When it comes to connecting your Xbox Wireless Controller to your Windows 10 PC. There are three main options including USB, Xbox Wireless, or Bluetooth by which you can get your Xbox Wireless Controller connected to Windows 10 PC. In the post below we will learn about all three different ways you can use to connect your Xbox Wireless Controller to your PC.
Thankfully all three options come pretty handy and let you connect your Xbox Wireless Controller to Windows 10 PC really easily. Now, below we first see how to connect your Xbox Wireless Controller to your Windows 10 PC via a micro-USB cable.
Connecting Xbox Wireless Controller to Windows 10 PC Using a micro-USB cable
- If you have a micro-USB cable then plug it into the top of the controller and plug the other end into your PC.
Kindly note: If you have an Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 or an Xbox Adaptive Controller then you will need to have a USB Type-C cable in order to connect the controller with your PC.
Also, note that using the USB connection you can connect up to 8 Xbox Wireless Controllers at the same time, or 4 controllers that have Xbox Chat Headsets attached. If the controllers have Xbox Stereo Headsets, then only 2 Xbox Wireless Controllers can be connected at the same time.
Connecting Xbox Wireless Controller to Windows 10 PC via Xbox Wireless
To connect your Xbox Controller to your Windows 10 PC you will need Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10. If your PC has Xbox Wireless built-in, you can connect the controller directly without an adapter.
Follow the steps below if you are connecting with an Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10.
- Turn on your PC and sign in to your Microsoft account.
- Plug the Xbox Wireless Adaptor into your PC.
- Turn on your controller by pressing the Xbox button. When you turn on the controller, the Xbox button will start flashing.
- Press and hold the Pair button on the Xbox Wireless Adapter. A small light will flash for a couple of seconds.
- Press and hold the Pair button on the top of the controller (the raised button). The Xbox button on the controller will flash more rapidly – this means your controller is searching for the Xbox Wireless Adapter. When connected, the Xbox button on the controller will stay lit.
If you are using a built-in Xbox Wireless then you will need to follow the below steps.
- Turn on your PC and sign in.
- Turn on your controller by pressing the Xbox button for 3 seconds. When you turn on the controller, the Xbox button will start flashing.
- Press and hold the Pair button on the top of the controller (the raised button). The Xbox button on the controller will flash more rapidly—this means your controller is searching for a PC.
- On your PC, press the Start button, then select Settings > Devices.
- Choose Add Bluetooth or other devices, then select Everything else.
- Choose Xbox Wireless Controller or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller from the list. When connected, the Xbox button on the controller will stay lit.
Connecting Xbox Wireless Controller to Windows 10 PC via Bluetooth
Before you head over, you should keep in mind the following points.
- Always update your controller before trying to connect it with your PC via Bluetooth, updating the controller will also give you the best performance.
- Xbox Controller can be connected using Bluetooth with many PCs, tablets, laptops, and mobile devices.
- Controller attachments such as headsets, chat-pads, and the Xbox Stereo Adaptor will not work with your controller while connected via Bluetooth.
- It is recommended that you connect only one controller at a time using Bluetooth.
Below are the steps to connect your Xbox Wireless Controller to your PC via Bluetooth:
- Turn on your Xbox Wireless Controller by pressing the Xbox button.
- Press and hold the Pair button on your controller for three seconds (the Xbox button will start flashing rapidly).
- On your PC, press the Start button, then choose Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
- Turn on Bluetooth.
- Select Add Bluetooth or other devices> Bluetooth. Your PC will begin searching for your controller.
- Select Xbox Wireless Controller or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller > Done.