Will any random game controller work on windows 8.1 ??

Anuj jena

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I want to buy a new game controller(gamepad) , but have a doubt that it will work on win 8.1 or not ... soo I was wondering if anyone could help me...
thank you.
And is there a specific way to make those gampepads work on win 8.1 ??
 
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The controller looks like its made for pc. Im not sure why it shows both a wireless usb reciever, and a wired connection wire in the product...

fooball

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Yeah, as Joeteoh said, it really depends on what gamepad it is. For example, a xbox 360 wired controller can work as a "plug and play", but a ps3 controller needs extra third party software. I can't think of other controllers that are not designed for a console or pc at the moment. IDK what type of controller you are getting. Model would help.
 

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Yeah I get wat u r sayn.... I was thinkin of buying the controller of digiflip..
heres the link..- http://www.flipkart.com/digiflip-gp006-wireless-gamepad/p/itmdnhu6c2rg6pmr?pid=ACCDNHU5RGGFTNZF&srno=b_1&ref=5f791e8b-1356-42c0-9029-a1d8cc63d791
 


Sadly the controller doesn't support Windows 8.
 

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I'm not sure it's windows 8 you have to worry about as much as Steam. Steam is built around Xbox 360 controllers sadly. Logitech and Razer use the same inputs as the Xbox 360 controllers. So I would Stick to one of those 3.
 

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I am not that of an online gamer..... and as I dont game online so I thnk i should nt wrry abt steam..
And wat r ur suggestion on gamepad which i should choose keeping in mind abt windows 8.1
 

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The controller looks like its made for pc. Im not sure why it shows both a wireless usb reciever, and a wired connection wire in the product pictures.
 
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