Do I still need the Xbox Bluetooth adapter to use multiple Xbox One controllers on Windows 10?
The new Xbox One controller (reviewed here) is advertised to have Bluetooth support and no additional adapter needed to connect to a Windows 10 PC. However, if I want to pair two of these to a laptop, would I still need the older adapter?
Best Answer
Laptop Bluetooth interface usually supports connection of many BT devices.
According to Microsoft's Xbox support site, depending on Windows version you can connect up to 8 controllers with windows
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Can I connect more than one Xbox controller to PC via Bluetooth?
With Xbox Wireless connections, you can connect 8 Xbox Wireless Controllers at the same time, or 4 controllers that have Xbox Chat Headsets attached. If the controllers have Xbox Stereo Headsets, only 2 can be connected at the same time.How do I connect multiple Bluetooth controllers to Windows 10?
The adapter supports up to eight Xbox One controllers, with up to four chat headsets or two stereo headsets connected between them.Does the Xbox Wireless Adapter work for multiple controllers?
If your PC has Xbox Wireless built in, you can connect the controller directly without an adapter.XBOX WIRELESS ADAPTER VS BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
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