Mod: Make Your Xbox Controller work for PC
September 21, 2007 by Lauren
I've been getting pretty excited about the up-and-coming release of Halo 3. From that, I've been inspired to write something Xbox-related; what better, more useful post than a mod? With the help of MetkuMods, I'm going to share with you the wonders of making your Xbox controller work for your computer.
To successfully complete this mod, you'll need some supplies; nothing a gadget lover can't find around the house. Obviously, you'll need the Xbox gamepad. In addition to that, scrape up a USB extension cord, some heatshrink tubing, and some screwdrivers and pliers. In fact, you won't even require the heatshrink if you make neat, short work of your stripped wires.
First, you'll have to actually crack open the connector from your Xbox gamepad. Here's where a wide, flathead screwdriver comes into play. In the picture below, a green line marks the place you'll be prying open. Go ahead and force that apart; it may also work to just apply pressure, causing the claws to be released. Red arrows mark these claws.
Now, the rest is just meshing your connectors. You'll want to combine the same colors in your wires and be cautious; don't strip the wires too much, as this can cause a short-out more easily. To see in detail what you're working with in the wire department (the complex bits), head here. There are plenty of pictures, so don't panic. Overall, this is a fairly simple mod and the same basic concepts can no doubt be used on other controller models as well. Happy gaming!
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