Strange XBOX 360 controller connector...

[somunny]

This is why you should always inspect the auction details and pictures thoroughly kids...



I assumed all wired 360 controllers had a USB connector.  Obviously, I was mistaken.

Any ideas?

[versapak]

It is just missing the break-away cable.


I dunno if you can buy extras in retail stores, like you could the original Xbox, but you can probably find some online.

If you don't want to spend any more money, you could just splice a USB plug onto it.

[somunny]

Ah, ok.  Thanks versa. 

I only have wireless controllers, hence my ignorance. 

[Malacus]

Yeah, its a break-away, Ive got a controller made by pelican that has the same connection. I dont know why MS didnt put the break-away back on the 360, that pelican has saved me from breaking something more than once already. I actually use it more than my MS wireless controller...

-mal

[HaRuMaN]

Yeah, its a break-away, Ive got a controller made by pelican that has the same connection. I dont know why MS didnt put the break-away back on the 360, that pelican has saved me from breaking something more than once already. I actually use it more than my MS wireless controller...

-mal

Huh?  The break-away IS on the Xbox 360 official wired controller.

[Malacus]

Oh, i must have missed it, i had bought an MS controller but the wire had a short in it and kept powering on and off, so i took it back and they only had the 3rd party left.

-mal

[SirPoonga]

Yep, break away cable.  I kept pulling out the cord for the gh2 controller.