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Windows 7 does not detect driver for third party Xbox 360 USB wired controller

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  • Video Games
  • Controller
  • PC gaming
  • Xbox 360
  • USB
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April 19, 2014 11:58:11 AM

I bought a third party wired Xbox 360 controller several years ago because I was tired of replacing batteries, and for some reason I couldn't find any Microsoft wired controllers. Now, I have a home-built PC, and I have started emulating old games. I have found that it is possible to play Nintendo 64 games with the keyboard, but the arrow keys make moving around much more difficult in Ocarina of Time. Thus, I considered buying a USB N64 controller, but I remembered that I still have that old Xbox 360 USB controller. Now, after hours of research, everyone seems to believe that any USB controller should install its own drivers automatically. In this case, I plug it in, it tries to install a driver, and it then tells me that no drivers were found and that the driver did not install successfully. Troubleshooting just makes it try again and fail again. I have checked, and the controller does still work on the 360. When I plug it into the computer, the middle light flashes as if it is trying to connect. Some have said that this might relate to the motherboard, so if it is important, I have an Asus Maximus VI Gene. I have tried downloading Xbox 360 Accessories 1.2, and it does nothing. I have tried completely uninstalling the controller, uninstalling and reinstalling Xbox 360 Accessories 1.2, restarting my computer, plugging it back in, and almost every combination and ordering of those steps. The controller does not have any brand name that I can find, so I don't know who manufactured it. Since it has been several years since I bought it, I am certain that I don't have the original packaging, so I'm not sure if it came with any installation discs.

Now, my question is, what else can I do to make this stupid controller work on my computer? "Buy another controller" is an acceptable answer, but it would be nice if I didn't have to spend any money.

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April 19, 2014 2:57:12 PM

the wired Xbox 360 controller does not come with a installation discs but why are you using AA batteries when the Xbox 360 controller as a batteries pack you can buy at game stop for $9 i had mine for 2 years and it still works but the PC Xbox 360 wireless controller comes with a installation discs and a receiver but if you do get the PC one you must unplug the Xbox 360
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July 10, 2014 12:02:46 PM

It is possible that your third party controller isn't compatible with Windows. You might want to buy a new Xbox controller, but make sure its an official Microsoft one.
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