I got the reviver but it dose not work for win7 64bit so my other options are?

A cursory Google search has no idea what reviver you're on about.
It does come up with a lot of people using the word instead of receiver, though.

And if it doesn't work with 64-bit Windows... look for new drivers?

LOL damn spell checker, receiver - reviver.

Hold the button on the face of it, and then the controller, watch it spin and blink,done.

Just plug it in, that's what I did. It does need to be a wired controller though as far as I know but assuming your not running windows 98 it should go just fine.

Wireless or wired? My wired one was just a plug-in and play.

try this tool

http://www.motioninjoy.com/

with it i was able to get my xbox and ps3 controllers to work with my laptop

Mine is the wired controller. Its plug and play. For the wireless one there's a separate receiver for windows.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360_accessories

first you'll need the drivers, then once you have those you can use it for any controller enabled game. For something like source games you need to download configs that assign certain buttons to certain actions.

While this subject is open to discussion; People have told me that if you get a plug and charge kit or w/e they're called for a wireless controller you are able to use it on a PC that way. Anyone know if there is any truth to that?

On a side note, for future reference, when you relize that games that don't use xinput are somewhat broken control wise, give the xbcd a whirl.

Generic wired and brand wired controllers are plug and play and have been since Win XP. I on occasion use a controller from a game or to.

Wireless controller are a different ball game that I know nothing about since getting a wired control is so easy as they are super cheap.

Spectrre:
While this subject is open to discussion; People have told me that if you get a plug and charge kit or w/e they're called for a wireless controller you are able to use it on a PC that way. Anyone know if there is any truth to that?

Not sure about these days, but i tried using just a plug and charge kit a few years ago and it didn't work, so i had to buy the wireless receiver thing.

Spectrre:
While this subject is open to discussion; People have told me that if you get a plug and charge kit or w/e they're called for a wireless controller you are able to use it on a PC that way. Anyone know if there is any truth to that?

That is definitely not true, I know because I've tried it. The plug and charge kit uses a USB cable to charge, but the only pin that connects to anything is the one carrying the power; the data pins don't do anything. If you want to hook up with a wire, you need a wired controller. If you want to hook it up wirelessly, you need a wireless receiver. You can, however, use the plug and charge kit to charge your batteries while playing with an otherwise properly set up wireless controller.

Ok I know how drivers and devices work I fix these things for people half the time with a lil bit of effort take out the registry entries and files thats installed then reinstall it, but this one has me for a loop I did that install the 64bit drivers plug it in and the device is either not working correctly or failed to install but is listed on the devices panel.

Xanthious:
Have you tried voodoo magic? I hear it's the solution to, and cause of, all of life's little problems . . . . .

That or suicide, THINK OF THE GENE POOL!!!!!! ZOMG!!

ZippyDSMlee:
Ok I know how drivers and devices work I fix these things for people half the time with a lil bit of effort take out the registry entries and files thats installed then reinstall it, but this one has me for a loop I did that install the 64bit drivers plug it in and the device is either not working correctly or failed to install but is listed on the devices panel.

Random idea, and I don't know if it'll help, but have you tried syncing the controller, or have you just sort of turned everything on? I know that using them with the actual consoles requires you to sync them, which usually involves doing something to get the console to wait for a signal from the controller, which you send by pressing a button on it. Is it possible that it's not working because you haven't done that?

Owyn_Merrilin:

Spectrre:
While this subject is open to discussion; People have told me that if you get a plug and charge kit or w/e they're called for a wireless controller you are able to use it on a PC that way. Anyone know if there is any truth to that?

That is definitely not true, I know because I've tried it. The plug and charge kit uses a USB cable to charge, but the only pin that connects to anything is the one carrying the power; the data pins don't do anything. If you want to hook up with a wire, you need a wired controller. If you want to hook it up wirelessly, you need a wireless receiver. You can, however, use the plug and charge kit to charge your batteries while playing with an otherwise properly set up wireless controller.

I can confirm the above post is correct.

bahumat42:
The first generation of 360 controller doesn't work, it was only later they did it on all models.

Not true.

I used a first generation Xbox 360 controller on my W7 64-bit PC yesterday to play Skyrim. They work fine.

Binnsyboy:

Marter:
I just plugged mine in, it searched for the drivers, and it worked. Nothing more was needed to be done. And this was on Windows 7, 64 bit.

Indeed this. The only problem I've had is tuning controls for certain games (I can't get it to work properly with TF2) but I imagine there are 3rd party applications for that.

