Xbox 360 controller for Windows hits virtual shelves - bit-tech.net Forums

WilHarris · 20th Oct 2005, 18:02

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2005/10...ws_controller/

valium · 20th Oct 2005, 18:07

Definatly getting one of these puppies, now if only more PC games supported 2 players. One day fighting games will make a comeback to PC with a unifed controller like this, it could happen.

Meanmotion · 20th Oct 2005, 18:58

think I might get one, been meaning to get a game pad in ages - you just can't play PES on the keyboard!

DivineSin · 20th Oct 2005, 19:05

50 bucks? :/ The XFX controller looks far better and is cheaper.

kickarse · 20th Oct 2005, 19:08

If the Xbox 360 games ran perfectly on a PC it would so rock!

DivineSin · 20th Oct 2005, 19:19

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Originally Posted by kickarse

If the Xbox 360 games ran perfectly on a PC it would so rock!

Not gonna happen for another 5-10 years, unless the emulation community gets a great leap in coders.

oasked · 20th Oct 2005, 19:30

MS's XNA thing could mean a few releases almost simultaneously for XBox 360 and PC.

wharrad · 20th Oct 2005, 19:43

As before, I guess it depends on what games you play. FPS will always be better on the keyboard / mouse combination - yet driving games are just better on a control pad.

Two player games on the PC would be groovy though - don't really game much, but if a few people are around it's a good to have something. LANs just don't have the same feel when people have a few beers in their hands

atanum141 · 20th Oct 2005, 21:00

anyone know where we can get one of these in the UK???....im up for one...even tho i have my ps2 pad hooked up to me pc...atleast i know when i get a xbox360 ill have a spare pad!

riggs · 20th Oct 2005, 21:38

Already use an Xbox-S pad (for playing old NES/SNES games)...

Not sure if I like the look of the 360 pad - think I'll stick with my current one.

Isotopian · 20th Oct 2005, 21:59

I agree with radiator- just mod a normal xbox controller (s type of course) and use that. Only way to play Prince of Persia on PC.

War-Rasta · 20th Oct 2005, 23:16

the S-Type is by far the best controller i've ever had the pleasure to game with so if this one is a sweet as the old one i'll definetly be using it on my PC.

kiljoi · 20th Oct 2005, 23:18

$45 for a gamepad is freaking ridiculous. No way in hell would I buy that.

c0d3_z3r0 · 21st Oct 2005, 01:08

I have my Original S controller hooked up to my computer and it works perfectly, so do my DDR pads.
The 360 controller looks nice, I'm going to buy one when I can, so then I have a 360 controller for both the xbox 360 and my PC.

One thing I'm hoping for that, if you plug the 360 controller to the original xbox it would work, from what I heard, is that the 360 controller is going to be more confortable than the S controller or the duke.
I have 2 usb to xbox adapters that I made and I have to put them to some use other than using linux and XBMC on my xbox.

Firehed · 21st Oct 2005, 01:37

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Originally Posted by valium

Definatly getting one of these puppies, now if only more PC games supported 2 players. One day fighting games will make a comeback to PC with a unifed controller like this, it could happen.

heh, I remember trying to play a mortal kombat 2 demo (downloaded on probably a 28k connection) on the PC. Two people just don't fit too well around a single keyboard.

Good idea, pending effective game support (I've always preferred keyboards so I have no idea how supported it is), but overpriced indeed. Then again, people pay, what, $75 or so for an MX1000?

Adnuo · 21st Oct 2005, 10:18

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Originally Posted by News Article

The release is part of Microsoft's 'Games for Windows' push, which is designed to catapult Windows forward, as a gaming platform, alongside Xbox 360.

As opposed to what, Games for Linux Emulators? Or Games for Underpowered Macs with Horrible Game Libraries? I don't really see them as needing a Games for Windows push, as there isn't another OS choice for gaming. Unless they're trying to compete with consoles, in which case it's apples and oranges. PC to console is so different, the comparison needn't even be made.

Fr4nk · 21st Oct 2005, 16:50

This great you get the "nak" of a Xbox360 controler and then Pwn your mate on his xbox 360

-Fr4nk

Ghys · 22nd Oct 2005, 03:12

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Originally Posted by Firehed

heh, I remember trying to play a mortal kombat 2 demo (downloaded on probably a 28k connection) on the PC. Two people just don't fit too well around a single keyboard.

Good idea, pending effective game support (I've always preferred keyboards so I have no idea how supported it is), but overpriced indeed. Then again, people pay, what, $75 or so for an MX1000?

but you use your mouse every single time you get on your PC...not the gaming pad

Froggy · 23rd Oct 2005, 05:04

Hmm this would be good to replace my modded Xbox controler. BTW my MX1000 pwns alot Firehead.

PA!N · 23rd Oct 2005, 12:13

I'll get one as soon as Need for Speed: Most wanted hits the shelves next month
...it would probaply rock together with Morrowind Oblivion too...
->I could play from my couch/bed

20th Oct 2005, 18:02	#1
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20th Oct 2005, 18:07	#2
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DivineSin Ultramodder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,251	50 bucks? :/ The XFX controller looks far better and is cheaper.

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wharrad Hypermodder Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burford, Oxfordshire Posts: 866	As before, I guess it depends on what games you play. FPS will always be better on the keyboard / mouse combination - yet driving games are just better on a control pad. Two player games on the PC would be groovy though - don't really game much, but if a few people are around it's a good to have something. LANs just don't have the same feel when people have a few beers in their hands __________________ Jimmy Carr - "It's easier to get forgiveness than permission"

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20th Oct 2005, 21:38	#10
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20th Oct 2005, 23:16	#12
War-Rasta Supermodder Join Date: May 2002 Location: Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. Posts: 380	the S-Type is by far the best controller i've ever had the pleasure to game with so if this one is a sweet as the old one i'll definetly be using it on my PC. __________________ Proud member of WarNet Inc. WarNet Rulez!!

20th Oct 2005, 23:18	#13
kiljoi I am a computer king. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: pants! Posts: 2,302	$45 for a gamepad is freaking ridiculous. No way in hell would I buy that. __________________ I NEEED YOU AND TEH GUYS HELP ME TO GET TEH ORANGE BOX WITH WHICH I DONT KNOW I NEED TO KNOW FORM YOU

21st Oct 2005, 01:08	#14
c0d3_z3r0 Modder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 68	I have my Original S controller hooked up to my computer and it works perfectly, so do my DDR pads. The 360 controller looks nice, I'm going to buy one when I can, so then I have a 360 controller for both the xbox 360 and my PC. One thing I'm hoping for that, if you plug the 360 controller to the original xbox it would work, from what I heard, is that the 360 controller is going to be more confortable than the S controller or the duke. I have 2 usb to xbox adapters that I made and I have to put them to some use other than using linux and XBMC on my xbox.

21st Oct 2005, 16:50	#17
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23rd Oct 2005, 05:04	#19
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