Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows | 
| From: Microsoft Software
List Price: $59.95
Buy New: $35.96
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Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 1150
Platforms: Windows, Xbox 360
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 6.1 x 8.9 x 2.1
nv:Device Type: Wireless Controller
MPN: JR9-00001
Model: JR9-00001
UPC: 882224240567
EAN: 0882224240567
ASIN: B000KA5T6A
Release Date: November 6, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 44 more reviews...
 Not compatible with various games such as Call of Duty 4 for PC December 2, 2007
M. Wells (Georgia)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
I bought this product from amazon and it's the same controller that comes with the XBOX 360 with the addition of a wireless transmitter/receiver that plugs into a USB port. But here's the problem: I can't get it to work with various games on my PC. It works completely fine with the Orange Box on PC. But when i tried it with Oblivion for PC, the game wouldn't recognize the control sticks (joysticks), which makes it useless. And as for Call of Duty 4 on PC, it would not recognize my controller at all which really ticked me off. I'm running Windows Vista 32 bit on a top of the line desktop computer i recently built, so it's not a hardware issue. it's an issue of the games not recognizing the controller. I even downloaded and installed the most recently updated software for this controller from windows, but no dice. The controller still will not detect on COD4, and the control sticks still do not work with Oblivion. hope this review was helpful for any potential buyers
 Flawless March 23, 2007
Marcus Roof
13 out of 23 found this review helpful
Based on the old, excellently performing Xbox S-controller with added bumpers in place of black/white buttons. Thankfully they dumped the large "Duke" controller altogether. This controller can turn on/off the 360 remotely, act as a remote, works on a PC, connects to a headset, etc... It rumbles -- the $600 PS3 doesn't. It connects FLAWLESSLY. Never fails to connect and the connection never drops, ever, even though it's wireless. Battery life is extremely LONG - you'll be able to use the thing forever without recharging. Attachements exist for charge & play, Accessories for quick charge. Options for regular or rechargable batteries.
Having an excellently designed controller is key.
Removing the white/black buttons, so your right hand can rest in a position with your left hand -- both wrapping around the "stalks" of the controller, was a good decision in my opinion. It might take some people some time to get used to the bumpers. They are placed in a location where you might have previously rested your right and left index fingers when not pulling the trigger.
3rd party wireless controllers for the original xbox SUCKED! The connection dropped, they would malfunction, or else worked okay but were not rechargable (Logitech). Everything about this 360 controller is right!
Shoddy Software = Wasted Potential August 7, 2008
T. Besser (Seabrook, TX United States)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
The XBox 360 controller in and of itself is a highly functional piece of gaming hardware that has contributed greatly to the success of the XBox 360 platform. With this offering, Microsoft has attempted to recreate that success on the Windows platform.
Unfortunately, their attempt sorely misses the mark in terms of driver and configuration support. Yes, you can take this controller out of the box and plug it into your PC and it will "work". However, you will quickly find out that this DOES NOT re-create the XBox experience on your PC. (The following are issues I've run into when using this controller with Windows XP):
1) NO RUMBLE SUPPORT - Even though it's listed in the product description, this is actually a half-truth. It will support rumble when used with the XBox. However, because Windows games use a different communications protocol, the standard drivers do not recognize rumble events in Windows games.
Possible Solution: There is open-source software called XBCD which attempts to fix this problem with alternative drivers. However as of this writing, XBCD does not support the wireless version of this controller.
2) SMALL DEAD-ZONES/LIMITED CUSTOMIZATION - The dead-zone is the area where the analog stick is assumed to be at rest. The standard drivers define the analog dead-zones too narrowly, which translates to frequent false-signals and "drifting" from the analog controls. Additionally, there is zero ability to fine-tune and customize controls.
Solution: Again, open-source developers come to the rescue with configuration software. XPadder is a highly-customizable and free solution.
3) CONNECTION-DROPPING - The wireless receiver is rather sensitive to interference and the included documentation is lacking in how to trouble-shoot connection problems.
Solution: Research, experiment and patience. Most issues are likely the result of wireless interference or inadequate power. Move the receiver away from other wireless electronics. Also, ensure that the wireless receiver is plugged into a powered USB port and that the controller batteries are charged.
BOTTOM LINE: It is astonishing that Microsoft would even release a product that the open-source community would end up having to support. Microsoft should be responsible and develop fully-functional drivers and software so that the Windows gaming experience is as we are led to believe from the advertising.
If you are willing to invest the time and patience, you may be able to get this controller to work wonderfully for you. However, if you are looking for a great out-of-the-box experience, consider looking elsewhere.
Fun - 4 stars for the controller itself and playing potential
Overall - 2 stars with the Microsoft-provided driver and software support
 Misleading product description July 9, 2007
Christopher Hans Enderle (Midvale, UT USA)
8 out of 12 found this review helpful
The controller works great. However, it didn't come with a recharge cable as indicated in the Product Description above. On the box itself and in the included documentation it never mentions the recharge cable being included, so the fault seems to lie on Amazon.
Also, having more time to use the controller with more games, its precision is a bit more questionable than other standard controllers I have used.
Great Controller -- too many conflicts, though. October 31, 2007
M. L. Fresen (boston)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
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.
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