XBox One Wireless Controller on Windows 8.1 (wireless access HOW?)

I recently purchased (for ~$55) an Xbox One Controller from the local GameStop and I was informed that it was easy to configure wirelessly, which is the only reason why i went with this expensive controller.

This is not the case or am I missing something?

I have installed the latest drivers that were recently released for Windows 8.1 (x64) and the controller works great wired for all games without any hiccup which is excellent, however 50 dollars for a wireless controller that i have to used wired via USB is
a huge disappointment.

Is there a special receiver i need to buy or is this controller restricted to wireless only on an Xbox One system?

:)

 

Xbox One Wireless Controller has no force feedback (rumbling) on Windows 8.1

I bought Xbox One Controller and played via cable sometime. Later I purchased a wireless kit and did an upgrade.

VID_045E&PID_02D1 - Gamepad

VID_045E&PID_02E6 - Wireless Adapter for Windows

Sadly I found that in wireless mode there are no force feedback in any games. Was this feature tested with Windows 8.1? Thank you.

 

Xbox 360 wireless controller please the step for w8.1

Please can you give me the steps to connect a wireless xbox 360 controller to Windows 8.1

 

The Xbox One controller can only do wired right now. Wireless might become available in the future but nothing has been announced for it yet.