Now, according to product planning director for Microsoft Albert Penello, it seems Microsoft are planning to release drivers that enable PC gamers to use Xbox One controllers on their home desktops before the end of the year...“The plan is this year,” Penello said earlier this week. “When the update comes out and we have more details, I can explain the holdup.”
He went on to say that once updates are released, the Xbox One controller should work in wired mode with no additional hardware required for compatibility. Wireless mode seems at present to be a matter a little more up for discussion. Whilst Penello underlined that Microsoft is looking at options for wireless compatibility, “First order is getting the wired controller working.”
He also was quick to deny that those who already own an Xbox One controller would need to buy a new, separate one to use on PC once they are compatible.“There is no plan to do a new, separate controller that only works on Windows. It will be the same as it is on Xbox 360 - the Xbox One controller you have today will work.”
Of course, if you can’t wait until the official drivers come out, there are more complicated ways of getting next-gen controllers to work by fooling your PC into thinking they’re Xbox 360 controllers. Modded drivers could also arrive within months. However, it looks like we still might have a little bit longer to wait for an official way of getting around the issue.
Are you keen to get hold of an Xbox One controller that’s compatible with your PC, or is it rather low on your gaming priorities? What do you think support for Xbox One controllers will bring to the gaming table?
Let me know what you think.
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