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Caution! This product Do Not support Windows 8
The Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows lets you take your quality, wireless gaming experiences that you enjoy on your console and experience them on your Windows gaming platform. Third Party item.
— Will work with future Xbox 360 Wireless Accessories.
— Provides up to a 30-foot range for complete wireless freedom.
— Use up to four Wireless Controllers and four Wireless Headsets simultaneously with one Wireless Gaming Receiver.
— Easily integrates with PC gaming scenarios and utilizes the same binding technology as Xbox 360.
— Provides a great value by eliminating the need for additional accessories for Windows-based gaming at an attractive price point.
— Plugs into a PC USB port and has a six foot cable.
NOTE: If the driver installation failed, please try to manually add driver to the system and choose the one in Microsoft controller folder. There is a new version of the .dll file. Then it should work.
Special Set Up Instruction for Windows 7 Users 1) Installed the updated driver from Microsoft website:http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=Gaming 2) Plug in the receiver which will be detected as unknown device; 3) Go to device manager and right click the unknown device (which is the receiver) and select driver update; 4) Browse «My Computer» for driver software and select «Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer»; 5) Look for «Windows Common Controller»—>»Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows» 6) Follow the instruction and ignore the warning.
It should be able to use now
Package Includes:
1 x Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows (No Packing)
Product Including Packaging Weight: 75g
Product Including Packaging Size: 14*8*2.1cm
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows review: Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows
As the latest wave of gaming consoles have offered more powerful hardware and more sophisticated online experiences, PC gaming has seemed on the defensive. The first-person shooter, once the exclusive denizen of the PC, is already firmly entrenched on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, while role-playing games and even real-time strategy titles are popping up on consoles as well. But Microsoft is hoping to breathe new life into PC gaming. The company’s Vista operating system and a new Games for Windows drive is a one-two punch aimed at making the free-for-all of PC gaming a more standardized plug-and-play experience—in other words, a lot more like playing games on a console. The Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows ($20 list) is the latest salvo in that campaign.
It’s a tiny peripheral that lets you use your any of your wireless Xbox 360 accessories on your Windows XP or Vista PC.
The biggest thing about the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows is its mouthful of a name. The device itself is a sliver of white plastic that’s smaller than the tiniest of cell phones. It’s featureless except for a single green LED and a button, and connects to your PC with a 6-foot long USB cable (once again, going «wireless» always seems to require wires). As such, the Gaming Receiver is not much different from a dongle that might have come with your wireless mouse or keyboard, except that it’s designed to communicate with any and all Xbox 360 wireless peripherals. To date, that’s a pretty exclusive list: the standard 360 wireless gamepad, the Xbox 360 Wireless Headset, and a wireless racing wheel for racing games. If and when additional 360 wireless peripherals are released, however, they should also be compatible.
The Wireless Gaming Receiver is a tiny USB dongle.
The idea is great: being able to use peripherals interchangeably between the PC and the 360 means you don’t have to buy PC-specific controllers. And as more PC games adopt the 360 control schemes (most games with the Games for Windows label on the box should work), developers and players get a standardized game environment. Ideally, that means you won’t have to spend the first 15 minutes after your game’s installation customizing a litany of mouse and keyboard commands.
We loaded the software package from the included CD and then plugged the Wireless Gaming Receiver into our Windows XP machine. After installing the software from the included CD, just plug in the dongle. We tried syncing the two wireless controllers and a headset by pressing the Xbox 360 Guide button on the former and the power button on the latter. At first they didn’t connect—but then we heard our Xbox 360 power up in the next room over. Lesson learned—after unplugging the 360 (leaving the PC as the only compatible device in the area), we tried again, but the green lights just spun on and on.
Thankfully, hitting the wireless sync button on the receiver and the devices—that little key with the three wavy lines—got them talking to one another. Once synced, tapping the Xbox 360 Guide button will show a small status icon on the computer screen, similar to the Xbox Live pop-ups on a 360. It reveals how many controllers are connected (up to four will work, but we only tried two), as well as the battery status and any other relevant info.
