Can I use any micro USB cable to connect wireless Xbox One controller to PC?
I found that you can't connect your regular Xbox One controller to my PC using the Charge and Play kit since the cable only provides power and no data transfer. So I bought a "wired" Xbox One controller for $60 (regular is $50) and found out it's pretty much the same controller with a standard Micro USB cable.
So my question is, next time can I just buy a regular Xbox One controller, which saves me a lot of money, and use my cellphone's micro USB cable to connect it to my PC?
Best Answer
Depends on the cable. The cable that I use to connect my wireless controller to my PC broke, so I thought, "No problem, I'll just use the cable I charge my phone with since I know that can pass data as well as power." While it was able to power the controller, it wasn't able to send data for some reason. I plugged the controller in using the cable that my headset came with and it worked. Out of curiosity, I plugged the cable I charge my phone with into my headset to see if it would send power and data... And it did. No idea why the cable didn't work with the controller.
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Can I use any Micro USB cable for Xbox One controller?
But connecting an Xbox One controller to the console isn't the only way to charge it. You can also use any micro USB cord connected to a USB power source \u2014 even a wall outlet \u2014 as long as you have a proper adapter. In addition, you can use AA batteries to power the controller.How do I connect my Xbox controller to my PC with a Micro USB?
Plug a micro-USB charging cable into the top of the controller and plug the other end into your PC. If you're using an Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, or Xbox Adaptive Controller, connect your controller by using a USB-C cable.What kind of USB cable do I need for Xbox One controller?
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Connect Your Xbox Controller to PC With a USB Adapter It's a USB dongle designed to connect directly to your Xbox gamepad without any Bluetooth setup or pairing. All you need to do is plug in the dongle and pair it to your controller just as if you were pairing your Xbox, pressing the Pairing button on each device.How to Connect Any Xbox Controller to PC In 2022 100% Working !!! (Windows 10)
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My Xbox One controller with the original Play & Charge cable that it came with is the only cable that would work for me on my PC.. Now I know that they take Micro-B cables, so that explains why my long micro-USB cable wouldn't work at all for using my Xbox One controller with my PC... But just make sure you buy a micro-B (has to be B) cable and it will work.
IDK why your P&C cable doesn't work, it's the only one I could get to work with mine lol
Answer 3
I had the same problem as you, in my case it was because the rechargeable battery was still attached to the controller.
Try removing the battery pack, this fixed it for me.
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