Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows - White

by Microsoft

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BT4CF4
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 6.5 x 3 inches ; 14.4 ounces
• Media: Personal Computers
• Release Date: June 28, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,946 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

The Xbox 360 Controller for Windows delivers a consistent and universal gaming experience across both of Microsoft's gaming systems. Experience the ultimate gaming experience on Windows XP and Xbox 360.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

140 of 143 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great controller, finally some standardization., March 19, 2006

By 

Akash (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows - White (Personal Computers)

The Xbox 360 controller is just wonderful, the best console controller I've ever held in fact.

Be aware of the fact that this is the EXACT same product as the wired 360 console controller, so if that one is cheaper, buy it! The only difference is the package (this one is uglier...) and you don't get the software CD...but you can download the latest software package at MS website.

Microsoft making this controller cross compatible is actually a pretty big deal as there may finally be a level of standardization for PC controllers, if most people begin using this controller is makes it far easier on game developers to know what interface gamers are using. In fact, many games are coming with a 360 control scheme pre-installed, just as Need For Speed Most Wanted.

77 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works with most games, issue with sound which was fixed, May 31, 2007

By 

Sean (Delaware) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows - White (Personal Computers)

Seems to work with games that will support other gamepads. I have Vista 64 and Microsoft has drivers for it on their website.

THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH SOUND - PLUG IT IN AND I LOST SOUND IN MY SPEAKERS (my mobo is a Gigabyte DS3)

No support anywhere on the microsoft website or internet on this, and I saw a frazzled previous reviewer... so here's the fix:

The controller has an integrated headset feature (you can buy seperately), but your pc may (like mine did) see the controller as a Controller AND a "headset." It automatically enabled the "headset" (thus disabling my speakers).

Go to Control Panel > Sound

You'll see it as a microsoft headset device enabled -- disable this "headset". Then your speakers should come back on. This does not interfere with the joystick at all.

Enjoy!

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Controller, May 10, 2006

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David - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows - White (Personal Computers)

This is the best possible controller for the PC that I have found thus far. I have tried many controllers that are similar to the PS2 design, but they all lacked decent button recoiling, easy to push buttons, and slimness. All other controllers I have tried are too bulky and after ~30 mins. my hand begins to get tired. I have played one game with it so far (Winning Eleven 9) and it works perfectly. No lag, comfortable feel, and the buttons are easy to use especially for a fast sports game like soccer. Obviously, if you've used the wired regular XBOX 360 controller you know this is the same thing with different packaging (and an install CD). I highly recommend it!