Using 360 controller on PC

[ninjamonkey]

I know I can get a wireless receiver so I can use my 360 controller for PC games, but is there any other way to use a controller on a PC?

For example, can I simply buy a 360 USB cable that I can plug into the controller and a USB port on my PC? It would kind of be like turning the wireless controller into a wired controller, just by buying a cable.

[Hoos]

Re: Using 360 controller on PC

I know I can get a wireless receiver so I can use my 360 controller for PC games, but is there any other way to use a controller on a PC?

For example, can I simply buy a 360 USB cable that I can plug into the controller and a USB port on my PC? It would kind of be like turning the wireless controller into a wired controller, just by buying a cable.

I'm not 100% on this but I think you can only used the factory wired 360 controller on a PC. Wireless will work as well with the wireless receiver. I'm thinking that I read somewhere that the USB charging cable setup with a wireless controller does not work on a PC..may be wrong though.

Also, there's some ABCD drivers that you need to install for the 360 controller to work. I'm pretty sure Microsoft's default drivers do not work properly. But all of my "Sketchy" knowledge on this subject comes from
playing MVP05 on my PC with the 360 controller, so it may differ for other PC games.

Hope this helps you out some

[DC]

Re: Using 360 controller on PC

http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewt...669&highlight=

They know a little something here

[ninjamonkey]

Re: Using 360 controller on PC

Thanks guys.

Hmm, too bad the charge kit thing doesn't seem to work. That would be super convenient, although the wireless receiver isn't too expensive.

I'm sort of tempted just to try it though.

[bkfount]

Re: Using 360 controller on PC

Also, there's some ABCD drivers that you need to install for the 360 controller to work. I'm pretty sure Microsoft's default drivers do not work properly. But all of my "Sketchy" knowledge on this subject comes from
playing MVP05 on my PC with the 360 controller, so it may differ for other PC games.

Hope this helps you out some

from what I gather, it works better than it used to. I had one of their xbox 360 controllers for the PC, which is just a 360 wired controller with a driver disk for $5 more, back in late 05 or early 06. The drivers were garbage, and games didn't even recognize the two trigger buttons. Rumble didn't work either. I assume it's better now though, even the official drivers.

[Tha_Kid]

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from what I gather, it works better than it used to. I had one of their xbox 360 controllers for the PC, which is just a 360 wired controller with a driver disk for $5 more, back in late 05 or early 06. The drivers were garbage, and games didn't even recognize the two trigger buttons. Rumble didn't work either. I assume it's better now though, even the official drivers.

It's still just as bad. Triggers are recognized as one axis, no rumble, garbage all around. Theres some homebrew drivers around but I havent found much success with them. Theres only about 10-15 official "Games for Windows" games that by name support the 360 controller through Xinput.

[Hoos]

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You can also watch a plethora of videos on Youtube with detailed directions. Just do a search on Youtube for something like "Xbox 360 controller PC". That worked for me and brought up several pages of videos.

[dizturbd]

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How far do you really need to sit from your laptop? I mean, really! Get the damn wired controller and call it good. It's wonderful. It's not like you'll be plugging in a PS3 controller with a 2 foot long cord. There's plenty of room to distance yourself from that 15" monitor.

[ninjamonkey]

Re: Using 360 controller on PC

Well, the issue isn't the wire. I already have 2 wireless controllers. I'd rather buy a wireless receiver than a wired controller. It's cheaper.

[daflyboys]

Re: Using 360 controller on PC

Bumping this. I installed the proper drivers for the wired 360 controller, but I can't get anything other than the flashing green light on the Xbox guide button. The installed Accessories Status assistance is garbage. Within the help guide it says:


When you connect a controller to your computer, it is assigned a specific quadrant that glows green to indicate the controller's number and position. Each subsequent controller (up to four) connected to your computer is assigned an additional quadrant.

To view your controller quadrant and battery status on the screen, press the Xbox Guide button.


Doesn't matter what I press. It's just flashing green.... laughing at me...... mocking me.

[WTF]

Re: Using 360 controller on PC

So you're using the actual hardwired controller, not wireless with plug n play, right?

[daflyboys]

Re: Using 360 controller on PC

Right....I'd keep it wired for now.


Addendum: so were you just taking a poll, or does it being wired mean something?