How to Connect xbox 360 controller to pc with play & charge kit

Is the controller a wireless controller or wired? If it is wireless, how are you connecting it? If by using the play & charge kit, then the Xbox 360 controller will not work, as the cable is only recognized on PC for charging only. You need to use a Xbox
360 Wireless adapter for PC to connect a wireless Xbox 360 controller to your PC.

Hello kennethnomatye,

It is not possible to connect the Xbox 360 to the PC using the Play & Charge kit. The only function of that cable is to charge the batteries).

If you want to use that gamepad on the PC, you will need to buy a wireless adapter for Xbox 360 controller.

The Play and Charge kit will charge your controller's battery pack. It will not connect the controller to your PC. You need the wireless gaming receiver for that. support.xbox.com/.../xbox-360-wireless-gaming-receiver-windows

I'll try to be clearer: (Sorry my bad English)

1 - I bought the kit;

2 - I bought the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows (I want to play wirelessly on my PC);

3 - Wireless Receiver on my PC + Xbox Wireles Controller = OK. Works very well. Play Batman Arkham City =)

4 - Battery Empty!! Ohh and now? Who can help me? tan-daaannnn.... The Kit Play & Charge!!!

5 - I put the charge cable in PC, and then in controller. The 4 lights flash;

6 - Appears "Xbox 360 Wireless Controller via Play & Charge Kit" in Device Manager;

7 - Wireless connection stops working;

8 - Oh! No! Kit sucks. Stop play (Joker liked). Charge. Green light. Unplug. No synchronization. I have to reconnect my controller.

=(

For me: driver issue. =(

Hey Optiores2! Is the Xbox 360 controller you are using wired or a wireless controller connected through a Charge and Play kit? The Charge and Play kit will not enable a wireless Xbox 360 controller to be used on a Windows device. For full details check
out
Setting Up an Xbox 360 Controller for Windows.