I read lately that you can go ahead and plug your USB Xbox 360 controller in windows, and by simply downloading the free xbox controller driver; bam! you’re in business.
To use the wireless version of the controller in windows, you must purchase this wireless usb adapter. It’s only $20 bucks, so it’s a very nominal price for any pc gamer.
I think that it’s great to be able to use these controllers within windows. It makes sense since the Xbox is a Microsoft product, but it’s the compatability of all types of hardware and software (drivers) that I think people overlook in Windows. It’s probably Window’s strongest characteristic.
I personally have used the 360 controller and I think it’s a really great controller, perhaps even the best I have seen to date. I personally like the dreamcast controller alot, but that’s because it’s a very unique. The 360 controller is the perfect size, has a great grip, excellent buttons, wireless function and a lot of extras. You can even plug a headset into the actual controller. I play mame games every so often on my computer, and I currently have two Logitech Dual Action controllers. I have never really liked the way the d-pad’s work on the logitech’s, they are way too stiff and sometimes hinder you from doing those moves at the right moment, like in street fighter. It’s very important to have a controller that can get the right feedback you’re trying to give it, and the Xbox controller does just that.
For any PC-joypad gamer, this is a must have.
