(Part 2) Best xbox 360 accessories according to redditors
We found 1,438 Reddit comments discussing the best xbox 360 accessories. We ranked the 330 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
You might want this
I use the afterglow Xbox 360 controller! It's a USB controller compatible with most games on pc (you don't even need to do setup) and you can just plug it into your laptop.
Edit: Pretty sure it's this controller
I would say that you might have a chance of being able to use it if you can find a way to keep it cool. I had a friend that this happened to and he ended up using his minifridge as a means of being able to play it. I've also heard that frozen towels are a favorite method as well.
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As far as fixing it goes:
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Unless you have the knowledge and experience of fixing consoles, you're better off just buying a new one. If you get a new one that is a different model, you can buy an Xbox 360 Hard Drive Transfer Cable (Price will vary) to move your data to your new console.
Just because you're on the 360 doesn't mean you're not using a keyboard mouse
While there will probably be rudimentary mouse and keyboard controls just like other xbox ports, I highly recommend buying a wired xbox (or xbox knock-off) controller for your PC. There are so many games that just play better on controller and as an avid PC gamer I believe this is one of them.
this controller is what I use for example.
DD DOES NOT MATTER, ALL YOU NEED IS STEREO You're better off with this:
Edit: use [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-PC-Headset-Adapter-PC35-Xbox360/dp/B0035AMM76)
On top of this OP might want to look into the data transfer cable so his son can port over his old HDD without any problem.
You cannot run 720p (or 1080p) through a composite signal. You need a component cable (red,blue,green w/red & white audio):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_video
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-360-Component-HD-Cable/dp/B000B6MLPU
Unfortunately it appears your television doesn't have component inputs.
You could try something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Portta-N3CVRHP-Component-Converter-support/dp/B003VJ9RP6 but at this point you're approaching the cost of a more recent secondhand 360 with hdmi.
It is a little counter-intuitive at first to not have the game be the forefront of the gaming console dashboard, but I understand why the design team placed it the way they did.
Microsoft has been trying to pitch the Xbox as an all-around entertainment device, rather than just a gaming console for eons. Back when the original black box played DVD movies, that was cutting edge for its time. Now with all of the video and music apps and things (not to mention Kinect where you don't even have to use a controller) the 360 has developed into a full-fledged one box media center. Stick that thing in your entertainment system under your tv and grab yourself one of those sweet remotes and you don't even need games.
HBOGo. Netflix. Hulu. ESPN. Last.fm. YouTube. Facebook... need I go on?
To make the "play game" button the main focus would be going against their whole strategy. The Xbox becomes just another gaming console.
sure thing, man! PROTIP: If you have a .edu email account, you can sign up for amazon student, and get amazon prime for free while you're in school. Really nifty.
for original xbox, amazon prime eligible: $56.70
for xbox slim, prime eligible: $50.86
You'll also need a Transfer cable Prime eligible: $7.49
edit: you get 6 months free, then it costs $39/yr, instead of $80/yr
The game has a few limitations that I don't like - specifically no night racing, no rain, no dirt/gravel, and no open-wheeled cars. I expect Horizon will correct at least a few of these limitations.
My only other gripe isn't so much with Forza as with Microsoft. Forza is the premier, exclusive racing sim on their system. You would think that when designing a racing wheel to go with it, it would be fully functional. Nope. I got one of these, and while it's a great wheel in many respects, the lack of LB and RB make painting impossible and several game menus difficult-to-impossible to access. You would hope that the MS team designing the wheel would work a bit more closely with the team distributing one of the biggest games for the system to ensure compatibility.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077PSYLDD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_eIukDbGQSMW8F
These things work like a charm!
It wouldn't be balanced for people playing FPS games with a controller. You would basically need a mouse to compete.
I would love to see mouse support on the 360 but I can't see it happening through Microsoft. There is this, but it is 3rd party.
Hori VX-SA Kai is what I currently use. It is an excellent stick that comes in a square gate (as with most). Retails for $130-140 USD although sales happen quite often.
Pros include coming stock with full high quality Sanwa parts, as well as a large area to play on. Also comes with a rubbery bottom that reduces the chance that your stick will move while you use it. The cord is VERY long, and is plug and play compatible with the PC as well as the Xbox 360.
The only con I have for the stick is that the buttons are VERY sensitive. It registers a button press as soon as the button is depressed (1/5th of the way down) and while others may prefer these very sensitive buttons I would prefer if they would activate a little further down the button press, personally speaking.
It's really up to you as far as which one is better, because no one can say for sure that stick>pad or pad>stick. As far as being dual compatible yes you can find sticks that work for PC/XBOX/PS3. Best brands is also another matter of opinion. I paid $120 for my stick and I think it was well worth the price. Most Eightarc sticks are dual compatible, not sure of any other brands that are. Here are some amazon links for some reasonably prices arcade sticks from Madcatz, Hori and Eightarc.
My arcade stick: http://www.amazon.com/Real-Arcade-Pro-VX-Xbox-360/dp/B0041S9U8A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1346907400&sr=8-2&keywords=Hori
Dual Compatible: http://www.amazon.com/Qanba-Q4-Q4RAF-Ice-Blue/dp/B007SGHKQ6/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1346907292&sr=8-9&keywords=eightarc
Cheapest: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-WWE-Stars-Brawl-Stick/dp/B004M23RAC/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1346907434&sr=1-3&keywords=madcatz+te
If they're anything like my xp500's, you have to buy an adapter for it. I got one on amazon for $30, and the turtle beach headset cord for like $10. They sound great and I haven't had any problems with it, I can enjoy my games loud late at night with no one yelling at me to turn it down now lol.
Edit: here's the adapter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IAVDOS6?pc_redir=1410327818&robot_redir=1
Edit 2: and here's the talkback adapter for the turtle beach. Idk if it works on the xp400s, they should! http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B08REVE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1410424412&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
That connection is only capable of standard definition TV ( 480i )
At the bare minimum connect via a component cable, it will have the white and red audio cables, a yellow composite cable, and a set of blue, green and red component video cables. Using the component video connection from this cable will allow you use either 720p or 1080i.
I connect one of our Xboxes to our TV with component video and it does 1080i just fine. Our other Xbox is on my desk and connects to my monitor via the Xbox VGA cable and is running at the LCD monitor's native resolution of 1680x1050 and looks very good.
Edit for Linky Clickies :
first of all, I would not get the 250GB. I think the 4GB is a better value. the 4GB has an internal 4GB Memory Unit that the 250GB does not have, nor can it be added. but you can add a 250GB hard drive to the 4GB, for around $50. also the 4GB does not come with a headset, but again, you can pick one up for around $10.
as for your questions.
I game on PS3 and 360 both (as well as PC), and think both consoles have something unique and worthwhile to offer.
You need this. I think they sell used ones at Gamestop if you want to save a few bucks.
This is what I use. I have a few official xbox batteries and a 3rd party battery pack (I don't have exactly this one but it's similar. I got them all at Gamestop). They all work great.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Hard-Drive-Transfer-Cable/dp/B005LBDOLA
The Turtle Beach XP510 headset works well with Dolby out over optical. When it comes to the headset adapter, only the game audio works with the included 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm "Mobile Device Cable". For chat to work, I had to buy a 2.5 mm to 2.5 mm cable, and then use the dongle included with the headset adapter. I went with the 360 "Talkback" cable. http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-Xbox-360-Talkback/dp/B00B08REVE/
You need to study Sunday.
What I need is this cord. It doesn't look like like much, but my nephews don't have one, and I have to babysit them over the summer, and it would make it a whole lot easier on me if they were able to play multiplayer Minecraft. Which you need this cord for.
