Xbox controller for PC
With the onset of new gaming technology, the predominant era of using the keyboard to play games is almost coming to an end. One of this modern gaming hardware designed to counter this problem and has gained a lot of popularity among almost all game lovers is the Xbox controller for PC. It guarantees maximum pleasure, excellent game control, and precision. Xbox wireless controller for PC is definitely a significant upgrade over the previous wired versions. The ability to play games at long range along with power control features make this controller an ideal choice .
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New game environments and fast paced action have necessitated the need to develop efficient game controllers that can keep up with the nature of the game in session, while at the same time ensuring the safety of the player. The main disadvantage of playing fast paced games, especially those containing 3d graphics on a computer without an external game controller, is that it becomes extremely hard to enjoy or to control the game on time due to the cumbersome nature of the keyboard.
Xbox controller for PC Feature
Xbox 360 controller for pc is Microsoft certified and It uses an integrated 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity with a span of up to thirty feet. It has the same look and feel as that of a play station console including vibration capabilities. It will function both on the Xbox and personal computer with an additional wireless receiver.
Another useful feature of the xbox controller for PC is the built in warning light which alerts you when the battery power is low and this gives you sufficient time to recharge the batteries.
How to connect Xbox controller for PC
Before trying to connect your Xbox 360 wireless controller, ensure that your computer meets the specified system requirements that include windows xp surface pack two, 7 or vista. However, windows xp 64 bit operating system does not support this controller. Processor speed should not be anything less than 300 MHz though higher speeds will function better. The required RAM size ranges from 128 MB and above, but this will also depend on the type of game in question. Most 3d games nowadays require at least 1 GB ram. You should also make available one USB port since the Xbox wireless controller for pc connects via a powered port as well as a functional compact disk drive. Free hard disk space should be at least 150 MBs.
Connecting the Xbox controller for PC is quite easy. The first step is to plug in the wireless receiver to an empty USB powered port. Wait for some time until the operating system detects the presence of the new hardware. Unlike the normal USB devices such as memory sticks, the wireless game controller is not pre installed with its own driver software. Windows will then prompt you to install the drivers. Insert the driver disc bought together with the controller and wait for the operating system to finish the installation process. Do not open the disc drive during installation and also refrain from trying to access the disc contents once you insert it into the drive. After successful installation, activate the wireless controller by clicking on the search button. Switch on your Xbox 360 wireless controller and press the search button. After some few seconds, both devices will sync up and the configuration window will become active, providing you with an interface which you can use to configure the Xbox 360 controls.
Xbox controller for PC is definitely a significant upgrade over the previous wired versions. The ability to play games at long range along with power control features make this controller an ideal choice for gamers.
