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HI oomek, Indeed the wireless XBox One controller works pretty well with XBstart (when connected with usb cable) on Windows 8.1. Unfortunately, as you know, it's no more working on Windows 10. It would be fantastic if you can find a way to upgrade it. If you don't like the new Windows Start screen, what about a custom XBStart screen? In which users would be able to select which applications/games will appear there, through an option like "Pin to XBStart". Like that you can imagine the Interface you want, and users will have just the necessary (games, apps) in their customizable XBStart screen (who cares about Word when holding a Game Controller?) By the way, thanks for this nice application! I CAN'T TAKE THIS MUCH HYPE! Really excited to see how it looks, Oomek. I have been holding off the upgrade to windows 10, but this may just be the deciding factor! Keep us updated!

I replied about the chatpad integration a few posts back, scroll up and check it out. Wow, I'm an id***. I saw that post but thought it was much older. What do you mean by "as soon as the wireless driver is implemented"? It seems they've gotten a working version. It's on the frontpage of their page: "Currently, only wired controllers are supported. Future plans include investigating support for wireless XBox 360 controllers." I think we're talking about two different projects. Are you talking about the Chatpad Super Driver project? That one is only available for wired. But the project I posted has this on their front page: This application will allow you to use your Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers + Attached Chatpads on a Windows PC cordless through an Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver. Some users have reported success, others have had some trouble. You are right. I was only aware about the chatpad super driver. I'll look into it, but first I need to get a chatpad. I admit I know nothing about programming/coding, drivers, etc., but I think it may be a simpler solution than that. Is there a way for a non-XBox360 controller to use XBStart? Windows sees the controller as a "vjoy_raw_device_00" so it would seem that if XBStart could be controlled via that device, it would work. Dude, ps4 controller works. a. treat! I installed the DS4Windows software and suddenly xbstart asked me : do you want to use this controller with xbstart? And I was just like: Uh, does the Bear help pedophiles get away with institutional rape? and now when I turn on my pc, my ps4 controller is automatically picked up by the pc and at defult emulates an xbox controller and is then in turn mapped to xbstart. but I also programmed a macro that allows me to switch between profiles allowing me to map game specific controls. It works reaaaaally well! And I didn't expect it to integrate so seamlessly. Omek, that windows 10 start menu is rubbish! I'm going to be sticking with windows 8.1 for the moment. I'm very happy with my setup. Until microsoft give us an xbox 1 controller wireless adapter and I can use that with xbstart (will that work do you think?), I may just keep things as they are and protect the status quo, lol. Again, thanks for all your hard-work, you're a champion!

I completely agree, trying to create an OS that would work on a tablet and on a PC, was stupid. Now they want to make an OS that is inviting to gamers, but I bet they won't be adding native navigation for gamepad and chatpad. They really are a bit rubbish.

Hi there. Just wanted to say, your software is the best controller input out there, by a long shot! I don't know why, but no one else seems to have really cracked this, I tried using other software and the input would simply disappear as soon as I opened the on-screen keyboard, or even nvidia drivers page. For some reason, your program just always works, it's super consistent. And the other day, I plugged in my ds4 via bluetooth, and suddenly it's communicating with xbstart, it's wonderful. I have had no bad surprises with it, I think it's amazing and please keep up the good work. I will be making a small donation (can't really afford much these days) very soon. I see people are making requests here, I feel bad because I already feel spoiled by how good xbstart is, and the fact that it's free is just fantastic, I really wish there more people like you on the internet; but if I could make a couple suggestions: would it be possible to get the chatpad working? There are drivers knocking about the internet, which work but don't seem to cooperate with xbstart. Another one: if we could have the option to rearrange some of the macros when using mouse mode, that would be awesome; I would also like for the directional pad to be the arrow keys, and to have a backspace button for when browsing chrome. Just a few things you may want to tinker with, I don't know. My last thing: Will you be working on support for windows 10? I am not joking when I say this will determine whether I even update to windows 10 at all, as I cannot go back to using the mouse and keyboard, when I get home, I simply sit on the couch, turn on the pc and pick up my xbox or ps4 controller, it's the best setup imaginable. I still do not understand why microsoft has not implemented this yet, they really are not listening to their users! Again, thanks so much for verything you do, man. I can't say it enough, I am eternally grateful for your work. Xbstart is a way of life for me, never going back.