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Posted November 24, 2011
I'm so out of the loop here, someone help me out.

Can you use a wireless Xbox 360 controller to play games on the PC? If so, how?

(It would make PC games much easier for me than mouse/keyboard.)
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Posted November 24, 2011
Yes you can, but you need to buy that first :

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows-Pc/dp/B000HZFCT2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8
Post edited November 24, 2011 by Gersen
Posted November 24, 2011
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stoicsentry: I'm so out of the loop here, someone help me out.

Can you use a wireless Xbox 360 controller to play games on the PC? If so, how?

(It would make PC games much easier for me than mouse/keyboard.)
yus you can you need one of these http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows-Pc/dp/B000HZFCT2 then install the drivers and bond it like you do normally... make sure it's on when you load the game some games handle it being turned on mid game badly
Posted November 24, 2011
Wireless 360 controllers have some issues with certain games, and they cost a lot more. I'm sure someone will comment "I haven't had any problems" but I read about them on the Steam forums all the time. Usually it's the analog triggers not working, I think one of the Assassin's Creed games had this issue.

I would personally suggest a wired version, which is what I use. I got mine for cheap, only $20 on amazon. If you're at a computer desk it really doesn't matter anyway. If you're using your PC in a living room setting though, then obviously your situation is different from mine.
Posted November 24, 2011
I'm using a wireless 360 controller on my PC. The hardware is great, the software... not so much. You probably need to buy some extra software like Xpadder to make older games or games without native gamepad support to work with the controller. But even then you may have problems. I can't get Fahrenheit to work properly, for instance.
Posted November 24, 2011
Anyone ever have any luck buying a play and charge kit and just using the included cord to connect to the PC? I don't see why it wouldn't work, and you wouldn't need to buy the useless wireless connector. Plus if you have a wireless controller you might already have a play and charge kit.
Posted November 24, 2011
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PenutBrittle: Anyone ever have any luck buying a play and charge kit and just using the included cord to connect to the PC? I don't see why it wouldn't work, and you wouldn't need to buy the useless wireless connector. Plus if you have a wireless controller you might already have a play and charge kit.
controller signaling isn't sent down the cable so it doesn't work sorry
Posted November 24, 2011
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wodmarach: controller signaling isn't sent down the cable so it doesn't work sorry
Gotcha. I assumed they worked the same way as the PS3 Controllers.

Incidentally, PS3 controllers work great as 360 controllers. There's a certain program called MotioninJoy that will emulate your PS3 controller as an Xbox one, or as just a regular controller for those programs that don't support 360 controllers. A really good solution, the only downside is that you need to run a program before starting any games.
Posted November 24, 2011
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StingingVelvet: Wireless 360 controllers have some issues with certain games, and they cost a lot more. I'm sure someone will comment "I haven't had any problems" but I read about them on the Steam forums all the time. Usually it's the analog triggers not working, I think one of the Assassin's Creed games had this issue.

I would personally suggest a wired version, which is what I use. I got mine for cheap, only $20 on amazon. If you're at a computer desk it really doesn't matter anyway. If you're using your PC in a living room setting though, then obviously your situation is different from mine.
I have a wireless 360 and I've had excactly those problems. Therefore, in hindsight, I would also get the wired version (unless you have a beamer and a couch)

But generally I'm very happy with my pad. It is also a good pad if you have big hands and also very sturdy (as SF IV has shown me). You will have a lot of problems with older games, due to a driver issue, so that is always to keep in mind. But if you are looking for a gamepad for modern games, this is the one for you.
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