New xbox one controller with 3.5mm jack won't work with windows 7 driver

TechedSpore7229 · Jul 13, 2015

The new xbox one controller with 3.5mm jack has a different HW id and won't be recognized by the existing driver.

I had to borrow an older controller to install the driver. Then plug in my new controller and force the existing driver on this new HW.

Once the driver is installed, it works fine.

But running the driver installation won't actually install the driver (which allows you to hand pick the driver). The work around is like I specified earlier. You need to plug in the older model to force driver install, then the driver will be populated
in the available driver list.

:)

ScarletEwe6541 · Jul 13, 2015

Wireless adapter synced with controller,but not working in games on Windows 7

My wireless adapter and controller works perfectly on Windows 10 Pro, but on Windows 7 Ultimate my games won't detect the controller. If I use the USB cable(wired connection) the controller works in games. I tried uninstalling and re-installing drivers repeatedly
with no luck.

I am not the only person who experienced this, a colleague of mine tested his own controller and adapter on his system and had the exact same problem(so I doubt that it is a hardware fault).

My controller has a 3.5mm jack, so I borrowed the older Xbox One Controller(without the 3.5mm jack) and it worked perfectly on Windows 7 in games!

The problem is the Windows 7 drivers are bugged/were not properly updated to support the newer controller(with 3.5mm jack).

This is frankly quite ridiculous, and I am becoming increasingly frustrated with the complete lack of support regarding this issue.

PUNISHER 0014 · Jul 13, 2015

Covert Forces controller d-pad problems

I just got the black Xbox One controller with the 3.5mm, and I'm also having problems with the D-pad. If I press the D-pad lightly it won't work like it should, I have to press the D-pad 2 or more times for it to respond. I shouldn't have to be applying
a lot of pressure on the D-pad for the controller to work, the controller that came with my Xbox One did not have this problem. It seems like the new controllers with the 3.5mm headphone jack came out defective.

UppedWorm149949 · Jul 19, 2015

I have the same issue although I don't have an older controller.

chamberlago

The more recent versions of the Xbox One controller have a 3.5mm jack on the bottom. Older Xbox One controllers require an adapter.

Basically if your controller has a 3.5mm jack on the bottom you are good to go, and if you're buying a new controller I think they all have the 3.5mm jack these days. It's only if you have an early controller you need the adapter.

UppedWorm149949

I have the same issue although I don't have an older controller.

HAZMAT RADIO

The micro-usb port on the controller is not designed for use for headphones.

The Xbox One Controller is designed for using a headset with a 3.5mm jack. There is no general USB support on the Xbox One console for USB headsets.

You'll need to buy a headset that's compatible with the console.

Looking up your headset at amazon -

Gaming Headset, ZIDLI ZH7 7.1 surround sound Earphone with LED Light Noise Isolating Over Ear headphone with Mic

Compatible with Windows XP, Windows 10, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1. MAC Generic Use. No Drivers.

aleast00

The controller just has the 3.5mm jack the XBox One S did not come with the stero headset controller...just plugging into the 3.5mm jack worked for a few weeks right out of the box

TwinedGuitar760

Same problem as everyone else. (WINDOW 7 64bit - Newest Xbone Controller)

Today I went out and bought the new Xbox One Covert Wireless Controller. I bought the recharge pack as well as I needed the micro usb cable. Now, when I used my 360 controller I just plugged it in, and everything downloaded for me.

When I plug in the Xbox One covert controller i feel the vibration in the triggers and windows attempts to install the device. The driver however does not work. It says a driver cannot be found for this device.

I've also tried downloading the driver first, then plugging it in. Still no recognition of the driver. If I click the driver download exe it will give me the option to uninstall or repair. Repair does nothing.

I've tried to set it up through run -> hdwwizz

I've made sure to update every windows update non-related to the game.

The list goes on and on...

For the people who are having the same problem, do you all have the newest Xbox One Wireless Controllers? The one's with the 3.5mm audio jacks?

New xbox one controller with 3.5mm jack won't work with windows 7 driver