The Xbox 360 game console, developed by Microsoft, features a number of first-party and third-party accessories.
Controllers
Xbox 360 controllers
Main article: Xbox 360 ControllerUp to four controllers are supported by the Xbox 360, including wired and wireless gamepads. The wireless controllers run on either AA batteries (Alkaline or rechargeable) or on a rechargeable battery pack. The wired controllers may be connected to any of the three (one at the rear, two at the front) USB ports located on the console, or to a USB hub. USB keyboards are also supported, but only for inputting text and navigating the dashboard; additionally, the number pad and hotkeys are non-functional. The original first-generation Xbox controllers are not compatible with the Xbox 360. The controller is also compatible with PCs, wireless controllers will need the Wireless Gaming Receiver. The Xbox 360 controller has been used in the United States and British militaries. The Xbox 360 controller has vibration feedback which is limited to titles using the new XInput API, however, unlike the first Xbox, the face buttons and bumpers are not analog.
Windows compatibility
Many Xbox 360 accessories are compatible with a Windows (XP or newer) based PC. Some examples are; the wired/wireless controller, the wired headset (via a controller), the wireless headset and the Live Vision camera. However, despite marketing by Microsoft claiming otherwise, the much anticipated Chatpad accessory for the standard Xbox 360 controller is not Windows compatible.
Wireless Gaming Receiver
Main article: Xbox_360_Controller#Wireless_Gaming_ReceiverAt E3 2006, Microsoft announced the Wireless Gaming Receiver (sold as Crossfire Wireless Gaming Receiver in the UK), which allows all wireless Xbox 360 accessories to be used on a Windows-based PC. This allows PC and Xbox 360 owners to use their wireless gamepads, racing wheels, and headset on their computer.
Controller accessories
Main article: Xbox_360_Controller#AccessoriesBattery packs
The battery pack for the Xbox 360 controller is nickel metal hydride. The pack provides up to 25 hours of continuous gaming for the wireless controller. It is recommended in place of disposable AA batteries (which differ slightly in voltage). It also ships as part of the Play & Charge Kit and as part of the Quick Charge Kit. Third party rechargeable battery pack kits are also available.
Play and Charge Kit
Main article: Xbox_360_Controller#Play_and_charge_kitThe Play and Charge kit allows the controller to be recharged while playing a game by plugging the wireless controller into a USB port. The kit also includes the rechargeable battery pack.
Quick Charge Kit
The Quick Charge Kit charges up to two rechargeable battery packs and does so in less time than the Play and Charge Kit. It comes with the dual-charger and one rechargeable battery pack. It takes 2 hours for each of 2 battery packs to be fully charged. when the light turns green it is finished charging.
Xbox 360 Messenger Kit
Main article: Xbox_360_Controller#Xbox_360_Messenger_KitMicrosoft released a small keyboard suitable for messaging in September 2007, coinciding with the launch of Xbox Live Windows Live Messenger on Xbox 360.
Released on September 4, 2007, the Xbox 360 Messenger Kit includes a wired headset.
Universal Media Remote
There are two official versions of Remote control for the Xbox 360 and a number of unofficial ones. The first official media remote is the shorter version of the Universal Media Remote that can be bought at retail. It was supplied at launch with the Premium version of the console, and replaces the Xbox Live Headset in the Australian and Mexican Premium Xbox 360 systems, as well as the Brazilian official pack. These were sold in limited quantities. All remotes can assist in the playing of DVD movies and music (although the console can play such media without the remote), while the Universal Media Remote offers more function by having the ability to serve as a control for a number of TVs or Windows Media Center-based PC. All remotes allow basic control of games, along with being able to navigate the dashboard. The remote control allows for controlling portions of the interface of the Xbox 360 via infrared.
Using the remote code 21972, you can power on/off the device, as well as press "A" and "B", so you can program your TV remote to control your Xbox as a DVD player.
Steering wheel
Main article: Xbox 360 Wireless Racing WheelThe Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel was introduced by Microsoft at E3 2006. Released in November 2006, the force feedback steering wheel controller includes the standard gamepad buttons and floor-mounted accelerator and brake pedals. Although the wheel is capable of running off the rechargeable battery pack, use of the force feedback and active resistance features requires an external AC adapter.
A limited edition of the force feedback wheel included the racing game Project Gotham Racing 3 . There is also a "Hardcore Pack" for Test Drive Unlimited , which makes the driving more realistic than without the pack.
On August 22, 2007 xbox.com published a newsflash saying that they will retrofit for free all the Wireless Racing Wheels that were manufactured on 2006 - 2007. This is due to a component in the wheel chassis that in rare cases may overheat and fail when the AC/DC power supply is used to power up the wheel. It turned out that the retrofit actually requires owners to ship their Wireless Wheel back to Microsoft for repair or replacement. Wheel owners are reporting their experiences in this thread on the Xbox.com forums.
Big Button Pad
The games Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action and Scene It? Box Office Smash come bundled with four special wireless controllers called Big Button Pads, which resemble game show buzzers. Each controller has one large "buzzer" button at the top and four smaller buttons for answering multiple-choice questions. The large buzzer button also functions as a 4-way directional pad, which helps to navigate the Xbox 360 dashboard menu. The game's price is unaffected by the inclusion of the controllers. Other games such as Uno , 1 vs. 100 and Wits and Wagers have added support for the Big Button Pads.
The Big Button Pads use an external IR receiver which connects to the Xbox 360 via USB. When the IR receiver is connected all four quadrants on the 'ring of light' are lit to tell the user that four controller devices are active. These Big Button Pads can be used at the same time as the wired and wireless gamepads and the wireless headsets.
Xbox 360 Arcade sticks
The Xbox 360 Arcade Gamestick from Mad Catz has a full size joystick and spinner control. It comes with the Xbox Live Arcade games Frogger , Time Pilot , and Astropop . It is officially licensed by Microsoft.
Xbox 360 Guitar Hero Controller
Guitar Hero II features a special guitar shaped controller (known as the Guitar Hero X-Plorer Controller, and modeled after the Gibson Explorer guitar) that is plugged in via the USB ports. The controller works just like a normal controller and may be used with other games, however it does not have the same number of buttons or joysticks which may limit other games. The controller is sold bundled with Guitar Hero II , some bundles of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock , or available separately. It is also bundled with the PC and Macintosh releases of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock .
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock comes with a new designed controller that is wireless (called the Les Paul controller and shaped like a Gibson Les Paul), that works in the same way as its predecessor. Both these controllers also feature the expansion port which allows users to equip a wired headset for voice communication. The wireless Les Paul guitar controller has been tested to work on the Microsoft Windows operating system using the Wireless Gaming Receiver for use with the PC version of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock , however, the wired X-Plorer is the only guitar controller officially supported by Aspyr Media (developer of the PC and Macintosh release).
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