Not content with a single PC, we also tried the wireless receiver on a second XP machine and a brand-new Vista box as well. On the second XP PC, we were unable to get the wireless headset working. It was recognized, but Windows kept asking us for a compatible driver—which we could neither locate on the disc nor download. We did find an updated version of the software on Microsoft’s Web site (version 1.10.120.0, versus the version 1.00.81.0 that ships on the CD), but the problem persisted after installing that version as well. Truth be told, that particular XP machine has quite a few issues, so the fault is likely attributable to the PC more than the wireless receiver.
Still, we did notice quite a few complaints on Microsoft’s own forums while investigating the issue.
When we went to install on a Vista machine, the new OS pre-emptively warned us that the newer software was available, so we were able to install that one straight off the bat—and it worked perfectly. But we did find it strange that the «check for updates» function that pre-installs with the CD version did not notify us that the newer version was available on the XP machine.
The Wireless Gaming Receiver lets you use your Xbox 360 wireless peripherals on your XP or Vista PC.
The good news is that once the controllers were set up and synchronized, everything worked smoothly. We used to test things out. The game—where you play through the events of the original Star Wars trilogy as if it were set in a universe of Lego toys—isn’t the most typical PC title, but it’s difficult to control with a mouse and keyboard. With the 360 gamepad, on the other hand, playing was a breeze.
And because the game is a certified Games for Windows title, the controller was preconfigured to work—no additional setup was required, though you can further customize the controls to your liking, if needed.
On older games, however, your options will be limited. If the individual title supports gamepads, you won’t have a problem, but otherwise, you’ll be out of luck. We tried configuring and to work with the 360 controller using the in-game control menus, and had mixed results. Some of the hard buttons were usable in F.E.A.R., for instance, but we weren’t able to map the analog control sticks for movement. Quake 4 was a total bust—we couldn’t map any of the controls to the pad. Yes, Microsoft wants to position the Xbox 360 compatibility as a forward-looking feature for new games, but it would’ve been nice if the company had provided some way to support legacy titles. One poster in the aforementioned Xbox forums suggested that the Pinnacle Game Profiler was a good workaround.
The third-party software is free to try, but it’ll cost you $20 to buy the full version.
The wireless headset is a bit more flexible—it should work in pretty much any situation where headphones or headsets would. It worked fine for all PC applications and games, so it’s a worthwhile option for everything from Skype to Counter-Strike. Newer games such as will let you split the radio chatter on the headset while the environmental audio stays on the PC speakers.
The rated range on the Wireless Gaming Receiver is 30 feet, and it was still working for us when got far enough away that we could no longer see the screen. In other words, even if you have your PC connected to a projector or a big-screen TV, you should have no worries in terms of keeping a connection.
Is the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver worth getting? Considering the $20 price tag, it may well be hard to resist for gamers who ping-pong between Xbox 360 and PC titles on a regular basis. For now, it’s hardly a must-have PC gaming peripheral, but as more Games for Windows titles are released—titles like and Halo 2 are due later in 2007—that may well change.
In the meantime, we hope that Microsoft continues to tighten up some of the software and driver issues that seem to have affected some users.
How to connect an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller to a computer
The wired Xbox 360 controller is USB, so
use it for PC games easily
– But things get a little more complicated if you have a wireless controller. Let’s see how you can enjoy wireless gaming on your PC while minimizing the headache.
The triple path to wireless freedom
When it comes to wireless Xbox 360 on Windows, you have three options: the expensive and easy way, the cheap and somewhat tedious way, and the middle ground in the gray market. If you, for example, are sitting at your computer desk and not across the living room — then you can just skip all the hassle, just
buy the official Xbox 360 wired controller for $27
, and be done with it. The wired controller is just plug and play with no problems, but if you absolutely must have a wireless game on your PC, you will need to buy a USB to wireless adapter.
That’s right, you can’t just connect your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller to your computer using Bluetooth or something similar. Xbox 360 controllers use a proprietary 2.4GHz communication method that requires a special USB adapter.
made
for the Xbox 360 controller — replacement is not allowed.
RELATED:
How to use an Xbox 360 controller on a Windows PC
This is where the decision-making process gets a little more complicated. Microsoft does not sell adapters separately. They sell it bundled with a wireless controller, but if you already have a wireless controller, you probably won’t want to buy another one to get an adapter.
If you want to buy the adapter separately, you can do so, but you will either be buying a Chinese knockoff or an official adapter that has been separated from its kit by a third party.
