Xbox Play and Charge on Macbook Pro?

[b_scott]

Plugging in my 360 controller yields no power. it flashes green for a split second then nothing. Plugged in and on batteries. Is there any way to get more power to the USB port, or is that even the problem? Thanks!

 

[e12a]

if power is the problem, get a powered USB hub.

 

[squeeks]

Plugging in my 360 controller yields no power. it flashes green for a split second then nothing. Plugged in and on batteries. Is there any way to get more power to the USB port, or is that even the problem? Thanks!

right plug or left plug?

the left plug sucks

 

[b_scott]

if power is the problem, get a powered USB hub.

that defeats the purpose of the convenience of plugging into my laptop. i can plug them straight into the Xbox 360 but it's not sitting on my coffee table.

 

[b_scott]

right plug or left plug?

the left plug sucks

either.

 

[squeeks]

either.

ive noticed the MBP usb ports are underpowered they have trouble spinning up an external HD that my PC has no problems with, also ive noticed the left plug has issues running my external sound blaster

 

[WeedJedi]

The Xbox 360 Play and charge kit can ONLY be used with a 360. Even trying to charge it will not work. Only a Windows 360 Controller with-out a battery pack or using the new 360 Wireless Dongle for PCs can be used with a Mac/PC.

 

[UltraNEO*]

ive noticed the MBP usb ports are underpowered they have trouble spinning up an external HD that my PC has no problems with, also ive noticed the left plug has issues running my external sound blaster

I understand where your coming from dude. This is the only reason i choose FW drives and enclosures, over cheap USB counterparts..

 

[alisoul]

The Xbox 360 Play and charge kit can ONLY be used with a 360. Even trying to charge it will not work. Only a Windows 360 Controller with-out a battery pack or using the new 360 Wireless Dongle for PCs can be used with a Mac/PC.

perhaps we have different models or i am misunderstanding you, but my 360 controller charges fine via USB on my pc.. have never tried on my MBP though.

 

[swmr]

perhaps we have different models or i am misunderstanding you, but my 360 controller charges fine via USB on my pc.. have never tried on my MBP though.

Yea mine works okay on my PC too, and I have read about drivers to use it as an external game controller on both PC and Mac. I don't see why the USB wouldn't charge it on a Mac, but maybe it just isn't supported.

 

[Dsr1205]

The Xbox 360 Play and charge kit can ONLY be used with a 360. Even trying to charge it will not work. Only a Windows 360 Controller with-out a battery pack or using the new 360 Wireless Dongle for PCs can be used with a Mac/PC.

um, excuse me, but i plugged the thing into my wii and my computer and it charged so...

 

[squeeks]

Yea mine works okay on my PC too, and I have read about drivers to use it as an external game controller on both PC and Mac. I don't see why the USB wouldn't charge it on a Mac, but maybe it just isn't supported.

because the MBP usb ports are under-powered

 

[Cubs]

The Xbox 360 Play and charge kit can ONLY be used with a 360. Even trying to charge it will not work. Only a Windows 360 Controller with-out a battery pack or using the new 360 Wireless Dongle for PCs can be used with a Mac/PC.

There's not really such a thing as a "windows 360 controller". The package that you are referring to is a REGULAR 360 wired controller that includes drivers on a CD (which can also be downloaded for FREE on the internet).


And for reference, mine charges fine on my HP laptop.

 

[bclayton88]

you know that the play and charge cord with a wireless controller does not actually create a usb connection...it just powers the controller and connects to your xbox wirelessly...in order for your controller to work you must have the wireless receiver dongle

 

[b_scott]

must just be underpowered. how do they expect you to be completely portable if you need to have powered usb drives, etc?