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Thread ID: 102524 2009-08-22 07:56:00 Anyone with a spare Xbox controller extension cable they don't want? bob_doe_nz (92) PC World Chat
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803409 2009-08-22 07:56:00 Wanting to do mod it so I can use a controller on my PC without damaging the controller.

Anyone got a spare one lying around they don't want?
bob_doe_nz (92)
803410 2009-08-22 11:38:00 Nah you don't needa do that. I have several old controllers, basically just snip the end off them between the Xbox Controller connection and the cable-break..

The Xbox cable looks like this:
Controller)--------<>---+

+ is where it goes into the Xbox
<> is the kind of stress-break part (Dunno its official name).

Snip in between those two, and use one of the guides on xbox-scene.com.

I have little soldering experience, but I managed to make a USB Adapter for the Xbox (To plug in thumbdrives) and a USB Adapter for the controller so it'll plug in to the PC. All I needed was a regular USB Extension lead and about 20 minutes! :)
Chilling_Silence (9)
803411 2009-08-22 12:02:00 I know, but we have an unused Xbox machine with only one controller. Modifying an extension cable means I don't have to worry about plugging back into the Xbox.

Chill: If you have a spare controller, would you consider selling one?

And yes, I've looked at TM, I've got a few items watchlisted. Just looking for cheaper alternatives.
bob_doe_nz (92)
803412 2009-08-22 22:01:00 You may as well get one of those Xbox USB windows controller adapters. And plug it in. Costs about $29-30 Speedy Gonzales (78)
803413 2009-08-23 00:51:00 Hit me up on MSN and I'll post you one down .... Chilling_Silence (9)
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