[XBOX] 360 Controller for PC (on a 360?)
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jackasshole




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PostPosted: Tue, 6th Jul 2010 16:14    Post subject: [XBOX] 360 Controller for PC (on a 360?)
So, I've got a wireless 360 controller for Windows. Works great on my computer. I can't figure out if it is possible to use on the 360 or not.

It uses a wireless usb adapter to connect to the PC. I unplug that adapter to ensure that it doesn't try to connect to the PC, but it still will not connect to the console.

I then tried to plug the adapter in to the console, which just freezes it immediately. Smile

Any ideas?
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sabin1981
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PostPosted: Tue, 6th Jul 2010 16:15    Post subject:
Yes, it works perfectly on the console.. you don't need, or use, the USB adaptor since the 360 picks up the controller wireless signal natively Wink
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jackasshole




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PostPosted: Tue, 6th Jul 2010 16:24    Post subject:
Weird. When it searches it just blinks and blinks and nothing happens. I even tried taking the batteries out of the other wireless controller (came with console) to ensure the PC version is the one trying to connect, but no luck.

Any links out there? Google is pretty frustrating when trying to search for shit like this. "wireless 360 controller for pc on 360 guide" LOL

Thanks!
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sabin1981
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PostPosted: Tue, 6th Jul 2010 16:27    Post subject:
Stupid question, but have you tried syncing the controller? Make sure both controller and 360 are turned on, then press (not hold) the sync button on the front of the 360 (next to the memcard ports) and then press (not hold) the sync button on top of the controller.
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jackasshole




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PostPosted: Tue, 6th Jul 2010 16:30    Post subject:
lol wut

I'll try that......
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sabin1981
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PostPosted: Tue, 6th Jul 2010 16:33    Post subject:
It should just work fine as the controller is identical to any normal wireless 360 controller, the only difference is the USB receiver on the PC.
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jackasshole




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PostPosted: Tue, 6th Jul 2010 16:38    Post subject:
which is what was driving me nuts.... Smile
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sabin1981
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PostPosted: Tue, 6th Jul 2010 16:44    Post subject:
Sooooo? syncing worked for you then?
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jackasshole




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PostPosted: Tue, 6th Jul 2010 19:01    Post subject:
actually, no luck with that either.

When I hit the sync button, it tries to detect both controllers, as both start blinking, and only the ACTUAL 360 controller syncs.
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sabin1981
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PostPosted: Tue, 6th Jul 2010 19:04    Post subject:
they're both the same controller mate. The is NO difference whatsoever! :\
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jackasshole




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PostPosted: Tue, 6th Jul 2010 19:08    Post subject:
got it working, thanks for pointing out the wireless button on my console.

for what it is worth, the PS3 controllers would just sync to the system, no need to get up and manually sync it.....NOT THAT I"M GOING TO START A CONSOLE WAR.....but rather to justify my stupidity in the matter Smile

Thanks Sabin! (loving too human, doing a dual wielder)
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sabin1981
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PostPosted: Tue, 6th Jul 2010 19:10    Post subject:
That's because the PS3 uses bluetooth, which can be paired/unpaired at will, without needing to press any sync buttons. You're welcome, by the way =)
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digitalman42




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PostPosted: Sun, 11th Jul 2010 19:09    Post subject:
jackasshole wrote:
got it working, thanks for pointing out the wireless button on my console.

for what it is worth, the PS3 controllers would just sync to the system, no need to get up and manually sync it.....NOT THAT I"M GOING TO START A CONSOLE WAR.....but rather to justify my stupidity in the matter Smile

Thanks Sabin! (loving too human, doing a dual wielder)


Where did u buy the wireless adapter? I cant find em anywhere
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Mister_s




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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Jul 2010 13:10    Post subject:
The wireless adapters aren't sold seperately anywhere afaik. They stopped selling them some years ago. You should be able to find a used one easily. I got myself the adapter and a gamepad for just €25. That's practically nothing.
It works perfect btw, you can connect up to four gamepads to it. There are some stories about major input lag on the net, but I didn't notice any. Maybe it's fixed already.
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sabin1981
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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Jul 2010 13:38    Post subject:
Mister_s wrote:
The wireless adapters aren't sold seperately anywhere afaik. They stopped selling them some years ago.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000MGVAAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1279279690&sr=8-1

Very Happy
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Mister_s




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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Jul 2010 13:46    Post subject:
Damn you Sabin and your internet skills Razz . I couldn't find the adapter seperately here in the Netherlands though, strange.
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sabin1981
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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Jul 2010 14:09    Post subject:
Doesn't Amazon ship abroad, bud?
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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Jul 2010 15:32    Post subject:
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Mister_s




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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Jul 2010 16:07    Post subject:
sabin1981 wrote:
Doesn't Amazon ship abroad, bud?

They do, but I don't think they use anything else than CCs for international payment. I never bothered getting a CC for myself.
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