Game controller for Windows 8 64 bit ?

Avulon · 21st September 2013, 17:04

Looking for a game controller for Windows 8 64 bit, it seems most controllers don't or won't claim to play nicely with this version of Windows

. But some just say 'PC compatible', reviews seem very mixed for all the ones I've looked at. So does anyone use a game controller with win Windows 8 that they feel they could recommend? It would be nice if there were game profiles like the logitech stuff had for XP, unfortunately reviews for the logitech gamepads for Windows 8 aren't very promising.

Moodster020 · 21st September 2013, 18:53

I would probably look at youtube, tons of reviews for most things on there.

el bandito · 24th September 2013, 09:55

Xbox 360 controller?

You can get a wired one, or wireless that comes with a dongle. You can then connect other wireless xbox controllers or headsets. Works fine on win 7, I assume 8 as well. A lot of games on pc, particular console ports are set up to recognise it

Alan_G · 24th September 2013, 10:14

As above, I use the Xbox pc controller on win 7 64 bit, no idea about 8 though. I have avoided it so far...

Avulon · 24th September 2013, 12:45

Thanks for the input guys, I've come to the same conclusion that it'll have to be an xbox360 controller (even and original xbox one won't work

).

I did check up on the Windows hardware compatibility lists and there's only really three controllers approved for Windows 8 , one Saitek, one Logitech, and the XBox 360 one (loads of variations). Neither the Saitek or Logitech can be found anywhere for sale in the UK (online). So it looks like I may as well get a 'proper' MS Xbox 360 (for pc) controller.

pm77 · 24th September 2013, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by el bandito

Xbox 360 controller?

You can get a wired one, or wireless that comes with a dongle. You can then connect other wireless xbox controllers or headsets. Works fine on win 7, I assume 8 as well. A lot of games on pc, particular console ports are set up to recognise it

I can concur that it does work with Windows 8. Played the flight SIM game flawlessly

21st September 2013, 17:04	#1
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Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Thanks for the input guys, I've come to the same conclusion that it'll have to be an xbox360 controller (even and original xbox one won't work ). I did check up on the Windows hardware compatibility lists and there's only really three controllers approved for Windows 8 , one Saitek, one Logitech, and the XBox 360 one (loads of variations). Neither the Saitek or Logitech can be found anywhere for sale in the UK (online). So it looks like I may as well get a 'proper' MS Xbox 360 (for pc) controller. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

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el bandito Regular poster MG ZT-T CDTi, Rover Mini Cooper 1.3 MPI Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Xbox 360 controller? You can get a wired one, or wireless that comes with a dongle. You can then connect other wireless xbox controllers or headsets. Works fine on win 7, I assume 8 as well. A lot of games on pc, particular console ports are set up to recognise it