Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows - 2024 report by Whydis

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows

Wireless WinPC Adapter Xbox 360

Reviews by Features

Describe

(21 reviews)
Intend

(22 reviews)
Item

(36 reviews)
Expect

(29 reviews)
Work

(52 reviews)
Advertise

(51 reviews)
Microsoft

(73 reviews)
Receiver

(80 reviews)
Game

(60 reviews)
Controller

(97 reviews)
Device

(56 reviews)
Thing

(47 reviews)
Input lag

(14 reviews)
Knock

(11 reviews)
People

(8 reviews)
Bite

(8 reviews)
Driver issue

(6 reviews)
Offs

(11 reviews)
Souls

(10 reviews)
Connection issue

(9 reviews)
Chinese

(2 reviews)

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Reviews around describe (5.00 of 5)

  • This items worked as described, installed the drivers, plugged into the
  • Works as described and no need to install anything on Windows
  • Wireless receiver for Xbox 360 controller, works as described
  • Works exactly as described, lets you use a Xbox controller for games in Windows.
  • I am no Luddite, but I always seem to have the worst luck when it comes to getting anything electronic to work as described
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Reviews around intend (5.00 of 5)

  • Works as intended and shipped in the codition described
  • Works as intended and didn't need anything extra except plugging it in and turning on the controller
  • The device works as intended, no additional work needed with windows 8.1 pro, just plugged it in and the correct drivers were found
  • well it connects my xbox 360 controller to my laptop so it works as intended.
  • Don't know if this is a real Microsoft product, but it works as intended
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Reviews around item (4.84 of 5)

  • I would recommend this item to anyone in need of a controller for the pc
  • What I liked: This item does exactly what is says it does - allows you to use your wireless XBox 360 controllers on PCs and the Surface
  • great item work just as expected no complaints easy to install has great range simple to use looks great too.
  • Item was advertised as new, received the item without original packaging (loose items in a bubble-envelope) and had clearly been used
  • This is a great item to buy for a gamer like myself that would like to use an Xbox 360 controller on pc or mac
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Reviews around expect (4.80 of 5)

  • With Windows 7 I just plugged it in and the driver installed automatically within a minute, and everything works as expected.
  • Summary: the product is great, works as expected, and WILL OPERATE UP TO 4 CONTROLLERS.Look past my auction site tip of the hat and have this shipped to you right now.
  • I didn't see one either, so not sure if it's actually a genuine Microsoft product, but it does work as expected when playing games on the Raspberry Pi 3.
  • didn't work as expected
  • This is a very good product, it work as expected, I had no problems with it,I recommend this product.
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Reviews around work (4.53 of 5)

  • A works perfect plug it in it finds drivers and picks the controller
  • I haven't had any problems with it, and my controller works with my computer now, so I can game to my heart's content.
  • This works well with my Windows 7 laptop for playing a RPG with the XBOX controller
  • Never needed drivers, usb auto installs and works great with my old 360 controllers
  • works because it is an original Microsoft product, the generic brands are problematic so be careful when looking for one of these items.
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Reviews around advertise (4.53 of 5)

  • We'll see if it works, but I'll be contacting Amazon to have the label changed, because this is false advertising.
  • works as advertised, connects every xbox 360 wireless controller that I've tried to use
  • It's false advertising of the actual product and what it does
  • The device works perfectly as advertised, but is not too friendly with Vista, once I got it up and running though the time spent was well worth it.
  • Works as advertised, worked for me on win 7,8,8.1 and now on 10
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Reviews around microsoft (4.42 of 5)

  • greedy microsoft, totally could of made wireless controllers work through usb charging cables
  • I was pleasantly surprised when I received a genuine Microsoft product
  • I was worried about ordering the wrong product as there are some fake microsoft products out there on amazon
  • I wish the syncing was a bit better/faster but that is more Microsoft's fault than something that I would expect the manufacturer to worry about.
  • The receiver I got was a genuine Microsoft product as far as I can tell
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Reviews around receiver (4.23 of 5)

  • No, it's not the "official" microsoft receiver, but it works with no troubles.
  • but it is not a genuine Microsoft receiver that the seller advertised it as when I purchased it
  • The Microsoft XBox 360 Wireless Receiver worked perfectly for what I need
  • This appears to be a genuine Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver
  • When I got the package it became apparent that this was a cheap knockoff receiver
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Reviews around game (4.18 of 5)

  • I was always a die hard console gamer that never owned a gaming PC until about 3 years ago
  • My friends and I use this to play games like Castle Crashers and Hammerwatch on via Steam on my PC connected to the TV.Don't waste your money on a Xbox 360 controller for PC - its just a 360 controller with this EXACT same receiver.
  • and I was able to enjoy games like GTA SA, Counter Strike Source and many other games
  • I'm mainly a console gamer, I've never enjoyed PC games because of mouse/keyboard controls
  • Play all of your favorite games on your computer with the beloved 360 controller
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Reviews around controller (3.92 of 5)

  • Wireless Xbox 360 controller synced up and works properly with it
  • Works good with 1 controller, but had trouble connecting 2 controllers
  • Those who already have a wireless xbox 360 controller don't have to waste money for another computer gamepad
  • I has no problem hooking my wireless 360 controller up to my Windows 8 pc!
  • XBOX 360 wireless controller works flawlessly on the PC
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Reviews around device (3.83 of 5)

