Which Microsoft xbox 360 Controller Should I Buy?

[Whisper2]

I plan to by a wired xbox contoller to use with my PC. Microsoft offers two versions: One is called an "xbox Controller", is black and is $30 at Newegg. The other unit is called an "xbox Controller for Windows", is silver and is $37 at Newegg. Both controllers have an MSRP of $40 and both would work with my system. I prefer black and $30.

Is there any reason why I should buy the more expensive "for Windows" version?

 

[Maximilian]

Nope same thing as far as i know, get the cheaper better looking black one.

 

[gorcorps]

There's no difference between the two. Drivers are loaded automatically in Windows Vista or 7 when you plug in any official xbox controller.

 

[Skurge]

I didn't know there was a wired black one.

 

[Barfo]

I didn't know there was a wired black one.

Yup there is. I got the white one for a change, after many years of black gamepads.

 

[Skurge]

I plan to by a wired xbox contoller to use with my PC. Microsoft offers two versions: One is called an "xbox Controller", is black and is $30 at Newegg. The other unit is called an "xbox Controller for Windows", is silver and is $37 at Newegg. Both controllers have an MSRP of $40 and both would work with my system. I prefer black and $30.

Is there any reason why I should buy the more expensive "for Windows" version?

Do you mean the tweaked silver one with an adjustable D-pad?

 

[Attic]

anybody seen any of the wireless adapters for PC? These were sold a few years back and as far as I know are the only way to get a wireless 360 gamepad hooked up to a PC.

Edit: Looks they are back in available outlets.

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

If you play old school games, I'd consider getting something other than an X-Box controller. The D-pad is basically just an analog stick with a funny top and is terrible for older console games/fighters. Barring that you can ignore this post.

 

[Barfo]

If you play old school games, I'd consider getting something other than an X-Box controller. The D-pad is basically just an analog stick with a funny top and is terrible for older console games/fighters. Barring that you can ignore this post.

I have my trusty PS2 usb adapter for old games, xbox360 pad for new ones

 

[Whisper2]

Do you mean the tweaked silver one with an adjustable D-pad?

The description did not mention anything about an adjustable D-pad.


To those of you that answered my question, thanks for the advice. I ordered the black "regular" controller.