Wired Connection Between PC and Xbox One Controller Issues

I recently bought a data sync cable so that I could play steam games with my Xbox one controller.

Earlier today when I opened it, after a small amount of time sorting it out, it worked fine, for a while.

A few times it stopped giving inputs and now it just doesn't work, with the Xbox guide button not lighting up even when I move the cable to different positions.

Any help would be appreciated.

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Connect xbox elite controller to PC

The elite controller doesn't have bluetooth so unless you have a MS wireless receiver connected to your PC, no way you are getting a wireless connection between your PC and controller.

You can use a wired connection or use one of the newer controllers who do have bluetooth.

 

Difference between Xbox One Controllers

All Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X controllers will work with any console and any PC.
The differences between the 1st gen controller and the later controllers is the 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom.
Xbox controller for windows simply means the controller ships with the long use cable.
Xbox One S and Xbox One X controllers use a better wifi radio( should have less connection issues), they also have the blue tooth connection ability for PC.
Xbox One S and later controllers have a revised shoulder bumper to prevent hard to press shoulder buttons.

 

The cable also repeatedly causes a message on my screen to appear, stating that it malfunctioned and Windows doesn't know what to do with it.

 

UPDATE:

The controller does occasionally work, but when it does, it stops giving inputs after a few minutes before disappearing from the USB game controllers settings, even though it was still on and connected.

 

Hi

Have you tried removing the batteries from the controller and connecting it directly to your Xbox One console to see if will work when connected directly to the console with the USB cable to try and eliminate if it your PC causing the problem? After this
do you have another Micro USB cable available (Possibly supplied with a mobile phone/tablet) or can you try or an alternate controller if your friends have and Xbox One?