Can wireless adapter be used with the Xbox One to increase controller range?

Could this request be made possible via a software update? It seems that with this device MS has created the hardware that could address those who have xbox one controller range issues.

Hey, FilmFreak71! The adapter is meant for PCs only, so you wouldn't be able to attach it to your console as an extender, I'm sorry to say.

However, the adapter should be able to be used on your PC while you are streaming from your console. If you purchase the adapter, plug it into your PC while playing games to have that wireless capability for your controller. Let us know if that works out
for you!

The wireless adapter has a limited range. If you are using a desktop computer use the USB extender to get the wireless adapter as close to your controller as possible.

Incidentally, I checked on the page where one buys the receiver, and it says that it works for *any* wireless Xbox controller, so that shouldn't be the issue either.

Can you point us to the page so we can see which wireless adapter you bought?

Due to a change in the wireless protocol, Xbox 360 and Xbox One use a completely different "language" to talk wireless.

So unless a third party created a wireless receiver that can talk both protocols, I'm afraid the Xbox 360 controller will NOT work with a Xbox One compliant wireless adapter.

It might be, that the page says that you can use "any" Xbox One controller with the Adapter (e.g. standard wireless controllers, the Elite wireless controller, the wireless speed wheel, etc.), but you will NOT be able to use Xbox 360 accessories with a Xbox
One wireless adapter.

Hi,

If your controller disconnects frequently from the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, this is typically due to environmental issues, such as no line of sight (between the controller and adapter) or a heavy amount of interference, such as from metallic objects.
Try these suggestions to improve the connection between your controller and adapter:

• Make sure you're within optimal range of the adapter (6 meters or less).
• Use the USB extender to bring the adapter closer to your controller.
• Ensure you have good line of sight between your adapter and your controller. Use the USB extender to help if needed. For these two devices to talk successfully, they need the most unobstructed opportunity to do so.
• Move the adapter away from metal and do not set it directly on a metal surface.

In addition, feel free to check out this
page that can help resolve connectivity issues with the Xbox One wireless controller on your Windows 10 device.

Keep us posted.