 version, I have one and it works great on my PC :)
     
    Jalf, Feb 12, 2008
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  13. xxERIKxx

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    yes xbox 360 controllers connect via usb.
     
    xxERIKxx, Feb 12, 2008
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  14. mmk1125

    mmk1125 Notebook Geek

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    I needed a gamepad for pc and considered the xbox 360 controller. didn't want to spend too much so ended up buying a usb adaptor instead for the original xbox controllers (which I have few of them around the house). Works great and it's even being recognized as a xbox 360 controller in game like Halo 2, bonus!
     
    mmk1125, Feb 12, 2008
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