Wireless Gaming Receiver, alternative?

[unknownsock]

Hey,
Just attempting to buy a wireless 360 remote for my PC, although the pirce tag n that dam wireless adapter is ridiculous.
Is there any working alternative at all?

Or should i just bite the dust and get a wired? Wouldnt have minded less wires tbh

 

[hyperst]

i seen them availaible with the receiver somewhere for a bargain £30 for handset and receiver, i'll go see if i can find where from

 

[uv]

there's no alternatives unfortunately.

the freedom with a wireless pad is definitely worth the extra though imo

 

[unknownsock]

there's no alternatives unfortunately.

the freedom with a wireless pad is definitely worth the extra though imo

Yer i know but i didn't really plan to spend this much, its only for a couple of games.

Credit card time?

 

[AWPC]

Well worth the £30. The receiver alone used to cost £14.99 (I bought 2 at that price) so just sell the spare controller for £15 you will easily get that for it.

 

[uv]

Also, one wireless receiver will work for two 360 pads (if you have any games like SF4, for example)

 

[unknownsock]

There one from ****.com, that one that sounds like a verb for £27.99.

it doesnt mention it comes with a receiver but it does have "for windows in the name", and some of the user comments suggest it does come with it.

Anyone wanna have a loook and see what you think?

 

[skullman]

I had a lot of syncing issues with mine so I switched to the wired pad.

 

[Frapple]

Eh?

Mine was £11-13 I think, hardly over priced for what it does.

Can't you get it bundled with a 360 pad for around £25?

 

[db2431]

there's no alternatives unfortunately.

the freedom with a wireless pad is definitely worth the extra though imo

There is actually, if you have a bluetooth reciever you can use the wireless sony ps3 pad, though not officially supported.

 

[unknownsock]

There is actually, if you have a bluetooth reciever you can use the wireless sony ps3 pad, though not officially supported.

Don't understand why Microsoft didn't use something as universal as this?
I'd go with that idea, but i cant stand ps3 pads.

 

[uv]

There is actually, if you have a bluetooth reciever you can use the wireless sony ps3 pad, though not officially supported.

I meant there are no alternatives specific to the 360 wireless receiver

God knows why, as it seems like a simple device to manufacturer - I'd have assumed you'd be able to get cheap knock-off receivers from Hong-Kong on ebay that work with the 360 pad by now.

The SixAxis apparently works fairly well with third party drivers - well, all except for the sixaxis part - but the 360 pad is natively supported in a large number of PC games, which the PS3 pad isn't.

 

[Amnesia]

i paid about 11 quid for mine and never had any issues...works perfectly.
why would you even want an alternative when it can connect 4 wireless controllers if your mates came round...just incase you all play fifa or pro evo on a big screen .

 

[Marco_Nasty]

It really is well worth the money for the controller and receiver, you should get it, but I find it eats up the batteries a bit, so best have rechargable batteries to hand

 

[Frapple]

It really is well worth the money for the controller and receiver, you should get it, but I find it eats up the batteries a bit, so best have rechargable batteries to hand

I've got actually battery packs & charger stand and they last ages - not sure what batteries are inside but I want some!

 

[unknownsock]

Just ended up getting a wired remote from gamestation last night.
£14.99, can't go wrong really. I may invest in a wireless one later on when i need 2 for some multiplayer

Hopefully Grid will be in the post when i get home, can't wait to try it out on my 50"