Calling all Console controller users

[gergy008]

So my Official Microsoft gaming receiver windows adapter thingie gave out on me when I moved house for no reason, I tried to repair it but it didn't work :-(

 

However, I'm trying to buy a new one but there are only counterfeit versions all over the place.

 

Does anyone use a counterfeit adapter and do you notice any negligible effects it has on performance - in terms of latency, range, random dropouts etc.

 

I really like my controller. It makes it so easy to play games with steering.

 

Cheers, Steve.

[Muffinmaddness]

i have 2 of them installing them isnt as simple as the official ones , but once you know how to do it (basicly instal the drivers from windows manually) they are fine, iv had no problems with mine had them for just over a year =) 

 

Edit: i also have an offical one and the only difference i can tell is the driver thing i mentioned and the build quality is a little worse on them (obviously) apart from that they are great i got mine from ebay =) 

[DeViLzzz]

OP hearing your story I am glad I went wired.

[gergy008]

OP hearing your story I am glad I went wired.

 

Yeah I wish I did. I never liked wired controllers on Xbox so when I moved to PC, I just used what I had. I don't have a ton of money to buy a new controller for no reason. I think I might go wired though. I'm considering it because my current controllers are broken anyway.

[s3ns3]

i have one and it works exacly like the original one. you just have to install it manually like muffinmaddness said . i used an original one for ~3 weeks(borrowed) until mine arrived and didn`t see no difference

[gergy008]

i have one and it works exacly like the original one. you just have to install it manually like muffinmaddness said . i used an original one for ~3 weeks(borrowed) until mine arrived and didn`t see no difference

 

I don't have a CD drive on my PC. Do you know if they drivers are available online anywhere else? I know these chinese/singaporean/etc. websites are generally terrible for drivers.

[Trik'Stari]

OP hearing your story I am glad I went wired.

I was about to say, "cant you just use a wired one?"

[s3ns3]

I don't have a CD drive on my PC. Do you know if they drivers are available online anywhere else? I know these chinese/singaporean/etc. websites are generally terrible for drivers.

you don`t need them. when the 'found new hardware' pops up you click it and do it manually.browse my computer for driver-let me pick from a list and find the xbox 360 driver

[rhino4293]

I use this. I haven't had any problem with it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0076HD2W8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1415295635&sr=8-2π=SY200_QL40

[n0ah1897]

I just use the official wireless dongle. I love wireless controllers. I could never use the wired ones. Too much of a clutter on my desk with all those wires.

[Fgtfv567]

didn't linus feature one of these in part 5 of tech stuff under a 100 bucks?

[gergy008]

I got one, and it works great - Just like the official one. I'll just keep this here just in case anyone has the same question and wants this answer.