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Xbox One Controller for PC (How to wireless!?)

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Hey guys,

 

Some time ago, I've acquired some games that can be played with another player locally. Locally in the same PC, which means 'Versus' games and/or 'Local Co-op'. I got some generic controllers which I use with the X360 Controller Emulator. I've played a lot of co-op/vs games with my sibling even on consoles.

 

So I'm now planning on buying some legit controllers for my PC, namely an Xbox 360 wireless controller. Then I see this cool looking XB1 controller which is said to work on a PC with a driver from MS.

 

My questions are...

 

- How can I use the wireless capability of the XB1 controller for my PC because in the driver page, it just says I need a cable and doesn't even mention on how to wireless.

- Can I pair it up with the XBox 360 wireless receiver?

- Has anyone tried this before? or even using a wireless controller for the PC

 

Don't worry PC Master Race, I still use a KB and Mouse for the majority of my game time ;)

It's just that some games are just begging to be played on a controller and I like playing it from a TV while lying on a couch or just the floor :lol:

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No wireless capability yet,

Any word on it?

Considering that windows actually made a driver for the XB1 controller instead of releasing a separate controller for the PC, could it be likely they'll just sell a receiver or just make it work with the previous one?

You can bark like a dog, but that won't make you a dog.

You can act like someone you're not, but that won't change who you are.

 

Finished Crysis without a discrete GPU,15 FPS average, and a lot of heart

 

How I plan my builds -

Spoiler

For me I start with the "There's no way I'm not gonna spend $1,000 on a system."

Followed by the "Wow I need to buy the OS for a $100!?"

Then "Let's start with the 'best budget GPU' and 'best budget CPU' that actually fits what I think is my budget."

Realizing my budget is a lot less, I work my way to "I think these new games will run on a cheap ass CPU."

Then end with "The new parts launching next year is probably gonna be better and faster for the same price so I'll just buy next year."

 

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Nope. You can't use it with a PC. Not at all. You should've got an Xbox 360 controller.

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"Pay for the same thing" is exactly what they're doing, but I'm glad this time around they just gave a driver for the new controller. The wireless capability has been blocked though.

You can bark like a dog, but that won't make you a dog.

You can act like someone you're not, but that won't change who you are.

 

Finished Crysis without a discrete GPU,15 FPS average, and a lot of heart

 

How I plan my builds -

Spoiler

For me I start with the "There's no way I'm not gonna spend $1,000 on a system."

Followed by the "Wow I need to buy the OS for a $100!?"

Then "Let's start with the 'best budget GPU' and 'best budget CPU' that actually fits what I think is my budget."

Realizing my budget is a lot less, I work my way to "I think these new games will run on a cheap ass CPU."

Then end with "The new parts launching next year is probably gonna be better and faster for the same price so I'll just buy next year."

 

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You can use Xbox one controller on PC, but not wireless, you need a cable.

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/xbox-one-controller-for-windows

I know, I was hoping someone figured out a way to use it wirelessly though. 'Coz I'm planning on buying one :P

You can bark like a dog, but that won't make you a dog.

You can act like someone you're not, but that won't change who you are.

 

Finished Crysis without a discrete GPU,15 FPS average, and a lot of heart

 

How I plan my builds -

Spoiler

For me I start with the "There's no way I'm not gonna spend $1,000 on a system."

Followed by the "Wow I need to buy the OS for a $100!?"

Then "Let's start with the 'best budget GPU' and 'best budget CPU' that actually fits what I think is my budget."

Realizing my budget is a lot less, I work my way to "I think these new games will run on a cheap ass CPU."

Then end with "The new parts launching next year is probably gonna be better and faster for the same price so I'll just buy next year."

 

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They expect you to pay extra for a proprietary dongle that's coming sometime soon. Screw that. For about the same money as that controller you can get a PS4 controller. Works on PC right out of the box as a directinput controller through USB and bluetooth, and if you install DS4windows you get Xinput and tons of extra functionality. Plus, it's more comfortable.

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