How to Install an XBox 360 Joystick to a Computer
The Xbox 360 joystick is often the best method to play many video games. Since Microsoft is the company behind the Xbox 360, the 360 joystick is compatible with your computer. This gives you flexibility to play many of the most popular video games on your PC while retaining the control scheme of the games' console counterparts. This opens up a whole library of video games that you may have avoided because of clunky and unwieldy PC controls.
- Difficulty:
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Instructions
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If you own a wireless Xbox 360 joystick, you must purchase the Xbox 360 wireless controller PC adapter to use the joystick with your PC.
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The Microsoft Common Controller Driver enables the use of Xbox 360 joysticks on the PC. The necessary driver is located in the Microsoft Download Center. Download the necessary drivers.
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Connect the joystick via USB. If you purchased an adapter, plug it in via USB and install the extra drivers. If you have a wired Xbox 360 joystick, plug it in to an available USB 2.0 port. Your PC should recognize the new device and automatically configure it.
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Open the game you wish to play with the Xbox 360 joystick.
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Configure the controller settings to allow you to use the Xbox 360 joystick. Most games default to mouse and keyboard controls. Go to the options or settings menu to set up the joystick.
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Tips & Warnings
Look up reviews to see how well the control scheme works on the game. Check the PC game to see if it is compatible with the Xbox 360 joystick before you purchase it. Check out pinnaclegameprofiler.com. PGP allows you to customize many different PC input accessories, such as an Xbox 360 joystick.
The rechargeable 360 controller battery comes with a USB cable that is for charging only and will not allow you to play video games on your PC with the Xbox 360 joystick. While many games are compatible with the Xbox 360 joystick, some may not work well or at all.
