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 Finding Wireless XBox 360 Controller, -Looking for the cheapest price

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post Jan 19 2010, 10:37 PM

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I'm too, curently looking for the Wireless Xbox 360 controller.

I initially thought the difference between normal Wireless Xbox 360 Controller and the Wireless Xbox 360 Controller for Windows is only the 1st doesn't come with a driver installer CD, but after Googled for more info, I believe other than the driver installer CD, they r not identical in terms of sales pack since the 1 meant for Windows needs a receiver using powered USB tht connects to the Windows based pc's USB port, thus I believe if Ur buying for Windows based pc, U should buy it together with the receiver included unless U already have wan since the receiver can supports more than 1 controller.

I think it is the receiver itself tht makes the Wireless Xbox Controller for Windows more expensive, if U already have the package bought and looking for a 2nd wireless controller, U only have to buy a normal Wireless Xbox Controller bcoz U only need 1 receiver.

Perhaps I should go 4 the wired controller I guess, cuz I still prefer to save more $$$ than to go wireless.

I'm not a Xbox 360 owner n never even played it, thus my experience with the console itself and it's accessories is Sdn. Bhd., so, correct me if U find I'm wrong.
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post Jan 20 2010, 06:49 PM

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QUOTE(PirateGuy888 @ Jan 20 2010, 03:30 PM)
Yes, that is correct. The windows version with the receiver is much more expensive. Usually around RM189 in Lowyat/Digital Mall.

Frankly, once u tried the wireless, i don't think you'll want the wired version....I suggest u go for wireless.

When you want to buy a second wireless, you just buy the XBOX version of the controller without the receiver...around RM130 to RM150 i think.
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But how if the receiver kaput? It isn't sold separarely..... Vat a marketing tactic.... rclxub.gif

+ if U dunt want the controller become Ur pocket blood sucker in terms of battery consumption, U might rather go 4 either the Quick Charge Kit or the Play & Charge Kit, no clue how much is the Quick Charge Kit selling but the Play & Charge Kit would cost U ard MYR95, means if U r 2 get both the controller n the Play & Charge Kit, they would already cost U ard MYR284, well the setup cost 4 this type of wireless gamepad connection 2 PC is a way too X 4 me.

Means to say if Ur 2 go 4 wireless w/o the hassle of battery consumption, it would cost U : ard MYR284
But if U opt 4 wired, it would only cost U : MYR130 to MYR150.
Kindda significant difference to me.


Added on January 21, 2010, 5:44 pm
QUOTE(PirateGuy888 @ Jan 21 2010, 10:18 AM)
Actually, you don't need the Charge kit....you can get very cheap alkaline batteries in TESCO and Carrefour. The TESCO alkalines are pretty good, Carrefour haven't tried. If you game 1 or 2 hours a day, i think it can last u 3 weeks or so. It only cost RM3 or so for 4 batteries. Alternatively, if you have rechargeable batteries and kits around, you can use those.

As for the receiver....yes, it's marketing technic, but i don't think receiver can get spoilt so easily, unless u are very unlucky. In the event of such unfortunate incident, just buy another pack and sell off the gamepad here in the XBOX360 forum...if u sell at RM100, sure got people buy. LOL.
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Even if U put the force feedback to it's maximum, r the batteries going to last 3 weeks? Do U think using the Energizer rechargeable would b a good choice?

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