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Xbox 360 controller on pc
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FudgeNuggets
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The wireless has no support yet even when hooked up to USB via the playandcharge kit so be sure you get the wired one.
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so i can play bf2 and fly planes with it?
If BF2 will let you map functions to controller buttons/axis, then I don't see why not. The choice to do so, on the other hand... 
There is currently no software from Microsoft that lets you assign keystrokes to the controller output. There are, on the other hand, 3rd party programs which will do so, which fills out the compatability for controllers.
Personally, though, my favorite PC controller is the Logitech rumblepad 2. One less "axis" than the XBox 360 controller (It has buttons, not analog triggers on the shoulders), but it feels more comfortable and more responsive.
Also, pressing both 360 triggers at once has the effect of centering the "axis" they are aligned to, so you don't get any effect from pressing them both at once. Minor gripe.
There is currently no software from Microsoft that lets you assign keystrokes to the controller output. There are, on the other hand, 3rd party programs which will do so, which fills out the compatability for controllers.
Personally, though, my favorite PC controller is the Logitech rumblepad 2. One less "axis" than the XBox 360 controller (It has buttons, not analog triggers on the shoulders), but it feels more comfortable and more responsive.
Also, pressing both 360 triggers at once has the effect of centering the "axis" they are aligned to, so you don't get any effect from pressing them both at once. Minor gripe.
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i tried my 360 pad in bf2 for heli flight, its not that good. keyboard and mouse rules again....
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No force feedback and the cool X light does not light up when used on PC. I was kinda disapointed in it .
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Ehhhh...I was looking for something to try with Prince of persia:T2T...And I'd have to go 3rd party with the drivers, I dont feel like reinstallng the game in XP, I alrdy installed it in Win2k....Damn...
Hmmm...Any other control pad recommendations? Maybe the original xbox controler is better? I could pick up another one of those fairly cheap....I do need one with 2 analog sticks..
Hmmm...Any other control pad recommendations? Maybe the original xbox controler is better? I could pick up another one of those fairly cheap....I do need one with 2 analog sticks..
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For the wireless controller couldn't you buy a wireless like USB dongle that uses the frequency as a 360. I'm sure the wired one will get more support on PC games now that you can use it on XP. And I didn't think the Xbox 1 controller you could a attach to a PC do you have to modifiy the connection or does it come in USB also.
I've been looking for a controller for ages one with rumble feature, 2 analog sticks basically like a PS pad.
I've been looking for a controller for ages one with rumble feature, 2 analog sticks basically like a PS pad.
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if you read the post i put up for the drivers, you can use the pad on 98, 2k and xp. problem solved. i think its great. and im sure they will add support for rumble.
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A PS2 pad is also good, has force feedback. also, it's very easy to convert over. just get an extension cable and wire it up to a parallel port. I like the feel of the XBox controlelr (the 360 one... the original xbox controller was HORRENDOUS) over the PS2, but i'd probably just get a PS2 one. then again, i already have the adapter
so is there any real difference between the xbox 360 controller and the one that says "xbox 360 controller for windows?"
they look identical to me, except that the one for windows comes with a driver CD and it's $5 more.
they look identical to me, except that the one for windows comes with a driver CD and it's $5 more.
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No difference and you can download the driver so don't pay more. Just remember the wireless one doesn't work.
