Using your Xbox 360 Controller on your PC

Written by: Simon Hill • Edited by: Michael Hartman
Updated Sep 11, 2009 • Related Guides: Xbox 360 | Xbox 360 Controller

Since many gamers nowadays have been raised on consoles, you may be interested to know that there is an alternative to using the keyboard and mouse for PC games. You can play PC games with your Xbox 360 controller. Here's a guide on how to do it.

Using your Xbox 360 controller on your PC

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Many gamers nowadays play most of their games on consoles and as a consequence you might find adjusting to keyboard controls a bit of a nuisance.

The good news is using your Xbox 360 controller on your PC is easy. Check out the other Xbox 360 accessories to help your gaming experience.

Setting Up Your Wired Xbox 360 Controller for Your PC

First of all you want to download the software from Microsoft which will allow you to use your wired Xbox 360 controller to play PC games. You can find it at Microsoft Downloads.

Just fill in the relevant details, download the file and install it on your PC.

Some versions of Windows will automatically detect the controller when you plug it in and prompt you to update your system with the relevant drivers. You can try this first if you don’t want to download the software separately.

Once the software is installed you can plug your Xbox 360 controller into your USB port on your computer. To ensure it is working correctly select Game Controllers in the Control Panel in Windows.

Not all games support the controller; you can check the game manual to see whether your game does.

Using Your Wireless Xbox 360 Controller on Your PC

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You can also use your wireless Xbox 360 controller to play PC games but in order to do this you will need to purchase the wireless gaming receiver. You can purchase it from Amazon here.

Downloading Profiles for Easy Configuration

Since the controller isn’t supported by all games and setting up configurations for different games can be tricky you can also download configurations set up by other people which will save you the hassle. Some of these can be found for free. For example if you want to play World of Warcraft using your Xbox 360 controller then try out the free Switchblade software from developer Blue Orb.

Alternatively if you are willing to shell out a little more cash you could opt for the Pinnacle Game Profiler. This software comes with a number of configurations for top titles which you can download and makes setting up your Xbox 360 controller to play your PC games nice and easy. It currently costs $19.95.

So if you are struggling with mouse and keyboard controls why not try one of these solutions and use your Xbox 360 controller instead?

Neocasko Feb 3, 2012 1:30 AM

RE: Using your Xbox 360 Controller on your PC

Have you checked for a driver online? There should be one provided by Microsoft for free.

Neocasko Feb 3, 2012 1:29 AM

Yes.

Tacodyalnisgay Jan 12, 2012 3:27 PM

'tard.

guest Dec 30, 2011 12:18 AM

I believe he was referring to a post that was deleted after he posted.

Ryan McSeveney Dec 28, 2011 2:12 PM

So, you ignored the whole article to call the Author an idiot? The rest of the article doesn't mention using any paid for software at all and gives the alternative of using the Pinnacle software as an alternative

JM Nov 22, 2011 12:10 AM

lol

ExploslveTaco Nov 5, 2011 4:56 AM

So can I use a controller with one of those long usb wires that plugs into my xbox for it? cause that's what I got

James Lombardo Nov 3, 2011 3:30 PM

Can someone confirm this if it works on Battlefield 3? And can I switch to keyboard and controller on the fly?

Tacodyaln Nov 2, 2011 1:09 PM

i like to eat tacos on ps3<br>

Henry Jarrett Amione Oct 24, 2011 12:36 AM

can i still use a keyboard and mouse when i need to if i download this onto my cumputer

Anonymous Sep 19, 2011 7:09 AM

Wow

Thanks a lot for the info. Also for the people complaining read the forum he said wired before he told you to download. If you want your wireless controller surely you are smart enough to know that you would have to connect it somehow (maybe not) Anyways the link to download was helpful thanks again.

Anonymous Aug 31, 2011 2:04 PM

this microsoft download was good

The guy above me is an idiot. you dont need to pay for a stupid program to let you connect your xbox controller to your computer. I found it simple and easy to use the FREE microsoft download to connect. People who are complaining about this, are you sure your using a WIRED controller and not a CHARGER? i had the same problem but with a proper wired controller it was easy and the program picked it up. Everyone who says mouse and keyboard is better obviously are more into the computer than a console. But if your like me and love the console you will benefit alot more with the xbox controller. Hope i have cleared up any confusion :)

Anonymous Jul 12, 2011 11:31 PM

not worth the effort for WIRELESS

that is stupid you should said that you have buy something for wireless at the start to let people know that they should not download that crap. it cost less to buy a wireless controller made FOR THE PC!

Anonymous Jul 4, 2011 6:18 PM

I use a controller and I dont get owned, it all depends if you customize your controller to fit with the games physics and controls..

mad Jun 26, 2011 11:35 AM

how many

i want this gamepad fpr fifa11. is there any limitations. i have 4 usb port on pc. with 4 Xbox can we play 4 player version.

Thankss

Anonymous May 30, 2011 3:47 AM

FPS using controller WTF

Looking at the comments above, why would anyone want to play FPS games on PC with a controller? You will get owned by anyone using a mouse and keyboard this isn't a console ffs.

BOB May 10, 2011 3:28 PM

Brink

can brink be played whith a xobx controler?

Harris May 7, 2011 5:11 AM

Xbox 360 on Pc

Downloaded this app but the controller doesn't work.Only the light in the middle is blinking.Can't play anything.