I'm not aware of a consumer-level capture card that can capture audio over HDMI and a secondary input simultaneously. My recommendation is to switch the cable coming out of your Xbox360 from HDMI to HD Component, then plug the audio from the Xbox360 into a small mixer along with your mic. Then plug the output of the mixer and the HD video from the Xbox into a capture card like this one.
Now you can play the game and talk into the mic, using the mixer to control the levels of each. The whole shebang will then be recorded by your capture device.
It is stupidly easy. I just went through with it recently. Went from an old original xbox to the Gears3 xbox. All you need is this:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Data-Transfer-Cable/dp/B003S9WJ9A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321038009&sr=8-1
Pop out your old harddrive connect it to this, plug it into the usb of the new one boot up and it will walk you through it. Just make sure that you select all the things you want to take over (e.g. saved game data) took only a couple of minutes and I was up and running.
I just want an Xbox One Quick Charge Kit, like for the 360.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Quick-Charge-Kit/dp/B0041CWZEM/
I have two external battery packs charged and ready, and when the one in my controller dies, I just snap one new battery block into my controller. Hugely satisfying.
Fiddling around with batteries doesn't come close. But with the new Xbox One controller design, I don't see how this old battery block design would work. Too bad, it was a great idea.
> I hear Xbox controllers work great, but they are so expensive comparatively.
How many controllers do you need? How often are you buying new controllers? The "Xbox 360 Controller for Windows" (includes the wireless dongle, does not include a rechargeable battery but does include 2 AAs) is currently about $50. Adding a Quick Charge Kit and spare battery is an optional ~$45 that you can spend later. Also, I believe that the wireless dongle allows multiple controllers to connect to it (I haven't verified this, though), so you can buy "regular" Xbox 360 wireless controllers for players 2-4.
Or you can get a wired controller for $34 and skip all the battery stuff.
I guess that's kind of expensive, but they Just Work^tm so you don't have to keep messing around with them or replacing them.
to get sound, depends on what speakers you are using.
MS makes Makes a VGA Cable for the 360. I personally Bought it to used it on a Computer monitor I have instead of playing on a CRT(MW3).
I have an X-Arcade Tank Stick and I'm mostly satisfied with it, but that's not to say I don't have issues with it.
The joysticks are a bit flaky. I've had to open the case up a couple of times to adjust the throw angle of the switch rods so that I wasn't getting misfired directions. The quality of the sticks also feel much less than my Neo-Geo MVS.
My other issue is that playing more than 10-15 minutes, my right hand will cramp from the layout of the buttons.
A couple months ago, I bought an arcade stick for my Xbox 360: http://www.amazon.com/Real-Arcade-Pro-VX-Xbox-360/dp/B0041S9U8A
This has been my first exposure to Japanese-style arcade controls and it's an amazing difference. I don't get hand cramps from the buttons because their layout is contoured to match the curve of your hand. The joystick feels very obviously superior to the X-Arcade's and I feel like I play better using it. The buttons are extremely responsive and take very little pressure to activate.
I'm sure it's diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks as far as control layouts go, but when you buy the X-Arcade product, you're pretty locked down in the experience you're going to get from it, from the look of the whole product to the controls to their positioning. That's a benefit in some ways, because it allows products like the Xtension Arcade Pedestal (which I use) to exist for those of us without any woodworking skills: http://www.recroommasters.com/Xtension_Arcade_Pedestal_Arcade_Cabinet_p/rm-xt-ped.htm
What would be great is if X-Arcade sold a controller that used panels like the MadCatz Fightsticks so that there would be some real customization options. (see http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/index.cfm?loc=products&cat=11 )
I bought some Monoprice component cables from Amazon. They have connectors for multiple consoles, and PS2 is one of them. I haven't had any issues with video quality.
You know what my highest score postings were done using?
One of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Speed-Wheel/dp/B0050SY0L2
No joke.
Controller with fans built it.
http://www.amazon.com/Air-Flo-Controller-Xbox-360-Wired/dp/B005761E70/ref=sr_1_10?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1373913473&sr=1-10&keywords=power+a+360+controller
got it at wally world for 35$, its smaller than a normal controller, barely best controller ive ever used and ive had the tourny kind and the afterglow, still beats them
this
MadCatz TE is always reliable
You'll need the chat adapter and this cable: http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-Xbox-360-Talkback/dp/B00B08REVE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409616874&sr=8-2&keywords=Turtle+beach+chat+cable
You could use these and add a magnetic adhesive. I use them for my setup for games I prefer controller for. Like FF15.
Controller Stand Wall Holder... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077PSYLDD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
ok. Time for me to get these.
Link for folks that are interested. White and Black
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077PSYLDD/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have one of the non HDMI xbox's as well. This is what came with my premium(at the time) bundled xbox and is what I am using. Works and looks great.
You can use a keyboard and mouse to play xbox 360 games. There's an adapter you can buy.
http://www.amazon.com/Xfps-360-Keyboard-Mouse-Adapter-Xbox/dp/B0010ZH3V8
What you're referring to is the Xbox Audio Dongle Adapter
It works by plugging into the proprietary port beside the HDMI space.
Unless I'm missing something, you should be able to just plug your headset into the LCD Monitor and let it pass the sound through. (assuming you mean 3.5mm not 35mm.)
The Xbox360 Elite should have a built in TOSLINK ( optical) port on the back. You shouldn't need the adapter (it was for the older Xboxs that didn't have the built-in Optical port). ((EDIT- This is true only of the NEW Elite SLIM Model - if you don't have the slim model you DO want the adapter. - Note that the "official" adapter goes for around $50 new))
headphones like the EarForce X41 use this port for audio (the toslink just goes to their little wireless receiver, which send the signal to the headphones.)
I think so. I don't know for sure as I use component cable and it has optical output. But wait, now as I look it seems you can't use both this adapter and HDMI at the same time. This should do it. Thanks to DigiSmackd who posted link to it earlier.
You want to get a 2.5mm (male) headset splitter to 2x 3.5mm female (one for the mic, one for the speaker): example.
If you play any team based games online than you need a mic. They cost less than $10.
>Did you really have to state that you could buy one?
Yes, because you made this incredibly stupid comment "Because there's no possibility that it could break...".
What 360 headset are you talking about that costs $50? I quite easily found official Xbox 360 headsets on Amazon for $8.85 and $14.99. Heck, they're even selling their wireless, Bluetooth headset for only $35.
So $25 for a cheap plastic wired headset seems pretty ridiculous to me.
If you have a large amount of data to transfer, the data transfer cable is the easiest way to go.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Data-Transfer-Cable/dp/B003S9WJ9A/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1372548358&sr=1-1&keywords=360+data+transfer+cable
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Hard-Drive-Transfer-Cable/dp/B005LBDOLA/ref=dp_ob_title_vg
If you don't have that much, a usb flash drive should work fine.
You can buy xbox data transfer cables now that will migrate all your data from the old HDD to the new one.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Data-Transfer-Cable/dp/B003S9WJ9A
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Quick-Charge-Kit/dp/B0041CWZEM/ + extra batteries
Before I can help, here is the names of the connectors you have. The Blue one is called VGA, and the Cream one is called DVI. The Easiest way of connected the Xbox 360 to the Screen is to use a Xbox 360 VGA cable https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-VGA-HD-AV-Cable/dp/B0041D1L3W. The Connector goes into the Blue connector and you will have to use a RCA female to 3.5MM Female adapter https://www.amazon.com/Gametown-3-5mm-Stereo-Adapter-Female/dp/B00ZZGAZJA/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1474748249&sr=1-3&keywords=rca+female+to+3.5mm+adapter+female
If this is too much for you, just get a computer screen that has at least 2 HDMI ports on it or a DVI and HDMI port on it with a built in speaker. As of right now I believe that the PS4 only can be display out of HDMI so you will have to use a screen with HDMI in it. I will be able to better help in two hours from now, at work.