I've used Pinnacle Game Profiler for years to enable controllers in games that don't natively support pads (GTA 3, Torchlight, Windows desktop for some random examples) or have limited pad support. It's not free but it's certainly worth the price for lifetime updates and profile support.

Owyn_Merrilin:

ZippyDSMlee:
Ok I know how drivers and devices work I fix these things for people half the time with a lil bit of effort take out the registry entries and files thats installed then reinstall it, but this one has me for a loop I did that install the 64bit drivers plug it in and the device is either not working correctly or failed to install but is listed on the devices panel.

Random idea, and I don't know if it'll help, but have you tried syncing the controller, or have you just sort of turned everything on? I know that using them with the actual consoles requires you to sync them, which usually involves doing something to get the console to wait for a signal from the controller, which you send by pressing a button on it. Is it possible that it's not working because you haven't done that?

In order for it to connect it goes into pad 1 mode(green led in the upper left corner) right?

All I can get it to do is solid light on the receiver and 2 circleing lights on the pad and it still says is unknown device. I think the receiver is bad as I can not get it to work on my other laptop or backup rig.

ZippyDSMlee:

Owyn_Merrilin:

ZippyDSMlee:
Ok I know how drivers and devices work I fix these things for people half the time with a lil bit of effort take out the registry entries and files thats installed then reinstall it, but this one has me for a loop I did that install the 64bit drivers plug it in and the device is either not working correctly or failed to install but is listed on the devices panel.

Random idea, and I don't know if it'll help, but have you tried syncing the controller, or have you just sort of turned everything on? I know that using them with the actual consoles requires you to sync them, which usually involves doing something to get the console to wait for a signal from the controller, which you send by pressing a button on it. Is it possible that it's not working because you haven't done that?

In order for it to connect it goes into pad 1 mode(green led in the upper left corner) right?

All I can get it to do is solid light on the receiver and 2 circleing lights on the pad and it still says is unknown device. I think the receiver is bad as I can not get it to work on my other laptop or backup rig.

Unfortunately, I can't help beyond that. You pushed the small button and not the big Xbox one, right? I don't actually own a 360, so the syncing process I'm familiar with is the one for the Wii, which is subtly but significantly different.

ZippyDSMlee:

All I can get it to do is solid light on the receiver and 2 circleing lights on the pad and it still says is unknown device. I think the receiver is bad as I can not get it to work on my other laptop or backup rig.

Have you tried pressing the sync button on the receiver before you press the sync button on the controller?

They're solid receiver light and circling pad lights strongly suggest they're not synced because the receiver hasn't been activated.

First you need to get a flashing light on the receiver by pressing it's sync button, then press the sync button on the pad.

If you try to sync the pad without getting the receiver ready first, then you'll get circling lights as pad struggles to find something to sync to.

Likewise a solid light on the receiver just means it's powered and working, it's not necessarily an indication of it being synced to anything... at least not until you've made the receiver light flash by pressing it's sync button and then sync a pad to it to make it resume it's normal solid light.

bahumat42:

Some did but your one controller may of been the working varient, all i know is that there were 2 in circulation one which only worked with the xbox and one which worked with both, this got fixed in later iterations ofc. But your single example doesn't disprove this fact from the 1000's of people who had that problem.

As I said before, mine works fine - not that I disbelieve you but I've not heard of this problem before, nor can I find any reference of it in a quick Google search. Have you got a link that backs up your claim? Would be good to have it verified, especially as I'm on the Xpert/Ambassador program and can relay the information whilst doing my tech support bit.

Thanks.

I have le official Microsoft USB 360 controller. Used CD, installed in a second, and not a problem was had since. Really, if you want a 360 controller, just get the 360 controller.

Owyn_Merrilin:
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Ok, thank you for the information, I have been dying to find out. You too madster, I appreciate the response. That kinda sucks tho. I read that the wireless receivers are no longer sold? You apparently have to buy the special pc controllers that come with it or something?

I guess I could have a looksie on Ebay, maybe I'll get lucky. Anyway, thanks again.

gypsy magic or a quick google search your choice

Spectrre:

Owyn_Merrilin:
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Ok, thank you for the information, I have been dying to find out. You too madster, I appreciate the response. That kinda sucks tho. I read that the wireless receivers are no longer sold? You apparently have to buy the special pc controllers that come with it or something?

I guess I could have a looksie on Ebay, maybe I'll get lucky. Anyway, thanks again.

No problem, glad to help. As for the wireless receivers, Microsoft no longer sells the official ones, but Amazon apparently sells third party models for $10-$15. I don't have any personal experience with them, but word on the street is they work.