Xbox controller

[R0bR]

Problem solved. For some reason my black controller didn't want to sync with the receiver, when I tried my white controller it connected right away. Was playing Donkey Kong Country on the SNES emulator a few mins later with no issues.

 

[ArnoldC]

Can you show a photo of the receiver and controller? It'll be reference for purchase.

 

[R0bR]

Sure...

 

[ArnoldC]

Thanks for the photos! Jut imagine I'm thinking of the receiver sized like a USB stick. Now I know! Appreciate it.

 

[Hstakz]

Guys guys guys...The only legitimate xbox 360 wireless receivers from Microsoft are the one's bundled with a wireless controller for windows (which can also be used on xbox) from Microsoft or a authorized reteller.
If you are having issues outside of installing drivers for it, then it will be the hardware.

 

[R0bR]

My wireless received came in original Xbox packaging.

 

[R0bR]

Thanks for the photos! Jut imagine I'm thinking of the receiver sized like a USB stick. Now I know! Appreciate it.

I know a bit disappointing that Microsoft didn't just build the receiver into the Surface. If this gains popularity with Surface owners maybe someone will come out with a small USB receiver like the ones you get with Logitech mice.

 

[Sin]

I've been thinking about opening up the wireless adaptor I just bought to see if I could fit it into a smaller package. I would expect it to have to be as big as it is. Even a full thumb drive size would be reasonable.

 

[Hstakz]

Very smart thinking sin!
But bear in mind that the receiver uses a wireless antenna to access data from the controller which is bigger than a mini receiver but might be the size of a thumb drive without the wire?

 

[justkickit]

I bought mine off ebay and check under games for a guide i wrote on how to connect it

 

[Sin]

Very smart thinking sin!
But bear in mind that the receiver uses a wireless antenna to access data from the controller which is bigger than a mini receiver but might be the size of a thumb drive without the wire?

I assume there is a reason for the ridiculous size. Just want to know if there is anyway to make it smaller, since that was not a concern for the original function.

 

[J515OP]

I assume there is a reason for the ridiculous size. Just want to know if there is anyway to make it smaller, since that was not a concern for the original function.

I assume the size is dictated by cost. No reason to be that big except the parts are cheaper or assembly was cheaper. I am sure hardware guys could easily rig up a thumb drive sized solution and there is probably no reason it couldn't be a tiny receiver like for keyboards and mice. Logitech debuts USB Unifying Receiver