Xbox 360 controller in windows?

[Dys]

Having just installed and tried to play prototype on my PC, I've decided that I don't like how the keyboard/mouse feel, and would like to plug in my 360 controller and use that. Sounds good in theory, if a little out of character of me to ditch my kb&mouse, however I can't get it to work. Is there any special trick to making the controller work with windows?
I've plugged it in and turned it on, but I'm not getting much response from it, and I can't change the keyboard and mouse option. Any tips?

 

[Monkfish Acc.]

I'm pretty sure you have to have a special type of controller.
One that comes with a disc containing all the proper software.

If not, I am going to be really peeved with Gamestop for making me pay an extra ten euros for my wired controller.

 

[Dys]

Really, that bothers me, it really should work with the wireless controller, windows sees it in device manager and seems to know well enough what it is..

 

[Knonsense]

I suppose it depends on the version of Windows that you have used. It's usually plug in and play in my experience, but that was with the wireless thing.

Does the box say that it supports it? If it doesn't fall under the "Games for Windows" umbrella, there's a good chance it won't.

 

[sneakypenguin]

Normally it is just plug and play with the wired controllers..

EDIT I also expected to see something about 360 controllers literally in windows (glass)

 

[Citrus]

I'm pretty sure you have to have a special type of controller.
One that comes with a disc containing all the proper software.

If not, I am going to be really peeved with Gamestop for making me pay an extra ten euros for my wired controller.

You pay extra for the wired controller? It's the last time I checked. In Canada, anyway.

 

[SovietSecrets]

If its a wired controller just search for xbox 360 controller drivers in google.

 

[Bat Vader]

They do make special controllers that you can use on your computer to play videogames. They are modeled after the consoles controller's.

 

[JemJar]

They do make special controllers that you can use on your computer to play videogames. They are modeled after the consoles controller's.

What? I just bought a standard 360 (wired) controller and plugged it into my PC. No driver disk, nothing.

 

[Low Key]

The wireless 360 controllers use an RF signal, so if your computer has a RF receiver, it should work just fine. Unfortunately, most computers don't have it. The wired 360 controllers are connected through USB, so that is probably your best bet, as it will work for both your 360 and PC.

 

[Bat Vader]

They do make special controllers that you can use on your computer to play videogames. They are modeled after the consoles controller's.

What? I just bought a standard 360 (wired) controller and plugged it into my PC. No driver disk, nothing.

There are some modeled after the PS2 and X-BOX controller's.

 

[Dys]

I've been trying it with prototype, which, as I understood it was supported.
I have a memory of using it before with another game and it was just a case of plugging it in, but that was at a friends place. I checked google for drivers and couldn't find anything that wasn't trying to sell me a wired controller.

 

[Low Key]

I've been trying it with prototype, which, as I understood it was supported.
I have a memory of using it before with another game and it was just a case of plugging it in, but that was at a friends place. I checked google for drivers and couldn't find anything that wasn't trying to sell me a wired controller.

Buying one of those play and charge kits is essentially the same thing as buying a wired controller. From what I have seen though, it's only a matter of a few buck between the two. The play and charge kit would probably be more practical if you don't want another controller laying around.

 

[Dys]

I've been trying it with prototype, which, as I understood it was supported.
I have a memory of using it before with another game and it was just a case of plugging it in, but that was at a friends place. I checked google for drivers and couldn't find anything that wasn't trying to sell me a wired controller.

Buying one of those play and charge kits is essentially the same thing as buying a wired controller. From what I have seen though, it's only a matter of a few buck between the two. The play and charge kit would probably be more practical if you don't want another controller laying around.

That's what I've been using, wired controllers are impractical with how far back the couch is from my xbox. I have the wire plugged in, controller on (and connected as though it was charging) but no love :S, the controller is seen in device manager (it even recignizes what kind of controller is specificially is), however, which leaves me somewhat confused.

 

[Rajin Cajun]

I have a wired controller and it is just plug and play. XP recognizes it as a 360 Controller right when I plugged it in and I started playing with it with no problems.

 

[Finrear]

Buying one of those play and charge kits is essentially the same thing as buying a wired controller. From what I have seen though, it's only a matter of a few buck between the two. The play and charge kit would probably be more practical if you don't want another controller laying around.

I thought this too until I tried it but it's not the same. If you use a play and charge kit the signal for the gameplay is still wireless it's only the charging that uses the USB connector.

 

[Gruthar]

If I remember right, you need to buy a special receiver for the PC to use the Xbox 360's wireless controller on the PC. The upside is that that receiver lets you use any of the 360's wireless peripherals on the PC.

Edit: this is what I'm talking about.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HZFCT2

There are places selling it for less than $20, but it seems to be out of stock.

 

[Kevvers]

I have a wired controller and they seemed pretty adamant that you should install the software on the disk before plugging the controller in if that helps at all.

 

[xScaramouchx]

The wireless 360 controller uses radio signals and works if you have the proper receiver as mentioned above. The wired controllers, as in controllers that have no battery packs whatsoever and an unremovable usb wire coming out of them, will work with your computer as soon as you plug them in and they are generally 10 USD cheaper than the wireless controllers.