xbox controller on pc

mufc802 · 11 Jul 2011 at 22:33

Can I use an old xbox 360 controller on my pc? I guess I need the wireless gaming reciever but will my controller work as it came with the xbox I bought ages ago or do I have to buy one that says compatible with windows?

I was playing fifa on the pc and it's so damn hard play using a keyboard!!!

Dannyb01y · 11 Jul 2011 at 23:00

Think it should be fine with the receiver.

Failing that you can pick up a black official 360 wired pad for £14.99 at moment.

RopAyy · 11 Jul 2011 at 23:14

The receiver should work with all x360 controllers so you will only need to buy the wireless receiver for the PC.

mame · 12 Jul 2011 at 01:03

I bought the wired version just over half a decade ago (29/06/2006) for £17.99. Works great but if I get any problems with it, I'll post on here

mufc802 · 12 Jul 2011 at 12:04

Thanks, I bought the receiver it should come soon but also a new controller so I can have the old one as a spare or for two player.

It's a bit annoying that the recharger kit only comes with one rechargeable battery so I need another one for the new controller.

weyland yutani · 12 Jul 2011 at 13:26

The controller is the one of best thing about the 360, the most ergonomic and comfortable controller I've ever used. Never need to buy a dedicated pc controller again, wireless with usb adapter works brilliantly on pc.

jojothemonkey69 · 12 Jul 2011 at 13:48

The wireless adapters are hard to track down, you can get replica Chinese ones but I've had nothing but trouble with them. I bought a wired one a few months back and it's been great.

Nymins · 12 Jul 2011 at 14:27

jojothemonkey69 said:
The wireless adapters are hard to track down, you can get replica Chinese ones but I've had nothing but trouble with them. I bought a wired one a few months back and it's been great.

I just bought one of the £9 chinese ones of eBay and it works great (following a guide to get it installed properly, took like 2 minutes).

Spikey Willow · 12 Jul 2011 at 14:32

How many PC games tend to support the use of (wireless) 360 controllers? Is it a good amount?

needforspeed · 12 Jul 2011 at 15:47

Make sure you download the software for wireless or wired. http://www.microsoft.com/uk/hardware/downloads/default.mspx

Begbie · 12 Jul 2011 at 20:15

I got my receiver and pad cheaper than it was to buy a pad!

Should've bought more in hindsight!

DStruct · 12 Jul 2011 at 22:34

Normal Bluetooth dongle should be fine?
Or is that only PS3, not sure...

mufc802 · 14 Jul 2011 at 14:46

The receiver and wireless controller work perfectly, I don't know why I've waited this long to get one. I can now play racing and football games without totally sucking at it!

The charger kit that came with the controller actually plugs into the PC as well using the USB slot and I can play while it is charging as the cable is nice and long. My old charger just plugs into the mains and I had to detach the battery from the controller so it was unusable while charging. Good stuff.

Vanquish-Storm · 14 Jul 2011 at 19:33

Can you use a wireless controller as a wired controller using the charger cable??

Nymins · 14 Jul 2011 at 19:46

Vanquish-Storm said:
Can you use a wireless controller as a wired controller using the charger cable??

Unfortunately not. It will charge the controller, but it won't be usable.

johnsparton10 · 14 Jul 2011 at 22:09

Best pad for the pc. I use an un-official one. Its great

saitrix · 14 Jul 2011 at 22:15

Do you have to retrain the controller between your xbox and pc if you only ever turn on one at a time?

bsoltan · 14 Jul 2011 at 22:24

Xanity said:
Normal Bluetooth dongle should be fine?
Or is that only PS3, not sure...

Nah, 360 uses it's own proprietary wireless system.

saitrix said:
Do you have to retrain the controller between your xbox and pc if you only ever turn on one at a time?

Yes, it will only sync to one device at a time.

builder22 · 16 Jul 2011 at 11:37

bsoltan said:
Yes, it will only sync to one device at a time.

this is what made me stick with a wired controller