can i use my x360 wireless controller with the play an charge lead on my laptop?

[weebroonieuk]

im trying with the thing you download the file from microsoft but it keeps saying installation failed can anyone reccomend a good third party driver?

[DR]

I suspect not, I think the P&C only gives electrical feed

[weebroonieuk]

i see so i would have to purchase a wired xbox controller too ?

not much of a problem there my favourite most comfortable controllers !

[bigblue]

Yup, I also think P&C kit only carries power, as David said.

You can buy either a standard Xbox 360 controller and download the driver from MS or buy the "Xbox 360 controller for Windows". Or you could wait for the rumoured wireless adaptor for PC.

I know there's been a few issues with the Xbox 360 pad on pc, regarding vibration and configuration. Worth a google maybe...

[YorkieBen]

ive had no problems with the "Xbox 360 controller for Windows" so far on my pc. Question is, can i use this with an xbox 360 as well?

[weebroonieuk]

yes its the same thing the one for windows just comes with the driver otherwise youd have to download the driver from ms, i dont that and tried it with the play and charge wire but never worked so i might go buy a wired one , or see if i hear any runours about this wireless adapter

mind u ive got plenty to keep me busy games wise with the 360 and yet more games coming out im gonna buy so might just leave gaming for the 360 at the moment !

[DR]

Why not try it

[weebroonieuk]

i tried the 360 in the pc but never worked if thats you mean david

[GFiSH]

I suspect not, I think the P&C only gives electrical feed

Does this mean it would be possible to charge the controller using a PC or laptop instead of the 360? This could be useful if you have 2 wired controllers and the wireless network adapter plugged in, so wouldn't have any USB ports left.