Anoynomus Mar 27, 2011 8:41 PM

Does it work with the Play and Charge kit?

Dude, I wanna see if it works or not but I think I'm wrong...

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louie Mar 16, 2011 5:30 AM

controller

i was wondering what if my windows is xp sp3? will it work sorry noob question

david Mar 8, 2011 12:45 PM

not for games for windoews only!!!

ok,,,heres a real simple way to enjoy ALL pc games including mw2 with a xbox wired controller..
first plug in your pad,ignore any little pop ups just leave it plugged in...download and install a program called XBCD with ur pad plugged in(easy)..then you need to download a program called XPADDER,if you go to the official site you will have to pay for this or if your like me you can download XPADDER from a torrent site(i used ISOHUNT)once this is installed open xpadder and use this program to set all your xbox pad buttons including analogue sticks to the relavent keys on your keyboard and mouse clicks and movements,,this will be your mw2 profile so save this with the little floppydisc icon in the corner of xpadder and name it mw2,,,,you can use xpadder to save up to 10 different button configorations depending on the game,,,,before you start the game just open xpadder,select ur game profile,,i.e mw2 and thats it,,job done,,,im not that good with computers but this took me about 10 mins,,trickyest part is using the xpadder program so i just open a new internet page with instructions on how to use it and go back and forth to set my buttons,,,hope this helps anyone who has had to read thru pages of complicated computer speak to try and fix this problem,,,,dwnload 2 programs,configure pad,,,thats it...enjoy

clifford Mar 6, 2011 2:56 AM

wired controller not working

Downloaded evewrything and the like

frank Feb 19, 2011 1:25 PM

people

games for windows only. wired controller good. wireless no good without the adapter.

Michael Neiss Feb 18, 2011 10:43 PM

my controller does not work in a game

i tried playing call of duty modern warfare 2 on my HP computer and the controller does not work

Trevor Feb 14, 2011 1:39 PM

Dear Matt,

You're an idiot.

Slance Feb 9, 2011 7:23 PM

left 4 dead ?

can left dead be played on pc with xbox 360 contoller

Matt Feb 1, 2011 7:51 AM

Controller HELP!

I got the software and stuff and i plug in my controller but it just blinks would it be because im using a xbox 360 wireless controller and a plug and play adapter.PLEASE HELP

Derrick Jan 30, 2011 7:59 PM

Controller help

i downloaded the software and followd everything but my xbox cotroller just blinks and nothing happens and when i press microsoft xbox 360 accesories status in the map nothing happen on the xbox 360 controller guide thing that show up and my controller just keep on blinking and i need help

noak Jan 30, 2011 2:21 PM

Guillaume Brisson Jan 17, 2011 12:17 AM

Xbox 360 controller vs Xbox controller for windows

I wanted to know if the Xbox Controller for Windows is designed specifically to run PC games or if a regular Xbox 360 controller does the exact same job with the right drivers installed?

Thanks

confused dumbass Jan 14, 2011 9:51 AM

WTF

my xbox controler works perfectly and i can play controler supported games without problem, but i got switchblade for my games that arent supported to see if i can simpely bind keys, but i dont know if thats possible when i cant get past the registry screen, as it doesnt show the security code, just a white box with a tiny red wrench on the left.

WHY?, someone plz answer how i can try to fix this

Jason Jan 2, 2011 11:37 AM

BASICLY heres what you do...

Ok so basically, if you have a wired controlller, you plug it in the USB port...
if you dont have a wired controller(wireless), you need to purchase the adapter or whatever and connect it to the computer that way...luckily i bought a afterglow (organge) modded controller which is wired so i can play games like halo and such...you mainly can only play microsoft "made" games on the pc with the controller you plugged in or connected with!

matt Dec 16, 2010 8:39 PM

ok so my dad just resently bought one of thoughs charging kits where you dont need batterys for the batter back, no it came with a usb cored to hook up to xbox to charge can i use that?

TRAVIS MOORE Dec 13, 2010 8:44 PM

MY CONTOLLER BLINKS BUT DO NOT WORK MADASS GOD I LOVE YOU

George Nov 28, 2010 10:16 PM

CAn you use a wireless Xbox 360 controller

krishan Oct 25, 2010 8:11 AM

controller help

you need a xbox 360 contoller driver which u can et from the xbox website or simply by google it and you alos neeed xbcd to convert the controlls into keyboard keys

cristian padilla Oct 24, 2010 9:39 PM

hey

i cant seem to keep my controller on it just turns off

Justin Smith Oct 22, 2010 6:31 PM

xbox 360 wired contoller

Hi, every time I plug in my wired xbox 360 controller via USB, the controller blinks but wont stay on, so how do I use it and keep the controller on??????

Someone Oct 22, 2010 2:51 AM

Wireless USB

Can I use a wireless xbox controller and plug it in with its usb cord into my pc

Daniel Oct 19, 2010 8:27 AM

Hey

My controller only temporarily stays active every couple of seconds it blips and loses connection to the wireless adapter. How do i stop this from happening? I mean like its hard to play an online game when it disconnects every 5 seconds.

jack Oct 11, 2010 4:52 PM

x box controler 360

cant get my controler to work in the crouch position, i'm playing perfect dark & you have to crouch quite alot tried every button on controler but no joy. i am stuck cant go eny further until i'm able to crouch. can anyone help me please. all the best jack.

austin pridge Aug 20, 2010 10:07 PM

is it possible to use a charge and play wire to use your xbox360 controler on your pc ???

Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/11612.aspx#ixzz0xCcFeQXh

joaquin Aug 20, 2010 1:12 AM

how it works

Can I plug my Xbox 360 Wireless Controller in to my PC using my charging cable?

If the cable you're using can be detached, you're likely using the Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit cable which only charges... it does not transmit data. If you'd like to use your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with a Windows PC you'll need the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows.

Ivera Aug 17, 2010 4:03 PM

what do you guys think?

so im gonna get Final Fantasy 14 on my mac when it comes out by getting windows on it. but i hate using the keyboard to move around and stuff, my question is, do i need to get set up the controller to work on the mac side or the windows side? like does it matter? if i get the wireless adaptor to connect my controller for a pc will it still work if i want to use it on my mac side?

Ashley Aug 10, 2010 3:14 PM

xbox controller doesn't work on pc

can anyone help me with installing my xbox controller to the computer? I have the cable from the controller to the computer and i downloaded the software for it but it still don't work. the software i'm using works for windows xp with sp3 but as i am done installing they immediately ask to restart the computer and so i did but as connect the controller the computer's software picks up the controller but the xbox software i've downloaded doesn't pick it up. can anyone help me please?

thomas williams Aug 9, 2010 8:59 PM

xbox 360 & pc

is it possible to use a charge and play wire to use your xbox360 controler on your pc ???

david Aug 4, 2010 1:06 PM

xbox pad for mw2

hey chris,,ur pad just needs to be configured to your keyboard and mouse.use ur favourite torrent site to download a program called XPADDER.once this is installed you can then link whatever key presses and mouse clicks to the relevant buttons and sticks on your pad depending on what game you are playing..there is lots of videos on youtube showing you how to configure xpadder because it can be a little tricky....job done..when you switch on ur pc,,run the xpadder program then start ur game..i suggest you google what buttons do what on the xbox pad depending on what game you want to play and make a list then when you configure xpadder it will be the same as if you are plaing on an actual xbox..hope this helped,,happy gaming,,ps if ur playing modern warfare 2 my gamertag is INTER YA MAM
add me if you fancy an ass kicking hahah

chris Aug 4, 2010 8:28 AM

controller not working

i,ve plugged the controller into the usb port and it is showing up on my control pannel but when i put a game on i can,t get it to work although the green light is on

emmanuel lopez Aug 3, 2010 6:48 PM

can you use the controller with Fallout 3?

Is it possible to configure the xbox 360 controller with fallout 3?

joseph Jul 27, 2010 9:53 PM

hellppp!!!!!

wait so you cant use your charge and play kit with an wireless controller on the pc... the guy at gamestop told me that you could...someone please help...

david Jul 15, 2010 12:54 PM

ram 1009,,buy the usb attachment haha,,its only a fiver on ebay,,maybe less,,thats wat i did

ram1009 Jul 14, 2010 8:46 PM

A box 360 controller without USB connector

My wired X Box 360 controller doesn't have a USB connector but rather a small round connector like a PS2 (actually it's callws a mini-DIN) but it won't plug into a PS2 port. What now?

jack miller Jul 12, 2010 4:35 PM

can anyone help me please. how do you use the buttons on the pad i cant get the pad to aim at anything, it just fires at anything when i press the red button.

ken Jul 10, 2010 1:20 PM

haha

lmao@ppl using gamepads to play mw2 on pc! stupid noobs

david Jul 9, 2010 12:55 PM

hey lunasky,,,depends what game ur playing mate,,if ur asking about the controls for mw2 then just google"what are the controls for mw2 on xbox" and there is a website that tells you,,this is how i set up my pad for pc,,if its a different game then google the same question just with the game you want in place of MW2..hope this helped,,happy gaming,,,,,parky1982 is my mw2 gamertag if you want to add me for a game,,,

lunasky Jul 8, 2010 4:50 PM

i needz more help

umm i have in xbox 360 controller and i want to know what is the controls on the xbox to work on ur pc please help

thanks,
lunasky

Doug Jul 7, 2010 7:37 PM

Thank you so much

I've always loved using actual controllers but I love the PC too. this really helped me out. Thanks.

david Jul 2, 2010 12:37 PM

andrew,,,yea mate,,once ur pad is configured to ur pc using the program i named in an earlier comment then u can use it for anything,,,i play sega megadrive games wat i downloaded with it,,,u can also control ur pc with it,,(browse the web)..the pad isnt just configured to one game its configured to ur pc itself ( keyboard and mouse clicks).you get 10 profiles to set up for watever you want,,,i have 1 set up for modernwarfare2,1 set up for magadrive,,,just select the profile you want before you play the game and ur away,,,happy gaming and i hope this helped

Andrew Jul 1, 2010 9:20 PM

Do u think i could use my xbox controller for a ps2 game? Red Faction 1 and 2?

david Jun 29, 2010 6:03 PM

james,,,,no mate,the plug and charge wont work,,the plug and charge only supplies power to the pad to charge it,,,it does not send data to the pad,,,use a standard wired controll with the usb attachment and follow my steps in a previous comment and it will work,,or you can use a wireless pad with the pc reciever and use the same steps

james Jun 29, 2010 4:38 PM

wireless control

so my question is that will a wireless xbox 360 control work with a pc/laptop if you plug the play and charge kit into it?i'm just curious because i have a play and charge kit and i play games with my keyboard and stuff and i thought i'd make some more use of my wireless xbox control.thanks any hep is appreciated.

