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Discussing a Xbox One controller for PC

Discussing a Xbox One controller for PC

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koling111
Junior Member
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12-18-2016, 01:27 PM
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Hi all.
Are you wondering if the Xbox controller functions perfectly with your PC for gaming? Do you need to manually adjust settings or does the system automatically switch to Xbox controls and prompts?
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koling111
12-18-2016, 01:27 PM #1

Hi all.
Are you wondering if the Xbox controller functions perfectly with your PC for gaming? Do you need to manually adjust settings or does the system automatically switch to Xbox controls and prompts?

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HyperHydraX
Junior Member
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12-18-2016, 02:22 PM
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i use a wired XB1 controller and it works without problems as long as the game supports it. you can change key mappings or stick to the default settings. of course, this depends on each game. i don't play every game on every platform in the best way all the time. nothing is going to function perfectly, but it usually does. if you're using a wireless controller, get used to occasional connection drops and lag—it rarely works 100% of the time based on what i've seen. that's why i chose the wired option.
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HyperHydraX
12-18-2016, 02:22 PM #2

i use a wired XB1 controller and it works without problems as long as the game supports it. you can change key mappings or stick to the default settings. of course, this depends on each game. i don't play every game on every platform in the best way all the time. nothing is going to function perfectly, but it usually does. if you're using a wireless controller, get used to occasional connection drops and lag—it rarely works 100% of the time based on what i've seen. that's why i chose the wired option.

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ELKOMANDER
Junior Member
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12-24-2016, 06:36 AM
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Which power source are you employing? You have three choices: powera, pdp, or the original controller.
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ELKOMANDER
12-24-2016, 06:36 AM #3

Which power source are you employing? You have three choices: powera, pdp, or the original controller.

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TRexgo
Junior Member
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12-24-2016, 08:33 AM
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good question, i had to check. lol
my device is a power controller. win 10 comes with drivers already installed, so nothing needs to be added. i've used it for about 3-4 years now and it works perfectly.
i play golf, racing, action games, and other types of games without any issues.
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TRexgo
12-24-2016, 08:33 AM #4

good question, i had to check. lol
my device is a power controller. win 10 comes with drivers already installed, so nothing needs to be added. i've used it for about 3-4 years now and it works perfectly.
i play golf, racing, action games, and other types of games without any issues.

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Koenisbaas123
Junior Member
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12-24-2016, 09:33 AM
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The controller mapping depends on the game; some require adjusting it manually, while others may handle it automatically. For titles like Skyrim or Shadow of War, you might need to revert to keyboard and mouse instead.
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Koenisbaas123
12-24-2016, 09:33 AM #5

The controller mapping depends on the game; some require adjusting it manually, while others may handle it automatically. For titles like Skyrim or Shadow of War, you might need to revert to keyboard and mouse instead.

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Saudi54
Member
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12-24-2016, 03:33 PM
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that i don't know. most of what i play requires either a controller or a keyboard. if i start using the keyboard, it takes over automatically, but if i use the controller, it adjusts accordingly and defaults that way.
either way, it's easy to set up settings on the first try and map any keys or buttons you prefer. i wouldn't really be concerned about this. i haven't had to force myself to use one method instead of the other if i didn't want to.
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Saudi54
12-24-2016, 03:33 PM #6

that i don't know. most of what i play requires either a controller or a keyboard. if i start using the keyboard, it takes over automatically, but if i use the controller, it adjusts accordingly and defaults that way.
either way, it's easy to set up settings on the first try and map any keys or buttons you prefer. i wouldn't really be concerned about this. i haven't had to force myself to use one method instead of the other if i didn't want to.

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AlexRoosio
Member
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12-25-2016, 06:27 AM
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Great thanks.
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AlexRoosio
12-25-2016, 06:27 AM #7

Great thanks.