marți, 10 august 2010
Datel Wildfire2: Unlicensed Wireless Xbox360 Controller without Dongle
Datel managed to make the first unlicensed wireless controller for the Xbox360, that doesn’t require a USB transceiver, and will just sync directly with the Xbox360 wireless system itself. Keep in mind the wireless technology MS uses for controllers isn’t any industry standard like Bluetooth (wrong) or so, but a proprietary Xbox360 technology – created so only MS and its official licensed partners (like Madcatz etc – who have to pay licensing fees) could sell wireless controllers. The Redmond team is probably not gonna like it, but Datel and MS are already strangled into several lawsuits (incl. one about Datel’s Wildfire1 wired 360 controller).
The WildFire2 controller for Xbox 360 faithfully recreates all of the functionality of the original Xbox 360 controller, including vibration feedback and full analogue input.
In addition, the WildFire2 controller enhances your gaming with a programmable Turbo Rapid Fire function and new ergonomic design
Features:
* Direct Sync with Xbox 360
* No cord or dongles required
* Programmable Turbo Rapid Fire
* Integrated headset port for Xbox Live play
* Dual rumble motors
* Truly ergonomic shape fits perfectly in your hands
* Fully compatible with Xbox 360
* Blue glowing grips showing when Turbo Rapid Fire is enabled
* Compatibility Warranty
* Requires 2 x AA batteries (not included)
The wireless technology is still on the 2.4Ghz range, just as Bluetooth is, same with the PS3 & Wii controllers; they just use different communications & security (sync) protocols. The FCC only allows certain frequencies (2.4-2.5Ghz unlicensed spectrum) for these wireless devices. The specs say the controller works within 30-feet (10 meters) of the 360, same as Bluetooth Class II specs.
So, it would NOT be hard for someone to make a 3rd party controller, they just need to know what the security is between the two devices that takes place when you use the SYNC buttons. They are no different than a Bluetooth KB or MOUSE that only has the SYNC buttons to register the devices with the USB dongle.
In reality, the Wii, XB360, and PS3 all use Bluetooth for their wireless controllers, they are just using non standard protocols for them. The PS3 controller does not have a SYNC button, it is done through the USB connection (registered).
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