Best of luck!
Portable screen solution for the Xbox360
XBox 360 VGA Adapter
I would recommend the latter if you have a desktop computer already and an open VGA port - one screen, two functions. Get that with the aforementioned monitor, use the DVI for PC and VGA for Xbox.
I think this should work for you
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041D1L3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZpGEAbZ269N59
Ok, you could get this to go from the Xbox to your monitor
Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041D1L3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5jU4yb5YE14K0
That splits the audio and video into VGA and your audio, then get this to go from that cable to the amp earlier.
BesYee 6.35mm 1/4 inch TRS Stereo Jack Male to 2 RCA Female Plug Y Splitter Adapter Cable 20cm/8inch (635M-2RCAFM) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017IAY5JG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pnU4ybX46V48V
Then one of those 1/4" to 3.5m adapters and your headphones.
Audio out of the PC is easy:
The Cheap Way using internal sound card
Or using an external DAC
For the 360 it will output audio and HDMI at the same time, there is just a plastic shield over the hdmi port when the component cable is plugged in. Options are:
you can break it off the plastic tab so both the component cable and hdmi cable can be plugged in at the same time or
Get an xbox vga cable
I didn't think the wii had hdmi out so I have no idea what you are doing there.
Real Arcade Pro VX SA
These are the sticks I have. About the same look as the 3rd one you linked but only 120$ instead. It works great on PC and 360.
http://www.amazon.ca/Real-Arcade-Pro-VX-SA/dp/B0041S9U8A
well i'd recomend you, since you want something under 100€, to go and buy a hori Real arcade Pro from amazon spain or amazon uk it's the stick I have now, it works flawlessly and it's perfect for a long term usage (sanwa FTW). my experience with a cheap stick (tatsunoko vs capcom fightstick for wii) was not good because Standard editions don't have good parts so these don't last long and a year later you end up buying another one...and that's not good (for me at least). if you want something cheaper you can get a brawl stick or mayflash stick (I don't really recomend these but there are really good players that use them :P). at the end it depends on how much you take care of your stick (my wii stick still works with a re-soldered cable and a few new buttons, but my bluetooth adapter doesn't so I bought a wired stick for pc :P)
I'd wait for the Madcatz deal. That stick doesn't look bad and the price isn't too bad either but (this is just personal opinion) it has a bat-top stick and the button layout is arched, which I dislike. If both of those issues are fine with you, go ahead and get it. $90 is not bad at all for a stick, considering even a typical Hori stick will cost you $40-50 more. Again, I have no first hand experience with the Injustice fight stick, so it may well be solid, but I've never had a problem with Hori or Madcatz.
For nr 1 I am pretty sure Microsoft had a free floating steering wheel on Xbox 360.. Looked like two høns with triggers at the back, that you had to hold mid air and turn left or right.
It was pretty terrible!
https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Speed-Wheel/dp/B0050SY0L2
So I've had this third party xbox 360 controller for a while, and the right stick has this weird issue where no matter how you control the stick, in game the camera can only move diagonally, so basically when you move the right stick to the right, the x-axis and the y-axis increase at the same time. Anyone have any pointers on trying to fix this? I've done multiple driver resets across multiple pcs, but it has not worked properly once. And incase its unfixable, whats a cheap xbox controller I can get thats wireless and works perfectly?
You might appreciate one of these.
Boom. Not Logitech, but similar concept.
$35 on amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Headset-Bluetooth/dp/B005FMLXW2/
I think you should at least give it a shot. As much as it can be frustrating because you don't have control over what other people do and they may take loot you want, etc., the game is also designed to be played in coop so there are a lot of cool things you will not experience if you only play solo, mainly in terms of the interactions and synergies between the different Vault Hunters' skills.
Like I said in a response below, the best way to do it is with friends but if that's not possible, be patient and consistently stay away from people who play like assholes (leave the game or kick them out of yours) and add nice people to your friend list in order to keep playing with them in the future. This has resulted in a lot of really satisfactory gameplay for me in BL2. Also, this subreddit can be a good resource to find cool people to play with.
Finally, as much as many people are ok with playing with you if you don't have a mic, it is something that really enhances the experience so maybe you could consider investing in one. You don't need to spend $100, there are more budget friendly options like this one or this one that some people will hate on but they work perfectly fine if you adjust your expectations to the amount of money you're spending and they will last if you treat them with care. Even this is an interesting option if you're on Xbox and I'm sure there's similar alternatives for other systems.
You could get a Soul Calibur stick for $70 or a SFxT stick for $80.
Having a stick is not necessary to play Street Fighter. You could also get a fightpad for $15.
While I can't vouch for the quality of either stick, the Qanba Q1 also looks like a fair option for a good entry-level stick. However, for less money than it would cost to buy replacement Sanwa parts, you could get a MadCatz TE which is pretty much the gold standard of fight sticks.
Or you can just go with Amazon, $100 for a brand new stick (albeit the buttons are placed slightly different from standard sf4 layout)
http://www.amazon.com/Catz-SoulCalibur-Arcade-FightStick-Xbox-360/dp/B006EJ38X2/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1382466139&sr=1-1&keywords=xbox+fightstick
Ch-RIST! I didn't even know Razer made an arcade stick, but I'm certainly not surprised they'd try to sell it for 2x what the competition does.
My suggestion would be to get a Mad Catz stick. Same Japanese parts, and it's what almost all the top fighting game players use. You get an Xbox 360 one, it'll be PC compatible, but as a 360 controller. Costs $99. Like this one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006EJ38X2
Then at some point, if you want multi-console compatibility, you drop another $40 on a Phreakmodz Cerberus PCB... That's a drop-in modification that'll make it PC(Native)/PS3 compatible as well.
When I first switched to stick, I lost so many matches that I knew I could win if I had used a pad. I just didn't have the muscles in my left hand (wrist and fingers) to coordinate smooth movement. And when executing special moves, I would always push the button with my right hand before motion is complete with my left, so I'd be doing down, down-forward+punch, forward and led no special. The push buttons will be easy to learn. You'll just have to get used keeping your right hand raised above the buttons because the buttons are very, very sensitive. Like the weight of my sleeve would make the buttons activate.
When you first start practicing special motions like qcf+p go slow then gradually speed up. You want to keep your left and right hands in-sync. But also don't be afraid to mash and jerk the shit out of it. It's a tank and can take the abuse. Also, stick with the square-gate, you'll get used to it.
Get any stick with full sanwa parts. These are generally the Tournament Edtion sticks from Madcatz or Hori.
Recently, the Madcatz Soul Calibur V TE has been the cheapest.
It's at $100 now. Has dropped to $70 a few times like during Evo week. $100 is an awesome deal, because it'll last. After 5 years, mine still works great.
http://www.amazon.com/SoulCalibur-Arcade-FightStick-Edition-Xbox-360/dp/B006EJ38X2/
It's all down to preference man. I am terrible with pads, so I got a fightstick, it feels more natural to me. Some are crazy good with pad.
If you are going to get a fightstick, I have two recommendations. Ebay and amazon. I got a sf4 madcatz TE on ebay for little under 100$. Also, check out the soul calibur stick on amazon, that thing is always on sale... I bought one of them for 60$. It is a madcatz stick with sanwa parts, but the buttons are wired different than most sticks. Its easy to open it up and swap the button arrangement though.
