Wired to Wireless Xbox 360 Controllers?

[RyuujinZero]

I was wondering, is it possible to convert a wired Xbox 360 controller to wireless? I have two controllers I had to open up and remove the cord from because both had shorts. I'd rather try making them wireless first than soldering in new USB cords.

[crazy_asylum]

ya you just need some 2 way wireless transmitters and some batteries to power the controller, its cheaper just to buy a wireless

[Mario]

I'm trying to make a wireless N64 controller, and it is ridiculously hard and expensive. And the N64 only has 1 data pin! The XBox controller has more. Best option is just to put on new USB cables.

[Aguiluz]

I was wondering, is it possible to convert a wired Xbox 360 controller to wireless? I have two controllers I had to open up and remove the cord from because both had shorts. I'd rather try making them wireless first than soldering in new USB cords.

Forget it.

From what I know, Wired and Wireless controllers are way way different. Not worth the effort.

[DK]

This might work, tad pricey though

[RDC]

It can't be done and even with any kind of wireless USB adapter it still isn't going to work. The 360 controllers have a security protocol that those USB adapters don't have, so the 360 wouldn't even recognize them except for using maybe a USB flash drive or keyboard, no Wired 360 controllers, 1st or 3rd party, would work on the 360 with them.

You're much better off just getting a Wireless 360 controller.

[elars213]

Can a wired 360 controller work on an original xbox (which runs linux)?