Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller $31 total shipped price

Quote from Seven1 : Which 3rd party receiver(s) are you guys using? Thanks.

in reality I think all wireless receivers are 3rd party unless you get a controller with it. I don't think microsoft officially sells them without the controller. Regardless, I think I got this one from meritline:
http://www.meritline.com/wireless...74950.aspx

I got it several years ago, so I can't remember if this is the one, but it looks the same

quick edit: I just checked my order history and that is indeed the correct one. I've had no problems with it in the couple years I've had it.

Quote from calistyle : No, they don't tax in every state, but I believe Florida is one of the states that gets taxed either way.

Only if they have an office in the state generally. I still don't pay amazon tax.

I got mine 2 weeks ago from Buy.com for a couple dollars cheaper so no need for another one. Thanks anyways!

I want a 360 controller for my pc, but if I need to get a receiver and this thing needs batteries, I think Ill wait for a wired controller deal.

Awesome, been looking for these since my current two are all but dead. Thanks!

Done. Thanks OP!!

Quote from motaku96 : I want a 360 controller for my pc, but if I need to get a receiver and this thing needs batteries, I think Ill wait for a wired controller deal.

If you can find a charge 'n play cable/kit (what charges a battery pack while it's still in a controller), you can attach it to a wireless controller for now, and plug the cable into the PC. Just leave the 2 AA's out of the battery compartment and snap it in place. Done deal, and if you want to go wireless in the future, you've already got the wireless controller.

Did Microsoft ever fix the wireless receiver for these? They used to blow a transistor in them because the USB port would overload it making it into a paperweight.

How do you get the 29.99 price:???


List Price:
$49.99
Instant Savings:
- $15.00 (30%)
Price:
$3499

Quote from calistyle : It's $30 now. You need to select Econo shipping and have a residential address written on one line only.

Quote from Michael-M : Shipping prices look jacked. 7.29 now. Going through amazon isn't an option anymore as it's jacked to $35. Dangit. Not fast enough!

Quote from bambams247 : How do you get the 29.99 price:??? List Price: $49.99 Instant Savings: - $15.00 (30%) Price: $3499

Looks like price went up by $5 dollars.

Quote from Thunderpants : Did Microsoft ever fix the wireless receiver for these? They used to blow a transistor in them because the USB port would overload it making it into a paperweight.

First I've heard of this. I've been using two of them on two PCs, one for 5 years the other for 2 years, with no problems.

Quote from motaku96 : I want a 360 controller for my pc, but if I need to get a receiver and this thing needs batteries, I think Ill wait for a wired controller deal.

The wireless controller needs a USB receiver for PC, and uses batteries because it's wireless.

You can buy the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows which comes with the usb receiver for $45: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-X...B004QRKWKQ

I think the wireless is well worth it when you have an Xbox 360 as well (you just need to re-sync them to swap back and forth), or multiple PCs (easy to sync them to whichever you want to use), or want to have multiple controllers connected to the same PC (easier to sync 2-4 wireless controllers than having to deal with plugging in cables and having enough usb ports open).

Quote from timobkg : First I've heard of this. I've been using two of them on two PCs, one for 5 years the other for 2 years, with no problems.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/2...r-windows/

http://replayproject.wordpress.co...ows%C2%AE/