david Jun 28, 2010 3:00 PM

makes me laugh how you are all still trying to set up an xbox pad for ur pc and for mw2,,,ive been playing with a pad now for nearly 6 months using the steps ive put in an earlier comment,,,,last time people,,follow my steps and ur away and plug and play dont work,,,you need a wired controller

anonymous Jun 28, 2010 7:34 AM

this post

no, it no work

will 1 Jun 26, 2010 7:46 PM

wtf

i doesnt work i did it all

loveu10146 Jun 21, 2010 12:54 PM

Wow…crazy!!!!
Those guys seems good at playing shooting game
I wanna play that… anyone follow??!!! http://beatit.msi.com/home.php

Anonymous Jun 19, 2010 10:05 AM

umm wireless with chargepack

umm i have a xbox 360 wireless red controller and i got a charger lead and reachage able pack with it and my pc seems to detect it but the installation freezes at the end

xxnottagenukexx Jun 10, 2010 3:43 PM

will a plug and play wire work?

Bongo May 28, 2010 10:33 AM

Using the play and charge kit will not work, you either need to buy the wireless receiver, or an actual wired controller.

Sho'santiel May 23, 2010 10:25 PM

Oddity.

Having gone through all the steps, I find myself at an impass. I have installed the software, rebooted, plugged in he controller, and went to config....to have it tell me nothing is there. Like quin, I am told it is a, "xbox 360 wireless controller bia play and charge kit." Yet, I can neither play my games, nor configure. Assistance requested.

djoko Apr 28, 2010 9:08 AM

not recognized

My wired xbox360 controller not recognised on my pc(vista)
Could U help me
It's recognise the first time I plug my controller to pc but 5 second later "usb device not recognize" showed up

ThatOneGuy Apr 24, 2010 10:52 PM

Uhm?

If you have a wireless controller and use the charge and play connecter will that work?

david Apr 19, 2010 3:43 PM

xbox pad for pc

hey zach1,,,dont bother with the drives from microsoft website,,,,,download a set of drives called xbcd,,,if you google XBCD it should the first site on the list,,its free,just download and install but make sure your pad is connected to ur pc when you install so that the xbcd program can read it....then to configure the pad to your keyboard use a program called XPADDER,,you can get this free from any good torrent site,,if you dont know how to use a torrent then message back and ill tell you how,,,,the xpadder program is a little tricky at first but there are videos on youtube on how to use it,,,again just type in HOW TO USE XPADDER,into youtube and bingo your away,,,hope this helps pal,,,happy gaming

zach1 Apr 17, 2010 6:01 PM

I can not download the drive for the controller microsofts web sit will not let me put in all the info and will not let me push go

anonym Apr 12, 2010 1:02 PM

what games does the control work for?

im thinking of buying one but i dunno what games are good i got mw2 and ac does that work?

david Apr 8, 2010 2:43 PM

hey quin,,you need to download the drivers for your pad,,,i used XBCD, just google it then download and install then use a program such as xpadder to configure the buttons and triggers to your keyboard,,,if you look further down in the comments i posted detailed instuctions on how to do this,,hope this helps

Quin Apr 7, 2010 3:24 AM

charge and play

the wireless controller appears in device manager as 'xbox 360 wireless controller via play & charge kit' it just cant be detected elsewhere... so any ideas?

Zach Mar 31, 2010 8:59 AM

i have a gamestop brand controller that is wired - will that still use microsofts download

david Mar 30, 2010 9:34 AM

hey iv heard mixed oppinions about the whole plug and play kit and if u can get it to work and im just wondering can you? its a USB cable so there should be a transfer of data....and i know there is because my computer recognizes it as a controller that it cant install when i plug it in.

david Mar 29, 2010 9:14 PM

hey doug,,ive always had a wired pad with the usb connection and this works perfect if you follow the steps in a previous comment but if ur using a wireless pad then i really have no idea,,a recent comment that for some reason has been deleted stated that the charge cord does not work(does not connect ur pad to pc for the reason of data transfer)it only connects to power for charging,thats it..there is a wireless reciever out there to buy if you want, but i have no clue wether or not my steps (xbcd program and xpadder) will work..best bet mate is just get a wired control,,so much easier,besides unless you have a 40 inch computer monitor then ur not goin to be sat that far away anyway so why do you and so many people want wireless pads,,hope this helps,,not going to post anymore replys because the extent of my knoledge on this matter is already here in previous comments,,cheers folks ,,happy gaming,,,
my gamertag is PARKY1982 if anyone fancies an asskickin

mrmakeithappen Mar 29, 2010 6:51 PM

@ Doug

it doesnt work thats only to charge it.. save ur self some trouble buy a reaceiver for ur wireless controller or buy a corded one.. i got a corded one and works pefect!

Doug Mar 29, 2010 3:37 PM

Charge & Play????

