Microsoft releases Xbox One controller drivers for PC

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Microsoft has released a set of drivers that enable Xbox One controller support for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows PCs.

The Xbox One controller works with any game that currently features support for the Xbox 360 controller. After installing Microsoft's drivers, players can immediately start using the Xbox One controller in compatible games and apps by connecting it via a micro USB cable.

Native controller support will be featured in a future Windows update, but Microsoft notes that it wanted to push out updated drivers as soon as possible in order to let users "play their favorite PC games with what we consider the best controller ever made."

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2014/06/05/microsoft-releases-xbox-one-controller-drivers-for-pc/

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CyberPunkPosted:

-Mashiro
CyberPunk I dont get why so many are saying "YAY il get a controller just for this" You do realise PS3 and Xbox 360 controllers work on PC anyway... Just a usb connection , heck even Play and charge kits let you use a wireless 360 controller and theyre dirty cheap second hand or even new now :S


Play n Charge kits don't work, the cable is single ended and doesn't transfer any data. And why? The new controllers are improved a lot and people would rather use the new ones than the old ones. I know I do.


mines worked with play n charge , if not that they lil usb wireless adapters are like 5 online , and it aint all about whats prefered just what works most of the time or more available usually :)

BeetPosted:

lolohnoeszsz
Sanctorum I don't understand the point in this. Without a keyboard and mouse, it wouldn't feel like PC gaming. Sure, you get the better graphics and ease of control with an actual controller but personally, I just find it better to use a mouse and keyboard. Meh.


keyboard and mouse are used for FPS games. controller is better for everything else.


Um no...just no. Keyboard and mouse is better in almost every game with a few exceptions. You CANNOT play a MOBA with a controller. Please understand what you are saying before posting.

AftermarketPosted:

Sanctorum I don't understand the point in this. Without a keyboard and mouse, it wouldn't feel like PC gaming. Sure, you get the better graphics and ease of control with an actual controller but personally, I just find it better to use a mouse and keyboard. Meh.


The only difference that I like is in 3rd person and racing games, and being able to kick back and lay on my bed and play in front of my tv rather than my shitty hard ass chair.

DemonYouthPosted:

lolohnoeszsz
Sanctorum I don't understand the point in this. Without a keyboard and mouse, it wouldn't feel like PC gaming. Sure, you get the better graphics and ease of control with an actual controller but personally, I just find it better to use a mouse and keyboard. Meh.


keyboard and mouse are used for FPS games. controller is better for everything else.
MOBA and RTS I don't think so.

DivePosted:

This is worth while, microsoft are beginning to do things that make sense.

SIKSPosted:

Well this is a good implementation for people who are better with a controller.

lolohnoeszszPosted:

Sanctorum I don't understand the point in this. Without a keyboard and mouse, it wouldn't feel like PC gaming. Sure, you get the better graphics and ease of control with an actual controller but personally, I just find it better to use a mouse and keyboard. Meh.


keyboard and mouse are used for FPS games. controller is better for everything else.

21Posted:

I don't understand the point in this. Without a keyboard and mouse, it wouldn't feel like PC gaming. Sure, you get the better graphics and ease of control with an actual controller but personally, I just find it better to use a mouse and keyboard. Meh.

1989Posted:

Daaamnn might get one of these for pc games

StonerzardPosted:

Beet
TurtleOrgans
Gossip I never really like playing PC cause of the keyboards.. now I don't have to use it.


thats retarded lol

202020

I know. With the exception of a few bad ports to pc, using a controller would put you in a huge disadvantage. The mouse and keyboard can be far more precise if used properly.


I don't know, If I'm honest I think it depends on the user. I mean, most of us probably learnt to play consoles when we were younger, so the learning curve wasn't so steep compared to PC gaming. It's more down to experience, but if those kids want to use them and they end up playing worse then I'm not complaining...unless they're on my **** team lol