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Xbox 360 Controller for Windows Installation Images

Posted by Andru Edwards
Categories: Accessories, Features, PC, Screenshots, Xbox 360

360 Controller Installation Label

So, check it. We just picked up an Xbox 360 for Windows controller the other day - you know, the one that is the exact same wired 360 controller that will be available for the Xbox 360, but at a price of $5 more because it comes with Windows XP installation software? Yeah, that’s the one. Nonetheless, we figured we would give you all a peek at exactly what your extra $5 gets you as we snapped images of the controller along with the installation process, which you can check out after the jump. By the way, we tried out the controller on Half-Life 2 and Battlefield 2 - no dice. The games need to be updated to add support for the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows. I expect that will happen fairly soon. For now, enjoy the photos.




Xbox 360 Controller for Windows
This is the packaging for the Windows version of the controller.

Back of the 360 Controller Packaging

The 360 Installation Disc
This is the difference between the “normal” wired controller and the Windows version: A driver installation CD.

Xbox 360 Wired Controller

360 for Windows Installation Splash Screen


And we read every word…

Driver Installation Completed

Xbox 360 Controller Ring of Light
Looks nice - too bad there is no software compatible as of yet.



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  • SentOne
    By SentOne at 10/24/05

    WOW!!!!! those screenshots of the installation process are just amazing, im definately gonna have to buy one of these now!!!

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  • w00kie
    By w00kie at 10/24/05

    You deserve to be smacked for wanting to play HL2 with a pad smile

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  • R
    By R at 10/24/05

    Freaking sweet!!

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  • Proteus
    By Proteus at 10/25/05

    There are valid reasons for wanting to use a pad with HL2, such as driving vehicles which have guns on. Arrow keys to steer/move that damn boat, Mouse to aim and fire. Helps to become ambidextrous I guess smile
    I hope this will be compatible with HL2 and similar games in the near future. If Bungie can do it with Halo CE, then why not.

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  • Michael
    By Michael at 10/25/05

    Why pay extra? The driver is available to download from Microsoft…

    http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/Download.mspx

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  • MonkeyMan
    By MonkeyMan at 10/31/05

    Hmm, no profile software? I like the new white/black button placement, but unless MS releases some good profile software I’ll be sticking with my Xbox controller and the XBCD Drivers.

    I hope having a controller with analog triggers that’s backed by a big company will make developers include proper analog button support in their games from now on, having to se my triggers to an axis in order to get proper acceleration and braking is annoying.

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  • Mark
    By Mark at 11/6/05

    where can you buy one of these?

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  • SNIPERMikeUK
    By SNIPERMikeUK at 11/8/05

    OK SO I ALREADY HAVE AN XBOX CONTROLLER-S ON MY PC: using a converter and third party driver this works well on games like GTA: san andreas as it is already setup for gamepad, so there are games the 360 pad will work with, but this pad comes into its own when u use it with emulators such as ZSNES, which fully support the thumb sticks, as well as the d-pad and all buttons are supported, also these pads are gr8 for use with Project64 1.6 (N64 emu), I have pre ordered a 360 for windows pad, as they are not available here yet or are out of stock at the time of this message in the uk stores.....

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  • trent
    By trent at 12/16/05

    i bought the controller. installed the software but once i plug it in it says that the computer has foud new hardware so i click the automatic button.... but it never finds it then it says that it cannot find the correct software for the installation...... Also it doesnt show the xbox360 controller in the game controller folder in the control panel..

    i would appreciate any replies thanks

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  • Mike
    By Mike at 12/26/05

    ^^ having the same problem…

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  • Jesse Donat
    By Jesse Donat at 12/27/05

    I purchased one of these and find it works great except for one issue. Having the L and R triggers mapped on the same axis bugs the heck out of me!!!

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  • ER
    By ER at 12/30/05

    i am havong same problem has anyone told you how to intsallit yet i need help

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  • Tyler54
    By Tyler54 at 1/1/06

    Go to this website to install the needed driver!!!
    http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/Download.mspx

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  • AJ
    By AJ at 1/1/06

    does this controller work with call of duty 2?

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  • kier
    By kier at 1/14/06

    I have the controller for windows and COD2 but i cant seem to get it to work? can anybody help me?
    the controller’s drivers are installed properly and it works fine in the gamepad test in control panel.
    please help me!!
    thanks.