Does Anyone Know If A Charge And Play Cord Works With This? I Have Windows 7, I Don't Know If That Means Anything. Its USB And Plugs Right Into My Computer. I Have The Xbox Accessories Thing Downloaded And Installed But Nothing Happens. Anyone Help??

david Mar 24, 2010 7:46 AM

hey isaac,first you need to buy a wireless reciever for xbox pad to pc,,play.com has a good deal,£15,or you can look on ebay,install the reciever and leave the pad connected to ur pc then follow these steps
.download and install a program called XBCD with ur pad plugged in(easy)..then you need to download a program called XPADDER,if you go to the official site you will have to pay for this or if your like me you can download XPADDER from a torrent site(i used ISOHUNT)once this is installed open xpadder and use this program to set all your xbox pad buttons including analogue sticks to the relavent keys on your keyboard and mouse clicks and movements,,this will be your mw2 profile so save this with the little floppydisc icon in the corner of xpadder and name it mw2,,,,you can use xpadder to save up to 10 different button configorations depending on the game,,,,before you start the game just open xpadder,select ur game profile,,i.e mw2 and thats it,,job done,,,im not that good with computers but this took me about 10 mins,,trickyest part is using the xpadder program so i just open a new internet page with instructions on how to use it and go back and forth to set my buttons,,,hope this helps anyone who has had to read thru pages of complicated computer speak to try and fix this problem,,,,dwnload 2 programs,configure pad,,,thats it...enjoy

isaac Mar 23, 2010 10:23 PM

charger

can a wireless controller with charging cable work on pc,if so how do i get it to work.Trust me ive tried

please coment with answers

david Mar 23, 2010 6:58 AM

hey evan,,,even with my wired control i have to use the charging cable to connect it to my pc so im pretty sure you can just use the normal dwnload,,,if you have the wireless adapter for your pc and you want to use ur pad wireless then dwnload the wireless one,,,in my opinon nobody who plays on pc is gonna be that far away from their monitor to warrent a wireless pad anyway,,,best bet just use ur charger cable and have the pad wired,,hope this helps

Evan Mar 21, 2010 2:22 PM

Xbox 360 wireless "cord"?

I've got an xbox 360 wireless controller, but i also have a charging cable that can pplug-in to the computer. Would that mean I would need the xbox 360 wireless download, or just the normal one?

david Mar 18, 2010 8:09 AM

ruby,,i use windows7 so im not 100% about it working on vista,,it should do tho,,

ruby Mar 17, 2010 7:55 PM

does it works in vista

david Mar 16, 2010 9:08 PM

hey ken and zoe,,,first ken,,i have a wired controller so i really have no idea if this would work,,i dont see why not,as long as your computer picks up the pad then it shouldnt be a problem,,make sure your pad is connected then follow my steps shown in an earlier comment and it should work,,,second zoe,,when you start up the game go to options then controls,,there is a bar(like an energy bar)to adjust your mouse sensitivity,,if your using the pad like ive shown how to do in an earlier comment then this will also increase the sensitvity of your stick on your pad,,hope this helps,,,see ya and happy gaming,,by the way i just bought bad company 2 and it kicks ass

ken Mar 15, 2010 9:01 PM

would a controller charger and a wireless controller work?

zoe white Mar 15, 2010 4:12 PM

zoe

hey i have a xbox 360 controller it plugs in but my problem is i cant adjust the sensativity any ideas ?

david Mar 11, 2010 7:27 AM

hey ryan,,the drivers i used is XBCD,dwnload and use this,it the only 1 ive found tthat works,,if u have used xbcd then the only thing i can think of is that u didnt have your pad connected to ur pc wen you installed these drivers(you have to do this)..my only suggestion is to uninstall the drivers u have,plug in ur xbox pad and re-install xbcd.leave ur pad plugged in all the time you do this and it should work,,i have windows7 and this worked a treat for me,,hope this helps

alexander Mar 10, 2010 3:53 PM

xbox 360 pad for mw2

Yes it did, thx man :D

Ryan Mar 10, 2010 3:11 PM

xbox pad in general

hi can anyone help me? i got windows 7 and my pad just wont show in the joypad control area....i have all the neccessary drivers etc. but still no luck

david Mar 9, 2010 7:08 AM

alexander,,sorry mate i cant really be arsed making a video,,dwnloading the xbcd program is like any other program,just install it and if you google HOW TO USE XPADDER then the answers are all there,,im really not that good with complicated computer stuff and this took me 10 minutes to set up using google for help,,also there are lots of videos on youtube on how to do this,,,im not bieng ignorant theres just no point me making a video because there already out there on youtube,,hopes this helps

alexander Mar 8, 2010 12:44 PM

hey, i cant get it work. cant u please make a video?? i have the Gamestop_Xbox_360. controller

amy Mar 7, 2010 8:54 PM

xbox 360 wireless controller

I bought L4D2 for my pc and an xbox controller with the receiver. I downloaded the drivers and tried to use the controller to play the game but it wont work. The controller works b/c i can do the callibration tests but its not working with the game. Does anyone know why and if so how to fix the problem?
btw I have windows vista

david Mar 6, 2010 11:00 AM

monster,,,not to sure because ive never used wireless pad for pc,just wired,,,i suppose it would work tho as long as the charger connection is usb

Monsterlokote Mar 5, 2010 11:44 PM

Xbox wireless controler with charger does it work

Can u put the wireless controler with the charger
connected to the pc would it work

david Mar 5, 2010 6:17 AM

austin tow,,you plug ur pad into ur usb port with the usb attachment

david Mar 5, 2010 5:05 AM

max,,when you first used xpadder did you make sure to press every button including bumpers and analogue clicks,to check this open your mw2 profile in xpadder,ur key layout should appear,press the buttons,the corrosponding buttons in xpadder should glow green,if this doesnt happen then reset the profile and try again..also it could be that you assigned the same key on your board to more than 1 button so you could check this aswell,let me know how you get on

Max Mar 4, 2010 8:12 PM

RE:xbox 360 pad for mw2

i did wat u sed and i works fine but i cant use the bunpers(the buttons ubove the triggers)and the anolog tap(when you tap the anolog stick) plz help me

Trey Mar 4, 2010 2:00 PM

mw2

Thanks David you saved me lots of time and money with your recomendations.

david Mar 4, 2010 6:00 AM

anyone saying you cant use an xbox 360 pad for modern warfare 2 dont know wat there talking about as ive playing it this way for 3 days now

david Mar 4, 2010 5:57 AM

Chris Lake Mar 2, 2010 10:10 AM

modern warfare 2, xbox 360 pc controller

I have installed my new xbox 360 pc controller on my pc. How do i get it to work for modern warfare 2? or will it even work for this game?

Duncan Feb 28, 2010 2:53 PM

COD4

does anyone know if call of duty 4 works with this controller??

Austin tow Feb 25, 2010 9:24 PM

where do i put my conttroller

Austin tow Feb 25, 2010 9:21 PM

how do i do that

where do i put my charger on my xbox 360 to charge my charger controller

Cody Feb 20, 2010 4:58 PM

Sorry Jamie but the charging cable wont work. You either have to have the wired controller, or the wireless adapter for PC. The adapter will run you around $20 at and Best Buy, Wal-Mart, etc.

Ian yes you can. It should be recognized and set up automatically.

Jamie Feb 18, 2010 12:28 PM

Play and charge kit

OK, i dont have a waired controller but i do have a play and charge kit. does this work?

Ian Feb 16, 2010 6:41 PM

Mass Effect 2

I just wondering if I can use a wired Xbox controller to play Mass Effect 2 on my PC.

Anonymous Feb 7, 2010 2:59 AM

Not showing up under game controllers.

Hi, I've been trying to rectify this problem for the past hour or so. I've installed everything, the drives, plug and play kit, etc. Under "Device Manager", it shows my 360 Controller and says it's being installed correctly and is working, but when I click on "Game Controllers", it's empty. What gives?

Navi Feb 1, 2010 10:16 AM

JOYTOKEY WORKS WITH CODMW2

JOYTOKEY keyboard and mouse emulator works with Windows 7 64 and Call of duty Modern Warfare 2 .

ken Jan 31, 2010 10:17 PM

der

"benny
noobsss
Ok. Cod does not work with the 360 controller. Why? Because it is not microsoft. It is not a game labeled "made for windows" like you see on many titles coming out. That doesnt mean some games wont support it still. But COD does not. The only way u can get this to work with COD is by a 3rd party program such as xpadder. If your comp doesnt recognize it unplug it, uninstall the driver, plug it back in, and install the latest 360 controller driver from microsoft.com. This is the only way, do not listen to anymore posts. If xpadder doesnt work its bc they dont support vista 64 or windows 7 yet."

seems u are the noob. it doesnt have to be a "game for windows". i own several pc games that arent, and they work. lost planet and other steam games etc

Navi Jan 26, 2010 6:21 PM

Solution

JoytoKey keyboard and mouse emulator works with windows 7 and CoD MW2

Navi Jan 22, 2010 10:04 PM

keyboard and mouse for MW2

Played modern warfare 2 on Xbox, PS3 and PC, and do not see the advantage of the keyboard and mouse. I prefer controller

Navi Jan 22, 2010 10:00 PM

Dissapointed at Modern Warfare2

I am Just trying to find any controller to work for MW2 for PC thier website under FAQ says it doesnt support game controllers wich is insane considering the popularity of the game and the fact that it suports controllers on the other game consoles. I'm for everyone sending them a frienly letter telling them how we feel about it.

adriano Jan 14, 2010 8:47 PM

manhunt 2004 game

does anyone think or know if the wired controller works on theis game i know its old but hey you never know.

benny Jan 4, 2010 11:40 PM

noobsss

Ok. Cod does not work with the 360 controller. Why? Because it is not microsoft. It is not a game labeled "made for windows" like you see on many titles coming out. That doesnt mean some games wont support it still. But COD does not. The only way u can get this to work with COD is by a 3rd party program such as xpadder. If your comp doesnt recognize it unplug it, uninstall the driver, plug it back in, and install the latest 360 controller driver from microsoft.com. This is the only way, do not listen to anymore posts. If xpadder doesnt work its bc they dont support vista 64 or windows 7 yet.

Jim Jan 1, 2010 1:41 AM

solution to Modern Warfare 2 problem

this worked for me i found it on a different form. try thr program xpadder you have to map your controller to the key board keys but it works. i couldn't get the switchblade program to work but xpadder did hope this helps

Beast Dec 31, 2009 2:05 AM

Cant get my Xbox360 wirekess to work on my PC

Hello All

I am Very Disapointed inModernwarfare 2 and going to send a Nasty letter to them if I cant get a fix.
Almost all my 3D action games have worked 100% with my XBox 360 Controller and I refuse to play this game on mouse and kyboard after playing most of my action games on the controller. (It plays soo much better that way)

Can anyone help me out if they have some sort of Fix for me and most likly millions of other people with this Problem ) For such a kick ass game I cant belive they couldng figure somthing so simple out. I hope I dont have to go out and BUY some 3rd PARTY Softwareto getwireless COntrollers like xbox360, PS3's so we have to play this game this way. WIch would be Bull CRAP!

jared Dec 30, 2009 11:41 AM

how?

do you have to be in game to use the controller?

