Official Xbox 360 Common Controller for Windows - Black (PC)
About this item
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- <li>Play in comfort - A compact, ergonomic shape lets you play comfortably for hours on your PC or Xbox 360</li>
- <li>Vibration feedback gives you a riveting gaming experience</li>
- <li>Precise thumb sticks, two pressure-point triggers and an 8-way directional pad help you stay in control</li>
- <li>Flexible cord: The thin, flexible cord was designed to provide the sensation of wireless with all the performance of a wire</li>
- <li>Connectivity: Powered USB port</li>
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Product details
- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Batteries : 2 AA batteries required.
- Rated : Unknown
- Product Dimensions : 22.3 x 17 x 6.3 cm; 300 Grams
- Release date : 18 Mar. 2011
- ASIN : B004JU0JSK
- Item model number : 52A-00005
- Best Sellers Rank: 8,970 in PC & Video Games (See Top 100 in PC & Video Games)
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Product description
Product Description
Discover greater precision, comfort, and control. The Wired Xbox 360 Controller for Windows delivers a consistent and universal gaming experience across both of Microsoft's gaming systems. Experience the ultimate gaming experience on Windows XP and Xbox 360.
- For PC and Xbox 360: Works across Microsoft's gaming platforms. Xbox 360 Controller for Windows works with most Windows XP-based PCs and Xbox 360, delivering a consistent and universal gaming experience.
- Vibration Feedback: Get a better feel for the game. Vibration feedback ensures riveting game play every time.
- Ergonomic: Play in total comfort. Award winning compact ergonomics provide a more comfortable gaming experience.
Box Contains
- 1 x Controller
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Did not expect to plug in and 10 seconds later on my old windows 7 x64 bit pc with steam running to just work fine. Like I pressed the big X button and steams big picture loaded up. This is with plugging it into the usb port and just sitting down it was all installed and done, I didn't actually have to do anything. Then again that is what you kind of expect even with some old pc gamepads like i had but i thought this being a Microsoft product it would need a load of faffing around and driver which is usually the case but no its fine.
There is drivers on the microsoft homepage but if you use windows 7 x64 like me there is no point all it does is show up a logo on your screen when your not in steam. :S There is literally no point. I disabled it in startup with msconfig so now when i press it, it doesn't do that. (Microsoft stuff right? :D)
Honestly the shape of it i dont really like either the reason I bought this is because my old pad has gotten old and worn out one of the buttons doesnt work as it should and some games dont like it. Games seem to have better support for this one, i noticed assetto corsa also likes this controller and not my old one which had I had to have a weird layout involving no clutch or handbrake for drifting (all about Power, decelleration, weight transition). I think this one should be fine considering the sticks are on an axis but the game likes the clutch to be on an axis and handbrake you have to find in the awkward place of Advanced unless you have a weird layout. The support is good for this controller so far. Even CS GO shows up in steams big picture with controller support. I may try that later for a laugh in casual mode.
As a microsoft product and xbox h8r as people would call it, This pad is fine it does what you expect. Feels sturdy although mine is squeaky (probably just needs wearing in). Doesn't feel particularly amazing its just meh it will do.
Its black so it doesn't stand out on the desk like a sore thumb. I really don't like the white ones they look like cheap bling.
I 4 Star this because there was no messing around its just plug in and sit down. So far games that support it haven't need setting up or anything just run game and it works. I just change the layout to the GranTurismo style because that is my preferred way of playing. Racing games use the triggers and I find it weird.
Only reason I didn't give it 5stars is its not exactly mind blowingly good either. It just works.
I would of 5 star this IF shape wasn't weird to me (Im a playstation 3 controller fanboy), the ABXY buttons was see through and had leds lighting them (yes i know sounds childish but the buttons look like a cheap rip off, of nintendos snes controller), The silver X button wasn't ugly with the horrible green led. (Im sorry but ew take the x way and make the led white or something). Analogue sticks feel like they bulge out the controller. (Its when im using them they feel like a bit like they stand out a little too much from the rest of the controller).
I recommend, less headaches with games that have support. Although there maybe some special cases like with some unity games or something that don't actually support it properly. eg Drift Streets Japan.
That's not the only issue, either. The thumbsticks started to show wear after only a few weeks of use.
For something twice the price of alternatives and carrying an official license, I expected much better. Instead, I got all the issues my previous controller developed over a few years, but within a few weeks instead.
It really is a gamble how much life you get out of these things. Every time mine breaks it's the cable connecting to the controller EVERY. TIME. And I really do keep good care of my controller the only time it moves is from my PC tower to my hands it's never in an awkward spot or the cable cramped/squished against the floor or wall, never ran over it with my chair. This is JUST from me holding the controller and the cable dipping down between my legs.
The controllers I have always have a 1-2 year service they get like ATLEAST 4 hour use every day.
So if you don't mind paying 30 every one or two years for a HIGH quality controller. Then go for it.
It has a simple plug and play functionality and comes with usb adaptor if you want to connect to pc. It's compatible with windows 7 and above and comes with a cd driver if need be. Personally i never bothered to use it since it's pretty straight forward but if it was in need of an update i'd simply download and install the drivers (that continue to be updated) later to resolve any issues or modifications. I was pleasantly surprised with the number of games that are compatible with the controller. Almost ever fps, driving and open world game supports the gear even though its a bit outdated now considering we now run on xbox one and scuff controllers. Would i still use the latter ones mentioned. Short answer yes those are entirely different gear tailored for pro gaming with all types of bells and whistles tailored for competitive gameplay.
With that said If you are getting a controller that still works, you're going to use it for casual gaming and are on a tight budget, this really is the one for you.






















