Will I need to configure the pc 360 controller or will it work from the go?

you can buy a wireless 360 PC adapter, that will allow the wireless controllers to work. a lot of games don't require any configuration, just plug and play.APiranhaAteMyVa

The 360 controller has native Win 7 support. I bought a wired 360 (not the branded, "For PC") controller and it's plug n play with Win 7. With older games it's hit or miss. For example, I have the Oblivion/Bioshock combo pack. Oblivion has some glitches with the 360 controller while Bioshock supports it without needing to configure anything. The Witcher 1 doesn't support it at all while all the Crysis games work great with it. Flight Simulator X also works great with the 360 controller although I don't use it in that fashion.

Controller support in PC games isn't the greatest. But, the 360 controller is the least problematic compared to say, the Logitech Dual Action it replaced.

The 360 controller has native Win 7 support. I bought a wired 360 (not the branded, "For PC") controller and it's plug n play with Win 7. With older games it's hit or miss. For example, I have the Oblivion/Bioshock combo pack. Oblivion has some glitches with the 360 controller while Bioshock supports it without needing to configure anything. The Witcher 1 doesn't support it at all while all the Crysis games work great with it. Flight Simulator X also works great with the 360 controller although I don't use it in that fashion.

Controller support in PC games isn't the greatest. But, the 360 controller is the least problematic compared to say, the Logitech Dual Action it replaced.

jun_aka_pekto

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

The 360 controller has native Win 7 support. I bought a wired 360 (not the branded, "For PC") controller and it's plug n play with Win 7. With older games it's hit or miss. For example, I have the Oblivion/Bioshock combo pack. Oblivion has some glitches with the 360 controller while Bioshock supports it without needing to configure anything. The Witcher 1 doesn't support it at all while all the Crysis games work great with it. Flight Simulator X also works great with the 360 controller although I don't use it in that fashion.

Controller support in PC games isn't the greatest. But, the 360 controller is the least problematic compared to say, the Logitech Dual Action it replaced.

toddmarshall161

I tried a friend's wireless (native) 360 controller (with usb2 adapter) on my PC. For some reason, Crysis would not detect it although the indicator lights on the controller showed it's installed. That's why I went with the wired 360 controller.

Unless someone tells me I'm wrong, if I'm in your shoes, I'd buy the dedicated wireless adapter for the PC. Browsing around, it looks different from the one for XBox 360.

I tried a friend's wireless (native) 360 controller (with usb2 adapter) on my PC. For some reason, Crysis would not detect it although the indicator lights on the controller showed it's installed. That's why I went with the wired 360 controller.

Unless someone tells me I'm wrong, if I'm in your shoes, I'd buy the dedicated wireless adapter for the PC. Browsing around, it looks different from the one for XBox 360.>jun_aka_pekto

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]I tried a friend's wireless (native) 360 controller (with usb2 adapter) on my PC. For some reason, Crysis would not detect it although the indicator lights on the controller showed it's installed. That's why I went with the wired 360 controller.

Unless someone tells me I'm wrong, if I'm in your shoes, I'd buy the dedicated wireless adapter for the PC. Browsing around, it looks different from the one for XBox 360.>APiranhaAteMyVa

In hindsight...... I think that what it was. But, we weren't trying to use a wired 360 controller with it. We were trying to use his wireless 360 controller on my PC. Apparently, we needed the USB2 receiver. But, I'm fine and happy with the wired 360 controller.

Last time I checked it was only like $10 more to buy a wired 360 controller instead of the wireless usb adapter for your PC. The wired 360 controllers are plug and play and in Vista/Win7 will be instantly recognized. The current gen of wireless adapters are no longer produced by Microsoft and are 3rd party, which have some issues with quality and connectivity I believe .I would just buy a wired controller, that is what I use for games that work better with controllers. Save yourself the headache and cost of batteries IMO.

Last time I checked it was only like $10 more to buy a wired 360 controller instead of the wireless usb adapter for your PC. The wired 360 controllers are plug and play and in Vista/Win7 will be instantly recognized. The current gen of wireless adapters are no longer produced by Microsoft and are 3rd party, which have some issues with quality and connectivity I believe .I would just buy a wired controller, that is what I use for games that work better with controllers. Save yourself the headache and cost of batteries IMO.

SerOlmy

Last time I checked it was only like $10 more to buy a wired 360 controller instead of the wireless usb adapter for your PC. The wired 360 controllers are plug and play and in Vista/Win7 will be instantly recognized. The current gen of wireless adapters are no longer produced by Microsoft and are 3rd party, which have some issues with quality and connectivity I believe .I would just buy a wired controller, that is what I use for games that work better with controllers. Save yourself the headache and cost of batteries IMO.

SerOlmy

Last time I checked it was only like $10 more to buy a wired 360 controller instead of the wireless usb adapter for your PC. The wired 360 controllers are plug and play and in Vista/Win7 will be instantly recognized. The current gen of wireless adapters are no longer produced by Microsoft and are 3rd party, which have some issues with quality and connectivity I believe .I would just buy a wired controller, that is what I use for games that work better with controllers. Save yourself the headache and cost of batteries IMO.

SerOlmy

Last time I checked it was only like $10 more to buy a wired 360 controller instead of the wireless usb adapter for your PC. The wired 360 controllers are plug and play and in Vista/Win7 will be instantly recognized. The current gen of wireless adapters are no longer produced by Microsoft and are 3rd party, which have some issues with quality and connectivity I believe .I would just buy a wired controller, that is what I use for games that work better with controllers. Save yourself the headache and cost of batteries IMO.

SerOlmy

XBox 360 wired controllers are pretty much the best wired controller you can get for either the PC or the Xbox 360 unless you want to pay for something really high end like one of the new Razer adjustable or airflow models.

EDIT: XBox 360 Wired Controller - $28 one Amazon, I payed $32 for mine about 4 or 5 months ago. There is no difference between the standard and "for Windows" versions.