Can I play with an Xbox controller on a PC without having an xbox?

Question

I don't want to buy a xbox, cause I usually don't buy games, I pirate them, but can I just use a controller to play instead of the keyboard? XD For split-screen cooperative games and such. Thank you in advance. :)

Answer 1

There is a pad from xbox called the microsoft xbox 360 wireless controller that works with windows; it has a thingy that you connect into a usb port. Plug it in and scan for gaming controllers in the control panel, make sure the pad is on. The usb port thingy will light up and will be recognised.(its just like the wireless keyboard and mouse)

Answer 2

No, you won't have the capacity to even with the reality that there is one geared up purely for the pc that looks precisely like the xbox 360 controller despite if that's the place you acquire the assumption from it might desire to in case you will locate some drivers(courses) that would desire to assist in making it run like a working laptop or pc controller yet I particularly doubt it. you're able to desire to capture an endemic alongside the much extra acceptable off sticking with an xbox or paying for the pc controller that's rather inexpensive for my section approximately 18 united statescash.

Answer 3

for a wireless xbox controller you would need a wireless gaming receiver. however if you do not want to use a gaming receiver and want to go for the easy option use a wired xbox controller that you can just plug in using usb and it will work with most games. however with the ones that do not you can use mapping software.

Answer 4

yes you can only buy a controller, but you will need a Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows

looks like this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Xbox_360_Wireless_Receiver.png

connect it to your computer, it's USB, and then connect your controller to it and your all set



keep in mind not all games can be played with a controller automatically sometimes you will need mapping software to select which button does what most popular are XPadder and Pinnacle



hope I helped

best answer plz

Answer 5

I think there is a way, its called Xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver, there are a bunch of tutorials on the web to hook it up. idk about if it allows split screen but, you can find this on the internet or looking for it a different stores(kinda hard to find).

Answer 6

yea but u cant play split screen in black ops pc or any other game that usually dosnt have it for pc