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I initially bought an Xbox 360 controller to use with emulators. I found out that not only does it perform the task of mimicking an SNES controller admirably, but with a free program you can use it in place of a traditional mouse. While this might not seem practical, it is handy when you don't have a suitable surface to use a regular mouse on. For example, when the computer you need to operate is hooked up to the TV in your living room running a bunch of emulators. Using a mouse on a couch is harder than you'd think. Also, you can actually navigate Windows more easily by assigning common keyboard shortcuts (such as Alt + F4) to buttons. It's also just a quick, easy project to waste 15 minutes doing.
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Signing UpStep 1What You Need (Hardware)
Surprisingly enough, to use an Xbox 360 controller as a mouse on a computer you need both an Xbox 360 controller and computer. More specifically:
A computer running Windows XP or Vista. Unfortunately, the drivers Microsoft provides are not for earlier versions of Windows. The computer will need one open USB port.
An Xbox 360 wired controller. This costs $40 retail, but you should be able to find it for around $20 online. If you don't already have a wireless controller or you only have one (and want another controller for multiplayer games on your Xbox 360) then the wired controller is the better choice.
OR
An Xbox 360 wireless controller AND an Xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver. The wireless controller retails at $60, but again online you should be able to find it for half price. The wireless receiver costs $20 pretty much wherever you buy it. This option is the way to go if you already have a wireless controller or two as it only costs $20.
Now that you have all the hardware, we move onto the software.
A computer running Windows XP or Vista. Unfortunately, the drivers Microsoft provides are not for earlier versions of Windows. The computer will need one open USB port.
An Xbox 360 wired controller. This costs $40 retail, but you should be able to find it for around $20 online. If you don't already have a wireless controller or you only have one (and want another controller for multiplayer games on your Xbox 360) then the wired controller is the better choice.
OR
An Xbox 360 wireless controller AND an Xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver. The wireless controller retails at $60, but again online you should be able to find it for half price. The wireless receiver costs $20 pretty much wherever you buy it. This option is the way to go if you already have a wireless controller or two as it only costs $20.
Now that you have all the hardware, we move onto the software.
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However, I finally figured it out.
Close the program, go to the program, right click on the program then click run as administrator. Problem solved.
Again, this is to fix the controller being non-responsive when your computer pops up a message saying "Your permission is needed to continue" or in games where it won't react at all.
Great instructable, BTW!
ex......*presses start* Huntman00 says: fdjhgfgkjhguy
it works great on windows but how to associate it xith a game, cause i can't configurate it on a game!!!!
please can some one hrlp me!!!!
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IE/windows-vista/Show-or-hide-file-name-extensions
Doing this will allow you to simply change the file extension to .cfg, nothing else is required, it should work once you change the extension to this.
The only issue I'm having is when left idle the cursor drifts to the left, if I point it to the left it keeps travelling. Any way to stop this?
My cursor keeps drifting slowly after I stop moving the thumbstick.
Problem solved!
the wireless controllers arent wired to work over USB with a play and charge kit.
though
It runs great, and does everything i needed it too.
It handled all the complicated commands I use to play WoW just fine.
Also thanks to asdf;sdfs1dfsdf for the file extension tip-
useful while using something like stumble-upon or watching a movie on your laptop.
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chevy joe
that way i can configure the controller to move the mouse and use the keyboard thingy to chat and do other stuff?
thx.
The joytokey keeps telling me there's no joystick/dirextX. DirectX is updated, and I downloaded the software for the controller, computers detecting it and all....does it just not work?
Thanks.
Source; "The Play and Charge kit contains a rechargeable battery pack and a USB charging cable. Use of the charging cable does not affect the functionality of the controller, and may be used without interuption to game play. The Play and Charge cable also allows use of a wireless controller without a battery pack. When doing so, Microsoft recommends using a AA pack (empty) to avoid damage to the exposed battery compartment. When connected, the controller does not act as a wired controller, but continues to communicate with the console or receiver wirelessly; data is sent via USB to the host to allow automatic syncing and to initiate charging, but does not send controller input data As a result, the cable need not be plugged into the console or computer the controller is being used with - any convenient powered USB port may be used."