Controller

Xbox 360 Controller

Microsoft · 2005 · Xbox

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Overview

The definitive PC gaming controller for a decade. Its XInput protocol became the de facto standard for PC game controller support. Available in both wired (USB) and wireless (proprietary 2.4 GHz RF) variants.

History

Released in 2005 with the Xbox 360, this controller defined modern gamepad ergonomics. The wired version connected via USB with native XInput support, making it the gold standard for PC gaming. The wireless version used a proprietary 2.4GHz radio, with a USB receiver adapter available for PC use.

Technical Details

Connection

USB,Wireless

Protocol

XInput

VID:PID (native)

045E:028E,045E:028F,045E:0291

Model ID

1403 (wired)

USB modes

XInput

Era

Retro

Platform

Xbox

Year

2005

Output modes

Default045E:028E
Default045E:028F
Default045E:0291
Default045E:0719
PC Wireless Receiver (2.4G RF, not Bluetooth)045E:0719

Also reported by

These controllers can report this controller's hardware ID, so a detection may be any of them:

8BitDo M30 — XInput (USB)045E:028E
8BitDo Pro 2 — XInput (USB)045E:028E
8BitDo SN30 Pro — XInput045E:028E
GuliKit KingKong Pro 2 — XInput (emulates Xbox 360 Controller)045E:028E

Community testing

Real controller-tester sessions on joypad.ai matched to this device by its hardware ID.

Times connected

16,205

Unique testers

7,962

Specifications

Buttons

Analog Sticks

Analog Triggers

Weight

265g

Wireless

USB

USB (wired variant) / proprietary charging

📳Rumble ✓🎧Headphone Jack ✓

Rumble: Dual rumble motors

Trigger Type: standard analog

Button Layout: A B X Y

Native Compatibility

Works natively with these platforms (no adapter needed):

Xbox 360PC

With a Joypad adapter, also works on additional consoles — see adapter compatibility below.

Variants

Xbox 360 Wired Controller
Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows

Joypad Adapter Compatibility

This controller works with the following Joypad adapters powered by joypad-os:

USB-to-USB

Universal USB adapter

USB-to-GameCube

GameCube / Wii adapter

USB-to-SNES

Super Nintendo adapter

USB-to-NES

Nintendo NES adapter

USB-to-Genesis

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive adapter

USB-to-PlayStation

PS1 / PS2 adapter

USB-to-N64

Nintendo 64 adapter

USB-to-PCEngine

PC Engine / TurboGrafx adapter

USB-to-Saturn

Sega Saturn adapter

USB-to-Wii

Wii / Wii U adapter

DIY Build Guides

Build your own adapter for the Xbox 360 Controller with these step-by-step guides:

🔧

Build a USB-to-GameCube Controller Adapter

Medium difficulty

🔧

Build a USB-to-USB Controller Adapter

Easy difficulty

Test This Controller

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Support Status

✅Input (Controller → Console)

Supported inputs: 15 buttons, 2 analog sticks, and 2 analog triggers.

✅Output (Console → Controller)

Output feedback: rumble/vibration.

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