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Can i use XBox Controller for both PC and Console?

14 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/can-i-use-xbox-controller-for-both-pc-and-console.163627/

furious_gamer
furious_gamer Original post #1
Sep 20, 2012 at 6:37 PM
The title itself clerly explains, Can i use XBox Controller for both PC and Console?
I have an XBox Controller for PC, and i am going to buy an XBox w/o controller. That is the reason i am asking this question.
dexbg
dexbg #2
Sep 20, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Yes you can.
furious_gamer
Sep 20, 2012 at 7:07 PM
^^ Thanks for your reply. So there is nothing like XBox controller for Windows? like in this link?
Skud
Skud #4
Sep 20, 2012 at 8:14 PM
I doubt, they are separate afaik.
Ishu Gupta
Sep 20, 2012 at 8:53 PM
Windows edition just has a driver disc. You will have to DL the latest version from WinUpdate/MS anyway.
furious_gamer
Sep 21, 2012 at 9:40 AM
Windows edition just has a driver disc. You will have to DL the latest version from WinUpdate/MS anyway.

Got it.

Now, i already have a Controller for PC, i am going to buy a console w/o Controller. Will it work?
aniket.cain
Sep 21, 2012 at 2:06 PM
^ Yes, it will work. My friend bought an XBOX controller for his PC to play FIFA. Later I got an XBOX, and I can confirm that the controller works on both, pc and XBOX. No drivers are needed either if you are using a Windows PC.
furious_gamer
Sep 21, 2012 at 3:06 PM
^^ Thanks for clearing up the doubt
d6bmg
d6bmg #9
Sep 21, 2012 at 6:16 PM
Both are same only driver is different. You need to download & install driver in your PC before you can use it.
furious_gamer
Sep 21, 2012 at 6:34 PM
@Skud
Oops, missed a word.... Realized it now, my mistake.
Skud
Skud #13
Sep 21, 2012 at 6:38 PM
No prob bro. I was not aware that they are interoperable.