Xbox 360 Wired Controller
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Product Details
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
- ASIN: B003ZSN600
- Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.7 x 2.5 inches ; 11.2 ounces
- Media: Accessory
- Release Date: September 14, 2010
List Price :
Price : $29.65
You Save : $10.34 (26%)
Product Description
Color: Black
From the Manufacturer
Xbox 360® Controller
Product DescriptionThe Xbox 360 Controller features an extended nine-foot cable and a comfortable ergonomic design. The centralized, glowing Xbox Guide Button grants you quick access to your digital movie, music, and games libraries. The ultimate in gamer flexibility, precision, control, quality, and comfort are all yours.
Product Features
- Extended nine-foot cable that plugs into your console
- Integrated headset port for Xbox LIVE® play
- Adjustable vibration feedback for a personalized gaming experience
- Works with most Windows Vista-based PCS
The Xbox 360 Controller features an extended nine-foot cable and an improved ergonomic design. The centralized, glowing Xbox Guide Button grants you quick access to your digital movie, music, and games libraries.The ultimate in gamer flexibility, precision, control, quality, and comfort are all yours.
Product Features
- Compact ergonomics for comfortable play
- Integrated headset port for Xbox LIVE
- Adjustable vibration feedback for a personalized gaming experience
- Works with most Windows Vista-based PCs
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Customer Reviews
Once I found out that the new xbox 360 controller would work for the PC, I simply had to go purchase one right away and see how well it worked for myself. And I'm quite happy to report that this controller works extremely well on the PC. While I'm sure this controller is awesome connected to an Xbox 360, since I don't have one, I'll keep comments specific to the "PC experience."
First, there is no need to buy the "PC version." Save yourself $5 and buy the xbox version. Then after connecting your controller to the PC, go to Windows Update, and download the drivers for free!
After easily installing the drivers, I first played Need for Speed Most Wanted, and it worked flawlessly. The throttle type controls at the back for brake/gas could be a little more responsive, but otherwise are a very useful feature.
Note: Also in response to another reviewer who said it was hard to find a "center" position while racing - this is due to the game itself, not the controller. I used 3 steering wheels, 4 controllers, and a keyboard, and they ALL do this in that particular game. You get used to it though. :)
I also played Colin McRae '05, BF2, COD2, Quake 4, and a few other racing games. And while I'm normally a mouse/keyboard person when it comes to FPS, I was suprised at how easily it is to use the controller in those particular games. While I certainly won't be ditching the mouse/keyboard anytime soon, it works great for racing games, and any game where you may have to drive a car/boat/plane, such as BF2. Those are places where the keyboard/mouse simply won't do.
And another thing I noticed was that after a few hours of gaming, the controller still felt quite comfortable. All the buttons, d-pad, and analog controls seem to be in the perfect place! It's very easy to press any button you may want without ever looking at the game pad. And now, I simply can't stop using it.
Just for reference, I'm comparing this gamepad to other game pads I currently own, which are the Saitek P880, Saitek P3000, Logitech Wingman cordless, and 2 gravis game pads. The only one that comes close is the P880, but the Xbox 360 controller is still easily the best out of this group.
And to wrap everything up, here is a list of Pros and cons.
Pros:
- Most comfortable controller so far
- Great layout for easy access
- Throttle controls at back of gamepad
- 12 buttons (excluding xbox direct button)!
- Analog controls also function as buttons
- Solid/sturdy feel
Cons:
- Xbox Direct button has no function for PC.
- Rumble doesn't seem to work
- White colored controller doesn't really match anything around my PC. :)
Since I can only hope some of those con's will be fixed with updated drivers, I'm going to give this device a 5 star rating, and consider it highly recommended for PC users.
The Xbox 360 controller is just wonderful, the best console controller I've ever held in fact.
Those looking to buy the "Xbox 360 controller for windows" should be aware that this is the EXACT same controller, so buy whichever is cheaper. The only difference is that the former comes with the software CD...whereas you'll have to download the software for this one from the website. Also, the windows packaging is far uglier...if you care. But both are USB and work with either 360 or PC.
Microsoft making this controller cross compatible is actually a pretty big deal as there may finally be a level of standardization for PC controllers, if most people being using this controller is makes it far easier on game developers to know what interface gamers are using. In fact, many games are coming with a 360 control scheme pre-installed, just as Need For Speed Most Wanted.
Xbox 360 Wired Controller
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