If you ever play on ps3 also, and are interested in a dual modded stick, you will have to put up some money. Arc8 and qanba sticks are dual modded out the box I believe, if not all of them, some models are. You can dual mod any stick, just gotta buy the parts and make it happen.
Edit: the soul calibur soul edition stick is 99$ brand new on amazon. It is the same as a madcatz TE. It might interest you.
Here is a link to the stick. Soul Calibur stick
Just to give you an idea, this is what I did with my soul calibur stick because I didn't like the look of the stick itself. I'm not into soul calibur. My ex-soul calibur stick
As for the weird button mapping that this stick has compared to other sticks, it is easily fixable in 5 minutes with a phillips screwdriver. Just open the top, pull off the connecters from the buttons and remap them to where you want by plugging them back in. It really is a non issue. If you want a problem free, brand new, quality stick, this is the route to go IMO. Having been that you have never even used a fightstick, the weird button mapping will probably not even be noticed by you because you won't know the actual TE button layout. I'll assist you if it is something that bothers you and we can get it fixed in 5 minutes.
http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-Xbox-360-Talkback/dp/B00B08REVE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394041520&sr=8-1&keywords=turtlebeach+xbox+360+chat+cable
This will work.
The turtle beach http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B08REVE/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1462324832&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=turtle+beach+chat
Back to the original point....
The stick can be used on PC fine but you will need to use a 3rd party app like X360CE to map the buttons, alternatively if you are going to just use it on PC, you can buy any xbox 360 stick and it will work out the box.
The problem with the small ones is because they are so light they can just move around and dont give an acurate experience of the full size ones.
If you can stretch to it this Razer Atrox is a bargain at $80.00 as it comes with full sanwa parts the same as the TE2 sticks by Madcatz
Are you going to be playing on PC? If so, the Razer Atrox is on sale for 100 dollars right now. It has Sanwa parts (brand name, high quality), easy to mod. It also lets you play on xbox 360, unlike that Carbon.
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Atrox-Arcade-Stick-Xbox-360/dp/B00DHF3NS6
These are pretty awesome for the price.
http://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-Xbox-360-Blue/dp/B00EZKNT18/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1458702422&sr=1-2&keywords=xbox+afterglow
This one as well.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-940-000110-Gamepad-F310/dp/B003VAHYQY/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1458702530&sr=1-1&keywords=logitech+controller
I use Xbox 360 controller. It works amazing. Most games have it already setup and the keys map as soon as you plug the controller in.
The controller I use. I honestly hate the keyboard/mouse. (will probably get hate for that) but I cant stand them. I have played on consoles only except for the last year or so and I still love the controller.
If you're doing KBM out of necessity but think you'd be happier playing with a controller, I'd say go controller.
I am 100% on board w/ keyboard but that's because it's how I play games, especially games with driving, unless I absolutely can't for some reason (Super Meatboy was just impossible at some parts for me without a controller, I can play emulators with a keyboard but when you start getting into the Playstation era it gets a bit difficult and less fun).
I choose to not use a controller because I know that A) I will be objectively worse and B) I just like how KBM feels.
It sounds like you might be happier with a controller. I don't know much about the steam controller so I can't really give specific recommendations, but back in the day I bought one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-SmartTrack-Technology/dp/B00EZKNT18/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1492030420&sr=8-2&keywords=xbox+afterglow
Relatively cheap. This was probably around 2010 and it's still kicking today (admittedly I use mine a lot less than others would).
If you're interested in some of the features that the steam controller can offer via steamplay or whatever its called, I'd say hold out for that.
If you decide to go the keyboard route, mechanical KBs exist for cheaper than what you see on sale from the standard selection RAZER BLACKWIDOW XXX DEATH RGB SLICER TURBOv2 OWNAGE . I use a razer at home and a Rosewill for work, the Razer is nice but it was really indulgent and doesn't add much that the Rosewill doesn't have other than macro keys.
I've also just played on regular old keyboards and they work fine, so barring a mechanism failing (like you've described in your setup) really any keyboard should be about as good as the next.
What are your thoughts on the Xbox One controller and where can you get one that looks that amazing?
I play a lot of twin stick shooters and platformers and my Afterglow 360 controller I got for $20 2 years ago just isn't cutting it anymore.
Maybe something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Controller-Stand-Wall-Holder-Mount-Switch/dp/B077PSYLDD/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=controller+wall+mount&qid=1562097634&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Here, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077PSYLDD/.
And thanks!
I'll link the product.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077PSYLDD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But it's being hold by 3M tape so be careful when sticking it to the wall, you can peel off the wall if you're adjusting it.
If your TV does indeed do 1024x768 then you should be fine with it.
You should be fine at standard-defintion resolutions (480 vertical pixels) using the yellow (composite) cable that comes with the console, but a component cable should give a sharper picture even on standard-definition (depending on your TV and the quality of your eyesight) and will take full advantage of the resolution of a 1024x768 telly.
If you're buying a new telly soon, then maybe see if you can get away with the yellow composite cable for a while, because any new TV will have an HDMI cable, and that will give a better picture (depending the TV and your eyesight) than component. The HDMI cable will be a bit cheaper, and you'd always choose it over component.
I'm not aware of any gameplay differences between the two consoles. Someone said in another post that the E3 demo units were 360s, so that was what the early development must have been done on, so the title must be better and more "native" to that console. Personally, I don't think it makes any difference.
I have a PS3 (and I actually bought a new PS3 for Rocksmith) and I think it's a better console, from a hardware point of view - I've had my PS3 for over 4 years and it's still going great. Early models of the 360 had a terrible failure rate and I still think of it as a "cheap" console; however the latest slim models look like they've fixed these problems, and they're a fair chunk cheaper than the PS3. I kinda feel like the 360 is less cost, if you just want to see if you get along with Rocksmith.
My copy of Rocksmith hasn't arrived yet, but it's a bargain compared to the cost of guitar lessons. If it works even reasonably well then buying a console to play it on is still a bargain compared to, say, 10 or 20 hours of lessons.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-360-Component-HD-Cable/dp/B000B6MLPU
This would let you do HD out of the xbox as component. However the projector is only XGA (1024x768) so it will be scaled down to fit.
Edit: sorry meant to reply to your reply, wrong text box
I agree with CybaRJJ here. This is becomming an oddly common issue with Panasonic TVs and 360s. Although I do see Sony having it as well. At this point there really isn't any way to remove it from the blacklist (firmware update has worked for some, but as with all firmware updates... proceed at your own risk).
I would honestly recommend picking up the Component HD cable. I'm certain your 42" supports it and it's 6 bucks on Amazon. You'll get that same HD video, but only stereo audio unless you've got an optical cable to plug into you receiver.
Component cable: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Component-HD-AV-Cable/dp/B000B6MLPU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373564366&sr=8-1&keywords=xbox+component+cable
Panasonic Firmware: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/download/fw/index.html
The XBox 360 does support analog audio output, if you use the component HD AV cable. It includes analog stereo RCA outputs. http://amzn.com/B000B6MLPU
FYI - This remote kind of sucks compared to the original 360 Media Remote. The old one had a dedicated Media Center button and actually had light-up buttons which really came in handy when in a dark room. My old remote is worn out since I use the 360 for all TV and movie watching, so I held out a bit because this new one looked like it might be good. Only good thing about it is that it is sleeker and the buttons are "clicky" with very short travel.
