Where can i download the XBOX 360 controller drivers?

ZTXgm · Sep 20, 2022

Hello, recently i build a new computer, i have a xbox 360 wire controller and i always use it because the last computer read the controller automatically, but now it doesn´t detect it anymore, microsoft stopped the support for the controllers and now i am with a perfectly funcional paperweight, someone can help me here?

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Obsessive Power

ZTXgm, unfortunately it is not possible to download the drivers because they have been discontinued, friend.
Sorry about that.

They're not discontinued, they are more correctly, no longer needed. They're no longer needed because the 360 controller drivers are part of Windows and they've been part of Windows since Windows Vista.

If the controller is no longer detected, it's more than likely a faulty controller.

Dérek Augusto

Hello!

My name is Dérek, I'm an independent platform consultant and I'm grateful for the opportunity to help you.

ZTXgm, unfortunately it is not possible to download the drivers because they have been discontinued, friend.

Sorry about that.

But if it is no longer being recognized automatically, it means it will no longer be.

JamesDinser

https://www.techspot.com/drivers/driver/file/information/11300/

https://ccm.net/download/download-14994-xbox-360-controller-driver-for-pc

Obsessive Power

I can see how this is confusing for you, especially since the official support rep has said to buy the PC branded Xbox 360 wired controller. I can however concur with previous ambassadors response.
You don't need to buy the PC branded controller.
A standard Xbox 360 wired controller will work fine.

The only difference between the two is that the PC branded one comes with a driver disc. However, you don't need this driver disc if your PC is connected to the Internet as the drivers can be downloaded directly from Microsoft

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Typically, if you're running either Windows Vista or Windows 7, the driver should download automatically as soon as the controller is connected to the computer. No driver is required to be downloaded for Windows 8, as Xbox 360 controllers are fully
supported by that OS already.

My Xbox wired controller works fine on my PC.

Obsessive Power

Hi,

There is no driver to download or update for Xbox 360 controllers on Windows 10. You just plug them in.

Note: Xbox 360 wireless controllers can not be turned into wired controllers. A 360 play and charge cable can only charge a battery or power the controller if no battery is present, it does not send data.

If you have a wired 360 controller just plug it in, no driver required
If your controller is wireless, you need an Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows.

Where can i download the XBOX 360 controller drivers?