Question Win10Pro & Xbox360/One or PS3/4 Controllers w/ ChatPad as KeyBoard & Mouse?

[bob4432]

Anybody try and succeed to use a Xbox360/One S or PS3/4 w/ ChatPad as KeyBoard & Mouse Replacement?
Reason I am asking is I have used a lot of the mini KB/Mouse units, and they work, but just don't hold a charge for very long.
This will be used on my HTPC which will see some gaming (thinking something in the Forza series, or a sports game - where a controller would shine), machine is a X570 based board, Ryzen 5 3600, 16GB Ram & a trusty 8GB RX580 (display is 1080p).
ATM I already have an Xbox360 & PS3 controller, so if I stayed w/ current controllers (whichever along w/ correct ChatPad that would work) I know I would need to get an adapter for the Xbox360 controller because it is not BT, where the PS3, PS4 & Xbox One S is BT out of the box and I have a few extra USB BT Dongles, and they are designed to last a decent amount of time compared to the Mini KB/Mouse I have used - mostly Rii brand from Amazon.
Using a full-size KB & Mouse is not feasible for this setup.
I would prefer to go w/ PS4, OboxOne S since they are BT out of the box and setup of ChatPad on the PS3 was DEFINITELY an afterthought.
Please help with a solution to this problem.
Bob

 

[quikah]

Anybody try and succeed to use a Xbox360/One S or PS3/4 w/ ChatPad as KeyBoard & Mouse Replacement?
Reason I am asking is I have used a lot of the mini KB/Mouse units, and they work, but just don't hold a charge for very long.
This will be used on my HTPC which will see some gaming (thinking something in the Forza series, or a sports game - where a controller would shine), machine is a X570 based board, Ryzen 5 3600, 16GB Ram & a trusty 8GB RX580 (display is 1080p).
ATM I already have an Xbox360 & PS3 controller, so if I stayed w/ current controllers (whichever along w/ correct ChatPad that would work) I know I would need to get an adapter for the Xbox360 controller because it is not BT, where the PS3, PS4 & Xbox One S is BT out of the box and I have a few extra USB BT Dongles, and they are designed to last a decent amount of time compared to the Mini KB/Mouse I have used - mostly Rii brand from Amazon.
Using a full-size KB & Mouse is not feasible for this setup.
I would prefer to go w/ PS4, OboxOne S since they are BT out of the box and setup of ChatPad on the PS3 was DEFINITELY an afterthought.
Please help with a solution to this problem.
Bob

This is a good idea, let us know if you get it working.

The Xbox controller won't work over BT as it does not support accessories over that protocol. https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/connect-xbox-wireless-controller-to-pc You would need to get an Xbox wireless adapter or use it wired. There is an article about it here:

How to set up and use Xbox Chatpad on Windows 10 PCs

Did you know you can use the Xbox Chatpad on Windows 10? Here's how to get that connected.

www.windowscentral.com

For mouse use

Cut down on your peripherals by using an Xbox controller as a mouse

The Xbox One controller is a great alternative to a mouse if you use your PC as an entertainment center in your living room, and, while not as accurate as a mouse, gets the job done just fine. Here's how to get up with your Windows 10 PC.

www.windowscentral.com

Not sure about the PS4, haven't found much info on it. One plus here is that you can use the touchpad as a mouse using DS4windows