Good day mates.

I read in a few articles and learned that the Wireless Xbox 360 Controller might actually work with Windows XP.

I have googled about it. Well, the catch is, some claimed that the default controller (that usually comes with the console) doesn't work for PC, one has to purchase the controller that explicitly stated "Works for PC and Xbox 360" to be compatible. Wired controller on the other hand, is compatible with Windows by default.

While, I have also read that Microsoft had released a windows driver that will make the common wireless controllers that doesn't initially state compatible with Windows work on PC. But then they were debating if the driver only works for wired controller.

Well, my guess is that it is a fake that wireless one could work with PC. Anyone can clear my doubt?

* it would be a real bonus if it can work

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Added on February 12, 2009, 11:34 amI guess I found the answer to my own question: A wireless adapter is needed for the wireless controller:



So, need an additional purchase unfortunately

This post has been edited by flipacoin2k: Feb 12 2009, 12:47 PM

The one I found is from Amazon, quoted at $16.99. Local price I am not sure.



Nonetheless, converting that price to RM, I might as well get a good PC gaming controller with that money (which I dun really need for now).

I have no prob with Keyboard and mouse but it would be nice if I can plug in the existing 360 controllers as an alternative - for free

Well, I am not really wanting to get a new one no more.

If I learn in advance that Wired controller can work with Windows by default, I would have purchased my second controller as Wired one instead of wireless. My second wireless controller sits still in the TV bench most of the time - until a friend comes over to play.

Imagine hooking laptop to Plasma/LCD and play some retro games using 360 controller, that would be fun. Too bad...