Xbox One controller official PC driver out now

Purdy · 5 Jun 2014 at 15:50

http://majornelson.com/2014/06/05/pc-drivers-for-the-xbox-one-controller-available-now/

Beginning today, new PC drivers for the Xbox One controller will be available for download, offering PC gamers a better way to play using the Xbox One controller. We’re planning to release the drivers as part of a Windows update in the near future; however, today, I am happy to offer early access to our dedicated PC gamers on MajorNelson.com.

We know our fans have wanted PC compatibility, and we know they wanted to be able to use the Xbox One controller with the same games and applications they have been playing with using the Xbox 360 controller. We can’t wait for them to play their favorite PC games with what we consider the best controller ever made and we’re excited for fans to experience the improved D-pad, redesigned battery compartment, new comfortable design and offset analog sticks. The new PC drivers will enable the Xbox One controller to be used with any game that featured gamepad support for the Xbox 360 controller. Simply download the drivers, connect your Xbox One controller to your computer through a micro USB cable and you’ll be gaming in no time.

We look forward to sharing more about the amazing lineup of games coming to Xbox during our Xbox E3 2014 Media Briefing, Xbox: Game On, which will take place Monday, June 9 beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PDT.

Also Halo 2 running on something that isn't vista? MS might actually be doing something right again

WiZZyWiGG · 5 Jun 2014 at 15:53

Yay, at last.

meandu229 · 5 Jun 2014 at 15:57

Hoping the bring out a wireless adapter.

AWPC · 5 Jun 2014 at 15:58

£69.99 for the official wireless model they can keep that :eek:

snips86x · 5 Jun 2014 at 16:01

AWPC said:
£69.99 for the official wireless model they can keep that

What's the bandwidth and frequency of the new X1 controllers?

Twirlywoos · 5 Jun 2014 at 16:01

Thanks. Just needs a micro usb and i have plenty of those. Now who sells the controller for the lowest price?

Purdy · 5 Jun 2014 at 16:02

AWPC said:
£69.99 for the official wireless model they can keep that

Wut? Its £38 on amazon

agnes · 5 Jun 2014 at 16:03

What's the difference between the old and new aside from cosmetics?

If nothing, then it's a rip off...

Shamikebab · 5 Jun 2014 at 16:04

Vast improvement over the 360 controller.

Purdy · 5 Jun 2014 at 16:05

agnes said:
What's the difference between the old and new aside from cosmetics?

If nothing, then it's a rip off...

Different shape/better dpad/rumble triggers/better thumbsticks/better triggers.

Worse is probably the bumper buttons if you don't use them as intended.

I'm sure most will be happy with their 360 controller though, it isn't hard to pop to a shop and hold one though.

WiZZyWiGG · 5 Jun 2014 at 16:09

While the 360 pad is nice and has served me well, I am looking forward to using my X1 pad as it feels so much nicer to use.

meandu229 · 5 Jun 2014 at 16:09

snips86x said:
What's the bandwidth and frequency of the new X1 controllers?

It uses wifi direct afaik so 2.4ghz?

Moothead2 · 5 Jun 2014 at 16:16

The One pad is horrible. 360 pad is much nicer.

Murray · 5 Jun 2014 at 16:17

PS4 pad master race.

agnes · 5 Jun 2014 at 16:23

Hmmmm, well, my 2 360 pads have done me well over the years, one has a stick that slowly pushes to the right if you don't nudge it to the left. Which is a minor annoyance for games with NO deadzones on the sticks.

And the other has seen better days. I will pop into Game on the weekend and have a gander, see what's what. But yea, would be good if they are compatible with the old wireless adapter, I assume they won't be?

Purdy · 5 Jun 2014 at 16:30

No, they aren't and nothing announced yet about another a new one either

Ransom · 5 Jun 2014 at 16:39

never used my 360 or xb1 controller on the pc must give it a go

VincentHanna · 5 Jun 2014 at 16:50

It's the only way I will play games now.

So, will there be a wireless receiver released as well? Can't be doing with wires across my lounge.

oldestgregg · 5 Jun 2014 at 18:11

Ransom said:
never used my 360 or xb1 controller on the pc must give it a go

For me its essential for 3rd person or driving games. KBM all day for shooters but the reality is a lot of games are designed for controllers now and it shows

iv-tecman · 5 Jun 2014 at 18:37

360 controller served me well, and its wireless. Must admit do sometimes use a DS4 to play project cars, something about the Sony Ds4 that makes it a pretty good gamepad.

Can't see me rushing out to buy an X1 controller for PC when the Sony DS4 works just fine, and I've also got my trusty 360 wireless pad for sofa gaming with the laptop if I so want to.