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Or is it another knock-off? I know Amazon is reputable but I heard that these receivers were only being produced for sale in a bundle with a 360 controller, not just being sold standalone like this one.
Here is the Amazon page:
Amazon Link
Here is the original seller's website link: TotalConsole.com Link
As a computer guy and a gamer, I've always preferred a solid wired connection. However, with wireless technologies such as 802.11n that isn't really that big a deal any more, even 802.11g is still suitable for good gaming.
Your ping times will definitely suffer a little bit when playing wireless instead of a cabled connection, but it won't be a bad choice. If you value a slightly (very small increase here) better reaction time, then a wired connection is the way to go (as in the case of first person shooters, fighting games, etc) but if you're using it for things like NetFlix or streaming media/downloading DLC, indie games, etc. Wireless will work just fine.
Edit: I just looked up the specs for the 360S, if you get a wireless router capable of broadcasting at 802.11n you won't have any problems (assuming you don't have any other major types of wireless interference [a cordless phone doesn't count]). Just make sure that you set up your wireless network to broadcast on a channel that isn't in use nearby. The standard channels are 1, 6, or 11 because they allow for the least amount of overlap if they run into another signal.
This wireless receiver product description on amazon specifies that you can use up to 4 wireless controllers with one single receiver.
To pair multiple controllers to the same receiver, simply follow these instructions for each separate controller.
To summarize the instructions:
Your Xbox wireless controller should now be connected to your machine. Repeat steps 4-6 for each additional controller.
Best Answer
There's a cheaper knockoff that's around $7, it works just the same and the only difference in setting it up is you manually do it which is incredibly easy.
I have the $7 knockoff one and it works great, I actually have it hooked up via an internal USB header inside my case.