It's very interesting (at least to me!). Once we announce/release (which as Major said will be soon) I'll be able to talk about it. I believe (hope) people will be pleased which is why it's taken us longer.
Excited.
It's very interesting (at least to me!). Once we announce/release (which as Major said will be soon) I'll be able to talk about it. I believe (hope) people will be pleased which is why it's taken us longer.
The timing of your post is just amazing.Rubbish.. it's just Microsoft being Microsoft. The decision to release the drivers (and perhaps a wireless dongle for it) will be the footnote on many meetings if it's discussed at all.
It will be lost in the Microsoft meeting grind until someone from "further up" pushes for it. And as we all know Microsoft doesn't give to shits about gaming on Windows unless its a shitty free to play game pushed though the equally shit Microsoft Windows Store.
I'm not developer or programmer. But how hard could it be to have drivers for this? I mean it's a no brainer. The 360 controller sold so damn well for PC
, do you know if it will be compatible with old games that used the 360 pad? Or new games have to be developed with it in mind.
Making it work properly with every game that the Xbox 360 controller worked with is not exactly the easiest thing in the world. I've tried the 3rd party drivers and they are terrible and barely work with any games.
Soon. Very soon.
You understand.
Even though I am a proud owner of a PS4 I would still buy an Xbox one controller to use on my PC. With Wolfenstien and watchdogs coming out I've been using Steam big picture and PC has always been next to my TV, so right now I have a 15ft USB cord running across my living room with a wired 360 pad attached. Since its impossible to track down the Microsoft branded adapter for wireless pads I just use this solution for the time being. While the DS4 is a semi-vaiable option, it is still quirky in some games like the souls series, and I just really don't feel like screwing with it every time I play a controller friendly PC title. Where are those drivers they said they would be putting out for the xbone pad? I'd love a PC branded one that comes with a USB adapter, or some sort of WiFi solution. Can this be that hard? Or is Microsoft keeping on with that "commitment" to the PC.
It's very interesting (at least to me!). Once we announce/release (which as Major said will be soon) I'll be able to talk about it. I believe (hope) people will be pleased which is why it's taken us longer.
It's very interesting (at least to me!). Once we announce/release (which as Major said will be soon) I'll be able to talk about it. I believe (hope) people will be pleased which is why it's taken us longer.
Can this be that hard? Or is Microsoft keeping on with that "commitment" to the PC.
PC maxed Project Cars with Xbone rumble triggers...
Lawd please....
So basically you will announce a Game For Windows Live 2 at E3 that will include support for the XB1 controller amongst its standards.
I use an off-brand wireless adapter to make my Xbox 360 controller work with my pc games. The adapter cost $10, and it works great. I can find the link if you want.
Drivers for the Xbox One controller will eventually arrive, if you are die-hard One over 360 controller.
A modder did get the X1 controller working on PC too, I have it installed and it works a treat, don't have a source for it unfortunately.
You two could've done a better job than this, you know? A little "hey guys, we didn't forget you (we totally did) and we're still working on it. It takes longer than expected, but it's going to be worth it" back in April would've been nice. Maybe another "We're going to announce our plans before/at/after E3" a little bit later would've worked, too.
It's okay to tell people things like that. They're not your enemy and this is not about some top secret game. It's about a PC-compatible driver for the new controller you spent millions on (which makes the wait even more ridiculous). This wouldn't have hurt anyone.
I hear you. Up until recently, all we really could say is "it's coming soon and we're working on it" - no intention to be cagey or obtuse. I've learned the hard way not to speculate until we have something solid. This it not, despite the perception, something we don't care about. People have been working on this to deliver the experience you want, but we didn't have a concrete date. It's getting closer to being able to give you something real.
What we're asking is, why couldn't you say any more than that? Why can't you say when we'll get an update? We understand what delays are, and we appreciate that they happen. Nobody's going to blame you if a delay happens. We're asking, could you give us a date to look forward to, say, at E3? When do you expect it to happen? Why can't you tell us that?
