So the instruction booklet says I can use my xbox 360 controller to play the game, yet when I plug my controller into the pc via the usb cable.. all that happens is it turns on my 360 in the other room. Any advice on this?

You cannot use a Play and Charge kit. You will need to either use a wired controller or a wireless with a http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows-Pc/dp/B000HZFCT2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291159374&sr=8-1 http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1144969-is-the-360-controller-compatible-with-fonv-on-pc/

Thanks a million, this was really irritating me.