How to use my XBOX 360 controller in FSX--VISTA

[tcco94]

When I plug my xbox 360 wireless controller into my computer using the charger (its usb) nothing comes up..
Is there a software I need so I can fly with my controller..

Thanks  ;)

[machineman9]

You need the wireless USB thingy.

The charger won't give you connectivity, only power to charge. You need to fork out another

[tcco94]

[quote]You need the wireless USB thingy.

The charger won't give you connectivity, only power to charge. You need to fork out another

[Crussell]

Pretty silly, to be honest.

You have to buy a separate controller, which is called the "Xbox 360 controller for Windows and Xbox 360"

Why not make it that in the first place...  ;D

[tcco94]

[quote]Pretty silly, to be honest.

You have to buy a separate controller, which is called the "Xbox 360 controller for Windows and Xbox 360"

Why not make it that in the first place...

[machineman9]

I thought there was a software you could download that makes it compatible  :-?

You can, for the WIRED controller.

Crussell, as far as I am aware, the regular wired controller is that.


The USB bit is just a charger. To get the wireless controller to work on Windows, you need the USB hub... which accepts the wireless connection.


I agree, it is a bit wierd. The wireless controller was obviously just designed to be wireless I presume. Would have been better if the charger slot could turn into a wired controller. Exempli gratia, you take out the batteries if you want and run it as wired, instead of wired-for-charge-but-still-wireless