aelfheah   10 #1 Posted March 20, 2013 I have bought a USB gaming controller off ebay to use for PC games on my laptop, but once plugged in, no bubble pops up to say that the device is found, and it doesn't work either?  What do I do? Look for it in Devices manager? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
terminator   10 #2 Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) windows 7 i assume goto devices and printers add device if its not shown Edited March 20, 2013 by terminator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
aelfheah   10 #3 Posted March 20, 2013 Sorry, Windows 8.  I did that but the scan said not found? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
terminator   10 #4 Posted March 20, 2013 Sorry, Windows 8. I did that but the scan said not found? Oh not on my win 8 at mo should imagine same applys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
megalithic   10 #5 Posted March 20, 2013 Is it showing in device manager at all ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
aelfheah   10 #6 Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) There is a long list of USB's but not any specifically naming a controller (gaming)?  ---------- Post added 20-03-2013 at 15:31 ---------- Edited March 21, 2013 by aelfheah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
megalithic   10 #7 Posted March 20, 2013 There is a long list of USB's but not any specifically naming a controller (gaming)?  Have you Googled the product and install advice ? i'd guess if you've a problem with it others before you will have too, so might be your quickest route to a solution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AlexAtkin   10 #8 Posted March 20, 2013 You need to be more specific about WHAT gaming controller it is, if you want anyone to have any hope of being able to help.  Personally I stick to either the Xbox 360 wired controller, or the Xbox 360 wireless receiver, as both naturally are supported natively on Windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
aelfheah   10 #9 Posted March 20, 2013 You need to be more specific about WHAT gaming controller it is, if you want anyone to have any hope of being able to help. Personally I stick to either the Xbox 360 wired controller, or the Xbox 360 wireless receiver, as both naturally are supported natively on Windows. Now I know! Thanks. I didn't think other platforms would be compatible? It's a Vigrand cheap controller (like the PS1 & 2 but without the knob levers) off the web, I thought it would be 'recognised'! Google is my friend.  Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Alky   10 #10 Posted March 20, 2013 Are you sure the controller actualy works? Can you try it on another machine? Could be u/s from ebay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
aelfheah   10 #11 Posted March 20, 2013 I haven't another machine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
me-and-pippo   12 #12 Posted March 21, 2013 I haven't another machine?  Presume you have tried all available USB ports ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
