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2 HN users recommended this between 2013 and 2014, in 2 comments.
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2 HN users recommended this between 2013 and 2014, in 2 comments.
Each tall tick is one HN user's first recommendation. A short tick is the same user again. Click a tick to jump to the comment.
There actually exists two separate Microsoft Wireless 360 controllers, the one that specifies for Windows will work on both the PC and for the Xbox 360 (after syncing the controller with the appropriate receiver, something which is somewhat tricky if the PC receiver and the console receiver are within the controller's wireless range).
However, the one which does not specify "...for Windows" will not work with the PC, which is the distinction I am attempting to express when recommending it as an option for PC gaming.
On (US) Amazon the two separate listings are http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Controller-Win... and http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Controller-Glossy-Bl...
The PS3 controllers may work differently, but I do not find them as comfortable to use as the 360 controllers personally.
You can still buy it as part of a controller bundle for now: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Controller-Win...
Not sure if Amazon is just working through the remainder of their stock though if it is discontinued (they're listed as a seller on the right since some third part one is like a dime cheaper). I never was able to find the Microsoft dongle alone without the controller though so perhaps they did discontinue it.
Not a bad price for both the dongle and a controller though and always nice to have another one for when friends stop by for some Sonic Racing.