Viewing topic Third party Xbox 360 wireless receiver

Title: Third party Xbox 360 wireless receiver

lemoncitron 12 Mar 2018

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My Original Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless dongle just died on me and im looking for a cheap replacement. Anyone using one of those knock off receivers you can buy on amazon? "[HDE USB Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver](https://www.amazon.ca/HDE-Wireless-Receiver-Controller-Computer/dp/B0096PLB9O/ref=pd_cp_504_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6HDXETCHBKXXTKQNPAKK)" is one that seems popular, it specifically states doesn't support Linux but i assume they may have just slapped that on there.

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Guppy 13 Mar 2018

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I've bought one that looks just like that (apart from the logo) Linux registers it, and it shows with lsusb - but apart from that it does f.. all. I ended up smashing it open just to verify it actually had any kind of circuit inside.

Granted that's a sample size of 1 - all I'm saying is find out the return policy before you buy ;) It's no fun realizing that return postage (which you must pay your self) exceeds the price of the item.

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chui2ch 13 Mar 2018

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I'm using a Zettagaurd wireless receiver for xbox 360 controllers. I purchased it from [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Zettaguard-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Xbox-Compact/dp/B0076HD2W8/ref=sr_1_4?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1520959546&sr=1-4&keywords=Zettaguard+Wireless+PC+USB+Gaming+Receiver+for+Xbox+360) in 2015 for 9 dollars. It is currently unavailable on amazon, but I would think something similar would work. if you can find the zettagaurd from another site I would recommend it.

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lemoncitron 15 Mar 2018

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Thanks for the info. Ordered one on amazon so ill be able to return it easy enough. Searching through the comments i found two people who did state it worked with linux with 'xboxdrv' userspace driver.

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lemoncitron 17 Apr 2018

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After some tinkering with it, i found that it was useless. Only seemed to be able to stay connected for a minute or 2tops before dropping the connection and having to reconnect to the receiver again. Buying an official Microsoft one off craigslist.

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