Scorpion Dec 28, 2009 5:15 PM

Xbox 360 controller

Hi guys im having a problem i just downloaded the xbox 360 wireless controller but when i go 2 the staus bar my xbox controller keeps on flashing can u help me fix this problem :)

BEN Dec 27, 2009 1:24 AM

GUYS MODERN WARFARE 2

Guys look i just want to use my game pad on modern warfare 2! NO software has helpped me at all! pleaseee help i just want to relax while playing cod6

Ben Dec 25, 2009 9:21 PM

xbox 360 controller

Controller works awesome with DiRT2!!!!!

jake Dec 25, 2009 7:14 PM

same thing

the same thing that josh said man light keeps on flashing and it doesnt work

Anonymous Dec 25, 2009 1:34 PM

problem with controller

same thing i download the software and it just flashes at me any answers out there?

Saaam Dec 24, 2009 4:34 PM

i was wondering how do you use th controller for MW2 because i cant seem to find an option???

Jayme Dec 17, 2009 4:41 PM

I love wasting time...

Wow a complete waste of my time, yay! I'm having the same problem as Josh. Downloaded everything installed it the and nothing not even the control panel will recognize my controller. This is awesome... If anyone knows what to do please help thanks

aaron Dec 12, 2009 11:31 AM

using a wireless 360 controller

just wondering so i dont install any useless software...can i use the plug n charge cord to work with a wireless controller and not have to buy the reciever?

Tim Dec 12, 2009 5:45 AM

COD MW2

Xbox controller works fine with L4D2 but having none of it with Modern Warfare 2.

I thought this game was supposed to be good. Well, it's no good if it won't work with the gamepad which all new games are supposed to do with ease.

Waste of time and I won't be buying or playing any COD games again.

Rant over.

pl4y3r0n3 Dec 11, 2009 7:26 PM

Orange Box?

Does it work for Orange Box for PC? I just need it for TF2.

Josh Dec 10, 2009 1:04 PM

Problem with controller

Hey, I just followed your guide, got the software and everything fine, but when I plug it in + turn it on it just.. flashes. 360 Accessories works, device driver says its connected, but it doesn't show up in control panel under game controllers? and it isn't detected by epsxe.. but thats all i've tested it with so far. I'll try it with some other game, but I don't think its working.
Ring of light just blinks at me =\

Keith Dec 9, 2009 8:06 PM

Windows vista

Can the controller download work on windows vista and I have seen people say things like they play assassins creed on the PC is it a PC version or the xbox 360 version?????????????

aimafreak Dec 5, 2009 1:11 PM

i went to link its blank?????????????????????

Yes Dec 3, 2009 5:11 PM

Yes

360 controller works with Assassins Creed on PC

lol Dec 2, 2009 9:48 AM

does the xbox 360 controller 4 pc works with assassins creed? some1 please tell me.

Greg Dec 1, 2009 6:02 PM

i plugged my wired xbox 360 controller into my pc and got all the software it even works on other games but i cant get it to work for call of duty modern warefare 2 any advice..? help please

SDSH Nov 28, 2009 12:41 PM

XBOX 360 Controller not working on COD MW2

I have done all that is to be done.. updated to latest driver ran as administrator.. Still den I can't use my controller.. all other games that I have support it.... HELP US OUT PPL!!!

usama Nov 24, 2009 3:28 AM

hey luke , try running the xbox360 controller program as an administrator , by first rightclicking on the shortcut , going on compatability and ticking the run as administrator box.

sam Nov 22, 2009 1:05 AM

GAMERTAG / FLASHDRIVE

Is it possible to create a gamertag online and put it on my flashdrive, to use in replace of a memory card or hard drive. Can't really afford one right now, and I want to play Assasin's Creed 2, which I rented a day ago. PLEASE HELP haven't played since last first Creed.

luke gilbert Nov 21, 2009 4:18 PM

cant get 360 controler to work on mw2

i cant get my xbox 360 controler on pc to work on modern warfare 2 pc says its working but cant get it to work on the game

Richard Boot Nov 21, 2009 3:01 PM

xbox 360

Hi again!
Just about to try xpadder v5.6

??????????????????????

Richard Boot Nov 21, 2009 3:00 PM

Hi
Windows 7 and Call of Duty 2 and Xbox 360 wireless controller....NO GO???
Tried: Joy2Key, Pinnacle and about 3 others none support W7!!!
PLS HELP!!!

gamepro552 Nov 20, 2009 4:54 PM

Wow...