In short, I'd suggest trying to find the old remote at a Gamestop or something since you'll probably be able to get them cheap now. I haven't used any 3rd-party remotes so unfortunately I'm unable to compare in that regard.
if you don't have one of these, you should consider it.. is a programmable tv/home theater remote too.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Universal-Media-Remote/dp/B000B6MLSM
Yes the game controller does, but if you get the DVD controller it uses IR and must have line of sight. Why I ask, WHY?
I've been using the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote (backlit version) along with the Microsoft IR receiver and it has never failed me. I do remember having to tweak a registry setting to get it to work without installing any other software. Other than that though, it's a perfect HTPC remote for me.
edit:added registry tweak link
Yup:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000B6MLSM
Pseudo solutions like that are nothing but a scam, read the reviews on this thing for x360 for example:
https://www.amazon.com/XFPS-3-0-Sniper-Keyboard-Mouse-Adapter/dp/B0010ZH3V8
I have yet to see something that works precisely and reliably. (I can already see the input lag in the video you linked.)
but couldn't I also connect my keyboard and mouse to the xbox using this?
You are correct, there is certainly a large sports games market, as well as single player games like the FF series, but even those folks mostly got their 360s with Halo or CoD or BF3 and I bet the large majority of their online players play an FPS. That's why the adapter is a POS hack device by a 3rd party manufacturer, if MS wanted to release a proper adapter they could in a second, they know what it would do to their core audience that buys the gold memberships every month.
Third-party hardware enabling mouse support for FPS titles isn't exactly new; accessories like this have existed for quite awhile already. They never really caught on due to the high cost (which this new device will likely suffer from as well due to the $90 price tag) and the fact that it still doesn't allow perfect mouse movement for FPS due to the way that the console games are coded.
It can be done
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9fzM6FlZRM
http://www.amazon.com/Xfps-360-Keyboard-Mouse-Adapter-Xbox/dp/B0010ZH3V8
The XBox controller is HID class just a bit obfuscated, I'm sure you could work out a way to get keyboards and mice to work.
I would actually buy a 16:9 display, not a 16:10 one. Otherwise you'll have to live with a letterbox (you can't actually change the resolution of the games).
Also, at least with the old non-slim model (I'm not sure about the slim model), if you want audio, you probably need an "audio dongle adapter", because you probably won't be able to use the audio signal from HDMI (at least if you're using regular analog speakers).
okay I gotcha. And for your xbox, is the xbox 360 that has built in HDMI output? If so what's plugged into the AV output?
It's supposed to work like this, comm audio comes out of the controller, while game audio comes from the console's AV cable.
If your Xbox has the direct HDMI output, then you need this adapter to give the headset something to plug into. Your headset should have include a 2xRCA to 3.5mm adapter cable. You'd plug the red and white (RCA) plugs into the adapter I just linked, then plug the green 3.5mm stereo jack into the other end of the adapter cable.
Does that get you were you need or did I miss something?
Get one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Audio-Dongle-Adapter-Cable/dp/B002WIG4LW
You're gonna need an extra cable for your xbox. It's gonna look like this.
This is the right place, or at least the best place reddit currently has that I know of.
There's no way to cut the video feed out of an HDMI signal by cutting wires or similar. HDMI cables don't have dedicated video wires, the video and audio signals are digtally interleaved across all the signal wires.
However, this cable will probably allow you to disconnect the video signal from the audio signal if your TV supports it. I have a HDMI port on my TV that will accept an analog signal as part of the same port (It's meant for connecting to a PC that can't output an audio signal over the HDMI link).
However, I'm not sure that disconnecting the video signal will be particularly useful to you. I assume you want to avoid LCD burn-in, but does your TV blank the display when it loses a video signal, or does it simply display "Signal not found"? If so, you're just trading one kind of burn-in for another.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002WIG4LW?pc_redir=1407739347&robot_redir=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WIG4LW
This is what I use for my Turtle Beach headphones and it works great.
I'm assuming you are using HDMI? You will need an adapter that allows you to plug in your turtle beaches and the HDMI connector. They cost about $10 on Amazon.
Like this one
You can buy a splitter that plugs into the microphone port on the 360 controller that has analog plugs and then lets you plug your analog headset into them. My friend does this. For example something like this http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-PC-Headset-Adapter-PC35-Xbox360/dp/B0035AMM76
Sennheiser 5xx series have a really wide soundstage.
Try this thread for many more suggestions: http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envy-aka-shin-czs-guide-to-headphone-gaming-particularly-with-dolby-headphone
I admittedly don't know much about console gaming these days, but can't you use something like this?
Amongst 'audiophile gamers', the Astro mixamp has a pretty good reputation; not the best headphone amp, but for the mixing purposes it does exactly what you want it to do.
Ear Force DSS is a slightly cheaper alternative.
i dont know but i got mine when i bought my steelseries headphones. I think you can buy it separately. http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-PC-Headset-Adapter-PC35-Xbox360/dp/B0035AMM76 this will allow you to talk but wont give you the game sounds, i guess you have to check your local game store
This is my plan.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-PC-Headset-Adapter-PC35-Xbox360/dp/B0035AMM76
First, I'm talking about the standard 3.5mm input jack on the controller, not bluetooth. The 360 headset I'm talking about is the one that comes with the console. It was a joke (and admittedly poor one) because compared to the one in the picture, the standard 360 headset looks far superior, and if it worked I'd expect most converts to just use that.
Second, why wouldn't you be able to use any bluetooth headset with it? Can't you do that now with PS3?
Just get the basic Microsoft one. http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Headset/dp/B003OAE79S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325104169&sr=8-1
Beat me to it, though I just learned that right thumb stick click is the rear view mirror. Long gaming nights tend to lead me to "what does this button do" yeah.
Edit: Also for those who don't have a mic: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Headset/dp/B003OAE79S cheap but effective. It is going to be a must for Heists in this crew so if you want to do them, get on it.
Hmm... it should work with the 2 items I suggested that you buy.
To be clear, you ordered this and this, correct? The first item should come with a 3.5mm to 2.5mm aux cord adapter, so that headsets designed for Xbox 360 can work with Xbox One. Did yours not include that adapter?
Sorry on my phone so I'll link the mobile site
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003OAE79S/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr0_2?qid=1371004754&sr=8-2-fkmr0&pi=SL75
That's the original headset but this one is cheaper
There's not really a "that old" for the 360. The original hard drives have a transfer cable that works too.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Data-Transfer-Cable/dp/B003S9WJ9A/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1406260628&sr=1-1&keywords=360+transfer+cable
As you may have noticed, the 360 and the 360S use entirely different shaped HDDs. Sucks for anyone who's upgrading an existing console.
Luckily, MS offers such gamers the Xbox 360 Hard Drive Transfer Cable. This lets you copy the entire contents of an existing 360 HDD to the new 360S HDD. I do not know if it wipes the HDD on the receiving end, but this is the cable you're looking for.
Would this or this work? The pictures are kind of vague and I don't quite understand how the hard drive plugs in.
I only see the Play and Charge kit. Am I missing something?
I'm talking about this thing.
They can release it for free. They would have to remove achievements though. Several games break the rules and release DLC for free with achievements.
There are rechargable batteries that are not 3rd party. These are just the black ones, but they do have white also (maybe more). Both come with rechargable batteries. http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Quick-Charger-Kit/dp/B0041CWZEM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311452674&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Black-Play-Charge-Kit/dp/B000OYMYZQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311452661&sr=8-1
I personally like the quick charger. Get 2 rechargable batteries then you can alternate between the 2.
