PC Finally Gets Xbox One Controller Support
The Xbox 360 controller was the gold standard for PC game pads for years. It was simple, relatively cheap, well-made and widely supported by developers. For many games, I used it by default. Now, finally, Microsoft has released PC drivers for the Xbox One.
Support was promised right around the console’s launch in November, but has only just been spotted in the wild. Any game that currently supports the Xbox 360 controller will now work with the Xbox One controller as well. Unfortunately, the update hasn’t been added to Windows Update yet, so you can’t just plug it in and expect it to work. Instead, Microsoft's Major Nelson has released them early on his blog.
We tested out the drivers for a bit on some Telltale games, Skyrim, and Dark Souls. The controller worked great with each. Obviously developers haven’t added support for the Xbox One controller’s extra features, but that’ll only be a matter of time. Until then, if you have an Xbox One and you’ve wanted to make your PC experience just a little better, you can give these drivers a try.
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The full list of features is here
http://www.xbox.com/en-CA/xbox-one/accessories/controllers/wireless-controller
I think it's mostly about more precision engineering and a higher quality build. I haven't touched one yet though. Hope others weigh in.
And it only took them half the year to release...
I'll stick with my DS3 from the original PS3 launch. It's survived both Demon Souls and Dark Souls as well as my dog.
That said, I am getting much better with a mouse and keyboard.
LOL. I'm getting old. I grew up on NES/SNES, but have gamed on just about everything over the years. I will be trying this out tonight. Just ordered a wireless Xbox 360 controller, doh!
No added features, but just some optimizations. The D-pad is borderline perfect, the ergonomics are more natural, and the triggers are nicer.
I've been running steam big picture on my HTPC .. and am always frustrated as hell poppping back into windows 8 -- which looks like it should be controller friendly. But my 360 controller does absolutely nothing in windows.
Well, I'd argue that the first party late-model 6-button Genesis controller and the Saturn controller had the best d-pads. The Saturn controllers in particular were awesome for 2D fighting games. With that being said, the new Xbox One controllers are quite good, and I think they're the best overall console and PC controller on the market (especially for the money).
Uhhn. Steam's controller doesn't exist on the market yet. Until it does its just a fantasy.
It pisses me off that this doesnt work seamlessly with the metro interface though. I should be able to scroll through windows 8 metro just like I scroll through steam big picture.