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Title: X360 Controller for the PC
Post by: DicedT on September 13, 2013, 09:22:15 AM
Anybody use these with their computer? http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-360-Wired-Controller/dp/B003ZSN600?t=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals&ascsubtag=JE9UEhx_EeO1LsZSIP-VjA0_cB8i3_0_0_0

What games would this be good with? Not a strategy game, I guess.

I would be inclined to get the wired version instead of wireless. Getting tired of changing batteries.

Michael
Title: Re: X360 Controller for the PC
Post by: Bison on September 13, 2013, 09:23:57 AM
I use a wireless one I picked up at best buy.   Most recently I used it to play far cry 3 and before that batman.
Title: Re: X360 Controller for the PC
Post by: Jarhead0331 on September 13, 2013, 10:00:41 AM
I also use a wireless controller for my PC.  I use it almost exclusively for third-person action games or arcade shooters.
Title: Re: X360 Controller for the PC
Post by: Nefaro on September 13, 2013, 10:29:22 AM
Yes.  I use the wired one on the rare game.  Stuff like Mark of the Ninja when I'm in a very rare mood. 

I've debated setting it up for some of the lighter flight sim stuff, like Strike Fighters 2 series, on my laptop.  Or maybe something like Evochron: Mercenary?  Dunno how well that wold work, though.
Title: Re: X360 Controller for the PC
Post by: Yskonyn on September 13, 2013, 12:59:03 PM
I use the wireless version on my pc for Final Fantasy: A Realm Reborn, Trackmania and Rogue Legacy. Its a good piece of hardware.
Title: Re: X360 Controller for the PC
Post by: bbmike on September 13, 2013, 01:35:58 PM
I've used both for the MLB 2K games. I seem to have more luck with the wired on working though.
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Post by: eyebiter on September 13, 2013, 01:48:33 PM
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Title: Re: X360 Controller for the PC
Post by: Arctic Blast on September 13, 2013, 05:06:54 PM
Yep, just picked up a wired 360 pad, plugged it in, good to go. I use it for action games, particularly third person ones.
Title: Re: X360 Controller for the PC
Post by: Nefaro on September 13, 2013, 06:16:08 PM
Quote from: Yskonyn on September 13, 2013, 12:59:03 PM
I use the wireless version on my pc for Final Fantasy: A Realm Reborn, Trackmania and Rogue Legacy. Its a good piece of hardware.

Geez.. I couldn't get more than 1 minute or two into the dungeon on Rogue Legacy.  That thing is brutal, and the controls feel a bit sluggish to me.  Maybe because I just haven't really played any platformers since I was a kid, but the other one I have (Mark of the Ninja) is just fine when it comes to responsiveness.
Title: Re: X360 Controller for the PC
Post by: Greybriar on September 13, 2013, 06:44:53 PM
Quote from: DicedT on September 13, 2013, 09:22:15 AM
....I would be inclined to get the wired version instead of wireless. Getting tired of changing batteries.

Michael

Newegg is offering the Microsoft 52A-00004 XBox 360 Common Controller Winxp USB Port (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826105438&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL091313&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL091313-_-EMC-091313-Latest-_-PCGameControllers-_-26105438-L0H) with the Promo Code EMCXLWT58.

Edit: There's Free Shipping available on this offer as well.

Last I heard you have to have a U.S. address to buy from them.
Title: Re: X360 Controller for the PC
Post by: Staggerwing on September 13, 2013, 10:38:50 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on September 13, 2013, 06:44:53 PM
Quote from: DicedT on September 13, 2013, 09:22:15 AM
....I would be inclined to get the wired version instead of wireless. Getting tired of changing batteries.

Michael

Newegg is offering the Microsoft 52A-00004 XBox 360 Common Controller Winxp USB Port (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826105438&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL091313&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL091313-_-EMC-091313-Latest-_-PCGameControllers-_-26105438-L0H) with the Promo Code EMCXLWT58.

Edit: There's Free Shipping available on this offer as well.

Last I heard you have to have a U.S. address to buy from them.

Sold out.  :(
Title: Re: X360 Controller for the PC
Post by: Greybriar on September 14, 2013, 05:46:46 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on September 13, 2013, 10:38:50 PM
Quote from: Greybriar on September 13, 2013, 06:44:53 PM
Quote from: DicedT on September 13, 2013, 09:22:15 AM
....I would be inclined to get the wired version instead of wireless. Getting tired of changing batteries.

Michael

Newegg is offering the Microsoft 52A-00004 XBox 360 Common Controller Winxp USB Port (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826105438&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL091313&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL091313-_-EMC-091313-Latest-_-PCGameControllers-_-26105438-L0H) with the Promo Code EMCXLWT58.

Edit: There's Free Shipping available on this offer as well.

Last I heard you have to have a U.S. address to buy from them.

Sold out.  :(

Whew!! I'd held off buying one for months until I saw it on sale. I'm glad I grabbed one before they were all gone!