Is there a QuestionController thing that helps with Windows?
Is there a QuestionController thing that helps with Windows?
Hello I have a Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller for Windows and I have noticed that it usually does not appear in the 'safely remove' icon in the Windows Quick Launch area at the bottom right of the screen. This is annoying as I have to go to Settings/Devices etc every time I want to unplug it - is there a quicker way to do this; and if not - can I create some kind of keyboard shortcut or shortcut on the desktop etc? Also, I always plug in the controller when I want to use it, and unplug it when I'm done as I'm worried it'll keep using power indefinitely and also wear it out faster (can see the permanently lit LED). Is there a quick and easy way to leave it plugged in but semi-permanently disabled until I want to enable it again to use it next time etc? Eg so it doesn't stay 'on' and wasting power endlessly? And if yes - how would i disable/enable it. Would be really nice not to physically have to plug/unplug it all the time! Another thing - I know there are many newer/different controllers for Windows which have paddles underneath; and other extra buttons etc... How widely are these supported in most PC Games (new and old?); and just how useful are they? Are they really worth buying a new controller for or are the extra buttons kind of useless? My controller is pretty much brand new - so was wondering is there much advantage in getting a much newer XBOX Controller - or not much point? I'm pretty new to XBOX Controllers as I haven't really consoles much since my SNES.... so any pro tips on using them with PC and what to get etc would be cool. To give you an idea of what kind of games I like to play - I like all sorts really 3D and 2D - new and old. Here are some examples - Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Tomb Raider series, FPS online/off, Portal 2, driving games, old school platformers etc etc.. Thank you for your time
The reason it doesn't show up under "Remove" is because this specific device isn't actually needed to stay connected. Some things need to stop working properly before you can take them out. For example, if you are taking a hard drive apart, making sure the computer stops saves any data that wasn't saved yet. So basically, just unplug it when you are finished. There is nothing dangerous about cutting the power away suddenly. It's no different than unplugging your keyboard or mouse. When it comes to newer controllers, modern games with controller support usually work fine with many buttons and sticks, whatever you want them to be. The computer doesn't actually know exactly which button is which on the device itself. It just sees things like "Button 1" or "Joystick 1". Some games do notice when you plug in a specific controller, but that is mostly for looking at the screen to see what buttons are there. Whether it makes sense to use those extra controls depends on you. I know people who play MMOs with mice full of 12 thumb buttons so they can put each key on their hotbar keys. I don't do that because those mice are niche and if something breaks, I worry about replacing them later, so I play in another way. Newer Xbox controllers might have cool features you can use. For instance the Xbox One controller has a force feedback feature in the triggers, which some games like Forza use.
I just read your story and I thought you chose to use a corded controller because you thought it would last longer. Actually, you have a cordless one that runs on two standard AA batteries! So instead of buying a cheap kit from Amazon (EBL), I bought four high-quality rechargeable ones and never looked back. I always keep my whole setup fully charged. It's been years since then. Then I started using VR gear and added more batteries, plus kids and even more batteries, along with a storage case lol PS : AA and AAA are the only battery models you really need. Adapters exist for D and C types too!