Choosing from these possible options is the most important step in a project.
Official kit: expensive, but no headache
If you don’t mind paying more (and possibly buying an extra controller you don’t need), then the most hassle-free and reliable method is
Buy Official Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Kit for Windows
. Even though the Xbox 360 is getting a bit longer, you can still find official Xbox 360 «for Windows» controller packs on the shelves at many electronics stores, online, and
directly from Microsoft
. And if all you want is a USB receiver, you can always sell the controller on Craigslist and try to get your money back.
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I was scammed by a counterfeiter on Amazon. Here’s how to avoid them
The official package’s MSRP is $59.95, and you’ll usually find it close to that at places like Best Buy.
If you can find it cheaper in a reputable store, then by all means go for it. If you must shop on Amazon, please make sure you are purchasing a product marked «made by Amazon» and be prepared to return it if it turns out that the product is not an official model. (Remember,
“Fulfilled by Amazon does not guarantee a genuine product.
.)
Dubious aftermarket clones: cheap and doable, but a headache
On the other hand, you will find heaps
haemorrhoids
fake USB receivers sold separately on Amazon, eBay and other major online marketplaces. Typically, you’ll find them for between $7 and $15, and they’re either flawless clones that are indistinguishable from the official adapter, or horrible knockoffs that will give you a headache installing them.
The official Microsoft Xbox 360, shown above on the left, is always branded «Microsoft» on the front and is labeled «Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows» on the back.
Counterfeits are almost always labeled «X360», as shown at top right, and usually have «PC Wireless Gaming Receiver» or a variation on the back. Note the deliberate omission of any copy or brand names such as «Microsoft», «Xbox 360» or «Windows».
As a rule, we do not recommend buying them. But if you already have it, we’re here to help — scroll down for detailed instructions on getting it up and running, even if Windows doesn’t want to host the pretty ones.
Official Orphans: (almost) a win-win bet as long as you can find it
Between the expense of buying an official Xbox 360 controller bundle with Windows and cheap specials on eBay for $7, you’ll find a sort of gray market middle ground if you’re willing to take the risk. If you look on Amazon and eBay, you will find hundreds of official Microsoft Xbox 360 PC keys that have been separated from their controllers.
Your best bet is to look for listings that include not only the dongle (with proper branding and tags, as we saw above), but also include the official driver CD and booklet.
While none of this is required to use the controller (Windows will load the drivers automatically), it’s usually a good indicator that the list is legitimate. It’s not very profitable (or legally speaking) for companies to spend extra effort creating fake Microsoft support materials.
Just remember that Microsoft doesn’t officially sell them separately, so if you buy them separately, you’re at risk. While we encourage you to carefully review each listing, read reviews, and make sure there is a good return policy for any online store you use, we can say that we have been very lucky with our purchase.
these official adapters are priced at $15 each on Amazon
(specially performed by RushHourWholesalers). All devices ordered by us come with a driver and documentation CD, and the branding, construction and markings are identical to those found in the official box.
How to install the official Microsoft adapter
Whether you purchased the official kit, purchased the official adapter, or just happened to purchase an exceptionally good quality fake adapter, the installation process is incredibly easy.
In Windows 8 and later, you can simply plug the adapter directly into your computer. After a few seconds, it will be automatically detected and Windows will install the drivers. You can confirm this by opening the Windows Device Manager — click the start button and type «device manager» to access it. Look at the bottom of the hardware list for the Xbox adapter entry:
In Windows 7 and earlier, the Add Hardware wizard will prompt you to add a USB adapter. You can select «Install the software automatically» and if your version of Windows has the drivers, the process will continue automatically. If you do not already have the drivers on your computer, you can use the included driver disc or download the appropriate drivers.
from the official website here
.
Once the adapter is installed (and you have confirmed its presence in the Device Manager list), you can proceed to the «Pairing controllers with your computer» section.
How to install a fake adapter
If you’re stuck with one of the low quality knockoffs, we’re sorry — it’s a huge pain in comparison. Lucky for you, they’re not hard to get up and running if you know the completely non-intuitive way to do it.
