Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows

by Microsoft

Product Features

• Includes wireless receiver
• Wireless 2.4 GHz technology - up to 30 foot range
• Enhanced PC gaming and Xbox Live play
• Integrated headset jack for PC headsets
• For PC and Xbox 360

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000KA5T6A
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 2.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Media: Personal Computers
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,125 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #60 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Hardware > Controllers

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Discover greater precision, comfort, and control. The Wireless 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.

Wireless
Integrated 2.4 GHz high-performance wireless technology lets you control the action from up to 30 feet away.

For PC and Xbox 360
Works across Microsoft's gaming platforms. Xbox 360 Controller for Windows works with most Windows XP-based PCs and Xbox 360, delivering a consistent and universal gaming experience.

Vibration Feedback
Get a better feel for the game. Vibration feedback ensures riveting game play every time in vibration feedback-supported games.

Ergonomic
Play in total comfort. Award winning compact ergonomics provide a more comfortable gaming experience.

Enhanced PC Gaming
Precise thumb sticks, two pressure-point triggers, and 8-way directional pad for enhanced PC gaming.

Xbox Live Play
Integrated headset jack for PC headsets and Xbox Live play

What's in the Box
Wireless controller, receiver with cable, and product manual.

Product Description

Discover greater precision, comfort, and control. The Wireless 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

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Use it for Games, PowerDVD, and General Windows Functionality, July 6, 2008

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Frankie Boy (USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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

I've owned the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows device for about a week, and the only thing I am unhappy about is that I waited so long to buy this controller.

Combined with Xpadder, a free program that lets you emulate key presses and mouse movements directly from the controller (google the program), the 360 controller has become a great way to websurf, play games (e.g. Gears of War, Resident Evil 4), and even control media applications such as Cyberlink PowerDVD. If you don't want to bother programming the Xpadder software yourself, you can download predefined profiles for each of your programs and modify them as you see fit. The range of the controller is sufficient for me, but I have a pretty small apartment :-) I do not know how long the batteries will last and I am considering getting some kind of rechargeable setup. I've run this controller on both Windows XP and Windows Vista without any bugs or other problems.

Overall, I rate this product a 4.5/5.0 stars. The only modification I would make to the controller is to disable it's 'auto-off' feature that shuts down the controller automatically after around 10 - 15 minutes of disuse. When you are reading a web page for a long period of time or watching a movie, having to hit the 'on' button on the center of the pad before you can use the controller again is a minor annoyance. However, for most people who will use this controller primarily for gaming, this is not a problem at all and is instead a battery preserving feature, thus the deduction of only 0.5 stars.

I highly recommend this product.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Xbox 360 wireless controller + Vista, July 5, 2008

By 

S. Romano "Romano" (ChaddsFord, PA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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

If you have Vista and play games then you need this controller. Works perfect without the need of installing drivers or gamepad/game configuration. Finally an easy care-free gamepad for Windows! Remember not to install the CD that comes with this controller if you have Vista. I've had this controller for over a month now and it works perfectly. Take note that the batteries go fairly quickly.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great controllers but the wireless receiver stink., January 30, 2010

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J. Calen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows (Personal Computers)

The transceivers that come with the controllers are crap, shame I didn't learn about it until after I picked one up but these things have been failure prone for years. The power draw is high and users have had USB devices that were plugged in simultaneously fail (actual device failure, just just plug back in failure), and even if it doesn't kill other devices, the receiver is prone to fail itself. There was a link on Engadget years ago describing these issues and user feedback.

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The problem with the receivers themselves is that the power draw is so high the F1 fuse on the unit is blowing (which could potentially kill underpowered USB devices on same computer). It can be opened up and hacked manually, but why should you have to do that? Now you've got a device which takes too much power, and exceeds the operating limits that even MS defined.

Oh - and product only warrantied for 90 days, never mind that the receiver doesn't get the wear and tear that the controller would. Disappointing, bad design that's sure to fail after long enough, and I would not recommend.