Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows

by Microsoft

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.5 x 2.6 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B004QRKWKQ
• Item model number: JR9-00011
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #1 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Game Hardware > PC Game Hardware > Controllers > Gamepads
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 14, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Freedom to play your way. Get your game on and play in freedom with this comfortable wireless controller.

Product Description

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows (JR9-00011)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hardware great, software is blah, August 9, 2011

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Hans D. Behrends (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows (Personal Computers)

The controller is the standard XBOX 360 wireless controller. The box contains a wireless controller hub. Supposedly, up to four controllers can be connected to a PC through this hub (though I presume not many games will let you use this feature). I have not tested connectivity for more than one controller at a time.
There are no apparent problems with this, on this Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium install. Plugged the hub into a USB port in the back, pressed the center button on the controller, and ready to go. Works great in Grand Theft Auto 4 (driving much much easier this way).
Can't wait to use this for DiRT3, yeah

The software is nothing special. In fact, beyond the standard joystick control panel, there is nothing else. You can test the functionality of the buttons, D-pad, analog sticks etc. And that's it. Would be cool if the software would allow programming of the buttons, or let you assign macros to the buttons like Intellitype for instance. Logitech does a much better job!
But I will not complain... the hardware is top notch and works great... and wirelessly.

If you already own an xbox 360, try to get only the wireless hub.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great controller, December 3, 2011

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Elak Swindell "Movie Addict" (Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows (Personal Computers)

If you want a wireless controller to use for your PC games, then this is a definite must have. I snagged one for use with "Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" and it works great. Being that the game is already set up for use with the controller, it was immediately identified and all buttons linked to what they are meant to do. Only takes a few minutes to get the hang of the new set-up (find a quiet area away from people in the game to practice), but the controller is way better than using the keyboard and mouse. Even though the majority of the keyboard does not work when using the controller, gladly you can still use the tilde (~) key for acessing the command console and the "PrtScn" button is active for taking snapshots. The only minor negative note I have concerns not be able to fully use the keyboard when the controller is plugged in. It should work in conjunction with the keyboard instead of completely blocking most of its use. As for the unit itself, it is very comfortable to hold and use. All of the buttons are placed perfectly. Once you know which one does what, moving and fighting in the game is a snap. There are some extra plug-in ports on the controller that are not identified as to their use in the simple fold-out instruction manuel. One on the top below the word "XBOX 360" and another on the bottom between the hand holds that has three holes. Would be nice to know what these are for, but the instructions have nothing on them. All in all, this controller is well worth the price and works perfectly for PC games, especially newer titles.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works excellently on Windows 7 Home Premium with Skyrim, December 15, 2011

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Steven - 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 have only used this to play Skyrim on Windows 7 Home Premium but it works flawlessly. Also, the cord for the USB adapter is surprisingly long (around 5-6 feet) allowing me to place the adapter on my desk (behind my monitor).