Can't use wireless Controller to play game, after using wired controller on console.

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  1. dymist007
    dymist007 Guest

    Can't use wireless Controller to play game, after using wired controller on console.


    I've been playing a lot of Dragon Age Inquisition lately. My buddy came over and we decided to play some Hale:MCC. I used my wireless and wired controllers while he was over. For some reason, Dragon Age is only recognizing the wired controller, even after
    disconnecting and resetting the console. Help! How do I fix this?

    :)
     
    dymist007, Mar 9, 2015
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  2. Obsessive Power
    Obsessive Power Guest
    Xbox One controller on Surface RT

    For the Xbox One controller to work on Windows RT there has to be a driver made for it. At the moment, I don't believe there is so you can't use an Xbox One controller.

    As for your Xbox 360 controller, it's wireless. It will remain wireless even if you use the play and charge. Unlike the Xbox One controller, the 360 wireless controller can't be made wired by using a play and charge. If you want to use an Xbox 360 controller
    on a Surface RT, it needs to be a wired one.
     
    Obsessive Power, Mar 9, 2015
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  3. Mythic xSagex
    Mythic xSagex Guest
    Gears of War consoles freezes, has red power light when wired controller plugged in.

    @Ennileah, You should really read the WHOLE post before posting your thoughts.

    Just to make sure. It is a WIRED controller and not a wireless controller using a Play n' Charge kit.

    I think your Xbox is having a power failure when your controller is plugged in.

    My suggestings:

    1. Unplug the controller after you turn the console off and dont plug the controller in untill after the console is booted up

    2.Try another wired controller or Wireless controller
     
    Mythic xSagex, Mar 9, 2015
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  4. Hordie
    Hordie Guest

    Can't use wireless Controller to play game, after using wired controller on console.

    Hi DyMist007,

    Sorry you're having issues with your controller. Can you expand on what you meant when you say resetting the console? Are you just talking about a power cycle, or are you speaking of a full reset?

    For the controller I would recommend doing the following. First, try to plug it in via USB cable. Doing this automatically performs a new sync on the wireless controller. If that doesn't work please see this link on

    how to pair a wireless controller    .

    If you have a Kinect please see this link on automatically assigning a profile to a wireless controller.
     
    Hordie, Mar 10, 2015
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  5. Obsessive Power Win User

    Xbox 360 controller driver

    Hi,

    Is your Controller. wired or wireless? If you've plugged your wireless Controller in using a play and charge, im affraid you're out of luck. The 360 wireless Controller remains wireless It can't be made Into a wired controller.

    All windows versions after Windows XP have the Xbox 360 controller drivers pre-installed, there is no driver to install.
  6. Obsessive Power Win User

    Xbox One controller on Surface RT

    For the Xbox One controller to work on Windows RT there has to be a driver made for it. At the moment, I don't believe there is so you can't use an Xbox One controller.

    As for your Xbox 360 controller, it's wireless. It will remain wireless even if you use the play and charge. Unlike the Xbox One controller, the 360 wireless controller can't be made wired by using a play and charge. If you want to use an Xbox 360 controller
    on a Surface RT, it needs to be a wired one.
  7. Mythic xSagex Win User

    Gears of War consoles freezes, has red power light when wired controller plugged in.

    @Ennileah, You should really read the WHOLE post before posting your thoughts.

    Just to make sure. It is a WIRED controller and not a wireless controller using a Play n' Charge kit.

    I think your Xbox is having a power failure when your controller is plugged in.

    My suggestings:

    1. Unplug the controller after you turn the console off and dont plug the controller in untill after the console is booted up

    2.Try another wired controller or Wireless controller
  8. Obsessive Power Win User

    Xbox 360 controller not working with Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    Hi,

    The Xbox 360 wireless controllers can't be turned into wired ones with a Play & Charge. This is because even when wired, 360 wireless controllers remain wireless. The cable only provides power, no data is sent.

    This is also why they don't appear in game controllers but the generic controller does.

    To use a wireless 360 controller on Windows requires a gaming receiver. And the receiver must be for 360 controllers, the official receiver for Xbox One/Series controllers won't work.
  9. Obsessive Power Win User

    Trouble with my Xbox 360 Wireless Controller on my PC

    Hi,

    The Xbox 360 wireless controller won't work with the play and charge kit on it's own on a PC. The Controller always remains wireless, it can't be changed to a wired controller. To use a 360 wireless controller you'll need an Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver.
    Microsoft no longer make these, but it is possible to buy a third party receiver, although installing them can be troublesome.

    The Play and charge can be used with the PC, but only to charge the controller. The driver is only designed to automatically sync the controller to the Gaming receiver.

    Only the Xbox One controller can be turned into a wired controller with an Xbox One Play and Charge, or a standard USB to Micro USB cable.
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