Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for PC, it works
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ Dec 5th 2006 at 12:55AM }
IGN gives a thumbs-up to the forthcoming Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows, enabling 360-compatible wireless devices for PC use. The dongle offers simultaneous synceration for up to four wireless controllers and four (wireless) headsets. The Wireless Racing Wheel is also supported, along with all future wireless Microsoft offerings.Despite what the image might imply, the receiver is wired, connecting via USB. Retail units will ship later this month for $20 -- no surprise there.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
bmcclure @ Dec 5th 2006 1:05AM
Any info on Macs? Got a MacBook and some 360 controllers here I'd like to use.
hivemind @ Dec 5th 2006 1:26AM
"The dongle offers simultaneous synceration for up to four wireless controllers"...
Wow - I was wondering if it would do synceration. Awesome.
joe smith @ Dec 5th 2006 3:02PM
"synceration"???
bubbastump @ Dec 5th 2006 2:03AM
Very cool that this will allow for all 360 wireless controllers, headset & racing wheel to work with Windows.
Xel @ Dec 5th 2006 2:16AM
Thats really sweet, Makes the 150 price tag for the Racing wheel not so bad if you can use it on PC and Xbox 360 games.
Dag @ Dec 5th 2006 2:35AM
Why would you want to use a game controller on a Mac? =P
Miharu @ Dec 5th 2006 2:59AM
For emulators for example. I have a Sega Saturn USB pad and a Playstation USB adapter hooked to my Mac.
Sean D. @ Dec 5th 2006 3:13AM
Probably running OSX on a Dell computer too, eh? You need to read that EULA...
play @ Dec 5th 2006 3:14AM
I could think of a few reasons for using the wireless controller on the Mac. Most of all for Prey, also Call of Duty!
adrian @ Dec 5th 2006 4:41AM
So, is it possible to use Skype with this receiver and the headset ?
Hart704 @ Dec 5th 2006 5:14AM
Having that many wireless devices used at once makes $20 a cheap price.
Jeffler @ Dec 5th 2006 7:02AM
Not that I mind, but this is why people think you're biased! 11 wii annoyances, and then you devote an entire post to say that something thats supposed to so something does the very thing that was supposed to be done.
Were you expecting it to fly into space or something?
zazzawazza @ Dec 5th 2006 8:21AM
adrian I use my wired 360 headset for Skype plugged through my wired 360 controller, so hopefully the wireless route will work just as well, at least I'm planning on using it for Skype myself and hoping not to be dissapointed.
fester @ Dec 5th 2006 8:23AM
Sounds cheap enough to be tempting, I have two wireless 360 controllers (for the 360 - duh) and it would be great to use them for the PC games that work better with a pad as i've NEVER found a PC gaming pad that feels that good or solid, and the 360 controller is about the best there is now!
Looks like I will be picking one up at some stage.
beardly @ Dec 5th 2006 9:12AM
So what happens if you have your Xbox near your computer and you turn on your controller? So when you want to use your controller for computer, will your 360 also turn on?
wally @ Dec 5th 2006 11:26AM
@beardly:
The xbox 360 controller can only be tethered to one machine at a time. The button on the top allows the receiver to scan for new controllers. There is a corresponding button on the controller. When the two buttons are pressed on each device, the xbox 360 or pc receiver will scan for new devices and attach it to that machine.
beardly @ Dec 5th 2006 9:33AM
@wally
Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for the info.
Adam @ Dec 5th 2006 10:42AM
Great news. I'm also dying to use the 360 headset for skype on my PC. I'm living in SHanghai and use Skype all the time. I haven't been able to find a cheap wireless headset that reaches from my computer room to the kitchen - any idea on the range to expect or a way to boost bluetooth signals? Or am I being an idiot and missing some really obvious solution? I can't believe Skype hasn't made a cheap wireless g headset for use in the home. I know the battery life would be awful but its just for the home - maybe 2 hours talk time? Anyways thanks for any info:
a.c.gagen@talk21.com
Cheers,
Adam
PS Any gamers in shanghai out there?
gok @ Dec 5th 2006 2:37PM
Great. Finally I'll be able to play PoP:2t with my comp.
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perv @ Feb 9th 2007 1:59PM
will the device also work on my ps3? So i dont have to buy more controllers for it when i have the xbox 360 wireless already?
Dave @ Feb 16th 2007 7:20PM
It's out now, I just ordered my reciever from Buy.com. Can't wait to try it out on the PC with my wireless gamepad in Flat Out 2. I wonder if the standard 360 headsets that plug into the pads will work wirelessly as well. Now that would rock.