Using an xbox 360 controller on win 7 64 bit

[Littledude]

Can anyone help me out with getting this to work? I got a strange random desire to play oblivion with a controller.

I'm using a wireless controller and using the charging cable to connect it to the computer. I downloaded Microsoft's drivers and I read somewhere that I should download Motioninjoy to ensure I would get vibrations or something. THe problem is Motioninjoy is not sensing the connect game controller.

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[yuki]

I'm using a wireless controller and using the charging cable to connect it to the computer.

Stop.

That doesn't work. You need a wired controller or a wireless adapter, the charging cables do not work for that.

[Littledude]

When I plug it in, the installing device driver software comes up and it's followed by saying that an xbox controller is connected using the whateverthecableiscalled, are you sure?

[Bisjac]

there are accessories and drivers to make the wireless work. its been awhile since i did that so i forget.

i use a wired-(only) 360 gamepad on my comp. im not gonna deal with batteries and usb attachments.
its plug and play and windows even welcomes them over other gamepads.

[yuki]

When I plug it in, the installing device driver software comes up and it's followed by saying that an xbox controller is connected using the whateverthecableiscalled, are you sure?

Yes, I tried this once before. Those drivers are only to charge the controller through the USB port, not use it. If you want to use a wireless controller with a PC you need to get a wireless xbox receiver (which were temporarily discontinued so get on eBay).

[Bisjac]

a wired 360 controller is just fine anyways. how far away are you really sitting from a computer when you play games. you still have to use the keyboard for chatting or sometimes game menus.
there is no support for the 360 mini keyboard attachment, i been following that for years and they never did ; ;

plus a wired one is cheaper.

[Proog]

Give your controller lots of caffeine.
Your controller is now wired, or possibly short circuited.

[Littledude]

a wired 360 controller is just fine anyways. how far away are you really sitting from a computer when you play games. you still have to use the keyboard for chatting or sometimes game menus.
there is no support for the 360 mini keyboard attachment, i been following that for years and they never did ; ;

plus a wired one is cheaper.

I just already have wireless ones from my xbox which I was hoping to use without buying anything else. But I think if I'm buying something I may as well get a wired one.
Would a radio shack have a black wired 360 controller in stock?

[Valen]

I made a youtube video about this a long time ago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpizRBcmxfM&feature=channel_video_title

hope it helps

[Bisjac]

I just already have wireless ones from my xbox which I was hoping to use without buying anything else. But I think if I'm buying something I may as well get a wired one.
Would a radio shack have a black wired 360 controller in stock?

yeah the usb on wireless ones wont allow you to play on a comp.
though you still would need to go out and buy the little flashdrive looking things that allows the 360 to work wirelessly on the comp.

you are better off spending 10 more dollars and getting the full out wired-only gamepad

[Littledude]

you are better off spending 10 more dollars and getting the full out wired-only gamepad

Could I have a link to this? I want to be sure I know which you're talking about.

[Dnitro]

There's a driver out there for the wired one, in case it doesn't work out of the box.

[Bisjac]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Microsoft+-+Xbox+360+Controller/1624065.p?id=1218273818793&skuId=1624065

usually wherever you look they dont call them "wired" its just the 360 controller, or the wireless 360 controller.

i would buy new on ebay though. official microsoft one of course; none of that madcats crap.

[Nickelob Ultra]

Madcats is stuff.  forget them.

I'm pretty sure you can even buy a 360 controller specifically for Windows.

[Littledude]

Everything on ebay seems to be from outside the U.S., they say it would take like a month to deliver.