Game Pad Configuration

[sparticusman5]

it works.. i see some differences. Can you give me the recommended settings for the linear and non linear and then any throttle, braking and/or steer help and steering input?


BTW I use an XBox 360 controller.. i think i said that but i'm not sure lol.

 

[johnsonfan96]

ok on the subject of my problem. i cant get connection because when i turn on my controller my xbox turns on and when i unplug my xbox and try to turn on my controller it just flashes all the ring and it wont connect. do i need some sort of add on?

 

[sparticusman5]

yea you need the windows drivers. Windows should detect the controller too and the lights should automatically come on. If you are using Vista or windows 7 it will automatically detect it. If you are using XP, then you have to download the drivers, i think a link to those are on the second page. Don't try to turn the controller on, because it will probably boot the XBox up. Windows should turn the controller on if you have the drivers.

 

[johnsonfan96]

oh well windows doesnt. i dont know what id did wrong though. i downloaded the right drivers. loaded them then nothing happened. should the controller turn on right away?

 

[Alan Harkleroad]

for a wired controller it should just come on, for a wireless controller you also need the wireless receiver that is USB.

 

[johnsonfan96]

oh i dont have a wireless reciever so thats probably my problem.
how much do they cost at wal-mart?

 

[Alan Harkleroad]

like 20 dollars i think, maybe less, as they get older with age.

 

[johnsonfan96]

ok. ill probably pick one up.

 

[johnsonfan96]

ok i went to wal-mart,eb games and the source and niether of them had it. is this what i need?Xbox.com | Accessories - Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows

 

[Alan Harkleroad]

yep thats it.

 

[johnsonfan96]

ok. ill probably buy it off amazon because it doesnt look like you can buy it off the xbox website

 

[Alan Harkleroad]

it works.. i see some differences. Can you give me the recommended settings for the linear and non linear and then any throttle, braking and/or steer help and steering input?


BTW I use an XBox 360 controller.. i think i said that but i'm not sure lol.

I didnt see this till just now. I will pull up my settings and let you know what i have for mine. I have two different sets of numbers ones for my wheel the other is for this controller.

 

[pc_647f]

Just to add to johnsonfan96's situation, the play and charge kit for the 360 controller will not work as a connection. I was pulling my hair out trying to get this to work. I never thought about it before, but Microsoft says the controller still works off of the wireless signal while connected to the play and charge. I just assumed it basically made it a wired controller. Just FYI for those as bright as me.

 

[McAlberts]

im pretty sure i followed the steps perfectly but in game my gas and brake do not work, no steering either. any help would be appreciated.

also, im using this with a 360 controller for windows

 

[Alan Harkleroad]

gas, brake and steering are calibrated under the normal options menu in game
those are not set by pinnacle profiler. That clear up your confusion?

 

[Hormel]

I imported like you said but it seems i'm missing the trigger commands and some other things, I can't get my trigger to be my gas and brakes, help

 

[MillsLayne]

Just a quick question for Alan. I use the XPadder button mapping program for my wireless XBox 360 controller. Have you used XPadder before and if so, which is better between it and the one you posted?

 

[Alan Harkleroad]

Well I tried XPadder 3 years ago when it was a free program. I havent used it since it became a service that is paid for. I cant honestly tell you if its better or not. I used the pinnacle program when I was setting this up over XPadder because it seemed easier to me for mapping and control setups.