Is it possible to connect a Xbox 360 controller to windows 11 for steam gameplay?

The driver is built into windows

You need to have an Xbox 360 wireless usb adapter or a USB-only pad for it to work.

1. May we know if the issue persists if you connect the controller wirelessly to laptop?
   
   Ans: Yes, when i press the xbox logo button on controller
   
2. Is this happening during gameplay?
   
   Ans;- Yes, if i press the xbox button on controller and then i press the any button on keyboard
   
3. May we know if you are using Steam?
   
   Ans:- Yes, Steam or Epic Games
   
4. Do you mind if we further isolate the issue? Please connect this controller to a Windows device.
   
   No issue
   

Hi Benjamin Woodford,

Welcome to Microsoft Xbox Community Forum. I understand that you are having trouble installing Xbox controller drivers on your Windows 11 PC.



Based on your description, it seems that your Windows 11 PC is not installing the Xbox controller drivers properly. This can cause the controller to show up as an unknown device in the device manager, and prevent you from using it with Steam or other games. There are several possible causes and solutions for this issue, which I will explain below.



One possible cause is that your Windows 11 is not updated to the latest version. Windows 11 is still in its early stages, and it may require some updates to fix bugs and improve compatibility with Xbox controllers. To check for updates, please follow these steps:

- Click the Windows button and open Settings.

- On the left panel, select Windows Update.

- On the right panel, choose Check for Updates.

- If there are any updates available, download and install them. The PC will ask you to restart to finish the process.



Another possible cause is that your Xbox Accessories app is outdated or corrupted. This app is essential for the proper operation of the Xbox controller on a Windows system, and it may need to be reinstalled or updated in Windows 11. To do so, please follow these steps:

- Open the Microsoft Store app on your PC.

- Search for Xbox Accessories and click on it.

- If the app is already installed, click on the three dots icon and select Update. If not, click on Get to install it.

- Once the app is updated or installed, launch it and connect your Xbox controller to your PC.

- Follow the on-screen instructions to update the firmware of your controller if needed.



A third possible cause is that your Xbox controller driver is incompatible or corrupted. This can happen if you upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11, or if the driver was damaged by some software or hardware issue. To fix this, you need to uninstall and reinstall the driver manually. To do so, please follow these steps:

- Connect your Xbox controller to your PC using a USB cable or a wireless adapter.

- Right-click on the Windows button and select Device Manager.

- Expand the category of Universal Serial Bus devices or Xbox Peripherals, depending on how your controller is connected.

- Right-click on the device that has a yellow icon or says Unknown Device, and select Uninstall Device.

- Check the box that says Delete the Driver Software for this Device, and click on Uninstall.

- Disconnect your controller from your PC and restart your system.

- After restarting, connect your controller again and wait for Windows to automatically install the driver.



If none of these solutions work for you, there may be some other issue with your system or your controller that requires further investigation. IWith that, kindly provide us with these details below:

- The model and serial number of your Xbox controller

- The version and build number of your Windows 11

- The error message or code that you see when trying to update or use the controller

- The steps that you have tried so far and their results

Let me know how it goes.

Kind regards,

Marrion

I've updated the driver and used this controller on other PCs with windows 11 and the problem still persists.

The information of my system is attached below:

Hi

If your controller isn't working on other PC running Windows 11 it tells me something is wrong with your controller.

There aren't any compatibility issues with older Xbox 360 controllers and Windows 11. I've just tried my old Xbox 360 wired controller in my brand new Windows 11 based PC and it works fine. The fact that it isn't working now is likely coincidental.

I'm running windows 11 pro. it's likely something with the battlenet app, as the controller works with no issue with other apps, like steam.