Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows |  | From: Microsoft Software
Category: Video Games
List Price: $59.99
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Seller: GA_BOOKS
Rating:  109 reviews
Sales Rank: 2013
Format: CD
Platforms: Windows, Xbox 360
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.1 x 8.9 x 2.1
MPN: JR9-00001
Model: JR9-00001
UPC: 882224240567
EAN: 0882224240567
ASIN: B000KA5T6A
Release Date: November 6, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Includes wireless receiver | | • | Wireless 2.4 GHz technology - up to 30 foot range | | • | Enhanced PC gaming and Xbox Live play | | • | Integrated headset jack for PC headsets | | • | For PC and Xbox 360 |
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Product Description
High-performance wireless gaming is here. Using optimized technology, the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller lets you enjoy a 30-foot range and up to 40 hours of life on two batteries and when they run low, you're given ample warning so you can connect a Play & Charge Kit for uninterrupted play. Plug the Xbox 360 Headset into the controller for full duplex (both directions at once) voice communication: a wireless first. With quick access to Xbox 360 features including DVDs, music, pictures, and more, gamers can experience wireless freedom, precision, high quality, and performance for endless gameplay. Main Features Manufacturer: Microsoft CorporationManufacturer Part Number: JR9-00001Manufacturer Website Address: www.microsoft.comProduct Type: Game PadConnectivity Technology: Wireless - Radio FrequencyButtons & Controls: 2 x Mini-stick Button, 2 x Trigger ButtonInterfaces/Ports: 1 x Proprietary Game Port
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 109
 I Use it for Games, PowerDVD, and General Windows Functionality July 6, 2008
R. Arrigo (California)
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
I've owned the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows device for about a week, and the only thing I am unhappy about is that I waited so long to buy this controller.
Combined with Xpadder, a free program that lets you emulate key presses and mouse movements directly from the controller (google the program), the 360 controller has become a great way to websurf, play games (e.g. Gears of War, Resident Evil 4), and even control media applications such as Cyberlink PowerDVD. If you don't want to bother programming the Xpadder software yourself, you can download predefined profiles for each of your programs and modify them as you see fit. The range of the controller is sufficient for me, but I have a pretty small apartment :-) I do not know how long the batteries will last and I am considering getting some kind of rechargeable setup. I've run this controller on both Windows XP and Windows Vista without any bugs or other problems.
Overall, I rate this product a 4.5/5.0 stars. The only modification I would make to the controller is to disable it's 'auto-off' feature that shuts down the controller automatically after around 10 - 15 minutes of disuse. When you are reading a web page for a long period of time or watching a movie, having to hit the 'on' button on the center of the pad before you can use the controller again is a minor annoyance. However, for most people who will use this controller primarily for gaming, this is not a problem at all and is instead a battery preserving feature, thus the deduction of only 0.5 stars.
I highly recommend this product.
Xbox 360 wireless controller + Vista July 5, 2008
S. Romano (ChaddsFord, PA)
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
If you have Vista and play games then you need this controller. Works perfect without the need of installing drivers or gamepad/game configuration. Finally an easy care-free gamepad for Windows! Remember not to install the CD that comes with this controller if you have Vista. I've had this controller for over a month now and it works perfectly. Take note that the batteries go fairly quickly.
Good Purchase March 31, 2009
B. Q. Jensen
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
So far I have only used this for emulators, Project64, ZSNES, and JNES. Works great.
Great July 1, 2008
Chris Lohr
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a great heavy controller. Didn't use included software - simply connected it to Vista(32), let it install the software automatically, then turned on the controller and let it install that automatically.
This controller is ridiculously more precise than the Logitech controllers I've tried (with the square area for the joysticks). I'm having SO much more fun playing games, especially racing games.
Rumble feature works for me.
Universal controller for windows game. August 7, 2007
Mr. Christopher J. Sousa (RI, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
It simply works. The best part is because its made my Microsoft and highly backed by them thanks to the Xbox360, all the PC games I tried were preconfigured for it to work just like they would if I was playing the xbox360 version.
my only issues with the controller is that it wouldn't update the software properly. It would prompt me to update but then tell me I wasn't connected to the internet and that it couldn't. It eventually updated after about 7 tries. And then there is the issue of turning off the controller. If you hit the guide button it pops up a small menu on the screen which shows battery life and there is a button to open some options with the mouse, but none of the options are to turn off the controller. My solution for turning off the controller has been pulling off the battery or just wait the 10 minutes for it to shut itself off.
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