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Xbox 360 controller driving me crazy

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-Ghost

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Dec 11, 2010
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So I'm wanting to try using a controller for TF2 now that it is free (please no comments about keyboard/mouse > controller). I've been a console guy all my life and trying to play a fast paced FPS with WASD is just not working out for me right now.
Anyway, I've tried plugging a 360 controller into every usb port I have but it kills every one of them. Says that it's taking too much power and shuts down the port until I restart my comp. This is getting very irritating as something this simple shouldn't be such a pain in the ass.
 
-Ghost said:
So I'm wanting to try using a controller for TF2 now that it is free (please no comments about keyboard/mouse > controller). I've been a console guy all my life and trying to play a fast paced FPS with WASD is just not working out for me right now.
Anyway, I've tried plugging a 360 controller into every usb port I have but it kills every one of them. Says that it's taking too much power and shuts down the port until I restart my comp. This is getting very irritating as something this simple shouldn't be such a pain in the ass.
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Odd. I use an X360 controller for a few games in Windows 7 on my iMac (GTA4, Jamestown, Street Fighter 4, etc.) and it works properly, regardless of whether it is plugged into a hub or directly to the machine.
 
You can try to use a powered usb hub? That way the controller doesn't have to draw it's power from the iMac.
 
Ugh, this is so weird.
I haven't read anywhere of people having this problem.
Could it possibly be my controller? It's not in the greatest of condition.

Objector said:
You can try to use a powered usb hub? That way the controller doesn't have to draw it's power from the iMac.
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I don't have one, or the money to get one. And I shouldn't need it anyway.
 
-Ghost said:
Ugh, this is so weird.
I haven't read anywhere of people having this problem.
Could it possibly be my controller? It's not in the greatest of condition.



I don't have one, or the money to get one. And I shouldn't need it anyway.
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Borrow another one from a friend and see if that works?

I've tried all 4 from my 360. I can't replicate your issue.
 
-Ghost said:
So I'm wanting to try using a controller for TF2 now that it is free (please no comments about keyboard/mouse > controller). I've been a console guy all my life and trying to play a fast paced FPS with WASD is just not working out for me right now.
Anyway, I've tried plugging a 360 controller into every usb port I have but it kills every one of them. Says that it's taking too much power and shuts down the port until I restart my comp. This is getting very irritating as something this simple shouldn't be such a pain in the ass.
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You don't specify whether you are using Mac or Windows to play TeamFortress2.

If you are using Mac, then I am afraid that the controller won't work. Try installing Windows 7 on Bootcamp and it should work just fine.
 
monchote said:
If you are using Mac, then I am afraid that the controller won't work. Try installing Windows 7 on Bootcamp and it should work just fine.
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That's not necessarily true. I use my 360 controller to play Half-Life 2 and Portal 2, on both the Windows and the OS X side of my iMac. The controller won't work natively, though - you'll need to download a driver.
 
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