MeleeMonk
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Post by MeleeMonk on Jul 10, 2017 21:55:13 GMT
I want to play some PC games using my Xbox 360 controller, but I'm not sure how it's done. Can somebody please help me?
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Post by winnersdontusedrugs on Jul 11, 2017 0:13:58 GMT
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Post by Imperial Khador on Jul 11, 2017 2:51:47 GMT
So if you have a wireless USB controller, you'll need an adapter, as the wired USB connection is just for charging if you're using a rechargeable battery pack. You'll want one of these: www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR4.TRC1.A0.H0.Xxbox+360+pc+adapte.TRS0&_nkw=xbox+360+pc+adapter&_sacat=0If you're using Windows 10 or 8.1, they're pretty much plug and play. If you're running an older Windows version, the support link winnersdontusedrugs use gave will get you going. If you've got a wired 360 controller, no adapter needed. Most modern games will pick up a 360 controller automatically if they're PC compatible. For older games, I'd suggest a Google search on a game by game basis. Of course, I suggest a google search for most of the tech support questions you ask here  |
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MeleeMonk
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Post by MeleeMonk on Jul 11, 2017 12:21:59 GMT
So if you have a wireless USB controller, you'll need an adapter, as the wired USB connection is just for charging if you're using a rechargeable battery pack. You'll want one of these: www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR4.TRC1.A0.H0.Xxbox+360+pc+adapte.TRS0&_nkw=xbox+360+pc+adapter&_sacat=0If you're using Windows 10 or 8.1, they're pretty much plug and play. If you're running an older Windows version, the support link winnersdontusedrugs use gave will get you going. If you've got a wired 360 controller, no adapter needed. Most modern games will pick up a 360 controller automatically if they're PC compatible. For older games, I'd suggest a Google search on a game by game basis. Of course, I suggest a google search for most of the tech support questions you ask here I just realized that I own a wired third party USB controller that I bought for my PS3. Do you think that will work with a PC? I definitely plan on consulting the manual. |
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Post by winnersdontusedrugs on Jul 11, 2017 19:53:17 GMT
Possibly, but you'd need to use a tool like SCP DS3. I've only tried it with first party PS3 controllers though. MeleeMonk |
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Balder
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Post by Balder on Jul 12, 2017 2:30:43 GMT
Why buy a 3rd party controller?
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MeleeMonk
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Post by MeleeMonk on Jul 12, 2017 7:37:10 GMT
Possibly, but you'd need to use a tool like SCP DS3. I've only tried it with first party PS3 controllers though. MeleeMonk I checked the manual and it said that its only compatible with the PS3. Darn :/ Guess this means I'll have to find an easier solution. |
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Post by Cervantes on Jul 12, 2017 15:50:17 GMT
MeleeMonk - It's still possible (probably) to use the controller with tools like the one suggested by winnersdontusedrugs , even if it's not officially supported; the problem is that these tools aren't perfect and some games may not completely work. I tried it once (using a PS3 controller for my pc), but I thought it was more problem than I wanted to deal with, so I just bought a 360 controller anyway, as it works out of the box and every game from the last eight years or so assume you're using it. I have both a wired controller and a wireless one with an adapter: on Windows 10, you don't have to install anything, just plug them (on W7 I had to download the drivers).
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MeleeMonk
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Post by MeleeMonk on Jul 13, 2017 2:49:47 GMT
MeleeMonk - It's still possible (probably) to use the controller with tools like the one suggested by winnersdontusedrugs , even if it's not officially supported; the problem is that these tools aren't perfect and some games may not completely work. I tried it once (using a PS3 controller for my pc), but I thought it was more problem than I wanted to deal with, so I just bought a 360 controller anyway, as it works out of the box and every game from the last eight years or so assume you're using it. I have both a wired controller and a wireless one with an adapter: on Windows 10, you don't have to install anything, just plug them (on W7 I had to download the drivers). So since I only own a wireless 360 controller, I would need to buy an adapter? Hmm, not sure it's worth it, since I would only want to use it for a select few older games like GTA or SW Battlefront anyway, and from what everyone here has said I get the feeling that those older games might not even be compatible with a 360 pad without the use of specialized software. I dunno about this. |
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Post by Cervantes on Jul 13, 2017 16:58:07 GMT
MeleeMonk - Yep, you would need and adapter, and I do agree that it may not be worth it if you only intend to use it with a few older games - I even think Keyboard & Mouse is the better way to play SW Battlefront and GTA anyway.
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MeleeMonk
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Post by MeleeMonk on Jul 15, 2017 4:28:57 GMT
MeleeMonk - Yep, you would need and adapter, and I do agree that it may not be worth it if you only intend to use it with a few older games - I even think Keyboard & Mouse is the better way to play SW Battlefront and GTA anyway. Yeah definitely not worth it. Thanks for the advice though. |
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