How can I connect my wireless Xbox 360 controllers to Windows 10?
I have two wireless Xbox 360 controllers and a wireless receiver, connected to a Windows 10 PC. All were previously working, and the receiver light is working normally.
However, the controllers and receiver don't seem to find each other any more. How can I resolve this?
Best Answer
This seems to happen now and then after a Windows 10 update. The solution is to force your machine to recognize the device.
- Open the Device Manager
- Under "Other devices", locate "Unknown device"
- Right-click and select "Update driver software..."
- Select "Browse my computer"
- Select "Let me pick"
- Select " Xbox 360 peripherals"
- From the driver list select "Xbox 360 wirelesss receiver 10.x" (not 2.x)
- Click "Next"
- Accept the warning
Your wireless receiver should now work again, and it should detect your controllers.
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How do I get Windows 10 to recognize my Xbox 360 controller?
Reset the Bluetooth driver (Open the Settings app and go to Devices, Bluetooth & other devices. Select the controller and click Remove device. Press Add Bluetooth to reconnect your Xbox controller). Use built-in tools to troubleshoot the issue (open the Settings and go to Update & security.Can you connect a wireless Xbox 360 controller to PC with a wire?
Unfortunately no, sorry. The reason being is that the Xbox 360 wireless controller is always wireless even if you connect it via a charging cable. The cable simply charges the battery, or powers the controller if no battery is present, it doesn't send data.How do I connect my Xbox 360 wireless controller to my PC 2021?
The Xbox 360 controller uses a proprietary wireless protocol, and NOT Bluetooth. So the standard wireless devices in your computer can't work with the Xbox 360 wireless controller. You absolutely definitely need the Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows if you wish to use your Xbox 360 controller on your PC.Connect Xbox 360 wireless receiver to Windows 10 \u0026 How to use Xbox 360 controller on PC
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