Knowing how to connect an Xbox wireless controller to your PC gives you the best of both worlds. You get the unmatched power of a gaming PC with the more accessible control scheme offered by a console controller.
This is a win-win situation. Playing with a keyboard and mouse can be enjoyable, but sometimes the more simplified button layout you find on an Xbox wireless controller is the preferred option. Thankfully, Microsoft has made its console pad fully compatible with PCs, and the setup process isn’t too difficult either.
How to connect your Xbox One controller using USB
Here’s how you can connect your Xbox One controller using a USB cord:
Step 1: Use a Micro USB cable to connect your Xbox One controller to your PC.
Step 2: If you have a wireless controller, just use its charging cable.
Step 3: If you have a wired controller, you can plug it in just as you would with your console.
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operating-system-specific limitations
Windows 10: You can have up to eight controllers connected at once. When a chat headset is connected, this number drops to four, and with a stereo headset, it drops to two.
Windows 7/8: You can only connect four controllers at a time. No headset support.
Using a Wireless Adapter to Connect Your Xbox One Controller to a PC
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In addition to a USB connection, if you use a wireless controller, you can connect the controller to your PC with an Xbox wireless adapter.
follow these steps:
- Plug an Xbox wireless adapter into your PC. Then press the button on the side. Windows will automatically install the Xbox One controller drivers for you.
- Make sure your controller has batteries. Press the Xbox button to turn on your controller.
- Press the controller bind button on top of your controller. The LED lights on your controller and adapter will blink several times. Once the lights are solid, your controller is connecting to your windows.
Now you can enjoy video games with your controller.
How to Connect Your Xbox One Controller Using Bluetooth
Xbox controllers can connect over Bluetooth. If you notice, the “x” in the Xbox logo is different, and the wrapping is quite different. This will determine whether your controller is able to connect.
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- Open the Bluetooth & other devices menu on your PC. Just type bluetooth in the Windows search bar in the left corner of your screen and you will get the option to go to bluetooth & other devices menu. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on here.
- Turn on your Xbox controller by pressing the Xbox button. Once your controller is on, hold down the sync button on the top of the controller until the Xbox logo begins to flash rapidly.
- Click Add Bluetooth or another device in the Bluetooth settings menu, and then select Bluetooth from the popup menu. Your Xbox controller should appear in the device list after a few seconds of searching. Click on your Xbox controller in the device list to pair it with your PC.
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1 Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2 Touch and hold Bluetooth .
3 Tap Pair new device. If you don’t find Pair new device, check under “Available devices” or tap More. Refresh.
4 Tap the name of the Bluetooth device you want to pair with your device.
5 Follow any on-screen instructions.
1 Go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth (on Windows 11: Settings > Bluetooth & devices).
2 Select the controller and then select Remove device.
3 Press the Pair button on your controller.
4 Select the controller and then select Pair.
