need help (gaming)

dwighet

sorry mods if this is in the wrong spot....

lads im trying to get my head around using the keyboard but not getting any joy at all..(dirt2)
Im only new to gaming on the pc. have been using thre young lads xbox in the past but he`s conferscated it to his room so i built a gaming pc for my self to use...
my question is can I hook up a joy pad like the 360 to my pc?
if so what would ye recommend?

indough

wired 360 controller

dwighet

indough wrote: »

wired 360 controller

Is that it....no software...just plug it in and good to go?

indough

it should be good to go under windows alright, what version are you running?

dwighet

indough wrote: »

it should be good to go under windows alright, what version are you running?

win 7 home premiem

indough

ah yeah it should just install it automatically then id say, worked for me anyway with no hassle whatsoever. they used to sell a wireless version with usb dongle for the pc but i dont think they make them anymore. wired is probably better anyway

marco_polo

indough wrote: »

ah yeah it should just install it automatically then id say, worked for me anyway with no hassle whatsoever. they used to sell a wireless version with usb dongle for the pc but i dont think they make them anymore. wired is probably better anyway

Can still get them alright, you just can't get the wireless receiver by itself anymore and use your existing 360 controllers. Now it only comes in a bundle with a controller (thanks M$). :mad:

You can still get it off some amazon sellers though.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000MGVAAQ/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1291750142&sr=8-9

Arcto

have been using thre young lads xbox in the past but he`s confiscated it to his room so i built a gaming pc for my self to use...

This isnt the world i grew up in....there's a serious fundamental problem with that sentence!

dwighet

indough wrote: »

ah yeah it should just install it automatically then id say, worked for me anyway with no hassle whatsoever. they used to sell a wireless version with usb dongle for the pc but i dont think they make them anymore. wired is probably better anyway

Nice one..thanks for ya help...And I`d say my keyboard say cheers also cause it was about to get fisted.....:eek:

Trevor451

I just got a xbox 360 wireless reciver for about €8 including shipping from Dealextreme. Chances are that you wont get it before Christmas though

Danger781

Arcto wrote: »

This isnt the world i grew up in....there's a serious fundamental problem with that sentence!

Why can't all parents be like that? :P

Jonny7

For any driving games (or any games), just try the WASD format - for anything really

W = forward
S = back
A = turn left/strafe left
D = turn right/strafe right

then add on little bits and pieces

Invest a little time in it I'd say - I have heavily played about 15 to 20 PC games over the years and I've used WASD for all of them basically
I can post much faster times and move much more fluidly using keyboard over my 360 usb controller or momo steering wheel

If you want the controller now, then pop down to your local game shop and a USB PC xbox 360 controller should be what you are looking for - cost me about 35 quid, cheaper on ebay