Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows - two types?

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  1. Boolean Whale
    Boolean Whale Guest

    Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows - two types?


    Hello,

    for the last couple of days I've been searching for a wireless X360 controller to get it to work on Windows and I found two versions.

    The only difference between them I found was that one connects to PC by a ,,controller port'' (translating from my language), and the second (which costs more) uses USB.

    I'm a newbie when it comes to adjusting controller shenanigans, so the only question I have is: what's the difference?

    :)
     
    Boolean Whale, Jun 9, 2015
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  2. maxen
    maxen Guest
    Connecting my Xbox 360 controller to Windows 8 laptop.

    For wireless Xbox 360 controllers, you cannot use the charging cable to connect to a PC (it only transfers power, not data). To use the controller with a PC, you will either need an "Xbox 360 controller for Windows" (non-detachable cable) or use your existing
    wireless controller with the wireless gaming receiver for Windows.

    This is the wireless adapter you could use:
    support.xbox.com/.../xbox-360-wireless-gaming-receiver-windows

    Let us know if you have any questions.
     
    maxen, Jun 9, 2015
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  3. XBF Chris J
    XBF Chris J Guest
    Unable to pair Xbox 360 controller w. One Adapter

    Hello Charkel,

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Unfortunately the Xbox wireless adapter is made solely for the Xbox one Controller. You can Find more info on the wireless adapter here : Xbox
    Wireless Adapter for Windows

    This link here should help you set up a 360 controller on windows :
    How to set up an Xbox 360 Controller for Windows

    Hope this helps!
     
    XBF Chris J, Jun 9, 2015
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  4. banej
    banej Guest

    Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows - two types?

    banej, Jun 11, 2015
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  5. banej Win User

    Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows - two types?

  6. Obsessive Power Win User

    Is there a drivers download for wireless Xbox 360 controller to PC windows 10

    Hi,

    There aren't any drivers to download for Windows 10 as the drivers for Xbox 360 controllers are already built into the OS.

    The Xbox 360 controller uses its own type of wireless protocol, it's not Bluetooth and so it can't be connected to a PC directly without additional hardware. It needs an Xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver for use on a PC. This receiver needs to be specifically for Xbox 360 controllers. The receivers for the Xbox One controllers won't work either.
  7. maxen Win User

    Connecting my Xbox 360 controller to Windows 8 laptop.

    For wireless Xbox 360 controllers, you cannot use the charging cable to connect to a PC (it only transfers power, not data). To use the controller with a PC, you will either need an "Xbox 360 controller for Windows" (non-detachable cable) or use your existing
    wireless controller with the wireless gaming receiver for Windows.

    This is the wireless adapter you could use:
    support.xbox.com/.../xbox-360-wireless-gaming-receiver-windows

    Let us know if you have any questions.
  8. Obsessive Power Win User

    Compatibilidade entre Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Receiver 2.1 e Controle Xbox 360 sem fio

    Hi,

    The Wireless Optical receiver doesn't work with the Xbox 360 controller. The 360 uses it's own type of wireless protocol. To connect the controller you'll need a Xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver.
  9. XBF Ezra G Win User

    Win 10 xbox receiver

    Hi robertcawrey,

    Thanks for your post! To use an Xbox 360 controller on a Windows PC, you must use the

    Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver    . Since the Xbox 360 controller and Xbox One controller use different wireless technologies, the new receiver is not compatible with 360 controllers.

    I hope this helps.
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