Will the bundled wireless adapter be able to pair with a new controller?

That is nice to hear, thanks!

Hi there Silverr007, my name is Gerardo, and I'm an Xbox player, just like you. I'll be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

Don't worry, the Wireless Adapter for Windows that comes included with the controller can be used with any controller, not just the one it comes with.

The adapter has a button that needs to be pressed to enter pairing mode. Then, you'll need to put the controller you want to pair with the adapter into pairing mode as well, using its respective button, so that they can be linked.

For more information on this, please visit the following link and navigate to the section that says "Connect your controller via Xbox Wireless Adapter":

https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/connect-xbox-wireless-controller-to-pc

I hope this helps and if you have further questions please let me know.

Kind regards,
Gerardo.

Hello, I hope you are well.

Please check these steps below.

What you are seeing with the LEDs is an indication that the Xbox 360 Explorer controller is entering pairing mode, not working mode. In order for the controller to function on your PC, you must first pair it with the Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter.

Steps to pair the controller with the wireless adapter:

Connect the wireless adapter: Connect the Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter to a USB port on your PC.

Press the pairing button on the adapter: On the wireless adapter, there is a small button (usually near the USB port). Press and hold this button for a few seconds. The LED on the adapter should start blinking.

Turn on the controller: Press the Xbox button in the center of the controller to turn it on.

I believe the light turns on, once a controller is paired to it. Otherwise open device manager and you should be able to see the wireless adapter, under network adapters.

Hi wonti-tosp!

Thanks for reaching Microsoft Community. We're here to help and let's work on this together.

With your query, yes, you can use the Xbox Wireless Adapter on multiple devices, but you will need to re-pair the controller each time you switch between devices. The adapter will not remember the pairing information for the controller. To pair the controller with the adapter on a new device, simply press and hold the pairing button on the adapter until the light starts flashing, then press and hold the pairing button on the controller until it connects to the adapter.

I hope this helps!

Regards,

RodelioP.