03-05-2008, 12:44 AM | #1 (permalink) | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 Style: Light - Version 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Gil: 3,954 Bank: 0 Total Gil: 3,954 Donate | Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO Greetings all, First post
A lot of people on my LS have been asking me about getting their 360 controllers plugged into XI for the PC, espectially with the LT/RT Issues and Rumble support.
So, I wrote up a guide, and Made it into a nice, informative, picture-filled PDF.
This is my first time qriting such a guide, so if anyone could point ut any problems, it would be great.  | | ::Quote Selected:: | | The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Muskie For This Useful Post: | | | 03-05-2008, 04:40 AM | #2 (permalink) | | Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 61 Style: Light - Version 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5x in 4 Posts Gil: 1,754 Bank: 0 Total Gil: 1,754 Donate | Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO Great now you just made me want to go out and get a new EDIT: PC ok? Last edited by Menelaus : 03-05-2008 at 05:44 AM. | | ::Quote Selected:: | | 04-11-2008, 09:37 AM | #3 (permalink) | | Achiever Keeper of Knowledge Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 2,596 Style: Light - Version 4 My Mood: Thanks: 393 Thanked 227x in 133 Posts Gil: 7,548 Bank: 34,626 Total Gil: 42,174 Donate | Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO People who use an XB360 controller, via USB, to play PC games. FFXI doesn't recognize the Triggers as buttons, because Windows recognizes them as each as an "Axis," hence, the same rules apply to them as do Joysticks.
You can't map Joysticks to buttons in FFXI, so this guide helps you get around that.
Thanks, OP, this is a real pain to me, because I had to make the Start Button my Auto Run, and the Select Button my Screen shot.
It works, but it's annoying. I'm at work now, so I'll download the files and post here if I get it to work. Originally Posted by Aksannyi | | I swear some melee would forget their fucking weapon if they didn't have it equipped every time they logged in. | Last edited by Omniblast : 05-16-2008 at 06:03 AM. | | ::Quote Selected:: | | 04-11-2008, 10:08 AM | #4 (permalink) | | Keeper of Knowledge Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,105 Style: Dark - Version 5 Thanks: 17 Thanked 65x in 50 Posts Gil: 841,224 Bank: 0 Total Gil: 841,224 Donate | Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO nice guide but you need to note, that for 64-bit OS users, this wont work, because the drivers are unsigned -.- and at least Vista has been updated to where you cant disable the driver sign check.  Gaming at its best, the good old 8-bit days | | ::Quote Selected:: | | 04-11-2008, 10:14 AM | #5 (permalink) | | Spy Moose Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Behind the great Zion Curtain Posts: 115 Style: Light - Version 6 My Mood: Thanks: 35 Thanked 8x in 6 Posts Gil: 2,405 Bank: 769 Total Gil: 3,174 Donate | Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO That is a really jazzy idea, you can finally have the graphic support of a PC and the feel of a console game o.o;; I may have to see about doing this for my toaster at home to appease my girly while she's playing FFXI ^^ this seems to be more than a step above those that figured out how to connect the Wiimote to their computer | | ::Quote Selected:: | | 04-11-2008, 10:30 AM | #6 (permalink) | | Keeper of Knowledge Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,105 Style: Dark - Version 5 Thanks: 17 Thanked 65x in 50 Posts Gil: 841,224 Bank: 0 Total Gil: 841,224 Donate | Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO Originally Posted by Jaice | | That is a really jazzy idea, you can finally have the graphic support of a PC and the feel of a console game o.o;; I may have to see about doing this for my toaster at home to appease my girly while she's playing FFXI ^^ this seems to be more than a step above those that figured out how to connect the Wiimote to their computer |
would also like to note, that I would only do this if you already have a wired 360 controller, if you dont, just go buy a 20$ USB controller (most look like PS2 controller) and use that  Gaming at its best, the good old 8-bit days | | ::Quote Selected:: | | The following user says "Thank You" to Kailea for above post: | | | 04-11-2008, 10:37 AM | #7 (permalink) | | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 20 Style: Light - Version 6 My Mood: Thanks: 9 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts Gil: 1,315 Bank: 0 Total Gil: 1,315 Donate | Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO if i remember correctly, the play and charge kit WILL NOT transmit the data from a wireless controller. About 2 months ago i did the same thing, except i had to buy a wired controller to make it work. now tho, im not sure what kind of wireless the controllers use, but my PC had no wireless support. I am assuming tho that maybe it would work if it would pick up the signal and recognize the controller. i just remember that the kit ONLY charges, it does not transmit data. | | ::Quote Selected:: | | 04-11-2008, 10:52 AM | #8 (permalink) | | Achiever Keeper of Knowledge Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 2,596 Style: Light - Version 4 My Mood: Thanks: 393 Thanked 227x in 133 Posts Gil: 7,548 Bank: 34,626 Total Gil: 42,174 Donate | Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO Moonlancer, unless I'm mistaken, there is a USB attachment that makes the wireless XB360 controller compatible with PCs. It's not on the Gamestop site, but I'll Google it later when I get home.
