Configuring the XBox 360 controller to work with Windows and Source

This Instructable will show you how to install the XBox 360 controller on your PC, and how to get it to work with Source. I've wanted to put a controller on my computer for some time now. It all started with reading Maximum PC's review of the controller, they said you could do it but didn't show you how. You can buy two types of wired controllers the regular one and the windows one, which comes with a driver CD. This is how to do it the cheaper way without the CD.

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Step 1 Buy Controller

This is the most expensive part, go to your local big box electronics store i.e. Best Buy or Future Shop and buy the wired XBox 360 Controller. Also if you don't have Day of Defeat Source buy it, its god(not just good GOD!). The controller will probably set you back fifty bucks and if you have a 360 it can pull double duty or you could use a wireless one with the charging cord in it.

Comments

[alien200049655]

double_d_mfl>> good call on the Xpadder program. I use it for my games that are not compatible with the controller(ei,. grandtheft auto vice city, Doom3,..etc.
I have the free version, which works fine after you find the optimal button assignments. there is a Paid version availible with a few more features.

[hrashid]

hi i just bought a xbox 360 wireless controller + play & charge kit special edition(they didnt had the wired one). it comes with a wire which i can connect to pc and i followed all the steps except that it doesnt work can any one help please

[the jimster]

For the wireless controller you need a Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver even if you have the play and charge.

you can order it from hear

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Black/dp/B0032A0RBC/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_1

[Brookside09]

how do i access the "console?"

[blainewood]

The Development Console can be accessed in game by pressing the ~ key, which is located above Tab.

[rwinters1]

pressed the ~ key a bunch..........nuthin happened what else can i try

[djones40]

and the options to enable joystick etc?

[djones40]

What program do you use when trying to access the source?

[jackburns98]

for wireless on goto=http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/xbox-360-wireless-controller-for-windows


for wired on goto=http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/xbox-360-controller-for-windows

[Risen_Sith]

I can find the file up to this point "C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps" I can't find my user name in there. please help.

[blainewood]

Try looking under the C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common folder. Some of my games are put under my user name and others are under common.

[unusualsuspects]

Actually, at least for Team Fortress 2 (haven't tried others), you can simply go under the Dev. Console and enter exec xbox360controller (once the controller driver from Microsoft has been installed) and that takes care of everything. Triggers included. Hope this helps.

[Risen_Sith]

where can i find the "Dev. Console"?

[blainewood]

The Development Console can be accessed in game by pressing the ~ key, which is located above Tab.

[boogey123]

useless

[Shivan-Bane]

Hey, do you have to buy DoD to get source? and if not where do you get source from? please reply, thanks.

[johnmcclane]

Answer is simple. Rename the file Joystick.cfg. It names it something weird when you download it.

[hazerddex]

i did that and gess what it still says couldnt exec joystick

[thewanter]

nvm i dont need to put that command but are we not supposed to be able to look around  because i can only look forward of me

[thewanter]

whenever I type exec  joystick it says couldnt exec joystick


whay do i put then or what do i have to do to make it work

[neodriftout]

How do you invert?

[seagullmann]

ok so i bound all those keys but only like 1/3 of them actually work, the rest i need to use the keyboard, and i keep spinning and aim at the ground help plz!

[Raven2129]

all you do is open up the options then keyboard then just select a function, like jumping and edit key then just press the button you want it to be switched to on the controller its pretty easy

[seagullmann]

what file goes in to the steam folder? the whole microsoft accesories folder or one file from it????

[Raven2129]

ok maybe you guys can help me it looks like DoDs got an update and i cant look up or down i got everything else i just cant look up or down

[Strumz0r]

I get "couldnt exec joystick" every time I submit "exec joystick" to the console.

[twiggyrunt]

how are you suppose to connect I downloaded the software but how do I get it to connect all it does its blink all four lights on the controller

[Devz]

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=Gaming

Provides download links for Wired controller & Wireless receiver for WinXP & Vista.

[speedking7]

It doesnt show that anymore. SO where do i go then?

[zelda pker4]

1 i need help i have eveything ready but how do i get to C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\\\\cfg and how do i get to source or what ever its called plz help!

[Brain-Stick]

got to program files, it's obvious from there.

[Brain-Stick]

My right analog stick doesn't work, I've tried everything on this page but still nothing, any ideas?

[Briguy9]

this link goes there too: http://www.microsoft.com/games/en-us/index.aspx

[waiman]

my controller keeps on flashing and it doesnt stop. i have installed the software from the website i have edited the cfg. what else is wrong?

[bounty1012]

Can you make an instructable on how to make a xbox 360 xplorer guitar work with Frets On Fire?

[JCR22]

How do i get the file i downloaded into that location? I don't see any way to access that file.

[ocbaker]

Hey guys,

Just go to
http://www.codeplex.com/WinXB360ContrInput

And download any of the releases and you will have a program which instantly allows you to use your Xbox 360 controller as a Mouse/pointing device.

Just don't forget to turn the program off or disable it before playing games.

And It works with Vista since I use it, and designed it, just make sure your pc is up to date

[Zenreon]

Help, How do I undo it.... =/
No seriously, I can't destroy buildings in tf2 when using mouse and keyboard.
I have deleted the cfg but i still need to do the console commands i suppose.

[drew011]

why does it say "couldn't exec joystick" when i type in exec joystick??? please help

[punkatsub]

you can use a program called xpadder, which uses the controllers buttons and thumb sticks and etc to emulate thing like the mouse and keyboard