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  • Mike
    By Mike at 1/16/06

    Buy a 360 if you want CoD2 with pad you saddo’s

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  • Jim
    By Jim at 1/22/06

    is there hardware or software for Wireless controlers so u can use it with the PC?

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  • ^m^
    By ^m^ at 2/18/06

    install the microsoft drivers, then go here:
    http://www.redcl0ud.com/xbcd.html

    homebrew drivers with BETTER functionality!

    ^m^

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  • TF
    By TF at 4/3/06

    Yo!

    I Installed the official MS drivers but the light doesn’t light up on like the photos, any1 know why??

    I also installed the third party drivers, and they only make the ‘No1’ quarter light up.

    Any1 know how to make the whole light, light up?

    -TF-

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  • me
    By me at 5/8/06

    i went to the official microsoft page, but when i select what i will download, it doesnt do nuthing.
    cud somone help?

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  • Drew
    By Drew at 6/2/06

    I too have only got it to light up apon connecting it to the usb nce the drivers were installed. The controller lights for a quick flash and thats it !

    I don’t even get the #1 quater part to light up either !@

    The F’n drivers suck ! The reason cause Microsoft wants you to by the hooks ups so that you can use your PC like a 360 ! Check out E3 reviews on the Microsft live stuff !

    Also the best free drivers are Pinnacle Game Profiler

    The rumble works the triggers work , l and r buttons work everything very easy to map and config

    Works great with Oblivion ..You can even you the controller as a stand alone controller for using Media Center and opeing apps and the internet smile

    Full range of Both ;YES “ i said Both Analogs Sticks with full range and camra angles wink

    http://www.pinnaclegameprofiler.com/

    enjoy

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  • mr. swanson
    By mr. swanson at 6/5/06

    Free??? 19.95???

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  • pilot
    By pilot at 7/2/06

    anybody got this thing to work with a wireless w/ a plug’n play kit?  is it possible?  I would think so, but can’t get ANYthing to work.. on 2 diff computers.

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  • leigh
    By leigh at 9/13/06

    i installed the drivers and everything, but the when playing NFSMW and flatout the car will always lean left, its really annoying. I used to use a $10 fake PS2 controller that worked perfectly, the buttons were getting stuck so i decided to go the 360 one. any ideas?

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  • lewislite
    By lewislite at 1/1/07

    I want to play ROMs on Project64 1.6 (N64 emulator) using a wireless Xbox 360 controller rather than using my laptops keyboard.

    I’ve seen on the web different drivers (not by Microsoft) such as XBCD 360 which claims to allow you to configure the controller for use with certain games, i.e. set up a profile. But cant the Microsoft driver allow this? I’ve also heard of some problems with rumble. What do I need to allow all ROMs to work with rumble (if they support rumble)?

    As of yet I do not have a 360 controller. I’m just a little confused with the stuff i need to download and do once I get a 360 controller.

    Thanx for the help.

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  • Shaun H.
    By Shaun H. at 5/14/07

    I just purchased and installed my Xbox 360 controller to my PC. In the manual from the package gives a direct link to http://www.windowsgaming.com for the required software for the controller. Install the software 1st, then plug in the controller.

    Hope this helps, I only read a few comments.

    cheers

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  • mikie cheeks
    By mikie cheeks at 7/10/07

    to pilot no it does not cause its an unkown devioce u would need 2 buy the microsoft xbox 360 wireless receiver for windows cost 20 bucks at futureshop 25 at walmart in canada

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    By micah opukah at 11/23/07

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  • miller zamora
    By miller zamora at 12/9/07

    you can use this hardware with xpadder.exe to play half life 2, you can use this software even to emulate the mouse functions!!!!

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  • By at 5/5/08

    Hi does anyone know if you can use the controller on the desktop as it would be very cool and it would be alot better as i am used to playing the 360

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  • By at 5/5/08

    Hey Dan, What do you mean use it on your desktop? I doubt you could use it like a mouse if that’s what you are referring to. The driver enables Windows to locate the controller as “Game Controllers” in the Control Panel, not a Mouse driver.

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  • Kiiler
    By Kiiler at 6/24/08

    can anyone tell me how to start the vibration feed back for the XBOX 360 controller on PC i have recently got one and an playing NFS prostreet

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