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Tzzird

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I don't own a wired 360 controller, but if I bought one, would it work directly with my pc via usb without any other type of adapter?
 
Yep I have a wired X360. I would highly recommend getting a wireless though. I regret not getting a wireless one with an adapter :(
 
Thanks for the quick responses guys. :)

I'd rather not get wireless because I read somewhere about the prices being jacked up on those. And I can probably get a wired one cheaper, right?
 
yes wired is cheaper. I own one and love it for the game i bought it for.
 
Tzzird said:
Thanks for the quick responses guys. :)

I'd rather not get wireless because I read somewhere about the prices being jacked up on those. And I can probably get a wired one cheaper, right?
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correct. it's about ~40 new for a wired, and the wireless usually go around 64.99 with the PC reciever. then you'll probably want a play and charge kit.

I would tottally go wireless though.
 
Wireless controllers have a slight lag.
Get one only if you are ok with that.
The wired controller is ace.
 
Nenu said:
Wireless controllers have a slight lag.
Get one only if you are ok with that.
The wired controller is ace.
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Never have noticed any lag with the wireless 360 I have been using on the sig rig for about a year. Works great, especially in games like Street Fighter IV.
 
I honestly haven't noticed any lag either. I use the 360 controller almost whenever it's supported. It seems to make games feel smoother somehow.
 
Wireless adapter = $15

I seen some good deals on the wireless one. I seen refurbs as low as $20. I bought a few refurbs and honestly our can not tell it was ever used. Even the joysticks little "nubs" aren't even worn in.

There is one for $21.99 + $4.99 s/h at:

Rogamer.com/XBox-360-Wireless-Controller-for-XBox-360-XBox-360_stcVVproductId72908889VVcatId444926VVviewprod.htm
(It seems hardforum blocks out this website. Change "R" to "g")

Heres one with the adapter for $34.90 + 4.99 s/h

Rogamer.com/Recertified-Wireless-Controller-with-Receiver-for-XBox-360-Windows-XBox-360-Accessories_stcVVproductId84987659VVcatId473240VVviewprod.htm
 
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-=Antimatter=- said:
You don't need to install the driver yourself on Vista or 7, it's built-in. For XP just google it...
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That is not entirely correct.

The driver is NOT built into Vista or Win7 RC1. I can not comment on the final RTM version of Win7 as I do not have it yet. However, Vista and Win7 do immediately look for the device driver in Windows update and begin downloading it almost immediately. If you've turned off automatic updates you can still search for the driver off microsoft's website.

You can use any WIRED version of the Xbox 360 controller on the PC.

If you go wireless, you have to purchase atleast 1 of the PC specific controllers because it includes the PC specific wireless receiver. Once you have the PC specific receiver, you can use any wireless Xbox 360 controller with your PC including the play and charge kit.

Also, any game labeled as "Games for Windows" includes support for the controller as a requirement for that label.
 
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It's funny, if you have the PC version of Guitar Hero, and leave the guitar plugged in, most games will detect the guitar, and the position it is leaning against your wall as a signal that you want to look up in the air forever.

Yes, you can play crysis with a guitar. It is the most metal thing of all time.
 
soulesschild said:
Yep I have a wired X360. I would highly recommend getting a wireless though. I regret not getting a wireless one with an adapter :(
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deff. agree with this.

my wireless stuff is in storage so went and got a wired controller for the time being. Needless to say, I really miss the wireless controller :( I keep running the stupid cord over with my chair :eek: it doesn't quite feel as comfortable without the battery pack either
 
I have a wired 360 controller, plugs right in & detects even on a fresh Win7/Vista install without having done updates to them (SP1 Vista, Win7 Home Premium). It works perfectly and has a long enough cord to use across the room without having to bother with batteries :).
 
The wireless receivers have been on short supply for the last few months. I picked one up for around $10 at Fry's, but I didn't have much luck online or otherwise when I tried to find a second one on the cheap a few months later.
 
I have a wired MadCatz 360 controller, works great, was on clearance at Wal-Mart for $7.
 
soulesschild said:
Yep I have a wired X360. I would highly recommend getting a wireless though. I regret not getting a wireless one with an adapter :(
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I have both. One thing to note about the wireless controller is that it doesn't always work with games. Rainbow Six Vegas 2 will work with the wired controller, but not the wireless. I heard there was some kind of editing you can do and even tried it myself, but still would not work. Would rather not have to fool with doing that. MLB2K9 would not work correctly when I first got it with the wireless controller. I had to use the wired controller. After the patch came out, the wireless worked OK.
 
Good choice OP, I heart my 360 controller. Never owned a 360 and never will. :D
 
I have a wired controller and it works perfectly with GRID. Even the rumble pack works.
 
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