Is anyone using USB Wired Controller For Xbox 360 on their PC?

Sandmanninja

I'm thinking of getting one and trying it out.
Has anyone tried using one of these?

I have Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate on my computer and figure since it's Microsoft hardware running on a Microsoft operating system, the device should be, well, plug-n-play (since it's USB especially).

Has anyone successfully used one of these controllers?
If so, any hints/tips you can share?
My wife wants to play ESO with me but hates the way the game handles wsad keys in combination with pointing with the mouse to move. I figure if I can get her a controller for $40 and she likes it, my guild will have another healer! (plus it would just be fun having her as a person to run content with).

Thanks

JD2013

I use one with Pinnacle controller support. I find it very responsive to my needs in battle.

Valymer

I have used both the 360 and Xbone controllers (currently the latter) to play ESO with great success. I use this:

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/74631/perfect-controller-support-xpadder-profile

jorgeh401b14_ESO

I use my ps4 controller, and I bought xpadder for 10 buck's. its the only way I can play pc games really. eso is so much ezer to play with a controller. I use the ps4 controller over the xbox as the touch pad give you one more buttion.

the d-pad is is best used for maps, character sheet, inventory and weapon swap. anything like that.

Left trigger (L2) Block (mouse 2) Right trigger (R2) main attack, hold for power attack (mouse 1) cc breaks interrupts all work the same.

Left analog stick is w, a,s,d. Right is mouse. Ez to set this up in xpadder.

I use xpadders assignments for get two use's out of a few buttons.

Touch pad E on tap, R on hold. the touch pad is a great place for these as it can be press with both thumbs.

L1 hold to sprint, tap plus Left stick to roll. R1 tap for 1 on ability bar, hold for quick item menu. (hard press to use item)

X buttion is 3 on abilty bar on tap and X on key board for synergy on hold (tap for 3rd skill, hold for synergy)

Square 2, Triangle 5, Square 3 on ability bar.

Share button is first person/ third person. Options is ready weapon/ put away weapon.

Left analog stick button (L3) stealth, Right analog stick button (R3) jump

PS bution is T to cycle active quest.

This is a puppet master setup where you dont have to remove your thumbs from the analog sticks to attack/block, roll/sprint, jump, and sneak.

This set up is good for pve/pvp.

Sandmanninja

Great comments and links! Thanks very much peeps!

Ordering one from ebay tonight.

Kalifas

I used Xpadder + xbox controller before
Set 1(Combat Mode)

Left trigger= Block
Right Trigger= Attack
Left Shoulder= 4
Right Shoulder= 5
Left Stick= Arrow Keys
Left Stick Button= Jump
Right Stick= Mouse/Camera
Right Stick Button= Sprint
X= 1
Y= 2
B= 3
A= dodge roll(combine with left stick to determine direction)
Back= Map
Start= Journal
Dpad right= Weapon Swap
Dpad up= Ultimate
Dpad left= Quickslot
Dpad down= Shift Mode

Second Set: (Exploration/Interactions)

Left trigger= Character
Right Trigger= Skills
Left Shoulder= Autorun
Right Shoulder= Sneak
Left Stick= Arrow Keys
Left Stick Button= Jump
Right Stick= Mouse/Camera
Right Stick Button= Sprint
X= 2nd choice in dialogue
Y= 3rd choice in dialogue
B= Cancel/ Cancel conversation
A= Interact/ 1st choice in dialogue
Back= Map
Start= Journal
Dpad right= Mount
Dpad up= Inventory
Dpad left= Quickslot
Dpad down= Shift Mode

In explorer mode I just hit A to loot then X to take all.I still had to use keyboard some for menu stuff and inventory with xpadder, needing shift modes suck, and still clunky. The pinnacle w/ strait jacket is better but still not perfect.

SHADOW2KK

Nope, KB/Mouse ftw:P:P

Pallmor

Sandmanninja wrote: »

I'm thinking of getting one and trying it out.
Has anyone tried using one of these?

I have Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate on my computer and figure since it's Microsoft hardware running on a Microsoft operating system, the device should be, well, plug-n-play (since it's USB especially).

Has anyone successfully used one of these controllers?
If so, any hints/tips you can share?
My wife wants to play ESO with me but hates the way the game handles wsad keys in combination with pointing with the mouse to move. I figure if I can get her a controller for $40 and she likes it, my guild will have another healer! (plus it would just be fun having her as a person to run content with).

Thanks

I do. Get Xpadder and Darcula's profile (link below). I found that this profile required a little modding (inverting the Y axis and some tweaks to sensitivity on the thumbsticks), but it's a great place to start.

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/74631/perfect-controller-support-xpadder-profile

NewBlacksmurf

I'd suggest an Xbox one controller only because the usb cord is universal. Other than that YES I have a wireless x360 controller but swapped for the wired Xbox one controller due to the x360 lag

Now using Pinnacle over Xpadder

kodo

been using wireless xbox360 controller from day one, with pinnacle installed.
i recommend u this setting as it works perfectly + you'll have access to all required functions.(except chat commands..
but this u can fix by getting riitek mini remote keyboard).

Celless

Using JoyToKey due to Pinnacle acting up on my old OS. No Pinnacle issues now and would prefer it over JoyToKey. Though my buttons are vastly different from the console preview.

dietlime

Sandmanninja wrote: »

Great comments and links! Thanks very much peeps!

