Can't seem to get the xb1 controller to pair (wired with usb) with my windows 10 pc

Hey Chance,

Thanks for posting! When wiring an Xbox One controller into a Windows PC to charge, the PC will switch to prioritizing that USB connection over the wireless dongle. When you unplug the controller from your PC, the PC may not pick up the wireless connection
and a pairing the controller again would be necessary.

Hope that helps clear up the issue.

the answer is it is a wireless controller they dont work with the usb charging cable ive tried it on windows 7 and 10 you need a proper wired controller apparently.

That's true for 360 controllers, but not Xbox One. The Xbox One controllers work wired and via wireless on PC. My wiress controllers all work fine via the micro USB cable on my PC.

Windows 7 doesn't come with drivers built in to the OS though, they may need need to be downloaded manually if Windows update isn't picking up the controller.

Hello László T, My name is Khaji I am the independent advisor and I will be happy to help you today.

To connect a generic controller to a Windows 10 PC for use with Minecraft products on Xbox Live, you can follow these steps:

Firts at all ensure that the generic controller is compatible with Windows 10. Most controllers that support Xbox controllers should work fine, but it's always a good idea to check the manufacturer's specifications or documentation to confirm compatibility.

1. Depending on the type of controller you have, you may connect it using a USB cable or wirelessly via Bluetooth. If it's a wired controller, simply plug it into an available USB port on your PC. If it's a wireless controller, you'll need to pair it with your PC by following the controller's specific pairing instructions.

2. In most cases, Windows 10 will automatically recognize and install the necessary drivers for the controller. However, if the controller doesn't work properly or isn't recognized, you may need to manually install the drivers. Visit the manufacturer's website and search for the appropriate drivers for your controller model.

3. Launch Minecraft on the Windows 10 PC. Once in the game, go to the Settings menu and select "Controller." From there, you should be able to customize the controller settings to map buttons and adjust sensitivity according to your preferences.

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Hi guys,

I was able to sync my xbox one controller to my Windows 10 PC via Bluetooth, however when I go to turn it on now to play a game on PC, it powers on my XBox. Any way around this or do I need to have a separate controller for each platform?

You would either need a seperate controller for the PC not synced to the xbox, or just live with the pairing. If you pair your controller with the USB wireless dongle it would force the pair to the dongle instead of the console. But then you would be require
to re-pair the controller to the console when you wanted to use it there as well.

It will work if your have a PC/Laptop running Windows 10. It's not going to work on another TV.

Plug in a controller using the Plug and Play USB wire to the PC/Laptop and you're good.