My wired xbox 360 controller keeps reconnecting as player 2?

Okay. Here's a list of what I did to try and trouble-shoot the issue.

1 - Turned off and unplugged XBOX 360. Plugged in 3 Microsoft brand wired controllers into USB ports on the back. Plugged in XBOX 360 and powered on. All 3 controllers show Player 1. Unplugged each controller individually at the in-line release/breakaway
connector and reconnected. No change. Each still shows Player 1.

2 - Turned off and unplugged XBOX 360. Plugged in 1 Microsoft brand wireless controller into USB port on front (I know it's a wireless controller but this one is used and the rechargeable battery is completely dead and won't hold a charge.). Plugged in
3 Microsoft brand wired controllers into USB ports on the back. Plugged in XBOX 360 and powered on. All 3 regular wired controllers show Player 1. Wireless controller that's plugged into a USB port shows as Player 2.

Thanks.

Hi

Open the Device Manager - press Windows key + X

Click Device Manager

Right-click (or tap and hold) the name of the device.

Select Uninstall.

Unplug the USB cable for the controller and restart your PC.

If the issue persists, resetting the Windows Update components will help resolve your concern since it started after an update. You may refer to How do I reset Windows Update components? (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/971058...)
for the steps.

Andre,

Thank you, this worked out perfectly!

I haven't had any issues since reconnecting the controller. If i do have any future issues, I will make sure to follow the link you provided.

Thanks again!

EDIT: It actually happened to me again, so i'll go ahead and click on the provided link and see if that works better

You are welcome GGEZKEK. If the problem is resolved, you can provide a rating and enjoy the rest of your week.

Hi GGEZKEK

Open the Device Manager - press Windows key + X

Click Device Manager

Right-click (or tap and hold) the name of the device.

Select Uninstall.

Unplug the USB cable for the controller and restart your PC.

If the issue persists, resetting the Windows Update components will help resolve your concern since it started after an update. You may refer to How do I reset Windows Update components? (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/971058...)
for the steps.

Guess what?! I've got the same problem!

I just gave my kids an XBOX 360 S R2D2 console for Christmas. I bought it used with 1 wireless controller and bought 3 brand new wired controllers. When I plug in 2 or more wired controllers they all default to Player 1. The wireless will show up as Player
2.

I sure would like to be able to play with more than 2 players.

Microsoft - please don't make my children cry!