Omg, The price for the wireless thing is to much! You could buy another controller for that much money! It should be something like $19.99 to $25.00! They must of though that if it works for a computer its a totally new controller! Omg, they need to start thinking about people and not MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY! But, everyone thinks like that now a days. Good info on this though! Nice post!

usama Nov 16, 2009 6:43 AM

thanks alot

hey , thanks alot for that , it really helped , all up it would cost me like $120 to get an xbox controller set up , for that i can get a really desent gaming mouse , and also thanks for the part about the aiming , i didnt know that , lol

Simon Hill Nov 16, 2009 5:37 AM

Hey usama I wouldn't use the pad for Modern Warfare 2, it is much easier to aim with a mouse. The console versions will have a slight auto aim to compensate for the difficulty of aiming with a controller but the PC version probably isn't as forgiving. I just finished the single player, it's an awesome game, worth getting a new mouse for!

usama Nov 16, 2009 2:38 AM

hey , i just need some advice ,
firstly i got modern warfare 2 on pc , but my mouse is not good for gaming , so i either can keep the mouse i have , or i can buy a xbox360 controller , and use that for gaming.

i dont know what would be better , coz it would be pretty wicked playing wif a controller , but i dono , can some1 with experience plz tell me...

tyvm

Kyle Nov 13, 2009 7:12 PM

Thanks

Thanks a ton. On the Microsoft website, it wouldn't let me download the Vista version. Thanks for the alternate download link. :)

martin Nov 1, 2009 9:54 AM

xbox360 controller on pc via usb charging cable

Will the wirless xbox360 controller work on pc with out the reciever, when its pluged to the pc via the charging cables. Or will it only with the reciever for pc.

skerch_wickit Oct 26, 2009 11:30 PM

OMFG

GD THANK WHOEVER PUT ALL THIS TOGETHER!!! ive been wondering if i could do this for so long and i jus found out that i can ty ty ty ty

Chris Oct 22, 2009 9:19 PM

Glad to see it helped you :) these drivers work better than the official drivers for most folk. I have an Xbox360 still, until the 3 red rings :p

jackson Oct 19, 2009 12:30 AM

games

will this work for battle field 2

Versai Oct 18, 2009 9:51 AM

Good stuff man

Lol, I just woke up and decided I was going to make use of my wired XBOX360 controller since my console doesn't work. I log on to windows, pull up Google and to be honest I expected a wild goose chase for the software necessary to run the controller on Windows. Your website popped up, then ba-da-boom I had my software. Great site man, I was able to go right to what I needed without any hoop-jumping Thank you

chris Oct 10, 2009 1:00 AM

Working Link

http://redcl0ud.1.forumer.com/index.php?showtopic=1816

Choose the My Skydrive Link, it's the official forum of the software, you should find all the help you need on there :)

Ed Sep 24, 2009 9:54 AM

3rd Party Drivers

Hi.

Chris, unfortunately the downloads for the all-in-one installer on that site (http://xbcd360guide.50webs.com/download.html) are down. I'll try contacting the creator of that website to let him know of the dead links.

My problem is that I can't get the trigger buttons to work as digital buttons for the wired Xbox 360 Controller. The default drivers supplied by Windows XP and through Microsoft's website (for SP3) only support the triggers as a Z axis. I need a driver (provided via a working downloadable link) that will let me map them as BUTTONS...

Any help is appreciated so thanks in advance!

Connor Sep 17, 2009 6:42 PM

My computer won't detect the controller at all

Bobob Sep 6, 2009 3:58 PM

"That should work with the play and charge cord, Liam. Obviously you'll need the reciever if you want to play wirelessly."

Actually Simon last time I checked the play and charge cord is only ever used to provide power to the controller, the controller however still connects to the console wirelessly as no data is transmitted over the cord (that's the big MS for ya). So even with the cord connected to your PC you will still require the wireless receiver which you will have to buy from the big MS (surprise surprise).

Chris Sep 4, 2009 2:45 PM

Drivers

Those having problems you can get 3rd party drivers that work better than Microsoft Drivers surprise surprise!!! who would have thought? :D :D

here you go.

http://xbcd360guide.50webs.com/download.html

Simon Hill Aug 27, 2009 10:08 AM

That should work with the play and charge cord, Liam. Obviously you'll need the reciever if you want to play wirelessly.

nixnix you shouldn't need to connect the Xbox to the computer, provided you install the right drivers it should work.

nixnix Aug 27, 2009 7:54 AM

need xbox to use xbox 360 controller in pc?

hey. im just wondering. because im not that techy. do we need to connect an xbox in the computer so that the xbox 360 controller will work? because i've been donwloading and downloading drivers but it still wouldn't see the driver. pls help. want to play.

Zac Aug 15, 2009 6:51 PM

Thank You!!

The morons never implied or informed you ANYWHERE within the software that you actually need another device for this to work! You have saved my life. :P Thanks.

Liam Jul 18, 2009 8:14 PM

Help please

Ok so i have a wireless controller for my xbox and i tried to hook it up to my computer via the play and charge cord will this work as a normal controller or will i have to get a wireless receiver for my computer, or a wired controller?

ronald Jul 11, 2009 12:58 PM

Xbox 360 reciver

i have a reciver but i dont know how to use it on games
and on what games it works on

Simon Hill Jun 26, 2009 4:05 PM

Hi Ben,

You could try the Pinnacle Game Profiler. If you've already checked microsoft help -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906347/en-us
I'm not sure what else to suggest.

Good luck

Ben Jun 26, 2009 12:35 PM

Problem

I have Xbox 360 controller installed and in the device manager is states that it is installed and working properly, but when I bring up the controller configuration to see is the device is in fact working is not listed as available? I have updated the drivers and installed the controller software downloaded form Microsoft’s web site.

andrew Jun 22, 2009 4:52 AM

ty really helped me

andrew sheppard Jun 22, 2009 4:51 AM

ty for this i always need this

Using your Xbox 360 Controller on your PC