Xbox One controller for Windows announced
The Xbox One Controller + Cable for Windows comprises of an Xbox One controller and a USB cable that allows it to be plugged into a PC.
Other than this, the controller is identical to the standard Xbox One controller and can also be used with the Xbox One console, either wired or wirelessly.
Players who already own an Xbox One do not have to buy this newly released controller in order to play PC games with one.
Instead, they will be able to plug their existing Xbox One controller into their PC with either a micro-USB cable or the Play & Charge cable, after installing the controller's PC drivers.
This newly announced controller, therefore, is mainly aimed at PC gamers who do not own an Xbox One but wish to use its controller for PC gaming. Priced at $59.95, it's listed as "coming soon".
"The Xbox One Controller + Cable for Windows is simple to use, plugging into any available USB slot and updating automatically," Microsoft said on the Xbox news blog.
Prior to the Xbox One's release in 2013, Microsoft told CVG that it would roll out PC drivers in 2014 that would allow Xbox One controllers to install on Windows operating systems. These were then released in June 2014.
Microsoft says it spent $100 million working on the Xbox One controller, in order to perfect elements like the feel of the D-Pad, button travel, and offset joysticks.
PS4's DualShock 4 controller works on Windows, but it requires fan-made drivers for complete support.
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BCWPosted:
Astronauts Better to play PC with a controller imo so this is great!
Yeah, DEPENDING on what game you play it with.
BCWPosted:
Dusknoir I remember when they did this for the Xbox 360 controllers.
So did I. It was actually quite good.
OrthoPosted:
Dusknoir I remember when they did this for the Xbox 360 controllers.
i used mine all the time. it just depends on when MS puts drivers up
OPPosted:
Astronauts Better to play PC with a controller imo so this is great!
i know, i cant use my keyboard in game worth shit.
NukaPosted:
InqAstronauts Better to play PC with a controller imo so this is great!
Depends on what game really
I love playing COD with a keyboard + mouse but racing games are definitively better with a controller/steering wheel.
1989Posted:
Astronauts Better to play PC with a controller imo so this is great!
Depends on what game really
OxygenatePosted:
EthicsMonster-Munch I can connect my Xbox One controller up to my pc to play games already as i have a plug and play kit as that's all you need but the only bad thing is that it doesn't work on all game's.
does it work on all of the cods?
i dont advise playing FPS games on pc with a controller :)
EthicsPosted:
Monster-Munch I can connect my Xbox One controller up to my pc to play games already as i have a plug and play kit as that's all you need but the only bad thing is that it doesn't work on all game's.
does it work on all of the cods?
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