Hi, i want to connect a xbox 360 controller to my windows 8 computer, but i want to ask a few questions before i buy one, since i otherwise use a ps3 controller. First of all, do i need any drivers for an xbox controller on windows 8, or are they preinstalled? Can i just plug the controller in to the pc and use it? If not, where can i get the drivers? Do i have to buy a controller that comes with a cd with the drivers on them, or can i use a controller that came with a xbox 360? And how do i connect a controller to steam?
Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller Driver for Windows 1.1 (64-Bit) Description XBOX 360 Controller For Windows Driver: Discover greater precision, comfort, and control. Part of the new Game Precision Series —the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows delivers a consistent and universal gaming experience across both of Microsoft’s gaming systems.
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