games, ADD more XBOX controller functionality

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games >> ADD more XBOX controller functionality

by QnJpYW4 » Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:05:02 GMT

I am the new owner of the XBOX 360 wireless dongle and wireless gamepad.

The gamepad is an excellent piece of hardware, but I expected a lot more
software support/integration with Vista (beyond games). The wireless gamepad
doesn't even show up in Control Panel under Game Controllers.

I would really like to see media center integration *skip scene, volume....,
and the ability to map buttons to the controller so I can play older games
too.

I would appreciate force feedback support in the controller with a PC
also..>I just spend over $90 on this setup and all it does is allow me to use
controls for Crysis.

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