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Adapter to connect XBOX 360 controller to the PC

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Old 29-07-2009
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Adapter to connect XBOX 360 controller to the PC

Hey Freaks,

I would like to know Is there an adapter to connect XBOX 360 controller to the PC? then It would be easier to control the game with it.So any ideas guys.Please let me know the same

thanks guys..!!
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Re: Adapter to connect XBOX 360 controller to the PC

Xbox 360 Controller for Windows software, allows you to set up the Xbox 360 Controller to work with a computer that is running indows.Download the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows software.Install the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows software on a computer.Open the software that you downloaded from the Microsoft Windows gaming Web site or insert the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows installation disc in the CD or DVD drive of the computer. If the Setup screen does not appear automatically launch run and run the command below
drive_letter:setup
Now click Install on Setup screen.Follow the Setup Wizard instructions to complete the installation.Connect the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows to a computer.After you install the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows software, connect the controller to a powered USB 2.0 port on the computer.To disconnect the Xbox 360 Controller, disconnect the USB connector from the computer. Make sure that you pull the USB connector, not the cable.To verify that the computer correctly identifies the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows, see the Game Controllers item in Control Panel.
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Re: Adapter to connect XBOX 360 controller to the PC

You can obtain the wired controller,after that get the drivers from microsoft. You have to buy a usb receiver like this Microsoft Xbox 360 receiver for a wireless controller ..this is the download link in order to get the application
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/ga...ctdetails.aspx
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Re: Adapter to connect XBOX 360 controller to the PC

Connect the controller to a powered USB 2.0 port on your computer,after you install the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows software.To disconnect the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows, disconnect the USB connector from your computer. Make sure that you pull the USB connector, not the cable.To make sure that your computer correctly identifies the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows, see the Game Controllers item in Control Panel. For more information about how to test the controller.You better visit this article 906346 to test your Xbox 360 Controller for Windows
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