Enhance your gaming with this ergonomically designed Microsoft Xbox 360 JR9-00011 controller that features 2.4GHz wireless technology to provide an up to 30' wireless range from your PC or Xbox 360. Vibration feedback ensures riveting gameplay.
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This controller has a wireless USB dongle bundled inside that allows any wireless Xbox controller to be synced with your PC. I have used a wireless Xbox for PC controller for 2 years and 6 months before the dongle stopped working.
It was plugged in 24/7 with my computer (in several iterations) powered up 24/7. When I unplugged it trying to sync an additional controller recently, the dongle never functioned again. The controller still works great however. Considering the dongle was powered on for just about 2 and a half years straight, I think it stood up pretty well.
This controller bundle is great for controller enabled games on Steam. Most controller enabled games on Steam are mapped to the Xbox controllers by default. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this controller.