  • This device worked well for a while, but then inexplicably died.
  • This magical device lets me use my xbox 360 wireless controller work on the computer.
  • You need to install the drivers from microsoft for the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Receiver (pretty sure that's right), then go to the device manager on your computer (after you've plugged in the receiver) and find the unknown device
  • This device is great because I can use the same xbox controller that I'm familiar with
  • This device works well, no lag, and no problem with setup
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Reviews around thing (3.67 of 5)

  • I don't care what everyone says about it is or is not Microsoft official, this thing worked for me and that is honestly all I care about
  • This thing is built real well, and certainly looks official, although the official Microsoft one is white and has XBOX branding
  • The only thing I didn't like was that the cable attached to the device is pretty long, but I know it's that long to accommodate everyone, and I use it on my laptop, so all problems are self inflicted.
  • works well. have to re-pair constantly, but its an easy thing to do if you are computer saavy.
  • But trying to play one with arrow keys is the hardest thing you can possibly do
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Reviews around input lag (3.02 of 5)

  • Works great, but the input lag makes wired controllers superior.
  • Works great, but the input lag makes wired controllers superior.
  • I use this product with my Wireless XBOX 360 Controllers on my Linux Mint PC to play games on Steam as well as with various Emulators
  • This is hands down the best Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for PC, you simply plug it and sync with controller, i was done in 2 minutes and there is no input lag at all
  • Works same as, OUTLIVED the 'Official MS" reciever that came w/ original 'Xbox360 for PC' controller.
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Reviews around knock (2.05 of 5)

  • Worked Great as advertized, if its a knock off its a good knock off installed and connected up playing games ever since
  • it is a really good knock off because it works asome and doesn't look like it is a fake like the othersedit
  • I got one of the crappy knock-off's and it was terrible
  • I'm not sure what the problem is, but it seems like a knock off considering the packaging it came in..
  • there is another one similar to this one don't get that one its a fake cheap knock off of it
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Reviews around people (1.69 of 5)

  • I looked through reviews and tried what other people claimed worked for them, but nothing helped mine
  • Make sure you're using a good powered USB 2.0 port on your motherboard.... sometimes I wonder if people are having problems because its not getting enough power, or are trying to use USB 3.0
  • I've seen that some people had problems with drivers with this and other knockoff receivers, but for me there was ZERO setup needed
  • Apparently people had issues with the receiver on Vista and XP, but seriously, if you are still using Vista by now, just kill yourself, or catch up to the rest of mankind
  • Mine was an authentic Microsoft product--it sounds like some people are getting knock-offs, so check yours when it arrives
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Reviews around bite (1.69 of 5)

  • Had to get the right software from the Microsoft website since the disk was a bit outdated but no big hassle, once downloaded and installed my controllers synced right up
  • took a bit to install from a to z, but totally worth it
  • One person claims this device will not work with windows 7 64 bit
  • I saw some reviews of other similar products, so I was a bit skeptical of this one, but I shouldn't have worried
  • At first i was a bit skeptical about buying a third party receiver, but my experience was better than imagined
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Reviews around driver issue (1.44 of 5)

  • Works right away with no issues.originally had some chinese knockoff that failed at some point, on top of driver issues
  • If/when there is a driver issue, I find unplugging it and plugging it back in a few times tends to resolve it
  • It looks like there are driver issues with this adapter
  • and they always either stopped working, had a driver issue, or finicky connections/software
  • It looks like there are driver issues with this adapter
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Reviews around offs (1.00 of 5)

  • A lot of reviewers seem to say that they received knock offs
  • Apparently there are a ton of knock offs being sold, but this appears to be the official receiver by Microsoft
  • But be careful thought their is a lot of rip off sellers selling imitation knock offs.
  • Other products that are knock offs of this do not perform like this item
  • Just remember that different vendors sell this product, which can be viewed here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000HZFCT2/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=newAs a result of this, one vendor might be selling the actual Microsoft receiver, but others might be selling knock offs.
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Reviews around souls (1.00 of 5)

  • I personally like being able to screencast my game onto the television, plug in this device and connect an Xbox 360 controller, and kick back on the bed to play the games I need it for - mostly Dark Souls and racing games
  • I used it to play Dark Souls and the experience has been flawless
  • I got it to play Dark Souls that I purchased from Steam
  • I came on here, saw some fantastic reviews and bought the receiver in a heart beat in order to play games like Dark Souls with ease on my PC
  • This allows me to play all the games that are not easily played with a keyboard or simply are not formatted for PCs, such as Dark Souls
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Reviews around connection issue (1.00 of 5)

  • Set-up was easy and I haven't had any issues with latency are connection issues
  • Also, I haven't had any connection issues so this is a great buy.
  • can connect up to 4 controllers, no connection issues, works great.
  • I do not experience any connection issues, although I'm only a few feet from the device
  • I have purchased the generic version before and returned due to range and connection issues.
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Reviews around chinese (1.00 of 5)

  • The second unit I received was a cheap Chinese knock off
  • Cheap chinese knock off, failed within a few months.

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