how can i connect the xbox 360 controller to windows 10

Are you sure the Xbox 360 is a wired Xbox 360 controller, and not connected by a separate cable like the play and charge cable? If it is the play and charge cable, it will not work on Windows 10, as it only charges the batteries on a PC. If it is a actual
wired controller, then Windows 10 should detect and then download the drivers if needed.

More info on connecting a 360 controller to a PC can be found here
https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/xbox-360/xbox-on-windows/accessories/xbox-controller-for-windows-setup

Hello, first it's a pleasure to be able to help you today.

My name is welcome to the community.

Hello Alan,I believe that it will not be possible to use the Xbox 360 controller on Windows 10 the same is not compatible with Windows 10, there are only drivers for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Anyway, there are some threads that address this issue where the same behavior was presented and were useful to many people, see the links below:

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/xbox-360/xb...

https://www.thetechwire.com/how-to-connect-xbox...

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:

• https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-on-windows/accessories/connect-xbox-one-controller-to-pc
• https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/adapters/wireless-adapter-windows
• https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-on-windows/accessories/xbox-360-wireless-gaming-receiver-windows

I hope this helps!

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!

xbox wireless controller shows connecting then it show after few seconds that unable to connect check pin... pls help

i have windows 10 1809 version latest

all driver updated

Connecting more than 1 controller to your device with Bluetooth may be possible, but performance can vary depending on your PC.

Requires Windows 10 Anniversary Edition and Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth. See Windows
Update: FAQ to learn how to get the latest Windows update.

For best performance, update your controller. See How to update your
Xbox One Controller on Windows 10.