xbox 360 wireless controller question

Bee · 08-23-2006, 08:27 AM

Does the wireless controller need line of sight to work with the xbox 360? In my media room, I'm thinking about putting the Xbox 360 beside my seating close to the projector but then I wouldn't be facing the console with the controller. In the setup I'm thinking about, when in use the console would be a couple feet behind my front chairs and between them on a low table.

Noop · 08-23-2006, 08:32 AM

I don't think it needs to be in the line of sight because I remember bringing my controller to a friends house and going to the kitchenand still being able to pause despite the was a wall blocking the control. Excuse my grammar

dervack · 08-23-2006, 12:44 PM

It's 2.4 ghz, not IR, so no, you don't need line of sight.

Bee · 08-23-2006, 12:48 PM

Cool. That's what I figured, but couldn't find it listed.

MizzouRah · 08-23-2006, 01:28 PM

Use GOOD batteries. I was wondering why my players were sluggish.. control wise - had some Ray-o-vacs in there.

hukarez · 08-23-2006, 01:59 PM

Anyone ever notice that their wireless controllers are still 'somewhat' on, despite having done a shut down via the guide button on their controller?

Maybe it's just me, but there's a very faint green circle around my wireless controller's guide button that sometimes won't go away, until I unplug the rechargeable battery pack, and plug it back into the controller.

Grammaticus · 08-23-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dervack

It's 2.4 ghz, not IR, so no, you don't need line of sight.

I thought it was infrared?

dervack · 08-23-2006, 03:58 PM

Eaglesfan27 · 08-23-2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hukarez

Anyone ever notice that their wireless controllers are still 'somewhat' on, despite having done a shut down via the guide button on their controller?

Maybe it's just me, but there's a very faint green circle around my wireless controller's guide button that sometimes won't go away, until I unplug the rechargeable battery pack, and plug it back into the controller.

Yeah, I've noticed that too. My batteries will drain in a few days even if I'm not playing.

Todd, I've noticed a huge difference in controller response when the batteries are fully charged vs when they are weaker.

Grammaticus · 08-23-2006, 04:24 PM

I use Energizer re-chargable. They work well and I don't see response drop off until after the controller starts the rotating green circle "low battery" warning. If I am playing the machine a lot, the batteries still last a good week before I have to recharge.

Raiders Army · 08-23-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee

Does the wireless controller need line of sight to work with the xbox 360? In my media room, I'm thinking about putting the Xbox 360 beside my seating close to the projector but then I wouldn't be facing the console with the controller. In the setup I'm thinking about, when in use the console would be a couple feet behind my front chairs and between them on a low table.

I've been in the pisser when I kicked a field goal in Madden once.

MizzouRah · 08-23-2006, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Yeah, I've noticed that too. My batteries will drain in a few days even if I'm not playing.

Todd, I've noticed a huge difference in controller response when the batteries are fully charged vs when they are weaker.

That could have been my issue with NCAA, but Oblivion played just fine.?

Bee · 08-24-2006, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

I've been in the pisser when I kicked a field goal in Madden once.

was the door closed?

08-23-2006, 08:32 AM	#2
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08-23-2006, 03:58 PM	#8
dervack College Prospect Join Date: Jun 2005	Nope

08-23-2006, 04:24 PM	#10
Grammaticus Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tennessee	I use Energizer re-chargable. They work well and I don't see response drop off until after the controller starts the rotating green circle "low battery" warning. If I am playing the machine a lot, the batteries still last a good week before I have to recharge. Last edited by Grammaticus : 08-23-2006 at 04:25 PM.

08-23-2006, 12:44 PM	#3
dervack College Prospect Join Date: Jun 2005	It's 2.4 ghz, not IR, so no, you don't need line of sight.

08-23-2006, 12:48 PM	#4
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	Cool. That's what I figured, but couldn't find it listed.

08-23-2006, 01:28 PM	#5
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Use GOOD batteries. I was wondering why my players were sluggish.. control wise - had some Ray-o-vacs in there.

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