Does the newer controller (with Bluetooth support) still be able to use the wireless receiver?

Sheen Valentine Ali · Dec 15, 2016

I'm planning on buying an XBox controller for my PC.

Now, my PC does have bluetooth, but just in case I would like to play in a computer that does not have bluetooth, does the newer controller (with Bluetooth support) still be able to use the wireless receiver to connect?

To summarize, what I want to know is:

Does the new controller support all kind of connection to a computer, be it Bluetooth, wireless (using a receiver), and cable?

Another related question is; if the newer controller uses bluetooth, how does it pair with a wireless receiver?

:)

Origins Dark · Dec 15, 2016

Bluetooth controllers

After extensive testing with a new Xbox One controller I recently purchased (This model:

www.xbox.com/.../lunar-white-wireless-controller ), it seems that I was not able to connect. The Microsoft Support page (

support.xbox.com/.../connect-xbox-one-controller-to-pc ) explains with images down the page that certain Xbox controllers have Bluetooth support while others do not. While my controllers does match the one with Support in the image, I have figured that
only the new Xbox One S controllers have Bluetooth support (Listed in description:

www.xbox.com/.../xbox-wireless-controller ), despite the image shown. The best way to connect non-Bluetooth controllers is to use the Windows wireless adapter (

www.xbox.com/.../windows-wireless-adapter ) the adapter has benefits over Bluetooth, like being able to use your headsets, or connect multiple controllers, while connection through Bluetooth only allows for one controller at a time.

User 9242019 · Dec 15, 2016

Bluetooth earpiece for xbox 1?

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No, the console does not support Bluetooth, only the controller does. The controller supports Xbox wireless for Xbox and the controller is usable via Bluetooth for PC and tablet use.

Miss Bijoux · Dec 19, 2016

Hey Xinn3r -

Take a peek at the guide for
connecting Xbox One controllers to Windows 10 PC's. There's also a guide on
pairing your controller with your wireless adapter. The new controllers have Bluetooth connectivity available in addition to normal connections, not in lieu of.

Let us know if you have any further questions.

Shifted Screen · Jun 19, 2017

Yes, the wireless adapter works and is probably the preferred way to use the controller. Xbox One controllers connected to windows 10 PC's via Bluetooth cause a noticeable performance drop in games. Connect with a wire or the wireless adapter and the performance
hit is not present. Funny thing is no other Bluetooth controller causes a performance drop in games. It is something specific to the Xbox One controller.

Edit - Oops, Just noticed how old this thread was...

Shifted Screen · Oct 31, 2018

Yes, the wireless adapter works and is probably the preferred way to use the controller. Xbox One controllers connected to windows 10 PC's via Bluetooth cause a noticeable performance drop in games. Connect with a wire or the wireless adapter and the performance
hit is not present. Funny thing is no other Bluetooth controller causes a performance drop in games. It is something specific to the Xbox One controller.

Edit - Oops, Just noticed how old this thread was...

Miss Bijoux

Hey Xinn3r -

Take a peek at the guide for
connecting Xbox One controllers to Windows 10 PC's. There's also a guide on
pairing your controller with your wireless adapter. The new controllers have Bluetooth connectivity available in addition to normal connections, not in lieu of.

Let us know if you have any further questions.

Shifted Screen

Yes, the wireless adapter works and is probably the preferred way to use the controller. Xbox One controllers connected to windows 10 PC's via Bluetooth cause a noticeable performance drop in games. Connect with a wire or the wireless adapter and the performance
hit is not present. Funny thing is no other Bluetooth controller causes a performance drop in games. It is something specific to the Xbox One controller.

Edit - Oops, Just noticed how old this thread was...

Shifted Screen

Yes, the wireless adapter works and is probably the preferred way to use the controller. Xbox One controllers connected to windows 10 PC's via Bluetooth cause a noticeable performance drop in games. Connect with a wire or the wireless adapter and the performance
hit is not present. Funny thing is no other Bluetooth controller causes a performance drop in games. It is something specific to the Xbox One controller.

Edit - Oops, Just noticed how old this thread was...

Obsessive Power

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.

CrazY1985

The elite controller doesn't have bluetooth so unless you have a MS wireless receiver connected to your PC, no way you are getting a wireless connection between your PC and controller.

You can use a wired connection or use one of the newer controllers who do have bluetooth.

Does the newer controller (with Bluetooth support) still be able to use the wireless receiver?