No Need for Xbox 360 Messenger Kit

 by Open Revolt

Step 1: 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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pgibbons says: May 21, 2011. 1:13 PM
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
married_n_macon says: Jan 7, 2011. 1:51 PM
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?
lillking says: Nov 14, 2009. 8:24 PM
im not sure but i think my apple keyboard killed my xbox
Eddiepers in reply to lillkingDec 11, 2009. 11:17 AM
and that's why macs suck
Epeoples in reply to EddiepersDec 14, 2009. 5:23 PM
 I agree.
king kolton9 in reply to EpeoplesOct 13, 2010. 2:34 PM
plus you cant use internet explorer (or windows) on it
junits15 in reply to king kolton9Dec 29, 2010. 5:13 PM
yes you can
TerminalDragon in reply to king kolton9Dec 4, 2010. 1:07 PM
Though not being able to use Internet Explorer is no great loss...
king kolton9 in reply to TerminalDragonDec 4, 2010. 3:15 PM
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.
Gr3at_Whit3_North_Guy says: Oct 18, 2010. 3:14 PM
i have a keyboard that has the old pink connector can i mod that to use as a usb cable
Open Revolt (author) in reply to Gr3at_Whit3_North_GuyOct 18, 2010. 4:11 PM
You will want to ask someone else for verification, but I do not think so. USB keyboards use a program to translate the information they send. Pink connector keyboards work differently. USB devices are a hardware addition whereas your keyboard is more of a hardware extention.
AJmiskell says: Apr 19, 2010. 1:42 PM
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
fnkyplyr says: Feb 1, 2010. 5:44 PM
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?
PuddleOfMudd25 says: Dec 26, 2009. 10:54 PM
This is way too hard to attempt. You'd have to be a genius to do it!
bluesquirrel says: Dec 7, 2008. 11:15 AM
Would this work with a wireless mouse too? If so it'd make 360 shooters so much easier to play :D
Eddiepers in reply to bluesquirrelDec 11, 2009. 11:18 AM
Just play PC games
howto96 in reply to bluesquirrelMay 23, 2009. 5:28 AM
no i did it nothing
disturbedreaper in reply to bluesquirrelJan 26, 2009. 10:47 AM
Are u kidding me it's easier with a controler than a mouse
mitchell931993 in reply to disturbedreaperFeb 11, 2009. 7:49 PM
a pc gamer would smash a console gamer in the event of a 360 to pc multiplayer match, no doubt about it.
disturbedreaper in reply to mitchell931993Feb 18, 2009. 3:13 PM
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
Sypran in reply to disturbedreaperJun 12, 2009. 8:51 AM
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
SmexyNess in reply to disturbedreaperMar 31, 2009. 6:47 PM
hahah, no offense dude but pc gamers would as mitchell said "Smash a console gamer" pc games are alot easier to aim and move.
jibatsu in reply to SmexyNessAug 23, 2009. 11:50 PM
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.
bluesquirrel in reply to disturbedreaperJan 29, 2009. 11:11 AM
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.
disturbedreaper in reply to bluesquirrelJan 29, 2009. 2:15 PM
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
Spense09 in reply to disturbedreaperMar 20, 2009. 10:02 PM
not being rude but, ever heard of a laser mouse?
chibiwind in reply to Spense09Jan 27, 2010. 11:44 PM
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.
bluesquirrel in reply to Spense09Mar 20, 2009. 10:14 PM
I don't know if I'bles messed up but I got a message about this comment XD;; It was directed at Reaper, right?
Spense09 in reply to bluesquirrelMar 23, 2009. 5:44 PM
yes,yes it was
disturbedreaper in reply to Spense09Mar 23, 2009. 6:39 PM
it tells you if it is in a chain from your message
Open Revolt (author) in reply to bluesquirrelDec 7, 2008. 12:18 PM
Hah! I wish... no, it doesn't support any kind of mouse. Even if it did, the games wouldn't.
agent9_11 in reply to Open RevoltDec 10, 2008. 7:55 PM
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
bluesquirrel in reply to Open RevoltDec 7, 2008. 5:29 PM
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
Open Revolt (author) in reply to bluesquirrelDec 7, 2008. 6:05 PM
No, sorry
ItsMooseJaw says: Sep 4, 2009. 9:16 PM
Are USB keyboads common with most computers? Or is there a certain UK shop I can get one from?
toasty87 in reply to ItsMooseJawSep 24, 2009. 5:46 PM
Yes! is that sarcasm????
Eddiepers in reply to toasty87Dec 11, 2009. 11:17 AM
XD
BklynDJ says: Sep 27, 2009. 4:17 PM
I would buy the keypad, because it's the same price as a normal Mic, but comes with a keypad..
Gangsta Snug says: Aug 2, 2009. 3:01 PM
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
benenarmor says: May 24, 2009. 12:43 PM
does this actually work?
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