Xbox 360 PC Controller

There is nothing new in playing PC games with the mouse and keyboard, until you are unaware of the Xbox 360 which is a video game console developed by Microsoft. The arrival of Xbox 360 did two revolutionary things in the field of PC games. The first was that they put up a tough fight against the PlayStation 3 games of Sony and Wii games of Nintendo, which are the best of the best seventh generation video game consoles. Secondly, Xbox 360 also came in as a great option of a console controller for PC gamers. Either way, Xbox 360 PC controller got the recognition of an excellent game controller for PC. This game pad is available in both wired as well as wireless versions, which gives you a convenient choice as a gamer.

Xbox 360 Controller PC Software
By using Xbox 360 controller on PC, you can create a console like gaming experience. You need to install the controller on your PC, with a driver CD that comes along with it. You can also download its software from the official website of Microsoft. If you have Windows Vista operating system, then the Xbox 360 controller will be instantly recognized by it but in case of Windows XP, installation of the software is compulsory. Either way, you can get started within a few minutes. You can find more information about the controller from the two user's manuals that come along with the controller kit. Afterwards, all that you need is to learn how to hook up Xbox live and get started.

Features of the Xbox 360 Controller
As I mentioned earlier, the Xbox 360 controller on PC comes in both wired and wireless versions and hence it is an all rounder controller that the gamers were missing since a long time. The controller comes with a nice and trendy ergonomic design that provides a comfortable feel and lightening fast response time, which is the best for a game console controller. It is one of the best controllers for the first and third person action games. The wireless and wired versions can be interchanged with any Xbox 360 games for Windows, which is a plus point. You can also download some easy configuration profile settings from Internet for free. This way, you can easily use the Xbox 360 controller for PC. Lastly, if you are willing to spend a few bucks, then you can buy some easy software which are specially developed for making the Xbox 360 PC controller settings more understandable.

PC Problems Encountered
Even the best PC controller is not free from some basic configuration problems. There are a few casual as well as serious technical problems that are reported with the usage of this controller. Well, I am not talking about a scratched disc because, you can fix a scratched Xbox 360 disc with some really easy steps and hence, it is does not remain a major problem. However, there are issues that can be mentioned here as Xbox 360 controller problems. According to some users, it has a greater failure rate than the success rate, which can be a problem for the reputation of this Microsoft product. Many people also complain that the controller seems cumbersome when it is used for the real time strategy games. Software installation is also an issue for many users, which is actually out of question since downloading or installing the software is mandatory.

This controller is subject to several other problems like frequently flashing message as - Please Reconnect Controller. Many people complain that the controller can't make a steady connection to the PC console. Some complain that the wireless controller continuously flashes four green lights. Well, these problems might arise due to certain reasons like a weak or worn out battery, interference with any other wireless devices like microwave, cell phone and/or a router, etc. Placing any metallic object in between controller and the PC can also cause such problems and connection errors. You need to find the remedy of the above mentioned troubles, to maintain proper functioning of the Xbox 360 PC controller. If the troubles regarding the performance of the controller still persist, then you might need to replace it with a new one.

The Xbox 360 controller on PC comes with 2 analog pressure point buttons, 2 vibration feedback motors and one eight-way directional pad. The wired version of the controller comes with a nine feet break away controller cable. Also remember that you might require to pay some extra cash to get the peripherals for the wireless Xbox 360 controller PC. However, if you are an amateur and want to start using a game pad, then I think the Xbox 360 PC controller is one of the best in the business.