Is the XBOX wireless controller a wireless controller?

SecondPegasus32 · Sep 2, 2017

Hi everyone,

I wanted a wireless controller for my PC. So I googled and discovered that I could use the XBOX Wireless Controller to do this. I saw it was Windows 10 compatible. My PC is fairly decent, new and has Bluetooth. I assumed it would be OK. I've tried to connect
it via Bluetooth, and the PC doesn't find it. I've done some research online, and have found a couple of pages which imply that the controller isn't wireless for PCs, but only for XBOXs.

I assumed that I could use the Bluetooth on my PC to connect to it. Is this possible?

Thanks,

:)

Obsessive Power · Sep 2, 2017

Has it been said if a wired controller with a transforming d-pad is coming out?

Pretty sure all those controllers are wireless and as you've noticed, there is no way to make a wireless controller wired using a Play & Charge. For a wireless controller to work in Windows you need a Xbox Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows. They used
to be sold separately, but now are only included in the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows.

So, unless you can find a Gaming Receiver on it's own, you may need to by the Wireless Windows controller first. Once you have the receiver, it will work on all wireless Xbox controllers including the transforming D-pad ones.

maxen · Sep 2, 2017

Connecting my Xbox 360 controller to Windows 8 laptop.

For wireless Xbox 360 controllers, you cannot use the charging cable to connect to a PC (it only transfers power, not data). To use the controller with a PC, you will either need an "Xbox 360 controller for Windows" (non-detachable cable) or use your existing
wireless controller with the wireless gaming receiver for Windows.

This is the wireless adapter you could use:
support.xbox.com/.../xbox-360-wireless-gaming-receiver-windows

Let us know if you have any questions.

Mistress Sara · Sep 2, 2017

Hi there,

Have you done all the updates on the computer to allow for controller to connect?

Does it work when you connect the controller via USB cable?

ArminatorX

You probably mean the right thing, but the Xbox One does not use Bluetooth to connect controllers wirelessly, but a Xbox specific wireless communication protocol.

Since the console has this wireless protocol built into the special wireless module already, the Xbox One doesn't support the USB wireless connector.

Try the
suggestions in the Wireless Controller Troubleshooter here to hopefully fix your wireless controller issues.

InsanKilla clan

If you're having any of the following problems with your Xbox wireless controller, please see the Xbox
Wireless Controller Solution. If you’re having trouble with one of your Xbox wireless controllers, this solution can help you troubleshoot a wide variety of controller issues.

Obsessive Power

Hi,

Unfortunately unlike the Xbox One controllers, the wireless Xbox 360 controllers remain wireless regardless of whether you connect them to a PC with a Play and Charge. You can't make an Xbox 360 wireless controller a wired controller.

If you want to use your 360 wireless controller on a PC you'll need to buy an Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows.

XBF Aicha T

Hello, these links bellow will help you to troubleshoot the issue with your controller.

Troubleshoot issues with an Xbox Wireless Controller | Xbox Support

Update your Xbox Wireless Controller | Xbox Support

XBF Crystal P

Hi there,

Thanks for reaching out. In reference to your question take a look at the following articles to review the specs and different functionality of the controller.

Hope this helps.

Is the XBOX wireless controller a wireless controller?