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Xbox 360 Controller for PC Racing games ?

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Faun
Faun Original post #1
Jun 13, 2011 at 4:43 PM
Is it any good compared to standard keyboard combo.

How much is the price for wired one ?
soumo27
soumo27 #2
Jun 13, 2011 at 5:01 PM
It's a very good solution for not only racing games, but also for Games like AC, Fifa, POP etc...

Vibration feature is really good.

Costs around 1350/// wired/
Piyush
Piyush #3
Jun 13, 2011 at 5:11 PM
1.3k at SMC
don't know about the availability of wireless there
Rahim
Rahim #4
Jun 13, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Is there no difference between the PC version and XBox 360 version?
Anyways MS will send me a wireless controller as a gift :D I am still waiting though.
soumo27
soumo27 #5
Jun 13, 2011 at 5:21 PM
It costs 1350 in Homeshop18 also, but if u can manage a 200 rs discount voucher :p, u get it cheaper... ;-)
Sarath
Sarath #6
Jun 13, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Its a wise decision. A joystick definitely adds more control while gaming than the WASD cluster.

Ask tkin he just got it.
soumo27
soumo27 #7
Jun 13, 2011 at 5:23 PM
Is there no difference between the PC version and XBox 360 version?
Anyways MS will send me a wireless controller as a gift :D I am still waiting though.

Gift? for what? :rolleyes:.

And there is diff. between PC and XBox Versions. U cant pair the XBox version with ur pc....
furious_gamer
Jun 13, 2011 at 5:23 PM
@Faun

get one. you will not regret. Will be helpful in many games like GTA 4 etc.
Ishu Gupta
Jun 13, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Gift? for what? :rolleyes:.

And there is diff. between PC and XBox Versions. U cant pair the XBox version with ur pc....
He is talking about Xbox 360 version.

There is no difference between windows and XBOX360 version.
Windows version costs a 100 bucks more and comes with a driver CD (Needed for XP and Vista. Not for W7)
SlashDK
SlashDK #10
Jun 13, 2011 at 5:54 PM
I use the wired one. I got it for 1.3k from SMC around 6 months ago. It is definitely worth it. I play PES 2011 and Virtua Tennis 09 using it and it performs much better than K+M. Havn't used it for racing yet though. Also, its useless for shooters and other action/adventure games (Assassins Creed series etc.)
skeletor
skeletor #11
Jun 13, 2011 at 6:42 PM
I haven't used it for racing games. But for games like, Super Meat Boy and FIFA - it is a must have. Playing games like Batman: Arkham Asylum with the controller is also a very pleasant and lazy experience for me. My 32" TV is actually my monitor.

and yea, you can get the wired one. It has pretty long cable.
Saahib
Saahib #12
Jun 13, 2011 at 6:59 PM
I have used it and I have it. Its good but for FPS games, or basically shooting games.. mouse + keyboard is best.
gameranand
Jun 13, 2011 at 7:38 PM
Get it for sure. Racing and arcade games are so much fun with the controller. Specially hack n slash games and POP type platformer.
Faun
Faun #14
Jun 13, 2011 at 10:16 PM
Yeah, now price hunt begins :)
Ethan_Hunt
Jun 13, 2011 at 10:55 PM
I have used it for more than 2 years now. It's the best and the most comfortable controller you'll ever find. I think Letsbuy had a good deal going on, if you used a discount coupon. Plus it's the black model, which they were apparently shipping out. Look around, you'll find a good deal.
Faun
Faun #16
Jun 14, 2011 at 12:04 AM
^^Couldn't find one on letsbuy.
Ethan_Hunt
Jun 14, 2011 at 12:10 AM
Apologies, this is the site I meant: Homeshop18

and this was the Gift code given on TE (courtesy: Arjun): GC9DUC5TP5D5H2E8Q for getting 200 bucks off. I'm not sure if it still works, but you could try it out.
Faun
Faun #18
Jun 14, 2011 at 12:49 AM
^^hey it's working. Thanks a lot.
is the model black or white ?
gameranand
Jun 14, 2011 at 5:54 AM
Faun said:
^^hey it's working. Thanks a lot.
is the model black or white ?
Ethan told before. Black one. :)
Ethan_Hunt
Jun 14, 2011 at 8:35 AM
^^hey it's working. Thanks a lot.
is the model black or white ?
Apparently, everyone who had ordered in the last few weeks got the black one with import date of April 2011. The folks who have order claim that this site's CC & service isn't good. Some got it after 2 weeks and some got it within 2-3 days. So just giving you a word of caution. Although, you could get really lucky. Good luck! :smile:
Faun
Faun #21
Jun 23, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Placed the order and the expected deliver date is 06-07-2011. wtf ?
Ethan_Hunt
Jun 23, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Now just sit back and wait. They will either deliver it within 2-3 days or it could take as long as 2 weeks.
Faun
Faun #23
Jun 24, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Status is: Shipment Handed Over To Courier
asingh
asingh #24
Jun 24, 2011 at 12:38 PM
What is the advantage of the XBOX PC controller, vs. the normal USB plug and play PC controllers we get at most shops...? I have one of those local ones, I use for SF4.
desiibond
desiibond #25
Jun 24, 2011 at 12:44 PM
What is the advantage of the XBOX PC controller, vs. the normal USB plug and play PC controllers we get at most shops...? I have one of those local ones, I use for SF4.

1. longer life
2. better sensitivty
3. supports most PC games
vamsi_krishna
Jun 24, 2011 at 1:42 PM
^ Also.. better build quality.

Plug and play even on linux distros likes Ubuntu. I tried couple of games, TombRaider Anniversary and EA Cricket 07 in Ubuntu, using wine. I was really startled by the gamepad support. This might even work with other gamepads. But I never tried.

