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Speedy-Lube · 09-05-2003, 01:43 PM

I did it!
I rigged my borther's Xbox controller (more specifically, his controller's extension cord) into a USB cable. Now, with the help of some drivers I found on-line, I have an Xbox controller that I can use to play Splinter Cell and NHL 2002 on my PC!

I rule!

If you want to do this yourself for whatever reason:

1 XBOX controller extension cord
1 USB cable of any type (you'll be using the USB end anyway)
1 pair finger nail clippers
1 roll electrical tape
1 pair scissors

just cut the cords, there will be red, green, white, and black wires. cut their insulation, twist them together. Then tape the two together. Do this for each color. (BTW, the Xbox controller/extension cord has an extra yellow wire. just ignore that) Then plug the controller into the extension cord. If your comp detects new hardware, it should work (it should detect it as a HID-compatible controller).

If that worked, you did the wiring correctly. Now install some driver action: http://sourceforge.net/projects/xboxhid/

I'd like to thank my brother and skipping class for making this all possible!

Novowels · 09-05-2003, 03:09 PM

Next Step: A better controller

TollHouse · 09-05-2003, 06:17 PM

I like the more subtle dig at the XBox controller.

http://www.penny-arcade.com/view.php...01-11-28&res=l

rfwu · 09-05-2003, 07:18 PM

Why not? Microsoft should make Xbox compatable to pc.

Tigermilk · 09-05-2003, 10:33 PM

I hate the Xbox controllers. NO way would I spend time and effort to be able to use them with my computer too - what's wrong with a mouse and keyboard?

The Cromwell Institute · 09-06-2003, 07:29 AM

You spent all that time and effort getting an Xbox controller to work with the PC version of Splinter Cell? When the PC already has a vastly more precise and functional gaming interface [mouse and keyboard]?

Dude, that's like a soldier throwing away his M-16 on the battlefield in favor of his home-made potato cannon.

That's like breaking open a TV screen so you can hold puppet shows inside the box.

Just because it took you a lot of effort and you had to break things to do it, does not actually make it cool.

Thesto Neroses · 09-06-2003, 10:27 AM

Anyway, why not just buy an adapter?

09-05-2003, 01:43 PM	#1
Speedy-Lube Regular Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 488	Xbox controller on PC! I did it! I rigged my borther's Xbox controller (more specifically, his controller's extension cord) into a USB cable. Now, with the help of some drivers I found on-line, I have an Xbox controller that I can use to play Splinter Cell and NHL 2002 on my PC! I rule! If you want to do this yourself for whatever reason: 1 XBOX controller extension cord 1 USB cable of any type (you'll be using the USB end anyway) 1 pair finger nail clippers 1 roll electrical tape 1 pair scissors just cut the cords, there will be red, green, white, and black wires. cut their insulation, twist them together. Then tape the two together. Do this for each color. (BTW, the Xbox controller/extension cord has an extra yellow wire. just ignore that) Then plug the controller into the extension cord. If your comp detects new hardware, it should work (it should detect it as a HID-compatible controller). If that worked, you did the wiring correctly. Now install some driver action: http://sourceforge.net/projects/xboxhid/ I'd like to thank my brother and skipping class for making this all possible!

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09-05-2003, 03:09 PM	#2
Novowels Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,658	Next Step: A better controller

09-05-2003, 06:17 PM	#3
TollHouse Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,745	I like the more subtle dig at the XBox controller. http://www.penny-arcade.com/view.php...01-11-28&res=l

09-05-2003, 07:18 PM	#4
rfwu Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,336	Why not? Microsoft should make Xbox compatable to pc.

09-05-2003, 10:33 PM	#5
Tigermilk Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jorja, USA Posts: 920	I hate the Xbox controllers. NO way would I spend time and effort to be able to use them with my computer too - what's wrong with a mouse and keyboard?

09-06-2003, 07:29 AM	#6
The Cromwell Institute Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Australia Posts: 766	You spent all that time and effort getting an Xbox controller to work with the PC version of Splinter Cell? When the PC already has a vastly more precise and functional gaming interface [mouse and keyboard]? Dude, that's like a soldier throwing away his M-16 on the battlefield in favor of his home-made potato cannon. That's like breaking open a TV screen so you can hold puppet shows inside the box. Just because it took you a lot of effort and you had to break things to do it, does not actually make it cool.

09-06-2003, 10:27 AM	#7
Thesto Neroses Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: UK/Taiwan Posts: 1,561	Anyway, why not just buy an adapter?

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