I know microsoft makes a 360 controller u can use for computer games on the pc but i want to know if there is a way i can plug a regular xbox controller into the usb on my computer maybe if there is a driver i can download or something.

Solution

If it's a wired 360 controller, then you can just plug it in and the right drivers will download from Windows Update.

If it's a wireless controller, you need to pick up the "Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows" to be able to get the PC to see the controller, but that receiver can be pretty hard to find now. There's no cable you can use to plug a wireless controller into a PC and use it as a controller (there is a cable, but it's only for *charging* the controller, not using it). It comes with the drivers you need.