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[The Faceless Master]

Link -> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2005/sep05/09-06GamePrecisionMousePR.mspx?tprq=here

wassupwitdat!?

is this somehow different from the regular wired controller?

does the regular wired controller not work with windows?

am i making too much out of nothing?

what is going on!?

 

[Parallax Scroll]

I'm curious about this as well. I would definitely like to be able to use the same x360 pads on my PC.

 

[EGM92]

Microsoft Unveils Laser Gaming Mouse With Enhanced Functionality

I think you linked it to the wrong article? or maybe it's just one expensive mouse.

 

[The Faceless Master]

I think you linked it to the wrong article? or maybe it's just one expensive mouse.

i think you just didnt read the article...

 

[Dr_Cogent]

i think you just didnt read the article...

Precisely.

 

[EGM92]

i think you just didnt read the article...

you're right sorry, only read the first 5 paragraphs. Is the X360 controller USB? if not maybe this controller is wired with USB cable and has proper drivers for it.

 

[Gribbix]

The standard 360 controller is probably compatible with PCs. They probably just threw a windows logo on the gamepad to make it clear to non-360 owners looking to buy a gamepad for their PC (sort of like how the HP+Apple ipod has an hp logo on that says it's windows compatible even though the standard Apple ipod is also compatible and nearly indentical to the HP+Apple version).

 

[shantyman]

MS already said they were going to make it compatible with PCs, so this only makes sense.

 

[SteveMeister]

Is the X360 controller USB?

Of course it is. The X360 has 3 USB ports, and no other specific ports for controllers. If you buy a wired controller, there's no place else for it to connect other than one of the USB ports.

 

[cubicle47b]

Did you miss this part -

Consistent Game Control

Joining the Game Precision Series later this year will be the new Xbox 360™ Controller for Windows®, a wired gaming controller that works with Windows XP-based PCs and the new Xbox 360 system to deliver a consistent gaming entertainment experience across Microsoft’s gaming platforms.

edit:

I read more closely what you said. I'm thinking this is the normal wired controller but it's written a certain way because the article is about PC interfaces.

 

[mrklaw]

personally I'd like a wireless USB receiver for the PC so I can use the wireless 360 pad with it.

 

[Jonnyboy117]

personally I'd like a wireless USB receiver for the PC so I can use the wireless 360 pad with it.

I'm sure Microsoft would be happy to sell you one for $150.

No really, aren't there such devices already available? I'm too lazy to check.