XBox One Controller for PC

[GoodBytes]

Microsoft announces the XBox One game controller for PC.

The controller features a 9inch long USB cable, making it great to use with a portable system, and can be detached to make it wireless and by doing so, will make it work with the XBox One. (Wireless on PC doesn't work. Needs to be wired, due to the lack of the wireless receiver needed)

The cable retails exactly the same price as the XBox One controller: $59.99 U.S.

So if you have you have an XBox One, and want a second controller, definitely get this one instead, as it is the same one as the normal XBox One controller, but has the USB cable to make it work on a PC.

It is expected to be released in November, this year.

As system requirements,you need a system running Windows 7 or later.

Picture note: Despite the added Photoshop headphones on the guys head, which is bright and colorful, getting your attention, you are supposed to focus on XBox One Controller he is playing with, connected to his Surface Pro 3, and not the fact that Microsoft has its own branded headphones.

Source 1: http://www.winbeta.org/news/xbox-one-wired-controller-works-xbox-one-and-windows-pc-available-november-60

Source 2: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/xbox-one-controller-for-windows/C8G-00004#details

Update:

Forum members are saying that the current XBox One controller works just fine with the PC if you get a USB cable and connect the controller to the PC.

So I assume this is just the XBox One controller with an official XBox One USB cable added in for free.

[Guest Kloaked]

"We care about the PC, so instead of making good ports of our games without GFWL we're just going to give you this peasant controller."

 

 

 

 

I like the Xbox controller, just to point that out. I'm just making a joke.

[TheSLSAMG]

Seriously?

 

Shit, time to buy another Xbox One controller for the Xbox One I don't have.

[Guest]

Yay!

[givingtnt]

isin't there allredy a pc port to make the wireless one work on pc ?

[RatedBlam]

I don't know how it actually works but I'm not a fan of the idea that the USB connector is that large and that it's connected to the controller in that way on the top.

[RH00D]

I was at a friend's and his Xbox One controller had a USB port/cable, I wonder if there is something different in the PCB that makes the regular XB1 controller not work on PC, or does it?

[Xirod]

This is just stupid, why can't they give us the wireless option, the 360 controller + wireless dongle combo was perfect for some specific games but I just don't want to mess with an USB cable on my lap/desk, Thanks MS>

[Victorious Secret]

I was at a friend's and his Xbox One controller had a USB port/cable, I wonder if there is something different in the PCB that makes the regular XB1 controller not work on PC, or does it?

 

 

I used my XBO controller on my PC no issues so that shouldn't be a problem at all. 

[alexstahp]

i use my day one edition controller on my PC is this controller really necessary? 

[TheSLSAMG]

isin't there allredy a pc port to make the wireless one work on pc ?

 

 

I was at a friend's and his Xbox One controller had a USB port/cable, I wonder if there is something different in the PCB that makes the regular XB1 controller not work on PC, or does it?

For OP to clarify, the standard Xbone controller works on PC just fine, but does not do so wirelessly.

[TheSLSAMG]

i use my day one edition controller on my PC is this controller really necessary? 

Oops, ignore please.

[Faceman]

Just buy a Wireless Xbox 360 Receiver.  It takes some effort setting up the drivers, and every time you unplug and replug it in, you need to re-install the drivers.  It only takes about 20seconds once you have the sequence down.  If you already own a 360 controller, this is your best option.  I really love mine. I have it paired with a Wireless Battery Charger and I can play all of my favorite games with a Xbox 360 controller, you will be surprised how many games are compatible with the 360 controller.

 

Linus even reviewed one recently.

[Electrostatik]

Give up my wireless 360 controller for this crap?  nuh-uh

[GoodBytes]

News updated

[themodernagenb]

That looks exactly like the original Xbox One controller. Now, does this controller give me the ability to play wirelessly on the PC? Because of the way it is worded, it sounds like it is just wireless for the console. Which means, there is NO difference whatsoever to the one I already have, besides a smaller cord (really 9 inches?).

[Trik'Stari]

Since when is a controller better than KBM? I can remap my keyboard to do just about any fucking thing I want....

[GoodBytes]

That looks exactly like the original Xbox One controller. Now, does this controller give me the ability to play wirelessly on the PC? Because of the way it is worded, it sounds like it is just wireless for the console. Which means, there is NO difference whatsoever to the one I already have, besides a smaller cord (really 9 inches?) but I doubt the validity of that spec.

Based on what is being said on both sources, USB only for PC.

[GoodBytes]

Since when is a controller better than KBM? I can remap my keyboard to do just about any fucking thing I want....

You have no pressure sensitivity with keyboard keys compared to analogue controllers. So you don't have fine character movement control. It's all in or nothing. By character I mean: platform game, racing game, fighting games, and whichever thing or person you control.

[Scionyde]

Already own a 360 controller (which I never use) so no interest from me, personally. If I'm going to buy another controller, it'll probably be the Steam Controller since it'll apparently be mappable for use on any Steam game.

[Trik'Stari]

You have no pressure sensitivity with keyboard keys compared to analogue controllers. So you don't have fine character movement control. It's all in or nothing. By character I mean: platform game, racing game, fighting games, and whichever thing or person you control.

True enough. Still that can probably be overcome on a software level

[Panda689]

IIRC you could use the XBO controller with any old micro USB cord and just download the PC drivers, why is this special? Also why you no make wireless receiver for PC MS???

[FatalityDiablo]

finally, i got my xbox360 for windows like for 20 years now ..

[Notional]

Does the XBox controller use bluetooth for wireless? The Dualshock 4 does, so it can be connected wirelessly to a PC (but needs third party beta drivers to work).

[GoodBytes]

Does the XBox controller use bluetooth for wireless? The Dualshock 4 does, so it can be connected wirelessly to a PC (but needs third party beta drivers to work).

It uses a proprietary wireless technology.