Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows

[dstruct2k]

The Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows lets you take your quality, wireless gaming experiences that you enjoy on your console and experience them on your Windows gaming platform.

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Anyone able to get this device working in Windows 7? Mine won't even light up unless I reboot into my Vista install. I've already tried installing the software for Vista off the Microsoft website.

 

[Mark]

I have a corded one that seems to work OK on 32Bit after I got a Driver from windows update.

 

[dstruct2k]

Sure, the corded controller itself may work, but the wireless reciever won't even power on or show up in device manager. I have yet to try using a play-n-charge kit to see if the controller detects that way.

 

[KRONie]

 

[dstruct2k]

Thanks KRONie, I kinda figured it would work just fine.

I've since found out that my adapter is totally useless, it won't power on when plugged in to 3 seperate machines, tested on XP, Vista, and 7. I think it may just be coincidence though, it had been a couple days before installing 7 that I last used it.

If installing 7 with this plugged in broke it, what are the cances that M$ will replace it?

 

[mansrm81]

dstruct2k go here and download the beta drivers.

Microsoft Hardware Windows® 7 Support

 

[dstruct2k]

That won't help. The device won't power on now. Drivers won't fix fried hardware.

 

[mansrm81]

Oh I missed the last sentence of your previous post. MS might replace it just say that the beta messed it up.

 

[KRONie]

if its still on warranty then MS will most likely replace it for you.
also i was installing w7 whith this receiver plugged in, so no, its not windows that broke it. have you tried using it on a different machine? or maybe different USB slot?

 

[dstruct2k]

Yes to both. Multiple PCs, multiple USB ports, it won't light up or even show up in Device Manager as a power drain on a USB hub. Not sure what caused this but I'm willing to bet it's more than just software related.

 

[KRONie]

Yes to both. Multiple PCs, multiple USB ports, it won't light up or even show up in Device Manager as a power drain on a USB hub. Not sure what caused this but I'm willing to bet it's more than just software related.

no its not software related..
try contacting MS, they might replace it.

 

[Sebron]

Exact same problem, installed windows 7 and now the wireless receiver won't even light up.

 

[dstruct2k]

AHA! I knew I wasn't crazy! I wonder if M$ will do something for us?

 

[jsharrigan]

Same problem. It just went dead on me after I installed the 7 beta with it hooked up.

I am trying to find a support contact now. Due to some migrations on the Windows hardware website this is proving to be harder than expected.

I will keep you guys posted.

 

[dstruct2k]

Please let me know how that turns out, because I would love to try out some of the newer games with my 360 controller... Or use my guitar for Guitar Hero again...

WINDOWS 7 KILLED MY RECEIVER!! (lol)

 

[Gilbertpwns]

I report that mine is working fine. I have the 7000 build of W7 64 bit. I have tried my receiver several times with success. I let windows install the drivers instead of pulling out the disc that came with it.

 

[dstruct2k]

Did you have yours plugged in while installing Seven? Also, I'd like to get everyone's motherboard models. It might be a brand/chipset thing.

PS - I talked to a guy named Josh at Microsoft Supplemental Parts (warranty replacement/repair department) and I have a new receiver on the way. No charge, just had to fax pictures of the device and the service tag on the cord.

 

[mansrm81]

I had mine plugged in while I installed motherboard is listed in my system specs.

 

[Gilbertpwns]

No I did not have it plugged in during install of Windows 7.

 

[Sebron]

Did you have yours plugged in while installing Seven? Also, I'd like to get everyone's motherboard models. It might be a brand/chipset thing.

PS - I talked to a guy named Josh at Microsoft Supplemental Parts (warranty replacement/repair department) and I have a new receiver on the way. No charge, just had to fax pictures of the device and the service tag on the cord.

Think you can PM me with the number if toll free from US? I already gave you my info over pm about mobo etc.. anything else you need let me know.