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How to Use a Console Controller for WoW

You don't have to use a keyboard and mouse to explore the World of Warcraft. Though the PC and Mac game typically is played with standard computer peripherals, some users prefer to navigate the game world with a standard console controller. SwitchBlade, a free application, enables PC users to play games with an Xbox 360 controller, DarwiinRemote is a free application that enables Mac users to play games with a Wii Remote controller. Downloading SwitchBlade requires Xfire, a peer-to-peer file sharing and in-game instant messaging client.

Things You'll Need

Xfire client
SwitchBlade 3.0.2
Wired Xbox 360 controller
DarwiinRemote
Wii Remote controller

Instructions

PC with Xbox 360 Controller
- 1
  Go to the Xfire website and download the Xfire installer (see the Resources section).
- 2
  Locate "xfire_installer.exe" on the computer, double-click and select "OK" to install.
- 3
  Go to the SwitchBlade download page (see Resources) and download the SwitchBlade installer. Click on the "Files" tab in Xfire to watch SwitchBlade 3.0.2 finish downloading.
- 4
  Right-click on the SwitchBlade file and select "Open File".
- 5
  Connect the Xbox 360 controller's USB plug into a USB port on the computer. SwitchBlade will auto-detect the controller.
Mac with Wii Remote
- 6
  Download and install DarwiinRemote (see the Resources section).
- 7
  Launch DarwiinRemote.
- 8
  Launch "World of Warcraft."
- 9
  Press button "1" and button "2" on the Wii Remote simultaneously. DarwiinRemote will automatically detect the Wii Remote.
- 10
  Select "Preferences" to set user-specific controls.

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