Ordering one from ebay tonight.

By the end of the year ESO will support controllers natively. I wouldn't set up a profile now and potentially build muscle memory that can't be used with the official support, since it's likely neither Xpadder nor Pinnacle will handle menus as well as the official support.

The Xbox One controller doesn't yet have a wireless dongle, but I believe it's been announced. You can use it with a USB cable.

Beware: Many Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Receivers are Chinese knockoffs and have annoying driver issues, though they can usually be made to work- Microsoft includes an old version of their driver in windows (at least they did in Windows 7), but it has to be manually loaded from the Device Manager every time you plug in the dongle or restart your computer.

http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Microsoft-Xbox/dp/B0076GC9KU
Note the reviews, this is not an actual Microsoft product.

The only real ones I can find at the moment are all used, they've been discontinued for over two years. You might check your local Best Buy, we have a few left over but I can't find them in the catalog online.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OFFICIAL-MICROSOFT-XBOX-360-WIRELESS-RECEIVER-USB-for-PC-GAMING-CONTROLLER-/171102976603

rb2001

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/164626/download-my-xbox-360-controller-profile-for-pinnacle-game-profiler

Bouvin

jorgeh401b14_ESO wrote: »

I use my ps4 controller, and I bought xpadder for 10 buck's. its the only way I can play pc games really. eso is so much ezer to play with a controller. I use the ps4 controller over the xbox as the touch pad give you one more buttion.

the d-pad is is best used for maps, character sheet, inventory and weapon swap. anything like that.

Left trigger (L2) Block (mouse 2) Right trigger (R2) main attack, hold for power attack (mouse 1) cc breaks interrupts all work the same.

Left analog stick is w, a,s,d. Right is mouse. Ez to set this up in xpadder.

I use xpadders assignments for get two use's out of a few buttons.

Touch pad E on tap, R on hold. the touch pad is a great place for these as it can be press with both thumbs.

L1 hold to sprint, tap plus Left stick to roll. R1 tap for 1 on ability bar, hold for quick item menu. (hard press to use item)

X buttion is 3 on abilty bar on tap and X on key board for synergy on hold (tap for 3rd skill, hold for synergy)

Square 2, Triangle 5, Square 3 on ability bar.

Share button is first person/ third person. Options is ready weapon/ put away weapon.

Left analog stick button (L3) stealth, Right analog stick button (R3) jump

PS bution is T to cycle active quest.

This is a puppet master setup where you dont have to remove your thumbs from the analog sticks to attack/block, roll/sprint, jump, and sneak.

This set up is good for pve/pvp.

Was all you needed is Xpadder?

Also, you going wired, or is there a way to add bluetooth support?

Sandmanninja

Thanks again guys.
After re-reading the description on ebay, the one I had in mind was a knock-off.
Decided to save the headache and just spend a few bucks more and get a proper one.

Thanks again for the info/links/tips/etc

Chuggernaut

Sandmanninja wrote: »

I'm thinking of getting one and trying it out.
Has anyone tried using one of these?

I have Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate on my computer and figure since it's Microsoft hardware running on a Microsoft operating system, the device should be, well, plug-n-play (since it's USB especially).

Has anyone successfully used one of these controllers?
If so, any hints/tips you can share?
My wife wants to play ESO with me but hates the way the game handles wsad keys in combination with pointing with the mouse to move. I figure if I can get her a controller for $40 and she likes it, my guild will have another healer! (plus it would just be fun having her as a person to run content with).

Thanks

You can go wired or wireless, and it will work fine on Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition (its what I'm running).

For the wired path, you just need to plug in the controller and let plug-n-play do the rest, if if fails click here.

For the wireless option you'll need this, and once installed you just pair it just like on your 360.

Until the controller support is added, you'll need to emulate the controls. I use GlovePIE (which is free) with the following script:

// Back Start (Sneak and Target)
Key.Ctrl = Xinput.Back
Key.Tab = Xinput.Start

// A B X Y Buttons (Accept, Decline, Synergy, and Potion)
Key.E = Xinput.A
Key.Alt = Xinput.B
Key.X = Xinput.X
Key.Q = Xinput.Y

// D-Pad (Skils 1-4)
Key.1 = Xinput.Up
Key.3 = Xinput.Down
Key.2 = Xinput.Left
key.4 = Xinput.Right

// Left Toggle (Movement and Push to Sprint)
Key.W = Xinput.Joy1Y > .5
Key.S = Xinput.Joy1Y < -.5
Key.A = Xinput.Joy1X < -.5
Key.D = Xinput.Joy1X > .5
Key.Shift = Xinput.LeftThumb

// Right Toggle (Move Mouse and Push to Jump)
Key.Space = Xinput.RightThumb
Mouse.DirectInputX += (XInput1.Joy2X)^3 *20
Mouse.DirectInputY -= (XInput1.Joy2Y)^3 *20

// Left Buttons (Ability 5 and Block)
Key.5 = Xinput.LeftShoulder
Mouse.RightButton= Xinput.LeftTrigger

// Right Buttons (Ultimate Ability and Attack)
Key.R = Xinput.RightShoulder
Mouse.LeftButton = Xinput.RightTrigger

Hope that helps!

Sandmanninja

Thanks for the detailed info, @Chuggernaut

Chuggernaut

Sandmanninja wrote: »

Thanks for the detailed info, @Chuggernaut

My pleasure!