XBOX Wireless Controller for PC

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  1. Posts : 960
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
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    XBOX Wireless Controller for PC


    Hi Guys, I am planning to get an XBOX 360 Controller as I just bought the Dead Space/2 Pack deal, and want to play easier.

    Play.com - Buy Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller For Windows / Black (PC / Xbox 360) online at Play.com and read reviews. Free delivery to UK and Europe!

    This is the XBOX Controller I want. First of all, how would I connect? Would I need a Bluetooth adapter as I do not have it built in.

    And I am concerned about the compatibility. Will it work with all/most games on the Steam store or will some require a mouse.
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  2. Posts : 357
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    • Computer/Operating System: windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2), (excluding Windows XP 64-bit)
    • Pentium 300 MHz or Higher
    • RAM 128 MB
    • Hard Drive 150 MB Free
    • Connectivity: Powered USB port
    • Other: CD drive


    Think that covers it.
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  3. Posts : 960
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
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    mrdemon said:

    • Computer/Operating System: windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2), (excluding Windows XP 64-bit)
    • Pentium 300 MHz or Higher
    • RAM 128 MB
    • Hard Drive 150 MB Free
    • Connectivity: Powered USB port
    • Other: CD drive


    Think that covers it.
    But it's Wireless?

    And what about game compatibility.

    EDIT: I think I get what you mean? There is a little usb thing you put in the computer and the Controller receives from the dongle usb thing in the computer?
    Last edited by Infinite; 14 Jan 2012 at 08:06.
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  4. Posts : 2,164
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
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    get the official Microsoft wired one. Less headaches and cheaper.
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  5. Posts : 8,398
    ultimate 64 sp1
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    Zepher said:
    get the official Microsoft wired one. Less headaches and cheaper.
    the OP's link is for a microsoft controller.

    anyway, it will come with a dongly type thing that plugs into a usb port.

    it won't necessarily play with every steam game - it will should work on all games which are branded 'games for windows'.

    personally i only use mine for driving games, i don't think you can beat a mouse/keyboard combo for shooters...
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  6. Posts : 2,164
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    mickey megabyte said:
    Zepher said:
    get the official Microsoft wired one. Less headaches and cheaper.
    the OP's link is for a microsoft controller.

    anyway, it will come with a dongly type thing that plugs into a usb port.

    it won't necessarily play with every steam game - it will should work on all games which are branded 'games for windows'.

    personally i only use mine for driving games, i don't think you can beat a mouse/keyboard combo for shooters...
    As long as it comes with the MS receiver then he is good, but, the description doesn't mention the receiver and I wouldn't want the OP to buy that and then have to buy a receiver for more money.
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  7. Posts : 1,218
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    you need one of these:
    XBOX Wireless Controller for PC-img_2702.jpg
    I have one and it's called "wireless gaming receiver for windows" and here's my pad connected to it:
    XBOX Wireless Controller for PC-img_2703.jpg
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  8. Posts : 8,398
    ultimate 64 sp1
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    Zepher said:
    As long as it comes with the MS receiver then he is good, but, the description doesn't mention the receiver and I wouldn't want the OP to buy that and then have to buy a receiver for more money.
    good point Zepher - i just assumed it would include the receiver too - but as you say, the product info doesn't specifically state that it's included - although if you read the user review, it does mention a 'powerful wireless receiver'...
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  9. Posts : 2,164
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    mickey megabyte said:
    Zepher said:
    As long as it comes with the MS receiver then he is good, but, the description doesn't mention the receiver and I wouldn't want the OP to buy that and then have to buy a receiver for more money.
    good point Zepher - i just assumed it would include the receiver too - but as you say, the product info doesn't specifically state that it's included - although if you read the user review, it does mention a 'powerful wireless receiver'...
    Well, it sounds like it comes with the receiver from that review.
    I wonder if it is black as well. I wouldn't mind replacing my white one with a black one.

    EDIT:
    I had thought that they stopped making the controller combo, but it looks like they have the black controller with the black receiver now,
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...oft-_-23109243
    and it's onsale for $43. It used to be $60+ for the combo.

    EDIT: I ordered one from Amazon, gonna give my white receiver to my nephew for his PC.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00..._ya_os_product
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  10. Posts : 960
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
    Thread Starter
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    So with a Wireless Game Receiver. Do I still need a Windows Compatible one or can I use my XBOX/PS3 Controller?

    I would prefer Wireless as I don't like too many wires.
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