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Xbox 360 Controller for Windows 1.20.146 is available to all software users as a free download (Freeware). Compatibility with this software may vary, but will generally run fine under Microsoft Windows 10, 8, 8.1, 7, Vista and XP on either a 32-bit or 64-bit setup. The Xbox 360 Controller for Windows can be easily installed on any PC that has an available USB port and is running Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7. Many gamer like to use their Xbox 360 Controller with Windows 10 while playing their favorite games.
Note: Your Xbox One controller needs to be connected to your PC through the micro USB cable for PC gaming.
The greatest gamepad – now even better
The Xbox One Wireless Controller features over 40 improvements to the award-winning Xbox 360 Wireless Controller.
More immersive
Feel the action like never before with Impulse Triggers. New vibration motors in the triggers provide precise fingertip feedback bringing weapons, crashes, and jolts to life for a whole new level of gaming realism.
New expansion port with high speed data transfer enables clearer chat audio when using a compatible headset.**
More precise
Newly designed D-pad is responsive to both sweeping and directional movements.
Thumbstick improvements enable better grip and accuracy.
Trigger and bumpers are designed for quicker access.
More comfortable
Grips and contours have been designed to fit a wider range of hand sizes comfortably.
Batteries fit inside the controller body, allowing your hands more room to naturally grip the controller.
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Additional features
- Contents: Wireless Controller and AA Batteries (2).
- Up to 30ft wireless range.
- Connect up to 8 Wireless Controllers at once to your console.
- Menu and View buttons for easy navigation.
- Seamless profile and controller pairing. Infrared LEDs in the controller can be sensed by the Kinect sensor.
- Expansion port for add-on devices like the Chat Headset.
- Compatible with Xbox One Play and Charge Kit and Xbox One Chat Headset.
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller(s) + Wireless Gaming Receiver for Xbox 360 = PC gaming fun
If you have an Xbox 360, you probably have extra Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers that you can pair with your Windows 8 system, for some fun. Read more about Apple Mac Mini macZilla and Lenovo Yoga 13 yZilla, which do a great job running vintage games. In a compact, efficient way.
The problem with getting these 2.4GHz controllers working with your PC is that the separate Microsoft-branded Wireless Gaming Receivers for Xbox 360 are getting rather hard to find. So how about a generic version? Yeah, it requires a unique driver installation, but the driver is baked right into Microsoft Windows 8.
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[works fine with native driver built into Windows 8.1 as well, see 'May 04 2014 Update' added below this article]
This 'dongle' device itself costs well under $20 shipped, I tested Amazon's 'Seller1ON1' and 'Able Provider' reseller versions, variety of sellers on Amazon, or from or Newegg.
The install process is pretty straight-forward, but you'll need to follow each step carefully:
1) Connect the USB 2.0 cable from the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver to the Windows 8 PC
make sure to always use that same USB port in the future, and don't use the CD that may have been included with the receiver
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2) On the Windows 8 system, press Win+X, then choose Device Manager
then follow along with the following sequence of screenshots:
3) Press Win+W, type Devices, select 'Devices and Printers' and hit Enter.
4) Turn off and unplug your Xbox 360 Console from power
to be sure the controller doesn't power up the console in the next step
5) Tap the power button on the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
6) Simultaneously press and hold the pairing buttons
Press and hold the (only) button on the the Wireless Gaming Receiver, then also on the top of the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, holding both for about 3 seconds, you should hear the usual Windows 'New device found' recognition tone.
7) You'll now see the 'Xbox 360 Wireless Controller' show up in Devices and Printers:
8) Test
To demonstrate proper controller functionality, you can:
- right-click on the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller in the Devices and Printers view
- select 'Game Controller Settings'
- select the Xbox 360 For Windows controller
- click the 'Properties' button
- on the Test tab that comes up, you can now test the controller's buttons and triggers for proper function
9) Add more controllers
If you have other controllers to add:
press and hold the pairing buttons on the Wireless Gaming Receiver and on the top of the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, simultaneously for about 3 seconds
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10) You can now plug your Xbox 360 console back in
Since the controller(s) are now paired with your PC instead of your console.
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11) Configure any PC games or simulators or emulators to use the newly available gaming controller(s)
Go have fun, because this controller install is done! Be sure to manually turn off the controller when done playing.
If you'd prefer a video walk-through of the install and testing instead, it's all shown clearly here:
Comments sharing your successes, or failures, are always appreciated, right below this article.
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- for those using Windows 7, I had good luck with the method explained in this article:
krisrowland.wordpress.com/2011/06/09/fake-microsoft-xbox-360-wireless-controller-adapter-in-windows-7-64-bit - You can buy a new black controller with the Microsoft-branded USB adapter straight from Microsoft for $59.95, using the Microsoft Store link found here:
microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/pd//Xbox-360-Wireless-Controller-for-Windows-with-PC-USB-Adapter/productID.226973700
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May 04 2014 Update:
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With Windows 8.1 now released, good news, all the above information still applies. There's just one screenshot that varies slightly, seen here.
Multiple controller support on one wireless receiver opens up interesting possiblities, such as configuring Dolphin Emulator for 2 player GameCube games. Enjoy!
And here's a video of the same procedure working on 8.1: