Originally Posted by
Vyk
With the 360 controller you simply need the driver, which honestly should automatically install when you plug one in (assuming it has a cord)
With PS3 you used to need a separate program called motioninjoy (I think?) and had to map it to keys. It's been a long time since I've tried it, and newer updates from Sony or Microsoft may have helped it be more "Plug'N'Play" compatible so I'm not sure if it's as complex anymore
I play a lot of PC games with a corded 360 controller. If you have or want a wireless you do have to get a receiver. And I don't think they make the official Microsoft one anymore. Last time I checked the only ones available were the Hong Kong knock-offs. Which worked fine, but had to be set up a special way by going into your device manager and telling it that the receiver was actually an official 360 wireless receiver rather than whatever generic functionality it initially installs as
But really, if you get a wired 360 controller you should just be able to plug it in and go. But there is that official driver set-up as well, which adds extra functionality, but isn't generally necessary. It is nifty though that if you do get it and use it, you can test your controller by hitting the center button on the controller and a little XBox thingy will appear on your screen that allows you to play with some options if you want