Where to get the WIRED 360 controller?

[stevovo]

Hi all.

I'm looking for the wired xbox controller for pc. Does anyone have any idea which stores keep stock? I've ordered one from ikonicit but their dumb*** couriers just lost the parcel! I need it for a birthday present for tomorrow.

 

[TJ99]

Hi all.

I'm looking for the wired xbox controller for pc. Does anyone have any idea which stores keep stock? I've ordered one from ikonicit but their dumb*** couriers just lost the parcel! I need it for a birthday present for tomorrow.

http://titan-ice.co.za/catalog/index.php?cPath=89_113

Titan-Ice seems to have stock, just call them before you go to make sure. If you try and buy one in a normal shop like CNA or Incredible Corruption they'll look at you funny and tell you a wired controller doesn't exist.

 

[stevovo]

http://titan-ice.co.za/catalog/index.php?cPath=89_113

Titan-Ice seems to have stock, just call them before you go to make sure. If you try and buy one in a normal shop like CNA or Incredible Corruption they'll look at you funny and tell you a wired controller doesn't exist.

I called but they didn't have stock and neither did their supplier. Oh well. Thanks for the help though, much appreciated.

Is there any difference between the wired and wireless controllers wrt using them on the pc besides the fact than one is wireless and needs charged batteries?

 

[HapticSimian]

I called but they didn't have stock and neither did their supplier. Oh well. Thanks for the help though, much appreciated.

Is there any difference between the wired and wireless controllers wrt using them on the pc besides the fact than one is wireless and needs charged batteries?

The wireless jobbies also need a receiver dongle on the PC. I *think* the latest ones come bundled with it, but I'm not sure whether that applies to local stock. They also aren't supplied with rechargeable batteries - that's another couple of hundred bucks...

 

[stevovo]

The wireless jobbies also need a receiver dongle on the PC. I *think* the latest ones come bundled with it, but I'm not sure whether that applies to local stock. They also aren't supplied with rechargeable batteries - that's another couple of hundred bucks...

But otherwise is the quality the same? eg. there's no lag because of the wireless or something? I used to have wireless mouse and it had a lag on it.

 

[HapticSimian]

But otherwise is the quality the same? eg. there's no lag because of the wireless or something? I used to have wireless mouse and it had a lag on it.

Must've been an utterly shyte mouse.

I can't say I've ever used my wireless controllers on the PC; I've got a wired controller for that. But I've only ever used wireless controllers on the 360 since launch, and there's no discernible lag.

 

[stevovo]

Ok thanks.

Just one last thing I wanted to know - if I buy the wireless controller that comes with the receiver, does that receiver only work with that controller or can I then use any xbox wireless controller with the same receiver?

 

[HapticSimian]

Ok thanks.

Just one last thing I wanted to know - if I buy the wireless controller that comes with the receiver, does that receiver only work with that controller or can I then use any xbox wireless controller with the same receiver?

You should be fine...

Microsoft Xbox 360™ Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows®

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 Games for Windows platform.

• 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.
• Future drivers available for Windows Vista™ and Force Feedback for the Wireless Racing Wheel.

 

[Chevron]

Hi all.

I'm looking for the wired xbox controller for pc. Does anyone have any idea which stores keep stock? I've ordered one from ikonicit but their dumb*** couriers just lost the parcel! I need it for a birthday present for tomorrow.

I get mine from prophecy.

Original:

http://www.prophecy.co.za/microsoft....html?osCsid=5b6356e88a8b3b00717034bdddbb5484

They also have the Razer version:

http://www.prophecy.co.za/razer-onz....html?osCsid=5b6356e88a8b3b00717034bdddbb5484

I prefer wired as no batteries to worry about

 

[stevovo]

You should be fine...

Microsoft Xbox 360™ Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows®

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 Games for Windows platform.

• 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.
• Future drivers available for Windows Vista™ and Force Feedback for the Wireless Racing Wheel.

I just got back from btgames and I saw that info on the box so I bought it Thanks so much for the help. Much appreciated.

I get mine from prophecy.

Original:

http://www.prophecy.co.za/microsoft....html?osCsid=5b6356e88a8b3b00717034bdddbb5484

They also have the Razer version:

http://www.prophecy.co.za/razer-onz....html?osCsid=5b6356e88a8b3b00717034bdddbb5484

I prefer wired as no batteries to worry about

hmm, I did look at prophecy although I didn't check in the beta products which is probably why I didn't see it. But now I know for future though. Thanks

 

[BacchusZA]

I've seen a few at various BT Games & Matrix Warehouses over the last few months, with the prices ranging from R300-R500 or so.