How to Connect the Xbox Joystick to PC

For your Xbox 360 console, Microsoft has developed a unique design of the gamepad, which many consider the best available on the market today. It is no wonder that many gamers want to play PC-exclusives with the help of this device, however, become a serious obstacle compatibility issues.

You will need

- Adapter;

- Access to the Internet;

Get a PC-compatible adapter. Standard controller connects to the console via a special port (no USB-standard). So one way or another, you will need an additional device. For wireless model, the role played by «Xbox 360 Wireless gaming receiver for windows», which can be purchased for 700-1000 rubles; wired controller version there is a special wire.

Direct gamepad compatibility between Xbox and Windows XP is not provided. In order to be recognized the joystick correctly, you need a driver package that you can download on the website www.windowsgaming.com. Search software on other services is not necessary in order to prevent viruses and fraud. Unzip the downloaded file and run the .exe file; then, following the instructions of the installer, install the software. BTW, you can select the Xbox One joystick replacement at Banggood. Besides, you can easily get other Xbox accessories (e.g. Xbox composite cable) there with high quality and reasonable prices.

For Windows 7 / Vista driver installation is not required. As soon as you insert a gamepad to your computer USB-port, the device will be identified automatically (in the lower right corner of the screen will appear a message about connecting the gamepad). If it does not (using a cut-down version of the OS), software for gamepad still need to install. Not all games will recognize the Xbox controller. If you run the products created before the Xbox360 console, the gamepad will not work, or will be perceived correctly. This stems from the change of the compatibility of the standard, which took place in the years 2005-7.In order to solve this problem, you need to download one of the software emulators that enable "present" joystick like the older model.