Xbox Controller won't connect to PC (USB connection)

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  1. Seamus Smyth
    Seamus Smyth Guest

    Xbox Controller won't connect to PC (USB connection)


    Xbox controller will not connect to PC, all other USB devices will connect, I've tried every port, 2 different controllers and 3 different cables, nothing works, I have updated all USB drivers, no controller shows up on device manager, I have no windows updates. I sometimes get an error message that says "USB device malfunctioned". I can connect other devices including a drawing tablet to any of the ports and it works fine, only my two xbox controllers do not work.

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    Seamus Smyth, Nov 30, 2022
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  2. MarvinaPerez Win User

    XBox controller disconnects from PC or stops responding

    Hi Keith, There are two ways to connect an Xbox controller to a PC: with a USB cable or via Bluetooth.

    Connect with a USB cable

    Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your PC.

    Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your Xbox controller.

    The controller should automatically connect to your PC.

    Connect via Bluetooth

    Make sure your Xbox controller and PC have Bluetooth.
    Activate Bluetooth on your PC.

    Press and hold the pairing button on the Xbox controller for 3 seconds.

    The controller should appear in the list of Bluetooth devices on your PC.

    Select the Xbox controller from the list and click "Connect."

    Let me know if the information is still useful.

    Sincerely,
    Marvina.
  3. Dérek Augusto Win User

    Xbox Controller won't connect to PC (USB connection)

    Hello!

    My name is Dérek, I'm an independent platform consultant and I'm grateful for the opportunity to help you.

    Seamus, Updating the drivers usually solves this problem.

    But let's try a more complete procedure.

    Go to your windows update and click on get updates

    After updating

    Windows 10 or 11?

    See which version is your windows this way, and tell me

    The version consists of 4 digits

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402739...

    And then go to the Microsoft Store, select More > Downloads & updates > Get updates.

    Update everything in both places, and let me know if it works

    I remain at your disposal if you have any further questions.
  4. StuartATrueRed Win User

    how can i connect the xbox 360 controller to windows 10

    To connect a Xbox 360 wireless controller to your PC you need the Xbox 360 wireless controller adapter for Windows. https://bit.ly/3e2eUTF

    To connect a Xbox 360 wired controller to your PC, just plug in the USB plug into the USB socket on your PC.
  5. button fiddler Win User

    Xbox 360 Controller does not work on my PC ?

    Xbox 360 controllers will not connect wirelessly to a computer. If you are trying to use a Play-and-Charge cable to connect through USB, that is not what it is designed for and won't be compatible. If you really want to use an xbox controller on your computer
    I would recommend either purchasing an adapter build to do this, or one of the controllers out there that are built for PC.
  6. Phil.k Win User

    Question about Xbox One Joystick

    yes you connect Xbox one controller to a Pc, wirelessly or cable, but to play xbox games on ur PC you need to connect controller via micro usb cable.
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