Wireless Xbox One Controller (wired connection) will no longer be recognized on PC

i have been using a wireless xbox one controller (connected through USB cable to PC) on my PC for quite some time. While i was in a game, the controller suddenly 'shut-off' (the indication for this was that it would not respond in game and the middle xbox
light had turned off). I then went through my Device Manger and deleted the driver while the controller was unplugged, I then plugged the controller back in (driver installed successfully) and i was able to continue playing.

This actually happened about 3 times and i fixed it the same way every time. On the third time however, after plugging the controller back in, the driver did not re-install and wouldnt even be recognized by my PC. I know there is
power going into the controller because when i click the middle xbox button it starts to flash as if it were trying to sync to a console.

Also i must mention that i own 2 xbox one controllers. My other controller seems to re-install the driver and continue working just fine. And even after doing this and plugging my 'bad' xbox one controller back in, it still is not being recognized at all
by the PC.

:)

 

Trouble with my Xbox 360 Wireless Controller on my PC

Hi,

The Xbox 360 wireless controller won't work with the play and charge kit on it's own on a PC. The Controller always remains wireless, it can't be changed to a wired controller. To use a 360 wireless controller you'll need an Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver.
Microsoft no longer make these, but it is possible to buy a third party receiver, although installing them can be troublesome.

The Play and charge can be used with the PC, but only to charge the controller. The driver is only designed to automatically sync the controller to the Gaming receiver.

Only the Xbox One controller can be turned into a wired controller with an Xbox One Play and Charge, or a standard USB to Micro USB cable.

 

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.

 

Hi

If you have an alternate USB cable available I would try using that just incase the cable is causing your issue and also try using another USB port on the PC.