Xbox 360 Gamepad support?

[MOFO]

Hopefully the surface will have xbox 360 gamepad support right out of the box with at least some Arcade live games available. I know they say mobile gaming is big right now but the one thing I can't stand is unresponsive virtual D-pads and buttons.
What do you guys think?

 

[Skywaffle]

I agree; the on-screen controls of many ipad games leave a lot to be desired. I would think that with the keyboard, and a bluetooth mouse, I'd be perfectly content.

 

[Kastnerd]

I agree a xbox controler would be great

 

[sosr21]

but it's so great to surface have a special pad in sides like razor tablet hemm?!:wink:

 

[MOFO]

And look like a serving tray, no thanks

 

[willz06jw]

Has anyone tried it out? I have a Surface, but not a 360 controller

 

[Mr.NK]

Aw: Xbox 360 Gamepad support?

Works with my 360-wireless. Just plug in the receiver and search for a game with gamepad input support. Reckless racing is one of those apps.

 

[macintosh]

receiver? is that a standard xbox controller or a special PC one?

 

[Mr.NK]

It's a standard xbox-wireless-controller connected to the usb-receiver. This acts like a xbox, and you can connect up to 4 controller. The controller itself was included in the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows package. I assume, that a normal usb-360 will work, but if you just have wireless from your xbox you'll have to get the receiver.

 

[macintosh]

thanks mr.NK seems theres plenty available on ebay for around £7

 

[guitar1969]

is there any way to use a controller without an additional receiver since the surface has Bluetooth.

 

[Mr.NK]

Aw: Xbox 360 Gamepad support?

Sry, but for the 360-wireless there's no other solution.