Connecting Xbox 360 Wireless Controller to Windows 10

dd4c196c-1abb-472f-8730-aa1bd67b75c3 · Aug 25, 2015

I've fielded a couple of questions from people in Ambassador Support Chat having trouble connecting their wireless 360 controllers to a Windows 10 computer or the controller stops working after upgrading to Windows 10. This particular link provides the basics
but may not have been updated for Windows 10 or at least I couldn't find it: Set Up an Xbox 360 Controller for Windows | Xbox Live.
Remember you need an Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for your Wireless Controller to work with your computer.

Here's what I've found to work using your freshly upgraded Windows 10 Computer:

Right click on Computer

Go to Properties

Click on Device Manager

Right click on the Unidentified Device

Go to Properties

Go to the Driver tab

Click on Update Driver…

Browse my computer for driver software

Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer

Choose: Xbox 360 Controller for windows version: 10.0.10240.16384[7/9/2015]

Update Driver Warning

Click Yes

:)

XBF Leonzo G · Aug 25, 2015

Xbox 360 wireless controller please the step for w8.1

Hello Grondis,

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. The Xbox 360 wireless controller requires a gaming receiver in order to connect to a computer. The article entitled

Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows 10 contains steps on how to set up the controller on a Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7 computer. Be sure to let us know the results!

PlasticPassions · Aug 25, 2015

shortening Xbox 360 controller cord

Or just track down the wireless USB Dongle for Windows?

Then you can connect up to 4 360 Wireless controllers........

WPAK · Aug 25, 2015

Hi Asyd Rayn,

while it is appreciated you are posting a solution, the Xbox Support forums are not the place to post them, this section of the forums is meant for people that have questions or are experienceing issues regarding the Xbox 360 console & accessoires.

dd4c196c-1abb-472f-8730-aa1bd67b75c3 · Aug 26, 2015

No problem, perhaps it's in the wrong place and should be moved to a more appropriate section? Hope there's nothing wrong with getting ahead of an issue and posting solutions before a question is asked.

NickyBoyDK · Oct 31, 2018

What if I have windows 10 and don't have that driver?

XBF Diego M

Hi Beau,

Thank you for coming to the Xbox forums, I'd be happy to answer that.

The Xbox One Wireless controller with Bluetooth can be connected to a Windows 10 PC with a USB cable, Bluetooth, or with the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10, so yes, it can be connected via the adapter. The Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10 is not
compatible with an Xbox 360 controller and will need the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows. I'll provide the support articles with this information:

I hope this helps!

XBF Leonzo G

Hello Grondis,

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. The Xbox 360 wireless controller requires a gaming receiver in order to connect to a computer. The article entitled

Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows 10 contains steps on how to set up the controller on a Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7 computer. Be sure to let us know the results!

StuartATrueRed

If it's a wired controller, then just connect via the USB connection, and Windows should install the driver for you. If it is wireless controller, then you will need the official Xbox 360 wireless controller adapter for PC.

Here is instructions how to connect the controller https://support.xbox.com/en-GB/help...accessories/xbox-controller-for-windows-setup

XBF Ezra G

Hello SARAHkerrigan,

Thank you for your post. I understand you are looking to connect a controller to your Windows 10 PC. The first version of the Xbox One wireless controller is not Bluetooth compatible which may explain the difficulty you are experiencing connecting it to
your Windows 10 PC. Fore more information, please visit this page:
How to connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to a Windows 10 PC.

I hope this helps.

M3tal Daz3

Many PC games let you play with an Xbox Wireless Controller instead of a keyboard or mouse. You can connect your controller to a Windows PC by using a USB cable, the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, or over Bluetooth. Some PCs also come with Xbox
Wireless built in, so you can connect a controller directly without an adapter.
The Xbox 360 Controller for Windows can be easily installed on any PC that has an available USB port and is running Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7.

For more info:

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-on-windows/accessories/connect-xbox-one-controller-to-pc

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-on-windows/accessories/xbox-controller-for-windows-setup

Connecting Xbox 360 Wireless Controller to Windows 10