Using the XBOX 360 Controller on PC??

[DIRECTOR]

Ok, I'm in a bit of quandry here. Here is my problem:

I have a WIRELESS XBOX 360 CONTROLLER. Keep in mind, WIRELESS. I just bought this from Best Buy:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...e+360&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1195599144019

Can I use the USB cable to connect the 360 Wireless Controller to the PC to play games? The controller is Windows based and I heard that I can use it.

 

[DIRECTOR]

I can actually use the Play and Charge wire to use the Wireless controller as a Wired controller, so that save batteries i guess, but can i use the wire to connect the controller on the PC to play games.

 

[GoldenAgeHero]

..try it

 

[BizarroAids]

I can actually use the Play and Charge wire to use the Wireless controller as a Wired controller, so that save batteries i guess, but can i use the wire to connect the controller on the PC to play games.

My buddy says it works. Apparently he uses it on his alot. I was going to do it one day, and when it was "installing new hardware" I ended up having to leave...So I didn't get to fully see how it worked.

But I'm pretty sure it's legit. The rings will go in a circle continiously for a moment...and depending on your computer...it tells you how it's installing.

 

[DIRECTOR]

i tried that, it didn't work. Does your friend of a Wireless or Wired controller?

 

[Joker]

They have a little add on thing now that you can actually plug into your computer and will sync with your wiresless controller, wirelessly...it costs like, $20. I have a wired one I bought specifically for my computer (and to have a 4th controller) so I wouldnt know how well it works though.

 

[SouLeSS]

You can buy a little thing that syncs your wireless to your pc, or you can use a wired controller.

Otherwise you can't use a wireless with your computer.

 

[DIRECTOR]

anybody else?

 

[DIRECTOR]

ok guys, i bought that wireless reciever to pick up the wireless controller. I want to use the controller for Call of Duty 4 on the PC. It's not working. I went to the Control Panel, game controllers, and the xbox 360 controller is there and calibrated properly........ what's wrong