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    Xbox 360 controllers on PC - is it USB?

    I'm looking into maybe buying n Xbox 360 controller for my PC. Some of the games these days are pretty dire Xbox ports so using the controller the game was designed for seems the only way to play some stuff.

    So I'm a cheapskate. I know you can buy an official controller for Xbox 360 and PC boxed set, but ideally I just want a cheap wired used one off ebay for £15 rather than splash £40 for the official product..

    What I don't know is - what is the interface on the end of a normal Xbox 360 controller? Is it USB or something else that needs an adapter? I know I must have lived under a bush or something but I've never been up close and personal with an Xbox 360 - just played a few times with wireless controllers. In my case I want to use a wired one as it is cheaper and I can't be bothered with chargers.

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    Re: Xbox 360 controllers on PC - is it USB?

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    Re: Xbox 360 controllers on PC - is it USB?

    I'm using a wireless xbox controller with my PC and I bought a microsoft wireless usb adapter/receiver unit from amazon for about £15 connects effortlessly

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    Re: Xbox 360 controllers on PC - is it USB?

    A wired Xbox controller will simply USB plug and play.

    A wireless Xbox controller also requires a USB wireless receiver to work.
    The USB recharge cable doesn't work (if you were trying to connect to PC that way).
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    Re: Xbox 360 controllers on PC - is it USB?

    Ive got one that has a circular connector on it with an adaptor to USB.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RichardLarby View Post
    Ive got one that has a circular connector on it with an adaptor to USB.
    Isn't that from the original xbox?

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    Re: Xbox 360 controllers on PC - is it USB?

    I use the USB 360 controller, works perfectly. Still selling for £20 on amazon. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Xb...7985098&sr=8-4
    Was going to recommend the Madcatz 360 controller, But prices have rocketed.

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    Re: Xbox 360 controllers on PC - is it USB?

    i use this wireless one on my pc Official Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Black & Windows Gaming Receiver £27.99 http://goo.gl/kaTT4


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    Re: Xbox 360 controllers on PC - is it USB?

    Wired version reduced to £16.98 on OcUK http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...288&subcat=351

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    Re: Xbox 360 controllers on PC - is it USB?

    Quote Originally Posted by Macadee View Post
    Wired version reduced to £16.98 on OcUK http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...288&subcat=351
    Oh well - already ordered wired one off Amazon this morning for £20 with free delivery. Thanks anyway

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    Re: Xbox 360 controllers on PC - is it USB?

    postage on OCUK is usually pretty high isnt it?

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    Re: Xbox 360 controllers on PC - is it USB?

    Quote Originally Posted by Biscuit View Post
    postage on OCUK is usually pretty high isnt it?
    About average I think, I am about 40 minutes away so tend to drive if needed urgently.

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