Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows

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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. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000KA5T6A
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 8.9 x 2.1 inches ; 1.3 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 6, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #501 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

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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

19 of 19 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

By	R. Arrigo (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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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.

20 of 21 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 (REAL NAME)

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Controller -- too many conflicts, though., October 31, 2007

By	M. L. Fresen "dude wot knows how it is" (boston) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

I won't waste words reiterating that which so many others have already said regarding the great performance of this controller. We've all played an Xbox, we all know that Microsoft knows how to make computer components.

Here's the rub: you literally cannot use any other wireless devices (bluetooth is fine) at the same time. Even using my Wacom tablet (the tablet itself uses a USB cable connection ... but the pen itself is wirelessly sending info to the tablet) renders the controller confused and utterly unable to find the receiver, even when scant inches from said component.

Seems a bit busch league to me, but on the bright side: i don't often need to use my tablet and the controller at the same time. if it weren't for the fact that rebooting is the only way to reset the coupling, I wouldn't mind at all.