______________________________ Originally Posted by Feba | | And if you would read posts (specifically, edit notices) more often, you wouldn't make yourself look like a hypocritical dumbass. | Because based on the current state of the thread, I was supposed to know the exact content of a post that was made six days prior to me even knowing the existence of said thread. In addition, there was no notation of the infraction that was edited, aside from an in-post message that only left an opportunity for implication, rather than base evidence.
But my apologies. I see (albeit, slightly) your point. Originally Posted by Aksannyi | | I swear some melee would forget their fucking weapon if they didn't have it equipped every time they logged in. | Last edited by WishMaster3K : 04-11-2008 at 10:58 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost | | ::Quote Selected:: | | 04-11-2008, 11:24 AM | #9 (permalink) | | RADIO GOO GOO Oracle of Knowledge Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6,547 Style: Light - Version 6 Thanks: 1,627 Thanked 1,419x in 996 Posts Gil: 20,613 Bank: 245,744 Total Gil: 266,358 Donate | Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO Originally Posted by WishMaster3K | | Because based on the current state of the thread, I was supposed to know the exact content of a post that was made six days prior to me even knowing the existence of said thread | You don't need to know the exact state. Simple context would've been enough. Hell, even if it wasn't incredibly obvious what was said from context anyway, the simple fact that nobody had mentioned a CPU before my post, and a post before mine had been edited is enough to disregard it. | Originally Posted by someone who just spent ten minutes with feba | | wtf? I am horribly disoriented and scared. I can't tell what's real anymore | | | ::Quote Selected:: | | 04-11-2008, 11:34 AM | #10 (permalink) | | Achiever Keeper of Knowledge Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 2,596 Style: Light - Version 4 My Mood: Thanks: 393 Thanked 227x in 133 Posts Gil: 7,548 Bank: 34,626 Total Gil: 42,174 Donate | Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO If you want a hug, Feba, you can PM me anytime. Originally Posted by Aksannyi | | I swear some melee would forget their fucking weapon if they didn't have it equipped every time they logged in. | | | ::Quote Selected:: | | 04-11-2008, 12:00 PM | #11 (permalink) | | ~forevernewb~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK, Notts. Posts: 126 Style: Light - Version 6 My Mood: Thanks: 8 Thanked 21x in 14 Posts Gil: 6,890 Bank: 2,664 Total Gil: 9,553 Donate | Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO I'm giving out a lot of manlove today over people fixing my tech-newb hangups.
Muskie? I totally love you.
(I've attempted this previously. Couldn't for the life of me figure out how to use the 'triggersaredigital' file within the control panel.
Thank yeh! <3 Oh, Warp. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways... | | ::Quote Selected:: | | 04-11-2008, 01:21 PM | #12 (permalink) | | Achiever Keeper of Knowledge Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 2,596 Style: Light - Version 4 My Mood: Thanks: 393 Thanked 227x in 133 Posts Gil: 7,548 Bank: 34,626 Total Gil: 42,174 Donate | Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO Muskie, It worked!
You can place another order of Manlove CC: Renarudo, whenever you please.
I even got the damn Rumble to work. Now I'll know when Tremor Ram is nearby.
Man, I forgot what causes Rumble in this game, it's been like 2 years since I've had it, lol.. Originally Posted by Aksannyi | | I swear some melee would forget their fucking weapon if they didn't have it equipped every time they logged in. | | | ::Quote Selected:: | | 04-11-2008, 01:32 PM | #13 (permalink) | | Spy Moose Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Behind the great Zion Curtain Posts: 115 Style: Light - Version 6 My Mood: Thanks: 35 Thanked 8x in 6 Posts Gil: 2,405 Bank: 769 Total Gil: 3,174 Donate | Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO Which would be a prefered controller to use for the PC? There are one's that look like the ps2 controller but that seems to be kind of limiting... oh well i'll just pick up a usb controler this weekend and give it a go  | | ::Quote Selected:: | | 04-11-2008, 01:44 PM | #14 (permalink) | | Keeper of Knowledge Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,105 Style: Dark - Version 5 Thanks: 17 Thanked 65x in 50 Posts Gil: 841,224 Bank: 0 Total Gil: 841,224 Donate | Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO Originally Posted by Jaice | Which would be a prefered controller to use for the PC? There are one's that look like the ps2 controller but that seems to be kind of limiting... oh well i'll just pick up a usb controler this weekend and give it a go |
why would it be limiting? the 360 and PS2 controllers, have the same amount of buttons  Gaming at its best, the good old 8-bit days | | ::Quote Selected:: | | 04-11-2008, 02:05 PM | #15 (permalink) | | Spy Moose Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Behind the great Zion Curtain Posts: 115 Style: Light - Version 6 My Mood: Thanks: 35 Thanked 8x in 6 Posts Gil: 2,405 Bank: 769 Total Gil: 3,174 Donate | Re: Xbox 360 Controller on PC FFXI - HOWTO Limiting in general... I use a keyboard  my girlfriend is a huge console gamer tho I personally just wouldnt be use to the console controller :D | | ::Quote Selected:: | | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes | Linear Mode | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:42 PM. | | |