Xbox 360 controller on Windows 8.1 won't work

Discus and support Xbox 360 controller on Windows 8.1 won't work in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; When trying to set up a 360 controller for use on my win 8.1 laptop, the controller does not appear in the joy.cpl menu. I have downloaded the correct... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by MrReasonable47, Dec 30, 2015.

  1. MrReasonable47
    MrReasonable47 Guest

    Xbox 360 controller on Windows 8.1 won't work


    When trying to set up a 360 controller for use on my win 8.1 laptop, the controller does not appear in the joy.cpl menu. I have downloaded the correct driver and am running on the correct compatibility settings. Any help appreciated.

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    MrReasonable47, Dec 30, 2015
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  2. M3tal Daz3
    M3tal Daz3 Guest
    I can't find the Xbox 360 Controller Drivers anywhere on the website

    The Xbox 360 Controller for Windows can be easily installed on any PC that has an available USB port and is running Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7.

    Follow the steps here: Set Up an Xbox 360 Controller for Windows | Xbox Live
     
    M3tal Daz3, Dec 30, 2015
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  3. LustrousSnow592
    LustrousSnow592 Guest
    Problem for controller

    I have a problem with my controller of xbox 360 that i use for pc since that i intstalled windows 10 in my computer before that ( with windows 8.1) everything was ok my controller still working because i try to my xbox and its working... i don t understand
    why in my computer its not working like for the xbox 360 or like with windows 8.1 Thank you
     
    LustrousSnow592, Dec 30, 2015
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  4. Obsessive Power Win User

    360 play and charge kit on PC/Windows RT

    There is no controller driver to download for Windows 8 because the driver is already installed as part of the Operating System. This applies to both the Desktop version of Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 8/8.1RT for Windows Surface Tablets.

    If you have a wired Xbox 360 controller, just plug it in, it will work straight away. For wireless controllers you still need a wireless gaming receiver. And yes, the receiver does work with Windows 8RT.
  5. M3tal Daz3 Win User

    I can't find the Xbox 360 Controller Drivers anywhere on the website

  6. xXCamhawkXx Win User

    360/X1 Compatibility

    It would be like installing some game designed for Windows 3.1 on a Windows 8.1 PC. 360=3.1 and One=8.1 to be clear. MS, as stated by Eggnogga, is working on an emulator or the like that will play (some if not all) 360 games.
  7. Obsessive Power Win User

    Xbox 360 controller not working on Windows 8

    @SlightJeans3. The Xbox 360 controller both wired and wireless (with a gaming receiver for the wireless pad) are compatible and work fine in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. There is no driver to download for Windows 8 as the driver is already installed and ready
    to go for Windows 8 PC's and surface tablet devices.

    I've been using mine this week to play the PC version of Skyrim. Not only that, but in the coming weeks the Xbox One controller will also be supported for Windows.
  8. Andy1425 Win User

    Device will not migrate

    I have had to revert back to Windows 8.1 due to other issues with Windows 10 and the adapter won't work with 8.1 if anyone can supply the details Cy43rguru has requested then he maybe able to help you on this.
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