Are you a video game enthusiast looking to improve the experience of his computer gaming sessions? Would you like to be able to use the Xbox 360's precious pad instead of having to use the mouse in a clumsy and clumsy way? If this is your case you can relax, you have come to the right place. Below you will find the steps to install the Xbox 360 joypad on your computer and use it in your favorite video game.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Set up an Xbox 360 USB Joypad
Step 1. Install the Xbox 360 Controller Management Software for Windows
At the time of purchase, the joypad should be supplied with a CD-ROM containing the drivers to be installed if used with a Windows operating system. If so, follow these steps:
- Insert the CD into the optical drive and wait for the installation procedure to start automatically.
- As soon as the installer panel appears, simply select the 'Install' button.
- Wait for the installer to copy all the necessary files to your computer.
Step 2. In case you don't have the installation CD, you can download the driver installer for the Xbox 360 joypad directly from the Microsoft website
You can get the drivers for the wireless controller at this web address. For installation follow these instructions:
- Connect to the web page indicated in the step and select the version of the operating system on which you will install the controller from the drop-down menu, then download the drivers.
- Select the 'Run' button.
- Wait for the 'Xbox 360 Accessories' program to install all the necessary files on your computer.
Step 3. After the installation is complete, connect your controller to a USB 2.0 port on your computer
Step 4. Verify that everything is working properly
To make sure that the management program and the joypad work perfectly, follow the instructions listed below:
- Open the 'Start' menu, select the 'Run' item and type the command 'joy.cpl' in the 'Open' field. Press the 'Enter' key to continue.
- Select the Xbox 360 controller and press the 'Properties' button.
- When you use the analog controls, the D-pad or press the various buttons on the controller, you will see the corresponding parts light up on the screen, indicating that everything is working correctly.
Method 2 of 3: Set up an Xbox 360 Wireless Joypad
Step 1. If you don't have a wireless adapter, to connect the xbox 360 joypad to your computer you need to buy one
The adapter will connect to your computer via USB 2.0 port. If you don't have any free USB ports on the front of your computer, you can use the ones on the back.
Step 2. If the adapter is not automatically detected by the Windows New Hardware Installation Wizard, simply proceed to the manual installation
If you have the installation software CD, which is usually in the box, insert it into your computer's optical drive. Otherwise you can download the necessary drivers directly from the Microsoft site at this address.
In both cases, with the installation CD or after downloading the drivers from the web, follow the instructions in steps 1 and 2, for installing an Xbox 360 USB controller
Step 3. Turn on any Xbox 360 wireless accessories that you want to pair with the adapter connected to your computer
Follow this sequence of steps:
- To turn on an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller press and hold the 'Guide' button located in the center.
- Press the connect button on the wireless adapter.
- Press the connect button on the back of the wireless controller.
Step 4. During the connection process the light on the controller will flash green
When the blinking has stopped, and the light remains on and green, the controller is ready for use.
Method 3 of 3: Controller Calibration
Step 1. To perform joypad calibration you will need to access its properties panel
To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the 'Start' menu, select the 'Run' item and type the command 'joy.cpl' in the 'Open' field. Press the 'Enter' key to continue.
- In the 'Game Peripherals' window, select the 'Game pad XNA' item, then press the 'Properties' button.
- Select the 'Settings' tab and press the 'Calibration' button.
Step 2. When prompted by the calibration program, use the left analog stick instead of the d-pad (also called the D-pad)
This will help ensure that the left analog stick configuration is correct.
Step 3. Follow the instructions of the calibration wizard
The wizard will ask you to configure the controller, sequencing all the movements that appear on the screen. At the end of the calibration press the 'Apply' button.
Advice
- If you wish, you can download programs from the web that will automatically configure the joypad for you. GlovePIE is one of them and it's free.
- Do not expect the vibration functionality of your xbox 360 controller to be exploited, as many games, especially the slightly older ones, do not support this feature.
