How do I rename Xbox Controllers connected to PC via Xbox Wireless Receiver?

Discus and support How do I rename Xbox Controllers connected to PC via Xbox Wireless Receiver? in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; I have 4 Xbox Wireless Controllers connected to a Windows 10 PC, via an Xbox Wireless Receiver. All 4 controllers are identified identically in the... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Mojoronomous, Feb 18, 2024.

  1. Mojoronomous
    Mojoronomous Guest

    How do I rename Xbox Controllers connected to PC via Xbox Wireless Receiver?


    I have 4 Xbox Wireless Controllers connected to a Windows 10 PC, via an Xbox Wireless Receiver.

    All 4 controllers are identified identically in the system. Trying to distinguish one from another so we can all play games together is difficult.

    Example:

    • Printers & Devices shows 4 identical instances of "Xbox One Wireless Controller"
    • Steam shows 4 identical "XINPUT CONTROLLER" instances
    • Xbox Accessories app has 4 identical "Xbox Wireless Controller" instances

    I assume there must be a simple way to rename these somewhere, because this is an obvious use case, and the wireless receiver advertised itself for this kind of setup. However, I'm not finding it & no guide I've seen shows a way that works with this setup.

    How do I rename these controllers - Ex Black Controller, White Controller, etc?

    Thanks for any help!

    :)
     
    Mojoronomous, Feb 18, 2024
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  2. Obsessive Power Win User

    Will new XBOX Series X controllers work with the XBOX 360 Wireless Receiver on my PC

  3. StuartATrueRed Win User

    Connecting a xbox360 controller to a pc thru xbox360

    Hi, you need the USB receiver to connect a wireless Xbox 360 controller to your PC. But since the wireless receiver has been discontinued, the only option is to purchase a controller that can connect via Bluetooth or with a wire
    instead.
  4. Jomari Arc Win User

    Adding Xbox One Controller Drivers Windows 10

    Hi,

    There are several reasons why an Xbox controller does not work on Windows 10 PC. We can try to connect the controller via wireless, here is a

    link     on how to troubleshoot and connect an Xbox controller via wireless.

    We'll keep an eye on your response.
  5. Obsessive Power Win User

    Windows 10 does not recognize the Xbox 360 controller

    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.
  6. WPAK Win User

    connexion en bluetooth d'une manette Xbox 360 a un pc *Mod Translation: Bluetooth connection of an Xbox 360 controller has a PC*

    Web translation:

    bluetooth connection of an Xbox 360 controller to a pc

    hello, I bought an Xbox 360 controller for my pc, the seller certified me that it will work or I can not connect to bluetooth, there is no cable for the connected I made
    the update of the Windows software, and still nothing since yesterday afternoon I ended up losing patience.
    Thanks for your help

    Response:

    Hi there,

    in order to connect a wireless Xbox 360 controller to a PC you will require a wireless receiver, the 360 controllers do not support bluetooth.
    Please see this link for the exact steps on how to use a 360 controller and wireless receiver on a PC:

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