My xbox one controller does not connect via usb to my windows 11 pc

Hi AJ B, my name is Courtney and I would be happy to help.

I am sorry that you are going through this problem, it can be said that it is common for this to happen since multiple users have reported problems similar to yours, with the intention of helping you I did a search in the community forum and found a response from the user LazerBomb where mentions some steps to follow:

1. Plug the controller in.
2. Restart the PC (with controller in).
3. Check for updates (with controller in).
4. Get the updates (with controller in).
5. Open device manager.
6. Look for the "Xbox peripherals" category.
7. Find the controller in that category.
8. Right click on it.
9. Update Driver.
10.Scan online automatically.
11. Wait for update to finish.
12. If there was no update:
Right-click on the driver
Press uninstall
13. Restart your device.

If none of these steps work, I invite you to check the following link, where you can read the complete information and get more steps to solve this problem.

Information Source (Credits): https://answers.microsoft.com/thread/ed89a799-7c33-435b-a85c-fc090fc95b9f

I hope you understand, if you have any other questions let me know.

Best regards,
Courtney.

Hey GustyIsCrusty! Does the controller power on when you plug it in via USB? Try out the steps on the "How to connect an Xbox One Wireless Controller
to a Windows PC" page and see if you're able to get connected. Post back and let us know!

No that is not possible to connect a controller to your PC through your console. You will need the Xbox 360 wireless USB receiver for windows or buy a pure wired USB xbox 360 controller (microsoft and 3rd party ones available and all will work).

The play and charge USB cable for xbox 360 controllers does not make a wireless controller wired as it only transfers power and not data.

You could buy an xbox one wireless controller that is newer and has bluetooth and connect it to your PC directly as seen on this page: :

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

You can also use an xbox one wireless controller of any type (with or without bluetooth) with a Micro USB cable on a PC as well. THAT wire does make the xbox one wireless controller act as a wired controller while connected via Micro USB.

Hi ggumur,

Thank you for keeping us updated. Did you also try the
clean boot I suggested above?

Have you tried connecting the controller via Bluetooth if your PC is compatible? There is also a wireless option but you will need the
Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows.
https://support.xbox.com/xbox-on-windows/accessories/connect-xbox-one-controller-to-pc

I also suggest trying to plug in via USB to another PC and if the controller does not work on another PC with a USB cable then the controller will need to be replaced.

The previous link was for a 360 controller.
This would be the one for the Xbox One. Can you let me know what happens when you connect the controller to the PC via USB with the Xbox Accessories app open? Does it change at all? Cycle a loading graphic, or does it not register at all?