This search is annoying. Apparently the XBOX360 controller doesn't work with Windows 8 yet. Anybody have any suggestions?

1/21/2014 10:20:00 AM

In before dannydigtl helpfully recommends posting in the 16-page, two-and-a-half-years-old "Windows 8" thread.

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-360/accessories/connect-wired-controller-computer

1/21/2014 10:50:46 AM

If I am not mistaken I just plugged in my wired controller and it worked after auto-installation of drivers.

1/21/2014 11:43:45 AM

Frosh I saw that exact page earlier, and despite the header, the body says

Quote :

" (At this time, there is no Windows 8 version of the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows software.) "

I saw that and just backed out and gave up. So I just tell it I want to run it in Windows 7 64 bit mode? That's it?

1/21/2014 4:57:02 PM

Yeah, sorry, I missed that. I did see some forum posts suggesting to install the Windows 7 driver in compatibility mode.

1/21/2014 4:58:40 PM

lol @ xbox

HERE'S HOW TO INSTALL ON WINDOWS 8

*Gives instructions on how to install on Windows 7*

Fuck the internet.

1/21/2014 5:01:32 PM

at least there are instructions and they work *shrug*. 10 years ago you would just be totally shit out of luck

1/21/2014 8:19:23 PM

Actually just installed Windows 8.1 Pro on my desktop. Plugged in my wireless 360 controller and it installed within seconds. No configuration needed.

1/24/2014 1:56:09 AM

Well damn, somebody sell me one.

1/26/2014 10:05:53 PM

i bought the wireless 360 controller for $25 from amazon just before christmas: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Controller-Windows/dp/B004QRKWKQ/

of course, it's nearly $50 right now, but it might be worth checking out amazon from time to time for when it drops again (and it will)

the wired controller is currently $30, no idea if that's a good price or not: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-360-Wired-Controller/dp/B003ZSN600/

1/27/2014 10:23:41 AM