Windows 10 PCs and older Xbox One controllers

Discus and support Windows 10 PCs and older Xbox One controllers in XBoX on Windows to solve the problem; Hello. Ive recent jumped onboard the PC Gaming bandwagon (Windows 10 specifically) and am planning to use 2 of my Xbox One Controllers to play games on... Discussion in 'XBoX on Windows' started by KRX8, Aug 5, 2018.

  1. KRX8
    KRX8 Guest

    Windows 10 PCs and older Xbox One controllers


    Hello. Ive recent jumped onboard the PC Gaming bandwagon (Windows 10 specifically) and am planning to use 2 of my Xbox One Controllers to play games on it. However, I’m not sure if one of my controllers has built-in bluetooth needed to connect to the pc.
    One controller is the revised controller that comes with the xbox one s (white one) and the other one is a Midnight Forces controller with the blue camo design from 2014.

    The one I’m inquiring about is the Midnight Forces controller. Does this one have built-in bluetooth capable of connecting to Windows 10 or does it need one of those adapters sold separately? Or am I better off getting another revised controller?

    :)
     
    KRX8, Aug 5, 2018
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  2. xbox one controller for pc, adapter or bluetooth?

    Hey GiddyCosine4817!

    As Geth mentioned, Bluetooth connection to a Windows 10 device will work just fine for Xbox One controllers, depending on the model of the controller. Certain older Xbox One controllers do not support Bluetooth connections.

    If you need help determining if your controller can connect via Bluetooth, check out the info under "Option 3" in our guide for

    how to connect an Xbox One wireless controller to a Windows PC
    .
     
    Mister Quasar, Aug 5, 2018
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  3. XBF Crystal P, Aug 5, 2018
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  4. Windows 10 PCs and older Xbox One controllers

    Hi, the xbox controller on the xbox one s was the first official xbox controller who has Bluetooth. But you can use a key Bluetooth on your PC
     
    Darksnake11sp, Aug 5, 2018
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  5. Echo4Ent
    Echo4Ent Guest
    No, the midnight forces controller does not have the built in Bluetooth radio. The Bluetooth version was not introduced until 2016. You will need an adapter, or a USB cable to use it on a Windows PC.
     
    Echo4Ent, Nov 5, 2018
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  6. Mister Quasar Win User

    xbox one controller for pc, adapter or bluetooth?

    Hey GiddyCosine4817!

    As Geth mentioned, Bluetooth connection to a Windows 10 device will work just fine for Xbox One controllers, depending on the model of the controller. Certain older Xbox One controllers do not support Bluetooth connections.

    If you need help determining if your controller can connect via Bluetooth, check out the info under "Option 3" in our guide for

    how to connect an Xbox One wireless controller to a Windows PC
    .
  7. Kytep Win User

    Xbox One Controller with Bluetooth Headphones on WIndows 10 at the Same Time

    I don't have a Xbox One console. I am planning to buy just the controller for my PC. The latest model comes with bluetooth, the older model doesn't. It is certified to work with Windows 10.
  8. Darksnake11sp Win User

    Windows 10 PCs and older Xbox One controllers

    Hi, the xbox controller on the xbox one s was the first official xbox controller who has Bluetooth. But you can use a key Bluetooth on your PC
  9. Echo4Ent Win User

    Windows 10 PCs and older Xbox One controllers

    No, the midnight forces controller does not have the built in Bluetooth radio. The Bluetooth version was not introduced until 2016. You will need an adapter, or a USB cable to use it on a Windows PC.
  10. WPAK Win User

    XBox wireless controller on Windows 10 Pro won't bluetooth

    Hi there,

    Yes, that update is a requirement.

    Please see this link for steps and that the update is required to connect a Xbox One controller to the Windows 10 PC.

    It shows how to connect by wire, wireless adapter and via bluetooth.

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

    If also has a link with troubleshooting steps if connection fails.

    https://support.xbox.com/xbox-on-wi...bleshoot-xbox-one-bluetooth-issues-windows-10

    Side note: Not all Xbox One controllers support bluetooth, the first (older) models do not, see the second link on how to determine if you have a controller that supports it or not.

    Let us know the results
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