Also, not all games support rumble function with a normal controller. Like DMC4. Only Xbox 360 controller had rumble support.
Piyush
Piyush #27
Jun 24, 2011 at 2:33 PM
^^what is a rumble support?
Faun
Faun #29
Jun 27, 2011 at 1:18 PM
Got the package but not so good in condition. Controller is fine though and it's a black controller :D Will have to check it. Burnout Paradise supports the controller config ? Any other game ?

Thanks a lot Ethan :)
desiibond
desiibond #30
Jun 27, 2011 at 1:24 PM
Got the package but not so good in condition. Controller is fine though and it's a black controller :D Will have to check it. Burnout Paradise supports the controller config ? Any other game ?

Thanks a lot Ethan :)

you need not worry about game support. just install the drivers and you are good to go. I have played numerous games using the controller without any problem.
furious_gamer
Jun 27, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Almost all games will support. I played games like GTA 4 and GRiD. It is awesome.
tkin
tkin #32
Jun 27, 2011 at 1:53 PM
What is the advantage of the XBOX PC controller, vs. the normal USB plug and play PC controllers we get at most shops...? I have one of those local ones, I use for SF4.
Comfort, pure comfort and also better sensitivity, much better response and also the analog sticks are positioned just perfectly.

Got the package but not so good in condition. Controller is fine though and it's a black controller :D Will have to check it. Burnout Paradise supports the controller config ? Any other game ?

Thanks a lot Ethan :)
Every game released for windows require to support the controller, so all games will work, really old games won't as xinput.dll is not supported by them

And for your main question, its more comfortable when playing racing games, when I played NFSHP with kb I got a ache in my hand after 2 hours, playing with controller means none, also hack and slash games like DMC4 becomes easier with this, I just performed some combos in DMC4 that I could never pull off with KB, now it also works for SF4.
Faun
Faun #33
Jun 27, 2011 at 2:17 PM
you need not worry about game support. just install the drivers and you are good to go. I have played numerous games using the controller without any problem.

No need to install drivers in win 7. Amirite ?

I just have a question, I got this color combination controller:

*dri1.img.digitalrivercontent.net/Storefront/Company/msstore/images/en-US_Xbox360_Wrlss_Controller_Blk_NSF-00001_545x273.jpg

and another color scheme, I didn't get this one. What is the difference ?
*dri2.img.digitalrivercontent.net/Storefront/Company/msstore/images/en-US_Xbox360_Wrlss_Common_Controller_Blk_JR9-00006_545x273.jpg
tkin
tkin #34
Jun 27, 2011 at 3:06 PM
No need to install drivers in win 7. Amirite ?

I just have a question, I got this color combination controller:

*dri1.img.digitalrivercontent.net/Storefront/Company/msstore/images/en-US_Xbox360_Wrlss_Controller_Blk_NSF-00001_545x273.jpg

and another color scheme, I didn't get this one. What is the difference ?
*dri2.img.digitalrivercontent.net/Storefront/Company/msstore/images/en-US_Xbox360_Wrlss_Common_Controller_Blk_JR9-00006_545x273.jpg
First one is for PC, second one is for X360, although both are compatible with both platforms but x360 controller for x360 is a bit pricier and carries 1 year warranty, x360 controller for pc is a little cheaper and carries 90 days warranty, so basically its cheaper due to less warranty, build quality and features are same, only difference is packaging and price.
gameranand
Jun 27, 2011 at 4:26 PM
Faun said:
Got the package but not so good in condition. Controller is fine though and it's a black controller Will have to check it. Burnout Paradise supports the controller config ? Any other game ?
You just have to install the drivers. Most games I mean any game I have played automatically detects Xbox Controller and set up the default controls itself. You don't have to worry about that. Yes burnout support controller config and so does most games you can manually configure and button as you please and also the intensity of vibration and feedback.:)

Congrats on the purchase though. :)
Faun
Faun #36
Jun 27, 2011 at 6:29 PM
^^cool. Now I seriously need to try hack n slash games :)

@tkin
I don't think the color variations are indicative of the console version or pc version.

Here is what I found, mine is Black S version:
Black S controllers are bundled with Xbox 360 S consoles. These differ from previous controllers (and the original black version specifically) in that they are completely black, rather than two-tone black and grey. The guide button has a mirror like finish, and the analog sticks and D-pad are black. The bottom edge of this controller also features a gloss black finish to match the Xbox 360 S 250 GB case design.
gameranand
Jun 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM
Faun said:
Now I seriously need to try hack n slash games
Yup thats where the real fun is with controller. Start with DMC 4. It would be so much fun with controller. Button mashing and all that play it again even if have played it before.:)
Faun
Faun #38
Jun 27, 2011 at 7:02 PM
^^I had that game before but was frustrated by the keyboard button smashing (sore fingers). Gotta get the game again.

I am planning for Darksiders too.
gameranand
Jun 27, 2011 at 7:51 PM
Faun said:
I had that game before but was frustrated by the keyboard button smashing (sore fingers). Gotta get the game again.

I am planning for Darksiders too.
Yeah I had similar experience with that. Yes Darksiders would be great too. I mean pick up any Hack n Slash game which is a good game and you'll enjoy it with controller its that simple. Also Platformer games are good on controller too like POP, AC series, and all that. :)
Ethan_Hunt
Jun 27, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Congrats on getting the black controller man. I'm thinking about ordering one myself, but will just wait till my existing one conks out. :grin:

I play almost all my current games using the controller now. Have turned into a complete console turd. Any-hoo, hack-en-slash genre is the one you should be aiming for testing this baby out. If you haven't played Assassin's Creed series, then this would be an excellent time to start. Also Alice: Madness Returns works like a charm using this controller. So go for it.