Sony's Dualshock 4 may be our go-to controller this generation, but it's hard to beat the convenience of the Xbox One controller. If you're PC gaming with a pad and want a dead simple plug-and-play experience, the Xbox controller is the obvious choice, and it's definitely among the best PC controllers. With a driver built into Windows, you won't need any special software for your PC (and most games) to immediately recognize your pad. So what's the point of a guide at all?
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Then, re-plug the adapter into the controller. You only need to update your controller one time to use the stereo headset adapter. However, if you plan to use the stereo headset adapter with other Xbox One controllers, you’ll need to follow this process for each controller. PC Drivers for Xbox One Controller (x86) PC Drivers for Xbox One Controller (x64) We know our fans have wanted PC compatibility, and we know they wanted to be able to use the Xbox One controller with the same games and applications they have been playing with using the Xbox 360 controller.
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There are a couple ways to use the Xbox One controller wirelessly, and a few things you should know about different iterations of the controller and what how they'll work with your PC.
What you need
OP - Forgot to mention, if you have an Elite and Original controller they're T6/T8 if memory serves. But new ones are T9. I could check for sure here soon - or check out iFixit for the exact tool required. Device downloads. For software and drivers select your product from the list below. Xbox One Controller + Cable for Windows. Head over to Microsoft Software Downloads and download the latest Xbox One Controller drivers for your version of Windows. After installing the drivers on your PC, plug the controller via a microUSB cable, and it should work flawlessly as Windows will detect the controller and use the appropriate drivers.
Hardware
- Xbox One controller
- Xbox Wireless adapter for Windows (optional, for wireless)
- Micro-USB cable (optional, for wired)
- AA batteries
Software
- Xbox Accessories app (optional, for software updates)
Using your Xbox One controller
1. Using a wired Xbox One controller on PC is as simple as it gets. Plug your micro-USB cable into the controller and into a USB port on your PC. Windows should install the necessary driver, the Xbox Guide button in the center will light up, and you're in business!
Windows version note: On Windows 10, you can connect up to eight Xbox One controllers, while on Windows 7 and Windows 8, you can connect up to four. On Windows 10, you can only have four controllers connected if you also connect an Xbox chat headset to the controller or two with the stereo headset. Audio throughput isn't supported on Windows 7 and 8.
Troubleshooting note: the vast majority of micro-USB cables carry data no problem, but some manufacturers cheap out and produce cables that can only charge. If you're using a random USB cable from a drawer and having trouble, try a different one.
How to connect with the Xbox Wireless adapter for Windows
This process is nearly as simple as connecting with a USB cable, and is basically identical to connecting the controller to an Xbox console.
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1. Plug the Xbox Wireless adapter into a USB port.
2. Turn on your Xbox One controller by holding the Guide button in the center. Now press the the small sync button on the top of the controller until the Guide button begins flashing.
3. Press the small sync button located on the side of the Xbox Wireless adapter for a couple seconds. Watch the flashing Guide button on the controller. When it goes solid, you're connected!
How to connect the Xbox One controller via Bluetooth
Here's where things get a little complicated. Certain models of the Xbox One controller can connect to any old PC Bluetooth adapter. Others can't. Here's how to tell if your Xbox One controller has built-in Bluetooth:
The shape of the plastic molding at the top of the controller is your clue. The first iteration of the Xbox One controller does not support Bluetooth and has a few other annoyances. Its bumpers have a narrower click range, making them less comfortable depending on where you position your fingers.
The redesigned controller launched with the Xbox One S console and has a smaller plastic molding along the top. It also adds a 3.5mm headphone jack to the bottom of the controller, another easy giveaway. On top of that headphone jack, it also has built-in Bluetooth!
1. Press the Windows key and type 'Bluetooth' until search brings up the Bluetooth & other devices settings option. Click it to open that settings page. Here you should see your Bluetooth is set to 'On' and is discoverable.
Windows version note: Using the Xbox One controller via Bluetooth only works on Windows 10 with the Anniversary update applied.
2. Turn on the Xbox One controller by holding the Guide button. Press the sync button on top of the controller until the Guide light begins to flash rapidly.
3. In the Bluetooth settings menu, click 'Add Bluetooth or other device' and then select Bluetooth from the menu options. After a few seconds of searching, your Xbox controller should show up. Click it to pair. And you're wirelessly connected!
Headset note: Only one Xbox One controller can be paired via Bluetooth. Headsets not supported.
How to update and configure the Xbox One controller
It's not just games that have updates these days. So do controllers! While it's not necessary to update your Xbox controller, if you want to, the process is pretty simple.
1. Open the Windows Store and search for Xbox Accessories. Install the app and open it.
Windows version note: The app only works with Windows 10 with the Anniversary update applied.
2. Plug your Xbox One controller in with a micro-USB cable.
3. Click the 'More options' button to check if there's a firmware update for your controller.
Instead of configuring controller options on a game-by-game basis, you can also use the Accessories app to change button mapping, swap and invert sticks and triggers, and enable or disable rumble.
If you have an Xbox One Elite controller, you can also use the Accessories app to configure options like trigger and analog stick sensitivity. You can save different configurations to the two profiles the controller supports.
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So I tried to plug in my Xbox One Spectra controller to play a game.
Nothing, no response.
I look at the Device Manager and it tells me the only thing it has is an Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed).
There is no Xbox Controller driver of any variety listed anywhere.
I double-checked Windows Update--it assures me it's up-to-date.
So I hunt down the 64-bit Xbox One Controller drivers from the support website: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-on-windows/accessories/connect-xbox-one-controller-to-pc
I run it. It tells me its installed, but if I try to manually select the driver it just doesn't show up, I have to uncheck compatible driver and get the giant list of manufacturer's and models--I still don't see any controller drivers listed anywhere, and the controller still isn't responding.
The drivers definitely installed as well because if I run the program again it asks me if I want to repair/remove it.
I tried driverquery and Get-WMIobject to look at drivers as well--there's no xbox drivers there.
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I've restarted the computer to no avail.
The closest I've gotten was one time when I restarted the PC and the device manager had dropped the yellow exclamation from the unknown device and when I tried to manually select a driver I got a different list of apparently compatible drivers (I didn't need to uncheck the compatible drivers box), but when I tried to select Xbox peripherals nothing happened and when I tried going back it was back to having nothing listed except the unknown driver.
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I know the controller itself should be compatible--I've seen video of others installing drivers for the controller and it works for them.
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Does anyone have a solution, like a way to force Windows to update and give me the relevant drivers?