First, connect your device to your computer. We recommend plugging it directly into the port on the rear panel. If you need to connect it to a USB hub, make sure it’s a powered hub. We also recommend choosing a port to which you can leave the device more or less permanently connected. Whenever you unplug it, you’ll need to repeat the annoying steps we’re about to cover, so you’ll want to keep it plugged in if you can.
Let’s re-emphasize this last point: with most aftermarket adapters we’ve come across
if you disable the adapter, you will have to repeat the annoying multi-step installation process
. In my experience, buying another original adapter cost extra money to avoid these problems.
After connecting the adapter, go to the Windows Device Manager. Click the start button and type «device manager» to open it. Look in the «Other Devices» section of the list of devices for an entry for your computer.
We know it’s pretty nondescript, but if you don’t have a few unknown devices on your computer, that little «Unknown Device» entry is your fake Xbox 360 controller adapter. Right-click it and choose Properties.
Select the Driver tab in the Unknown Device Properties window and click Update Driver.
When prompted to choose whether you want Windows to automatically search or scan your computer for drivers, select Search My Computer for Drivers. Don’t worry, you don’t actually need any drivers as they are already included with Windows. (However, if yours is missing, you can
download drivers here
.)
You will be given the option to search for drivers in the location you specified, or you can select them from a list of already installed device drivers.
We want the latter, so select «I will choose from a list of device drivers on my computer».
Scroll down the list until you see «Xbox 360 Peripherals». Double click on it.
Note:
These screenshots are from the installation process on Windows 8 and 10; on Windows 7, you may need to search under «Microsoft Shared Controller» instead of «Xbox 360 Peripherals».
On the next screen, select Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows version 6.3.
xxxx».
Click Next. When prompted to update the driver, click Yes. The counterfeit hardware signature doesn’t actually match the driver signature, but it will still work fine.
You will receive confirmation that the device is installed correctly.
If you’re getting the error «Xbox 360 Controller for Windows / This device won’t start. (Code 10) «, then you accidentally selected drivers for
controller
, not
receiver.
You will need to go back to Device Manager, remove the erroneous entry, and repeat the guide from the beginning.
Go back to Device Manager, scroll down and double check if there is now an entry for the Xbox receiver:
If you see this entry, then you are in business — it’s time to add controllers to your computer.
How to connect the controller(s) to the computer
The only thing left to do at this point is to sync your controller with the new wireless receiver. If you’re an Xbox 360 user who’s porting some or all of their old controllers to their PC, then this process will sound very familiar to you, as it’s only slightly different from the process of pairing the controllers with a real Xbox 360.
Press the button on the receiver (the indicator will flash), then immediately after that press the connect button on the wireless controller (located on the top of the controller, just above the battery).
The green ring of lights on the Xbox controller will rotate and then the controller will indicate which controller it is by illuminating the corresponding quadrant (the wireless receiver will support up to 4 controllers for these rare multiplayer PC games).
The last step you might want to take, even though it’s not required for the controllers to work, is
download 360 controller software for windows
, it adds a really handy feature: you can press and hold the Xbox logo on the controller to check the battery status.
That’s all! However, before you rush to play, we highly recommend that you bookmark, cut Evernote, print, or otherwise save this guide if you have an extra key. As we mentioned at the beginning, if you disable the receiver, you will have to go back to Device Manager and install the drivers again.
Microsoft xbox 360 wireless receiver for windows — Dudom
- Version: 10.
0.19536.1000 (11 Dec 2019) - *.inf file: xusb22.inf
- Version: 10.0.18362.1 (Mar 18, 2019)
- *.inf file: xusb22.inf
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The Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver lets you connect up to four wireless headsets and four wireless controllers to a computer running Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later.
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Connect the receiver to a Windows 10 computer
- Remove the green sticker from the USB connector on the receiver.
- Plug the USB connector into a powered USB 2.0 or 3.0 port.
- Windows 10 will automatically install the drivers for the receiver. After a notification appears that the drivers have been successfully installed, you can connect your wireless device.
If the indicator is green, the device is working properly.
- Press the connect button on the receiver. The indicator will flash green.
- On the optional wireless device, press the connect button. For example, on a wireless controller, the connect button is on the back.
If the lights on the accessory and receiver are blinking green, the device is trying to establish a connection.
When the indicators stop flashing and become solid, it means that an additional device is connected. On the wireless controller, one of the LEDs next to the Guide button will be solid.
