Regular Xbox controller

linedriveking22 · Post by **linedriveking22** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:38 pm

If you take a xbox controller and cut the cord and then cut a USB cord and reconnect them by color will that work the same as a 360 controller on a computer?

Do you need a different program?

out,
linedriveking22

adventure_of_link · Post by **adventure_of_link** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:47 pm

yer gonna need drivers, kid.

http://minishcap.chatcityonline.com/pro ... cdv106.exe

However, if you're using Linux, you should be able to integrate Joystick, USB, /dev/rawhid (I forgot what that's called), and X-Box pad support into the kernel, and all is well

linedriveking22 · Post by **linedriveking22** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:38 am

ok...i went to your site and looked at the instructions for this project and i have some questions. An xbox controller has a breakaway cord so would it work if i took the smaller cord (the one that goes into the xbox) and cut that up so the controller could work with both xbox and PC? just by switching the smaller breakaway cord back and forth.

thanks

PHoNyMiKe · Post by **PHoNyMiKe** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:45 am

however you split it, the xbox controller is usb (unlike every other console controller) so if you want to cut off the end and solder it to your motherboard it will show up as a usb controller. I was under the impression that windows xp recognizes it and has the drivers ready for it, but have never tried it.

adventure_of_link · Post by **adventure_of_link** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:50 am

nope

yer gonna need drivers dude

Truth Unknown · Post by **Truth Unknown** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 5:10 am

You might want to get the latest drivers while your at it. Official Site and Download Page

Ichinisan · Post by **Ichinisan** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 5:54 am

I used an extension cable that had a socket instead of a breakaway connector. This allows the extension to work with wireless XBOX controllers. Recent drivers that I have seen also claim support for the Steel Battalion cockpit controller.