The console life is only halfway over. It's already longer than any previous console EVER! 6 years now and 6 more to go! No reason to make a new one if the current one's sales keep going up from previous years. The whole point of this reddit is so they can listen and use what sounds good. http://www.computerandvideogames.com/308963/ms-xbox-360-about-halfway-through-its-lifecycle/
Hope some of this helps :)
If you own a 360, this is a pretty much a requirement:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Quick-Charge-Kit/dp/B0041CWZEM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1342581904&sr=8-5&keywords=xbox+360+battery+pack
Eliminates the issue you are describing. Would have been nice to have it built in, but with that and a spare battery, I always have one full on the charger and one in my controller. Works well.
When I still had my xbox, I liked this solution. I had 2 controllers, and 2 rechargeable batteries. It's got a light to tell you how charged the battery is. Most of the time, it was just me playing alone, so I could always have the spare battery in the charger. If the xbox warns you when your battery is getting low (I honestly don't remember), easy enough to just pop it in the charger when you're done.
So I should get this cord?
Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041D1L3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gYvHyb0BK1KXN
Non-mobile: official on amazon
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official on amazon and its like $12. All your probably going to need is a component to 3.5 jack for audio if you want to use headphones but not sure if that will work correctly. I'd put it through a stereo
Ok so I found some hori's that are much easier to buy and a bit cheaper.
A:http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-XBOX-360-HORI-Real-Arcade-Pro-3-fightstick-w-modded-Sanwa-buttons-Xbox360-W0QQAdIdZ298278645
B:http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd?AdId=297523647&MessageId=MSG.VIEW_AD.REPLY_TO_AD_SENT&mpname=R2S&mpname=Activity-R2S&mpuid=1700273%3B622%3B297523647%3B-1676347988%3B%3B&secev=AQAAATGSFugAAM0AAAACACIxMzE5OWE0OWVjNS5hMjBiMjZjLjExOWU1LmZmZmZjNGMzAAAAABG72b8BAAAAAgAAAAAF9eEAhftZ9lphUzvdt8eMFFcaWr6Y08I
C:http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd?AdId=295188931&MessageId=MSG.VIEW_AD.REPLY_TO_AD_SENT&mpname=R2S&mpname=Activity-R2S&mpuid=1700274%3B622%3B295188931%3B-1676347988%3B%3B&secev=AQAAATGSFugAAM0AAAACACIxMzE5OTlkMjVjMS5hMjBiMjc3LjRmNzlhLmZmZmZjNTU0AAAAABGYOcMBAAAAAgAAAAAHv6SAmH8nnVAQrbmRb9cQistERiTvL9s
Or I can order this from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.ca/Real-Arcade-Pro-VX-SA/dp/B0041S9U8A/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1312542113&sr=1-1
Thoughts?
I'm not sure about what you're looking for but I just got that TE within the last week. I know you can get them in stock from Madcatz since that's what I just ordered (Although shipping times take a bit of time, use coupon code CROSSCOUNTER or SRKDOTCOM to save another 10% on their products.
Madcatz official store
Or if you want the RAP I got mine off of Amazon and they're in stock of both models PS3 and Xbox. Free shipping and <$150 price tags.
Other places that seem to be sold out but are worth checking out from time to time.
Canada Joysticks
As I said in the show though, FS's/arcade stick/joysticks aren't necessary. I'll get some footage of the controller player out there to show that it truly is possible.
HRAP VX: link
Mad Cats TE. PS3's are in stock, 360's are not. You can also get them from the Mad Catz store online. Link
Finally, if you want both ps3 and 360 capability, you're out of luck for mass-produced sticks. There is the Qanba QRAF, link. They are very nice, and I've seen and played with a couple. I like them.
Finally, there's customs, but those can be upwards of 300 dollars.
i got one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Real-Arcade-Pro-VX-SA-Xbox/dp/B0041S9U8A
that I'm looking to move.
Let me know if interested and if you are, let me know your zip code so I can come up with a price shipped
Are you referring to the "PS2 to HD" as the converter?
https://www.amazon.com/KOBWA-Video-Converter-Output-Monitor/dp/B01IDC1DXY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1509645424&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=ps2+to+hdmi
If so, I would not recommend it if you are looking for the best quality video! Because resolution outputs are limited. I'll explain later more on this.
In my experience if you are looking for the best video quality and don't want to spend a lot of money on an OSSC or XRGB mini to de-interlace 480i. I would just buy component cables and connect those straight to your HDTV or HD CRT if you have it.
I've tested two types of component cables on my widescreen HD CRT. Cheap price ones from amazon and the Sony ps3 component cables. Right off the bat you can tell the build quality difference. The Sony PS3 component cables feel heavy duty and shielded vs the amazon Monoprice which feel lighter and possibly not shielded but I may be wrong on that.
As far as image quality goes they both look the same! I was hoping the Sony PS3 component cables would look better but they don't. This may be different on an HDTV, so keep that in mind. I need to test the difference.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-6FT-Component-Cable-Xbox-360/dp/B004C4U1VI/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1509645667&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=ps2+component+cable
https://www.amazon.com/Component-Cable-Pack-Length-Playstation-3/dp/B000VTX0MK/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1509645736&amp;sr=1-7&amp;keywords=sony+ps3+component+cables
On top of this, one thing I have noticed is that the colors look so much better on a HD CRT vs an HDTV when the PS2 is connected through component.
If you want to take it a step further I would buy a memory card loaded with FreeMCboot and download GSM.elf. This will allow you force games to run at 480p and there is a definite difference between 480i and 480p. Also you can play at higher resolutions like 720p and 1080i. Since you are connecting to a HDTV you can also force games to run at true widescreen with ps2rdmod.elf
At this point this is where the PS2 to HDMI converter has its limitations. You can't use GSM with it because it will not support anything higher than 480i, 576i, 480p. To be honest I don't think it has the best transcoder chipset to properly convert component to hdmi. I remember it looking blurry on my HDTV at 480i. I never tested it with games running at 480p. Also it has problems when you force games to run at true widescreen.
You will have to look into that further if you are interested.
To force games to run at 480p
http://psx-scene.com/forums/f291/gs-mode-selector-development-feedback-61808/
To force games to run at widescreen:
http://psx-scene.com/forums/f19/ps2rdmod-ps2rd-w-pnach-support-112030/
https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-PCSX2-Widescreen-Game-Patches
These are the cables in use, and yes, there are probably a couple of weak links in here:
Xbox 360: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-6FT-Component-Cable-Xbox-360/dp/B004C4U1VI/
Wii: Not this exact cable but something similar, 3rd party cable purchased at GameStop long ago - https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Component-Wii-Playstation-3-2/dp/B003SVVHIW/
Wii U: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-6-Feet-Audio-Video-Component/dp/B003L14Y9I/
PS3: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Gold-Plated-Component-HD-AV-Cable-for-Sony-PS2-or-PS3-Retail-Pack/191850627294
Gamecube: Offical Nintendo GC cable
Daisy chain link: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Component-Video-Cable-Audio/dp/B01D5H8C4K/
gcompsw to BVM: unknown 3rd party component cable, have had a long time
The "noise" is visible regardless of which source is in use.
Having now typed all that out - would it be logical to first try replacing that unknown component cable feeding to the BVM with another Amazon Basics component cable (I have a spare)? Or are those trash?
Yeah the problem is caused by the fact that my cable and most cheap cables on eBay/Amazon are not shielded. Just get this.
Monoprice 6FT 4 in 1 Component Cable for Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 and PS2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004C4U1VI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1aVBCbC13EWA3
I was going to suggest these but it seems like they’re out of stock. They are definitely worth the wait in my opinion though. Great build quality and they even work for systems like ps3/x360/Wii
I bought this and couldn't be happier with it.
