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Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
742
Unverified
30
Spam Test
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360 meters
SIZE
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB

Review Analysis - 228 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Gaming
 56
pc, controllers, controller, xbox, steam
+98%
-2%
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" ...  I use it to play PC and emulated games on my PC.  ...  "
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" ...  I got it because I wanted to play some steam games with my wireless 360 controller and it connected in literally two seconds.  ...  "
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" ...  Xbox controllers paired without issue. ... Was able to play games on the computer with the Xbox 360 controllers.  ...  "
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" ...  well worth it and didn't have to buy another controller!  ...  "
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" ...  Works great with a Xbox 360 standard wireless controller.  ...  "
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" ...  I can now play certain games on my computer with my xbox 360 controller instead of using my mouse and keyboard.  ...  "
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" ...  I used this to stream games to my computer from my Xbox one and use an old 360 controller instead of buying a new xbox one controller. ... The controller worked great the stream would lag sometimes so I found it better to play turn based games like X-Com 2.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great with my Guitar Hero 3 controller.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 50
windows 10, pc, xbox 360, xbox, controller
+94%
-6%
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" ...  After pairing the controllers the first time they are recognized every time, just like using an Xbox 360.  ...  "
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" ...  No problems with my receiver.  ...  "
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" ...  I literally just plugged it into my computer and I was ready to go.  ...  "
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" ...  Xbox controllers paired without issue.  ...  "
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" ...  bought it to connect xbox 360 contoller to amazon fire tv.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great with a Xbox 360 standard wireless controller. ... No set up required with Windows 7  ...  "
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" ...  Works great on Windows 10.  ...  "
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" ...  I can use my computer like an xbox if i hook it up to my TV.  ...  "
Marketplace
 29
works, works as expected, described, expected, exactly as expected
+79%
-21%
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" ...  Came as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  It works exactly as expected!  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  It works as expected  ...  "
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" ...  Just like I expected  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  It works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Works exactly as expected!  ...  "
Product Reliability
 27
years, works great, working, ago, receiver
+89%
-11%
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" ...  Worked as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked right out of the box!  ...  "
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" ...  It Works great it has no connectivity issues.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great and I haven't had a any problems so far  ...  "
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" ...  Works right away with no issues.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked super well!  ...  "
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" ...  Worked right out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  My old receiver crapped out after two years of work- this one works exactly like the other one!  ...  "
Ports
 24
plug and play, raspberry pi, plug, pc, controller
+100%
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" ...  I literally just plugged it into my computer and I was ready to go.  ...  "
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" ...  just plugged into usb port, hit the sync buttons on the receiver and controller and instantly works.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked great with a Raspberry Pi.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a real Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless receiver and it works just as good as the original one did.  ...  "
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" ...  If what you need is a thingy to let your XBox 360 controller connect to your PC, this is all you need.  ...  "
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" ...  This one was plug and play and has not disconnected at all.  ...  "
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" ...  I just bought this as I learned you can use an XBox360 controller on your MacBook (the charging USB cable isnt enough).  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this for use with a Raspberry Pi Retropie setup and it worked as soon as I plugged it in.  ...  "
Setup
 22
install, controller, drivers, driver, works great
+86%
-14%
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" ...  This product came with a disc for you to setup the software but I suppose that wasn't needed for by laptops without a disc drive.  ...  "
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" ...  Was literally plug and play after the Raspberry Pi setup.  ...  "
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" ...  The instructions were easy to follow and now I can use my controller!  ...  "
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" ...  Setup was simple and the product works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Pairing with a controller was equally easy.  ...  "
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" ...  It's simple to install and works perfectly with my XB 360 controller.  ...  "
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" ...  Super easy to install and setup.  ...  "
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" ...  No setup required, no fuss.  ...  "
Drivers
 21
driver, windows 10, cd, microsoft, download
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Just plug and play on Windows 10 on a Surface Pro 4, no drivers installed.  ...  "
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" ...  Tested drivers for Windows 7 and was met with an update shortly after.  ...  "
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" ...  Connected to computer without a need to install drivers.  ...  "
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" ...  Throw away the DVD driver disk,you won't need it.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great once the drivers are installed.  ...  "
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" ...  Plugged it into my PC, Windows 10 OS automatically installed a driver and from there it was just a matter of syncing a controller.  ...  "
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" ...  Hooked it up to my PC, installed the driver, no fuss .  ...  "
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" ...  Plugged it in and Windows 10 started downloading the drivers immediately and it worked on the 3 games I have used it on so far.  ...  "
Product As Described
 20
works, works as expected, described, expected, exactly as expected
+95%
-5%
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" ...  Came as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  It works exactly as expected!  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  It works as expected  ...  "
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" ...  Just like I expected  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  It works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Works exactly as expected!  ...  "
Software Platform
 14
software, works great, download, os, installs
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Got the genuine product and is plug and play out of the box for Windows 10.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great on Windows 10.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great for your PC windows 10  ...  "
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" ...  It paired instantly with my Fire TV and windows 10 computer.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great on Windows 10.  ...  "
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" ...  Automatically installs software.  ...  "
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" ...  On Windows 10 it installs drivers right away and works instantly.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the original, not a generic one, Works well with windows 10.  ...  "
Delivery
 12
item, expected, works right, worked, arrived on time
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Came as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  It came packed safely and everything.  ...  "
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" ...  Item was delivered when expected and without damage. ... Worked right out of the box!  ...  "
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" ...  Works right out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived on time and as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked right out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  Item as described, arrived on time.  ...  "
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" ...  It arrived quickly, and I had no trouble with the order or the product.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 11
setup, easy, simple, easy to setup, easy to set
+91%
-9%
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" ...  I'd love if there was a better on-screen UI to configure settings, but it's not a deal-breaker because it works fine as-is.  ...  "
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" ...  I also really like the whole one-button design, it makes it really easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Has good range & easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Super easy to install and setup.  ...  "
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" ...  No setup required, no fuss.  ...  "
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" ...  excellent,, easy peaazy connection,, no issues,, and thank you so much>  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  360 meters
Connectivity
Number of USB ports:  2 
USB:  Yes 
360 meters
SIZE
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB