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Microsoft To Release Wireless 360 Receiver Unit For PC

by Maarten Goldstein Aug 23, 2006 7:30am CST tags: Hardware (PC only), Microsoft

Good news for fans of PC games as well as the Xbox 360 wireless controller, as Microsoft today announced that they will release a Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows late December. With this USB 2.0 plug, which will carry an MSRP of $19.99, you can use Xbox 360 wireless accessories such as the Xbox 360 wireless controller or wireless headset (more on that in tonight's LNC).

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