Xbox 360 controller software question

Hi, I'm going to buy a wireless 360 controller but I just saw with a friend that when the games use it, the "games for Windows" software runs as well. I just wonder, is that thing mandatory everytime I use it? With Steam and that I'm kind of worried that my games don't run to the fullest. 

I am not sure, but my Madcatz fps pro xbox 360 controller does not. Also, make sure it is a controller for windows if not the wireless one will need some sort of adapter which I believe comes with windows version. I did look through some reviews on amazon and none of them talk about this problem

Hi, I'm going to buy a wireless 360 controller but I just saw with a friend that when the games use it, the "games for Windows" software runs as well. I just wonder, is that thing mandatory everytime I use it? With Steam and that I'm kind of worried that my games don't run to the fullest. 

DealRogers

when you use a wired or wireless xbox360 controller the installed driver runs, That's it.  No gfw crap or anything else, I have 5 xbox360 controllers, no problem at all.

Hi, I'm going to buy a wireless 360 controller but I just saw with a friend that when the games use it, the "games for Windows" software runs as well. I just wonder, is that thing mandatory everytime I use it? With Steam and that I'm kind of worried that my games don't run to the fullest. 

DealRogers

The two arent connected in anyway. I love to use my Xbox controller for PC games. Nothing beats 60 fps, maxed out gaming on your plasma tv with a controller on your comfy sofa.