You can get a used one on [amazon](Monoprice 6FT 4 in 1 Component Cable for Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 and PS2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004C4U1VI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_HGHxybTP9KCEE) for like $2 bucks used.
Wow, so I did a search for a Microsoft wheel, and I had no idea they unveiled a new wireless on at E3 this year: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Speed-Wheel/dp/B0050SY0L2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1317838166&amp;sr=8-1
> This item will be released on October 17, 2011.
You got a pre-release MS Speed wheel?
Well, I wouldn't recommend a shooter for consoles. First person shooters are meant for PC... in my opinion, of course. BF3 for PC is tons and tons of fun.
Seeing as your mac can't handle too much, I suppose I'll make some console recommendations.
Do you like racing games? Forza 4 is great, especially with this racing wheel.
MX vs. ATV Alive is awesome if you are into motocross.
Socom 4 for PS3 is pretty fun online as well. Great third-person shooter, but may take a little getting used to. I just like it because I played the original Socom on PS2 and it does a good job sticking to the same sort of style of gameplay.
https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Speed-Wheel/dp/B0050SY0L2
If MS releases xbox one version of this wheel, I'm buying immediately. Fantastic device.
I was playing F1 2010 and 2012 with a Wireless Speed Wheel ... way better than a controller, but a bit awkward without the feedback. The wheel is miles ahead....since I'm a windows xp hold out till my next computer build (hopefully early next year) I'm limited by the games I can play, but live for speed and F1 2011 are pretty awesome. I didn't think I'd have fun playing euro truck simulator (who would?), but it's pretty awesome...I find myself taking racing lines on the freeways trying not to flip the truck.
If you just want something cheap the Xbox 360 Wireless Speed wheel is a good choice. It's not as nice as the other wheels mentioned in this thread. But I like it much better than using a controller. It gives me more fine control than the thumb stick. The triggers are a bit bigger, which makes it easier to control throttle/breaking. There's no lag. The only issue with it is it's missing the LR bumpers.
Plus it's fun to use.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Speed-Wheel/dp/B0050SY0L2
So in other otherwords...
this: http://www.amazon.com/Air-Flo-Controller-Xbox-360-Wired/dp/B005761E70
+
this: http://www.amazon.com/Wildfire-Combat-Command-Display-Wireless-Controller/dp/B005XXQGXE
"Shutup and take my money"
This is my 20 second Google clicking the first link. I'm sure there are also better ones https://www.amazon.com/Air-Flo-Controller-Xbox-360-Wired/dp/B005761E70
I just got a controller with a fan in it off amazon, and love it. I was planning on getting a controller just for Dark Souls, but then the Steam summer sale happened...
If you are already paying the $20, might as well pay $35 and get wireless w/blutooth. - http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Headset-Bluetooth/dp/B005FMLXW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1404778936&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=xbox+wireless+headset
This is for xbox -
tried to look up what console Just Jay was on, but he doesn't appear in the roster.Nvmind, I was just impatient while the speadsheet loaded, he's on PS3
Are there any recommended Bluetooth headsets that just go on one ear like the 360 wireless headset did: Xbox 360 Wireless Headset with Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FMLXW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kuTJxbTFAA2WR
I'm not looking for a huge gaming headset that covers both ears. Just something simple I can use in one ear and hear myself talk. I'd listen to it for chat audio and regular game sound through my speakers.
Are you referring to this?
There aren't any solid solutions that will be both device agnostic and inexpensive, unfortunately. If you end up sticking with the X360, my favorite has been the XBox 360 Wireless Headset. Alternatively I had an extra set of Plantronics M Series earloop and eartips that I stuck onto the 'set and I find them to be much more comfortable / better at remaining in place. In all, with the optional kit, can run you from $25-$40 (sometimes you'll find a dirt cheap sale on the communicators somewhere, especially for like the MW3 edition). Personally I wouldn't go any higher in cost for an X360 solution, unless you go full-blown with an Astro Mixamp Pro and a favorite, high quality headset (expect to spend anywhere from $200-$500 altogether, or higher if you go really nuts).
A solid, dollar for dollar, PC / PS4 solution would be to get the SteelSeries v2 paired with an adapter like this ($60-$80 solution, depending). The DS4 has a 3.5mm jack that will support in-game sound as well as chat. The downside to it is it's a little underpowered. A lot of people don't have issues with it, but I'm rather picky. Thankfully the SteelSeries v2 only has a 32 Ohm impedance and an accompanying low-ish sensitivity level. So they don't take much to drive, but still -- to me the sounds for anything on the DS4 are a little muddy. To forego it, you would need to spend a little more money. Next step up, which works great for the PS4, would be the Sony Wireless Gold for around $80, but while it's a great solution for the PS4 I find it subpar on the PC. To get better sound out of the PS4 you would have to go the Astro Mixamp Pro route.
For PS4 you could also go the opposite direction in pricing and get the $12 PS Vita Earbuds and just shove those in the DS4 jack. While still an inline mic (will be picking up a lot of ambient noise) these are far better than what you can get out of the packaged earbud / mic with the PS4. If your soundcard doesn't support mic input via the headphone jack and only has the separate 3.5mm, can always use another adapter that goes in the reverse. Or just simply save up for a different headset for PC.
FYI This wireless head set works with the dongle I love it because then I dont have to use yet another usb slot
I have Tritton Warheads for when I'm playing Call of Duty or Battlefield, but I just use the Microsoft Wireless Headset for other games. Never had a complaint about my voice volume, and I love always having a wireless headset.
Was the console one of the older "phat" models? Looks like this . If so, and provided is has that kind of hump, you can buy an Xbox 360 Data Transfer Cable . I'd also like to note that this will also work for a slim models hard drive but I don't recall if the slim models came with one or if it was an add in later. Hope this helps ya and good luck.
You'd have to buy one like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Hard-Drive-Transfer-Cable/dp/B005LBDOLA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1419639167&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=xbox+transfer+cable
There are cheaper non Microsoft ones but I cannot vouch for them.
a transfer cable will work, as long as you get the revised version that has the proper end for the hard drive used by the 360 S and E consoles.
But as /u/bemon mentioned, if you don't have a lot to transfer, it's probably cheaper and easier just to use a USB drive.
http://www.amazon.com/SoulCalibur-Arcade-FightStick-Edition-Xbox-360/dp/B006EJ38X2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1382361214&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mad+catz+soul+calibur
I got this a few days ago and I am very, very satisfied with my purchase.
These are an absolute steal for $100 (even more so if you can find it locally for cheaper as I did) because they use the same components as they do in the TE sticks, which are upwards of $200 on some of them.
The button layout took no more than 15 minutes to get used to, so don't be put off by it if you were used to the American style layout.
I can't recommend this stick enough. The art may be terrible (a little time and effort can fix that), and the hardware may not be as good as Sanwa parts, but its definately worth $40.
I'm really hard on mine, and I finally managed to make a button stop working after almost a year of owning it. The best part about it is that you can drop in high-quality Sanwa parts when the stock stuff wears out.
And I have absolutely no idea why the Xbox 360 version is $100. You can get a Soul Calibur V stick (I believe that's the TE) on Amazon for that much.
This seem like a good thread to mention it that the Madcatz SCV stick is currently on sale for 70$ on amazon. It seems like an absolute steal to me considering it has full sanwa parts.
