Controller won't connect via wireless...

You need the wireless adapter. It won't connect via the charge cable.

https://support.xbox.com/en-CA/xbox-on-windows/accessories/xbox-controller-for-windows-setup#2ecd4d372dea4b08908d8a5cc8c605aa

I have already tried everything on that list. But unfortunately, it didn't resolve my problem. I won't change the adapter nor connect my controller via wired connection. I bought a new controller just for playing wireless, so it doesn't make any sense.

Hi,

I suspect you're attempting to connect an Xbox 360 wireless controller to your PC using a Play & Charge cable? Effectively making it a wired controller?

I'm afraid this won't work. Unlike Xbox One/Series X controllers, wireless 360 controllers are always wireless, connecting a Play & Charge simply charges the battery or powers the controller if no battery is present. Unfortunately the cable doesn't send data.

The only way to connect these controllers to a PC is via an Xbox 360 gaming receiver. The receiver for Xbox one controllers is not compatible.

Is your controller connected via Bluetooth connection, wireless connection, or via USB?

Kindly try connecting it using a wired connection.

Hi,

The Xbox 360 wireless protocol is not Bluetooth. This is why your 360 controller won't sync to your wireless receiver. PlayStation Dual Shock uses BT, the 360 does not. Only the Xbox One X controller can be connected via Bluetooth.

If you want to use a wireless 360 controller you will need to buy the Xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver. Don't buy the Xbox One receiver as it does not support 360 controllers either.