No Need for Xbox 360 Messenger Kit

No Need for Xbox 360 Messenger Kit
In this Instructable, I am going to show you how easy it is to hit two birds with one stone when it comes to typing on your computer and Xbox 360.
 
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Step 1What do you need?

What do you need?
(This is only if you're in need or want of a keyboard for your computer.)

You need:
-A 360 (duh)
-A usb keyboard
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May 21, 2011. 1:13 PMpgibbons says:
so awesome, and you can use it as a cheap controller!
if you press a, its the a button( it works for all other buttons to) the arrow keys are the directional pad/left thumbstick and for windows/microsoft key boards, the windows button is the xbox thing in the middle
Jan 7, 2011. 1:51 PMmarried_n_macon says:
this is great! yes it was a simple thing to do but I had no idea it could be done at all. ironically this is just after i set up a 360 controller to be a mouse using anouther instructable.
my question is does anyone know what keys do I need to use to shortcut to all the vartious 360 controller buttons?
Nov 14, 2009. 8:24 PMlillking says:
im not sure but i think my apple keyboard killed my xbox
Dec 11, 2009. 11:17 AMEddiepers says:
and that's why macs suck
Dec 14, 2009. 5:23 PMEpeoples says:
 I agree.
Oct 13, 2010. 2:34 PMking kolton9 says:
plus you cant use internet explorer (or windows) on it
Dec 29, 2010. 5:13 PMjunits15 says:
yes you can
Dec 4, 2010. 1:07 PMpunkzombiehunter says:
Though not being able to use Internet Explorer is no great loss...
Dec 4, 2010. 3:15 PMking kolton9 says:
wellI hate macs in general, (and Apple Safari, and mozilla) but i'm getting an ipod for christmas. Even odder is the fact that i'm barly going to listen to music.
Oct 18, 2010. 3:14 PMGr3at_Whit3_North_Guy says:
i have a keyboard that has the old pink connector can i mod that to use as a usb cable
Apr 19, 2010. 1:42 PMAJmiskell says:
i saw this on xbox 101 and immediately tried it. no luck on my microsoft keyboard. guess it doesnt work for any keyboard but its nice to know if i get a different keyboard
Feb 1, 2010. 5:44 PMfnkyplyr says:
I like how this is presented,
Questions
If I use a bluetooth dongle can I connect my Bluetooth headset?
Can this process be used with a webcam also?
Dec 26, 2009. 10:54 PMPuddleOfMudd25 says:
This is way too hard to attempt. You'd have to be a genius to do it!
Dec 7, 2008. 11:15 AMbluesquirrel says:
Would this work with a wireless mouse too? If so it'd make 360 shooters so much easier to play :D
Dec 11, 2009. 11:18 AMEddiepers says:
Just play PC games
May 23, 2009. 5:28 AMhowto96 says:
no i did it nothing
Jan 26, 2009. 10:47 AMdisturbedreaper says:
Are u kidding me it's easier with a controler than a mouse
Feb 11, 2009. 7:49 PMmitchell931993 says:
a pc gamer would smash a console gamer in the event of a 360 to pc multiplayer match, no doubt about it.
Feb 18, 2009. 3:13 PMdisturbedreaper says:
im dont want to get into anargument about which is better both have advatages and disadvantages and one thing i stated is i see a controler as an advatage
Jun 12, 2009. 8:51 AMSypran says:
yeah takes less practice to move the mouse to a certain point (go ahead and try it on you computer), not to mention it can turn your screen 180 very fast. the difference is saying you would use a controller to move a cursor on the screen vs. a light gun in arcade games
Mar 31, 2009. 6:47 PMSmexyNess says:
hahah, no offense dude but pc gamers would as mitchell said "Smash a console gamer" pc games are alot easier to aim and move.
Aug 23, 2009. 11:50 PMjibatsu says:
i had a pc since i was three and was so used to a mouse that whenever i used a controller i would suck at everything, too slow compared to a mouse.
Jan 29, 2009. 11:11 AMbluesquirrel says:
I've never seen a Console game where the controller moved the reticule as fast and responsive as a mouse did when using a keyboard and mouse. So from personal experience, I cannot agree with you. However, if you think its easier to use a controller, power to ya; I just know what I prefer.
Jan 29, 2009. 2:15 PMdisturbedreaper says:
oh i throw my look sensitivity way up and i hate picking up the mouse to move it more. they all have advantages and diffrences
Mar 20, 2009. 10:02 PMSpense09 says:
not being rude but, ever heard of a laser mouse?
Jan 27, 2010. 11:44 PMchibiwind says:
i prefer PC's but i understand what disturbed means even with a laser mouse you still have to pick up the mouse after a while.
Mar 20, 2009. 10:14 PMbluesquirrel says:
I don't know if I'bles messed up but I got a message about this comment XD;; It was directed at Reaper, right?
Mar 23, 2009. 5:44 PMSpense09 says:
yes,yes it was
Mar 23, 2009. 6:39 PMdisturbedreaper says:
it tells you if it is in a chain from your message
Dec 10, 2008. 7:55 PMagent9_11 says:
actually you can buy a connector plug for it called the XCM XFPS 360 connects a keyboard and mouse and even has a port for the ps2 controller
Dec 7, 2008. 5:29 PMbluesquirrel says:
Actually the other day at work (gamestop) a customer said he had a friend who wired a mouse and Keyboard to run on a 360 so he could play FPS games like PC games but he also had to hack his system :/ I was hoping this'd be an easier alternative
Sep 4, 2009. 9:16 PMOlliePerkinzz says:
Are USB keyboads common with most computers? Or is there a certain UK shop I can get one from?
Sep 24, 2009. 5:46 PMtoasty87 says:
Yes! is that sarcasm????
Dec 11, 2009. 11:17 AMEddiepers says:
XD
Sep 27, 2009. 4:17 PMBklynDJ says:
I would buy the keypad, because it's the same price as a normal Mic, but comes with a keypad..
Aug 2, 2009. 3:01 PMGangsta Snug says:
i use my key board instead of that messengerkit its better and faster to type it just needs to have a usb cable if you find one with a usb cable at a yard sale just clean it off and your ready to go
May 24, 2009. 12:43 PMbenenarmor says:
does this actually work?
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