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Can a Xbox Controller be used on PC (Plug and Charge)

  • 19-05-2009 1:48am
    #1
    im...LOST
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭


    A bit of googling didn't really help me on this one.

    So, as the title says, can a Wireless Xbox 360 controller be used as a PC game pad by plugging it into the PC by using the Plug and Charge cable?

    Is there any special Drivers or anything?

    I have the drivers for the wired Controller and that didn't work so I was wondering if it was even possible.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    rizzla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,955 ✭✭✭rizzla


    No, not that I know of. For a wireless controller you'd need a wireless reciever dongle.


  • #3
    BlitzKrieg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,698 ✭✭✭✭BlitzKrieg


    no sorry you need a like rizzla said a dongle for it.

    http://gear.ign.com/articles/749/749090p1.html

    old ign review of the dongle itself (according to the review its pretty cheap, but thats in the US, I remember it being a bit pricey when I tried to get in gamestop a few years back, opted for a wired one instead.) Now it doubles as my 2nd controller for my 360 and my main controller for those rare pc games that work better on a gamepad.


  • #4
    CORaven
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,144 ✭✭✭CORaven


    Nope, you can use either the dongle or the wired plug and play kit cable. I checked it this morning again, and it works.
    You have to let windows d/l drivers first though.


  • #5
    im...LOST
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭im...LOST


    CORaven wrote: »
    Nope, you can use either the dongle or the wired plug and play kit cable. I checked it this morning again, and it works.
    You have to let windows d/l drivers first though.

    You CAN use the plug and play Charger?

    Are you using Xp or what and what did you download?

    Thanks


  • #6
    CORaven
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,144 ✭✭✭CORaven


    im...LOST wrote: »
    You CAN use the plug and play Charger?

    Are you using Xp or what and what did you download?

    Thanks

    Yes.
    Im using vista. I used the search for hardware thing. I have installed the wireless thing as well, so I don't know if that has an effect on it.


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  • #7
    im...LOST
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭im...LOST


    CORaven wrote: »
    Yes.
    Im using vista. I used the search for hardware thing. I have installed the wireless thing as well, so I don't know if that has an effect on it.

    You installed the Wireless drivers and stuff but the actual receiver isn't plugged in and it works?

    Thanks for the help by the way.


  • #8
    CORaven
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,144 ✭✭✭CORaven


    im...LOST wrote: »
    You installed the Wireless drivers and stuff but the actual receiver isn't plugged in and it works?

    Thanks for the help by the way.

    Yup.
    no probs, 'tis nothing.


  • #9
    BuddhaJoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 329 ✭✭BuddhaJoe


    CORaven wrote: »
    Yes.
    Im using vista. I used the search for hardware thing. I have installed the wireless thing as well, so I don't know if that has an effect on it.

    Just for the record the plug and play kit doesnt allow me to use the controller in Windows Vista or Windows 7 so it may be something to do with your wireless kit.


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