The Xbox controller is not compatible with the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 controller comes in both wired and wireless versions.
Make sure it gets plenty of air flow and avoid leaving it plugged in when not in use. The Xbox 360 controller is the primary game controller for Microsofts Xbox 360 home video game console that was introduced at E3 2005. If you choose to bypass the fuse rather than replace it, keep in mind that the receiver is now at greater risk of overheating and should be considered a potential fire hazard. IFixit also has an excellent guide for this repair: Windows 7,Windows 8,Windows 8.1 and later drivers,Windows Vista,Windows XP,Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003. Xbox 360 driver - Xbox 360 Controller Driver for PC is a simple driver that allows you to use the Xbox 360 controller on Windows PCs and thus, play video games with the controller rather than the. In this article I intend to play games under Steam on a Mac, on MacOS X Yosemite (), by using this controller. 40) or, in case you have XBox 360 controllers laying around, just get the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows (app.
Thanks to ICptJackSparrow for his repair guide, this is where I first learned of the issue and how to fix it: Microsoft driver update for Xbox 360 Wireless Controller via Play & Charge Kit. Either buy a Microsoft XBox 360 wireless controller for Windows bundle (app. In general it's not safe to bypass a fuse in this way and this could result in damage to the receiver or the host it's plugged into. This issue cannot be resolved with minor changes. As of macOS 10.11, Wireless Xbox 360 controller support causes kernel panics. Wired Xbox 360 controllers are supported directly. If you don't have a replacement fuse or aren't comfortable soldering surface mount components, you can try bridging the contacts with solder as a temporary fix. Xbox 360 Controller Driver is a driver that supports the Microsoft Xbox series of controllers including: Original Xbox controllers are supported by using a USB adapter. If your receiver has failed in this way, it can be fixed by replacing the faulty fuse.
The reason the fuse fails is thought to be from overheating. The "Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows" ( product page) is prone to blowing the F1 fuse ( seen here), after which it stops working completely.