The use of an Xbox 360 controller on the PC version

Post » Sat May 28, 2011 2:40 am

On some rare games, I was actually able to do 2 of the best things of gaming -- Using an Xbox 360 controller to play a game, and Modding.
Does anybody know if Skyrim will allow us to use this? Probably a bit early, but then again, the earlier you ask, the more likely it's going to be put in the game.
Thanks!
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Johnny
 
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Post » Fri May 27, 2011 7:34 pm

On some rare games, I was actually able to do 2 of the best things of gaming -- Using an Xbox 360 controller to play a game, and Modding.
Does anybody know if Skyrim will allow us to use this? Probably a bit early, but then again, the earlier you ask, the more likely it's going to be put in the game.
Thanks!

I would really like a setting to allow you to use a controller more easily. I don't mind the mouse and keyboard but a controller is just so much more comfortable. I got my controller to work somewhat with Oblivion but not perfect.
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Post » Sat May 28, 2011 8:45 am

I would really like a setting to allow you to use a controller more easily. I don't mind the mouse and keyboard but a controller is just so much more comfortable. I got my controller to work somewhat with Oblivion but not perfect.

Yeah, exactly what I said. 360 controllers are one of the best things in gaming.
So you COULD use a controller on PC Oblivion?
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Post » Sat May 28, 2011 8:22 am

So you COULD use a controller on PC Oblivion?


As long as it's USB.
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Post » Sat May 28, 2011 2:12 am

As long as it's USB.

Oh yeah.......
*facepalm*
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Post » Sat May 28, 2011 6:26 am

Oh yeah.......
*facepalm*


Is this sarcasm from the fact that I stated something obvious or did you just forget that you can't hook up a wireless Xbox 360 to controller to a PC? O_o
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Post » Fri May 27, 2011 7:32 pm

As long as it's USB.

I use the http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows-Pc/dp/B000HZFCT2 with http://www.pinnaclegameprofiler.com/ and it works fine.
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Post » Sat May 28, 2011 2:18 am

Is this sarcasm from the fact that I stated something obvious or did you just forget that you can't hook up a wireless Xbox 360 to controller to a PC? O_o

No, I seriously forgot something so simple. I am a serious retarrd. lol
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Post » Sat May 28, 2011 1:13 am

I don't know but i really hope so. I would hate to be forced to play it with a mouse and keyboard.
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Post » Sat May 28, 2011 8:27 am

I use the http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows-Pc/dp/B000HZFCT2 with http://www.pinnaclegameprofiler.com/ and it works fine.


Well yeah, but what I meant was you can't just activate the controller and expect the PC to read it. I don't see why you wouldn't just buy the USB controller which doesn't require battery replacement instead of a new accessory. Unless for some reason it doesn't work.

No, I seriously forgot something so simple. I am a serious retarrd. lol


No you're not. The simplest things are the easiest to overlook.
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Post » Fri May 27, 2011 10:27 pm

Well yeah, but what I meant was you can't just activate the controller and expect the PC to read it. I don't see why you wouldn't just buy the USB controller which doesn't require battery replacement instead of a new accessory. Unless for some reason it doesn't work.

Yeah, I'm just going to buy a USB controller. GAWD I still feel like a retarrd for making this thread.
THANK YOU Idon'tunderstand for pointing it out to me.
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Post » Sat May 28, 2011 4:03 am

Well yeah, but what I meant was you can't just activate the controller and expect the PC to read it. I don't see why you wouldn't just buy the USB controller which doesn't require battery replacement instead of a new accessory. Unless for some reason it doesn't work.

Yea, I don't understand why people buy an extra part when they could just buy a wired controller. :shrug:
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Post » Fri May 27, 2011 11:43 pm

Well yeah, but what I meant was you can't just activate the controller and expect the PC to read it. I don't see why you wouldn't just buy the USB controller which doesn't require battery replacement instead of a new accessory. Unless for some reason it doesn't work.

I got my adapter on the cheap for $10, and I already had wireless controllers for my Xbox so the adapter for me was a more inexpensive choice, plus the benefit of wireless freedom.
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Post » Sat May 28, 2011 1:36 am

I got my adapter on the cheap for $10, and I already had wireless controllers for my Xbox so the adapter for me was a more inexpensive choice, plus the benefit of wireless freedom.


Oh. Yep, that makes sense.
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Post » Sat May 28, 2011 12:51 am

But .. that's heresy!

Seriously, don't give them the wrong idea. They should improve the usage of the keyboard for the PC-version, especially with the interface. If we start to use controllers/gamepads with our PC, they have an excuse!
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Post » Fri May 27, 2011 8:57 pm

I think 360 controllers can sometimes sync up pretty well with PC games. All you need is a charging kit for your wireless controller so that you have a USB jack to put into the computer, if you have a wired controller, well you're already in business.
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Post » Fri May 27, 2011 9:41 pm

When I first heard about this I thought about selling my xbox360 and starting to play PC games but not enough games support this so I still use my [censored] pc for things like webbrowsing and forums and leave the games to Xbox360. (and PS3 for sony exclusives)
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Post » Sat May 28, 2011 2:34 am

I am sure it is possible, if you have the eletronic genius to do it, to rig any kind of control up.
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Post » Sat May 28, 2011 2:44 am

Oblivion required ini edits to get the controller working, but New Vegas was plug-n-play and worked without a hitch. I don't think there will be a problem.
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