Unable to Connect Xbox Wireless Controller to Windows 11 PC

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Check out the steps over on this page to
Connect Xbox Wireless Controller to Windows 7 PC. If you're unable to manually update the drivers, there is also a link in that troubleshooter to manually download the drivers.

Hi， Eleonore Koller

Welcome to Microsoft Community.



According to your description, you cannot connect the Xbox wireless controller to the Windows 11 PC. You tried to reset the Xbox controller and PC, but still can't connect.



You can try to connect your phone with the controller. What is your Xbox controller model? The old generation of Xbox one controllers do not have Bluetooth wireless connection.



We hope to confirm whether it is a problem with the Xbox controller or your other devices through a test.



Waiting for your test results, and we will continue to provide you with help and support.



Best Regards,

Logan | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Many PC games let you play with an Xbox Wireless Controller instead of a keyboard or mouse. You can connect your controller to a Windows PC by using a USB cable, the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, or over Bluetooth. Some PCs also come with Xbox
Wireless built in, so you can connect a controller directly without an adapter. For more info:
https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-on-windows/accessories/connect-xbox-one-controller-to-pc

Many PC games let you play with an Xbox Wireless Controller instead of a keyboard or mouse. You can connect your controller to a Windows PC by using a USB cable, the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, or over Bluetooth. Some PCs also come with Xbox
Wireless built in, so you can connect a controller directly without an adapter. For more info: https://support.xbox.com/en-CA/xbox-on-windows/accessories/connect-xbox-one-controller-to-pc

Are you connecting controller to PC wireless or wired?

Connect controller to PC support may assist you.