Something like this would work with the xbox one headset adapter.
http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Talkback-Cable-Turtle-Headsets-4/dp/B00K8J5L52/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1411312696&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=2.5mm+4+pole+cable
Or you can get the xbox 360 one again. Although you don't need the volume and mute for the Xbox One. But, handy if you have a PS4 as well.
http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-Xbox-360-Talkback/dp/B00B08REVE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1411312794&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=talkback+cable
Thanks so much for your help! This is the talkback cable i use, it says it is compatible with my headset.... https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Force-Talkback-Cable-Windscreen/dp/B00B08REVE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1500905265&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=turtle+beach+talkback+cable. What 3.5 to 2.5 adapter do you recommend? I have tried 2, the one that came with the xbox one mic adapter, and then this one https://www.amazon.com/Stereo-Headset-Controller-Adapter-Headsets/dp/B00MG73JV2/ref=pd_bxgy_63_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B00MG73JV2&amp;pd_rd_r=9H3GH8Y27ZKT4C4VFEN8&amp;pd_rd_w=Dz6c6&amp;pd_rd_wg=HsAiE&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=9H3GH8Y27ZKT4C4VFEN8. Where do you think my problem is?? Do you still think it's the talkback cable?
You will need to buy a turtle beach chat adapter cable then because that is how you will get voice to work on the Xbox one. It could be used with the 360 too but you can also just keep the Bluetooth puck plugged in.
Turtle Beach - Ear Force Xbox 360 Talkback Cable with Foam Windscreen- Xbox 360 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B08REVE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_7.XJwbNBE4HE7
If you own the newer controllers with the 3.5 mm headphone jack on the bottom then that adapter will allow you to chat on the Xbox one. The chat cable it came with works without that adapter on the 360 because the 360 has a 2.5 mm jack in it already.
If the Xbox one controller doesn't have the headphone jack port on the bottom you just need this adapter and it comes with the 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter cable.
Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IAVDOS6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_b9XJwb7Z0RJFT
The receiver it came with will need to be plugged into the back of whichever console you are going to be playing on. So if your playing on the 360 with the headphones playing and want to use them on the one that receiver will have to be then plugged into the one. If the consoles are in close proximity just plugging in the optical cable will work.
Thanks for the info! Would https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Atrox-Arcade-Stick-Xbox-360/dp/B00DHF3NS6 be decent? Sadly I live in a pretty small community and I doubt there's much of an FGC presence.
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Atrox-Arcade-Stick-Xbox-360/dp/B00DHF3NS6/ref=sr_1_5?s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468559992&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=fight+stick
Is this still worth it? Even though it seems like it still has compatibility issues with win 7?
whats making you come from pad to stick?
The Hori rap4 is an great choice, the sony venom is good but you may want to mod it a little, some places have been having razor atroxes for sales for around 80-90 and u can buy a converter for 40
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For PS4 users looking for a higher quality stick but can spend more there is the HORI and for PC and much cheaper is the razer atrox.
PS4: HORI Pro 4 for 239.99
For PC: Razor Atrox Arcade stick for 79.99
Also if you're only playing on PC you probably can't get a better price than this for a premium stick (no, the issues with PS4 prototypes didn't suddenly make this stick bad):
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Atrox-Arcade-Stick-Xbox-360/dp/B00DHF3NS6
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I bought a used Madcatz SFIV stick on eBay. It works OK -- I've since bought a second used one and between the two have one that works.
However, not too long ago, Amazon had the Atrox Razer for Xbox 360/PC for just $89.
I've found that my Atrox arcade stick is leaps and bounds a far better product than the Madcatz ones. The Madcatz one just feels cheap: the buttons, the stick, event the base, it just feels cheap.
Compared to the Madcatz, the Atrox is heavier, on all accounts. It's much bigger, the buttons are heavier, and have more push in their depression (albeit much more sensitive than the Madcatz). Just my experience, but I'm always looking for deals on the Atrox to pick up another one.
Are you sure? Some people are saying that even the 360 version has a problem: RT and LT buttons don't work. I think that means right trigger and left trigger, so PPP and KKK.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DHF3NS6
I apologize. I thought they were the same.
This should be it https://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-Xbox-360-Blue/dp/B00EZKNT18/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518475394&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=afterglow%2Bxbox%2B360%2Bcontroller&amp;th=1
Most people use TeamSpeak, Skype, or Discord when playing with others
I would get a Xbox controller as most games use it as a base (I use the Xbox 360 Afterglow controller)
Here are the free games I've played. I highly recommend Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion, but all of them are pretty good
If you want to see games I recommend (but aren't free) just tell me =)
https://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-Xbox-360-Green/dp/B00EZKNSTQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522924195&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=360+xbox+green+controller
https://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-Xbox-360-Blue/dp/B00EZKNT18/ref=sr_1_4?s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522924210&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=360+xbox+blue+controller
I don't think that PCSX2 and SCPServer are related, since PCSX2 is a PlayStation 2 emulator and SCPServer is a DS4 connector. However, I've read a lot about the usefulness of the PS4 controller for gaming and from what I've read, you're better of using a Xbox controller because microsoft acually supports that. I find it kinda strange that this sub recommended you the PS4 controller since steam doesn't fully support it, while is does support a Xbox controller for most games.
You might want to sell your PS4 controller on Ebay and check if there are any cheap Xbox controllers for sale, or look at some aftermarket controllers like this one
I myself bought the console because I was a peasant and now I just use it for some exclusives and now and then to use the controllers on my pc.
yes i do the same thing here is what i use http://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-Xbox-360-Blue/dp/B00EZKNT18/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420963698&amp;sr=8-13&amp;keywords=xbox+360+controller
I have an Afterglow(Blue) Wired Xbox 360 controller that I'd be willing to trade.
Looks like this one
http://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-Xbox-360-Blue/dp/B00EZKNT18
Isn't the cheapest but just an example,
https://www.amazon.com.au/Controller-Stand-Holder-Mount-Switch/dp/B077PSYLDD/ref=asc_df_B077PSYLDD/?tag=googleshopmob-22&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=341793816392&amp;hvpos=1o2&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=6908132165016724853&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=m&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9069101&amp;hvtargid=pla-567919562382&amp;psc=1
These:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B077PSYLDD?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
Thanks man. It's this one but I think there are probably some cheaper options too
Solution: buy an X-Box remote.
Everyone here claiming that a mouse and keyboard would make console games unfair are wrong. What they need to do is add keyboard and mouse officially to even the playing field. Like most things, reality is different then perception. Why?
Because you can use a keyboard and mouse with any game on consoles. I do....
http://xim3.com/
http://www.amazon.com/XFPS-3-0-Sniper-Keyboard-Mouse-Adapter/dp/B0010ZH3V8
I have both. Sorry to tell you but, if someone wants to use a keyboard and mouse on a console, you can't stop them. That really awesome guy you played with who kicked your ass online? He was probably using an XFPS Sniper. It works great, It's just like using a mouse and keyboard on the PC but with some games you get auto aiming!
All of these arguments are just bickering and bullshit. People have and do use keyboards and mice on consoles. Happens all the time.
Of course I'm so far down in the comments that no one will probably see this, but everyone arguing against KBM are 100% wrong, MS and Sony just need to make it official, they can't stop it anyways......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MObrSKjY_S0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neTSS8TcRTU
THIS is a better option. These bad boys last a good 35-40 hours between having to swap em out. I got it along with THIS for my two 360 controllers and I couldn't be happier.
I need this cable for my YouTube channel. I do gameplay videos, and currently our games don't look very good which won't retain viewers. This will make our videos look better and improve overall video quality.
Then buy the old Xbox 360 HDD:
500GB HDD 500G External Hard Dive Disk for Microsoft XBOX 360(not Compatible with Xbox 360 Slim)(500GB)
$60
Xbox 360 Hard Drive Transfer Cable $20
$30 too expensive?
This is working pretty well for me for the time being.