xbox wireless controller and adapter problem

If you're having any of the following problems with your Xbox wireless controller, please see the Xbox
Wireless Controller Solution. If you’re having trouble with one of your Xbox wireless controllers, this solution can help you troubleshoot a wide variety of controller issues. We can also help you replace a broken controller if none of these solutions
correct the problem.

• The controller isn't functioning correctly.
• The controller won't connect to your console or PC.
• You can't update the controller.

For help troubleshooting problems with an Xbox Adaptive Controller, see the troubleshooting section of All
about the Xbox Adaptive Controller.
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Because Xbox controllers use a proprietary wireless technology known as Xbox Wireless. As such you can't use any adapter to connect the controller, it has to be the Xbox Wireless adapter specifically.

Is this an Xbox One controller, or an Xbox 360 controller? If it's an Xbox One controller, are you connecting wirelessly to the PC via Bluetooth, or with the Xbox Wireless Adapter?

Xbox one controller with an xbox wireless adapter

Hey there AngerManagement!

Sorry to hear that you're dealing with this issue trying to work your controller to game on your PC.

If it's happening on different PC's then it would more than likely mean that either the adapter or the controller are the problem. If and when you can, I would see if you have the same problem if you try another controller and try the steps bother here on
Troubleshoot the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, as well as the
Xbox One Wireless Controller Solution to make sure that both devices are functioning correctly.

When you get a chance, give those things a shot and let us know if that helped out with the problem at hand.

Much thanks for reading and good luck!

Hello, I hope you are well.

Please check these steps below.

What you are seeing with the LEDs is an indication that the Xbox 360 Explorer controller is entering pairing mode, not working mode. In order for the controller to function on your PC, you must first pair it with the Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter.

Steps to pair the controller with the wireless adapter:

Connect the wireless adapter: Connect the Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter to a USB port on your PC.

Press the pairing button on the adapter: On the wireless adapter, there is a small button (usually near the USB port). Press and hold this button for a few seconds. The LED on the adapter should start blinking.

Turn on the controller: Press the Xbox button in the center of the controller to turn it on.