PC Gaming controllers?

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  1. ben18

    ben18 Well-Known Member

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    So my gaming consoles consist of a Wii and my iPod, but I do have a fairly new computer. I am looking for a controller similar to the Xbox 360's. Any ideas?
     
  2. Somerandomdude

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    Actually, you can hook an Xbox controller up to your PC. There's an adapter for it I think. Otherwise I think there's one built for the PC, or some older ones that were wired before the wireless ones were shipped with the console can hook up through USB.
     
  3. nooobynick

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    an xbox wired controller plugs straight into the usb port...
     
  4. MidianGTX

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    I was under the assumption it would be the same as 360 wireless controllers, which require a reciever to use with Windows. Actually that page said it uses a USB port, so I think I'm right ;)
     
  7. Kamazar

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    Are the controllers we're talking about compatible with both 360 and PCs?
     
  8. The Bat Outta Hell

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    Wired xbox controllers work great for Windows. You do need a receiver for wireless.
     
  9. ben18

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    Thanks for the help! It never occured to me that the 360 controller would work.
     
  10. MidianGTX

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    Well the 360 ones are compatible with PC after you buy a receiver... the one on that link is just advertised as a Windows controller but I'm thinking it's the exact same thing.
     
  11. Kamazar

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    Ok, I was wrong. The british dude was right.
     

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