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    Xbox 360 Wired Controller for PC Help

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by spradhan01, Jul 6, 2009.

  1. spradhan01

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    Ebay has decent prices on new wired controllers. A solid $25 with insurance.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/White-Official-Wired-Controller-For-MICROSOFT-Xbox-360_W0QQitemZ390063654353QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_Games_Accessories?hash=item5ad19b05d1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A15|66%3A2|39%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50


    I'm sure you could get one well under $20 if you bid in the auctions. The only people who really buy wired controllers are those looking to play in tournaments or just gaming fanatics in general.
    http://shop.ebay.com/items/__microsoft-wired-controller?Condition=New&_dmpt=Video_Games_Accessories&_fln=1&_sop=15&_trksid=p3286.c0.m283


    Good luck!
     
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    The one thing that was troubling me was is there any difference between PC and Xbox 360 Controller? As in amazon, they had two different sections, X-box 360 controller for PC and Xbox 360. If I get a Xbox 360 one, will I need some special drivers or it is plug and play?
     
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    Kingcodez Notebook Consultant

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    There's no difference, it's just them listing it in multiple places to try and make more money. A MacBook would be listed under Laptops, and also Apple Products right?

    XP is plug and play, plus if you need drivers it will search them out for you. But IIRC there's no drivers needed. I'm not sure about the rumble though.

    I want to get the little wireless reciever my self, play guitar hero on my mac or something. I hate keyboard/mouse.