What we're asking is, why couldn't you say any more than that? Why can't you say when we'll get an update? We understand what delays are, and we appreciate that they happen. Nobody's going to blame you if a delay happens. We're asking, could you give us a date to look forward to, say, at E3? When do you expect it to happen? Why can't you tell us that?
Maybe because they don't know?
I'd rather they said nothing than make promises and not keep them.
Maybe because they don't know?
Then why can't they say that?
And why can't they say why they don't know? What's holding them up?
Get a grip dude. You have the head of xbox product planning in this thread, stop acting so entitled.Then why can't they say that?
And why can't they say why they don't know? What's holding them up?
DS4 works great on pc. But I do want a XB1 controller as well.
last gen i had a DS3 and 360 controller connected to my pc as well
Did they ever promise a date? "Soon" doesn't count driveclub news was supposed to be coming out"soon" like this past January, not to mention valve-time and blizzard "soon"One of my golden rules. Never promise a date you may not meet.
Then why can't they say that?
And why can't they say why they don't know? What's holding them up?
I hear you. Up until recently, all we really could say is "it's coming soon and we're working on it" - no intention to be cagey or obtuse. I've learned the hard way not to speculate until we have something solid. This it not, despite the perception, something we don't care about. People have been working on this to deliver the experience you want, but we didn't have a concrete date. It's getting closer to being able to give you something real.
Get a grip dude. You have the head of xbox product planning in this thread, stop acting so entitled.
It's not entitlement I assure. Purely curious. What's the reason they can't tell us?
That was basically BS. Truthfact.Wasn't their a report that they weren't going to do Windows Drivers for the Xbox One controller on Neogaf? Was that fake?
A somewhat educated guess: Lots and lots and LOTS of testing to make sure it works with the vast majority of games.
Total speculation: Looks like something fun/new getting announced at e3? If it was just 'controller compat' then Albert P wouldn't be teasing something slightly cooler...
Wasn't their a report that they weren't going to do Windows Drivers for the Xbox One controller on Neogaf? Was that fake?
Rubbish.. it's just Microsoft being Microsoft. The decision to release the drivers (and perhaps a wireless dongle for it) will be the footnote on many meetings if it's discussed at all.
It will be lost in the Microsoft meeting grind until someone from "further up" pushes for it. And as we all know Microsoft doesn't give to shits about gaming on Windows unless its a shitty free to play game pushed though the equally shit Microsoft Windows Store.
A somewhat educated guess: Lots and lots and LOTS of testing to make sure it works with the vast majority of games.
Total speculation: Looks like something fun/new getting announced at e3? If it was just 'controller compat' then Albert P wouldn't be teasing something slightly cooler...
It's not that much cooler. I really don't want anyone to read into my statements.
We haven't said anything because the date was not firm. We have had expectations when it would release, but there are many reasons through development why that could have changed. Now, we're getting close to a date so stay tuned to Major. I may do something on his podcast to give more history.
I'm only stepping in because I wanted people to know it never dropped off our radar.
Did they ever promise a date? "Soon" doesn't count driveclub news was supposed to be coming out"soon" like this past January, not to mention valve-time and blizzard "soon"
Eh, either way I'm cautiously excited to hear something about this (please god no new games for windows bs)
It's not that much cooler. I really don't want anyone to read into my statements.
It's not that much cooler. I really don't want anyone to read into my statements.
We haven't said anything because the date was not firm. We have had expectations when it would release, but there are many reasons through development why that could have changed. Now, we're getting close to a date so stay tuned to Major. I may do something on his podcast to give more history.
I'm only stepping in because I wanted people to know it never dropped off our radar.
Too late, the articles are going up on Kotaku, IGN, other sites as we speak.
"Director of Product Planning for MS/Xbox confirms something really cool is coming for Xbox One controllers on PC".
And then the comments will be full of speculation like you're doing this for the controllers because you're planning something to support Halo on PC again, special edition controllers etc.
Too late, the articles are going up on Kotaku, IGN, other sites as we speak.
"Director of Product Planning for MS/Xbox confirms something really cool is coming for Xbox One controllers on PC".
And then the comments will be full of speculation like you're doing this for the controllers because you're planning something to support Halo on PC again, special edition controllers etc.