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Up to four controllers are able to connect to Xbox 360, including wired and wireless gamepads. The wireless game remote controller run on either AA batteries (Alkaline or rechargeable) or on a rechargeable battery pack. The wired controllers may be connected to any of the three (one at the rear, two at the front) USB ports located on the console, or to a USB hub. USB keyboards are also supported, but only for inputting text and navigating the dashboard; additionally, the number pad and hotkeys are non-functional. The original first-generation Xbox controllers are not compatible with the Xbox 360. The controller is also compatible with PCs, wireless controllers will need the Wireless Gaming Receiver.Some examples are; the wired/wireless controller, the wired headset (via a controller), the wireless headset and the Live Vision camera. However, despite marketing by Microsoft ,the much anticipated Chatpad accessory for the standard Xbox 360 controller is not Windows compatible.Some examples are; the wired/wireless controller, the wired headset (via a controller), the wireless headset and the Live Vision camera. However, despite marketing by Microsoft ,the much anticipated Chatpad accessory for the standard Xbox 360 controller is not Windows compatible.Some examples are; the wired/wireless controller, the wired headset (via a controller), the wireless headset and the Live Vision camera. However, despite marketing by Microsoft ,the much anticipated Chatpad accessory for the standard Xbox 360 controller is not Windows compatible., which allows wireless Xbox 360 accessories to be used on a Windows-based PC.Most Xbox 360 wireless accessories are supported, including standard controllers, racing wheels (without force-feedback), headsets and guitar controllers. The adapter was first revealed at E3 2006 and released on February 16, 2007.
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