Does the wired XBox 360 controller work with Surface 2
I'm looking at getting a gamepad for my Surface 2 running Windows RT. I would like to know if the wired XBox 360 controller works. All the stuff I've seen online shows the wireless one being used with the dongle. The controller I'm talking about specifically is this one
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Yes it does but have to be the Xbox 360/windows controller. There is a red-boxed Xbox 360 styled windows controller that works perfect.
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Can you use an Xbox 360 controller on a Microsoft Surface?
Luckily for you, since both the Surface and the Xbox are made by Microsoft, you can use wireless Xbox gaming controllers with your Surface tablet.How do I connect my Xbox 360 controller to my Surface?
On Windows 10: Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices > Add Bluetooth or other device > Everything else. Choose the Xbox Wireless Controller and follow additional instructions if they appear, then select Done.Can an Xbox 360 wired controller work on Windows 10?
Set up a wired controller on a Windows 10 PC Plug the Xbox 360 controller into any USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on the computer. Windows 10 will automatically install drivers for your controller, so you won't have to download or install software other than Windows 10 updates.Can I use my wired Xbox 360 controller on my laptop?
Can you connect an Xbox 360 controller to a PC? Yes, easily. If you have a wired controller, you just need to plug it into a 2.0 or better USB slot, and Windows will install needed drivers automatically.Xbox 360 Wired USB Controller for Windows
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