- Open the Xbox game or app and test the device by pressing the buttons, triggers, and moving the wireless controller’s ministick.
If you’re having trouble connecting your receiver, see Troubleshoot problems with your Xbox 360 Wireless Game Receiver on Windows 10 below. Remove the green sticker from the USB connector on the receiver.
The USB 2.0 or 3.0 ports on the front of the computer may not be receiving power. Use the USB ports on the back of your computer.
If the indicator is green, the device is working properly.
- If Found New Hardware Wizard starts automatically, select Install the software automatically (recommended) and then press the 9 button0005 Next .
- Do one of the following.
- If the software installed successfully, click Done and go to step 3 («Connect your Xbox 360 wireless accessory to your computer»).
- If the wizard failed to install the software, continue to the next section (Step 2 — Install the Xbox Wireless Receiver Software).
Step 2: Install the Xbox 9 Wireless Receiver Software0230
To use optional wireless devices, you must install certain software on your computer.
Installing software from a disc
- Insert the disc into your computer drive.
- If the installer does not start automatically, insert the disc into another drive and run the installer.
- Follow the instructions to install the program. Restart your computer if prompted.
- Turn on the optional Xbox 360 wireless device you want to use.
- Press the connect button on the receiver.
The indicator will flash green.
- On the optional wireless device, press the connect button. For example, on a wireless controller, the connect button is on the back.
If the lights on the accessory and receiver are blinking green, the device is trying to establish a connection. When the indicators stop flashing and become solid, it means that an additional device is connected. On the wireless controller, one of the lights next to the 9 button0229 Guide will stay on.
Troubleshooting the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Receiver on Windows 10
The green light on the receiver is off .
When the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows Wireless Receiver is connected to a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port, the green light on the receiver does not turn on. This may occur in the following cases.
- The wireless controller receiver is not properly connected to the USB port.
- The wireless receiver driver is not working properly, or Windows 10 needs an update.
- The USB hub is overloaded.
Solutions
- Check USB port connections. Make sure the Windows Wireless Game Receiver is connected to a working USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your computer. The best way to test connectivity is to unplug the wireless game receiver from the USB port and then plug it back in. If the indicator does not turn on, try connecting the receiver to a different USB 2.0 or 3.0 port.
- Check for updates for Windows 10
- From the Start menu, select Settings .
- Select Updates and Security .
- Select Check for updates . If updates are available, Windows will install them automatically.
- After downloading and applying the update to the device, try using the receiver again.
- Refer to the documentation for the game you intend to use the controller to set up your controller.
- Drivers for Xbox controllers and accessories are included with Windows 10.
You won’t need to download or install anything other than Windows 10 updates.
Troubleshooting the Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for other versions of Windows.
The green light on the receiver is off .
When the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows Wireless Receiver is connected to a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port, the green light on the receiver does not turn on. This can happen for the following reasons.
- The controller’s wireless receiver is not properly connected to the USB port.
- The wireless receiver driver is not working properly or is out of date.
- The USB hub is overloaded.
Solutions
- Check USB port connections. Make sure the Windows Wireless Game Receiver is connected to a working USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your computer. The best way to test connectivity is to unplug the wireless game receiver from the USB port and then plug it back in. If the indicator does not turn on, try connecting the receiver to a different USB 2.
0 or 3.0 port. - Check the device driver. To check if the latest driver is installed, follow these steps.
- Open Device Manager. To do this, follow these steps.
For Windows 8 and Windows RT
- Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and select Search . If you are using a mouse, move the mouse pointer to the lower right corner of the screen and click Search .
- Enter devmgmt.msc and select Device Manager in the search results.
Windows 7 or Windows Vista
- Click Start , then select Run .
- In the Open field, enter devmgmt.msc , then click the OK button.
If a device does not appear in Device Manager or area Device status no message that the device is working, check that the software is installed correctly. See Step 3: Connect your Xbox 360 wireless accessories to your computer, earlier on this page.
- Check the device’s USB port. USB hubs can only provide power to a limited number of USB devices. The USB hub you are using may not be able to supply enough power to all devices connected to it.
Note. The USB ports on the back of the computer usually work fine. The USB ports on the front of the computer case may be disabled.
