Three methods to connect your Xbox One or Xbox Series controller to your PC
If you want to play with your console controller on Windows, you can do so via cable, bluetooth or the official adapter itself.
Do you have Xbox One or Xbox Series in your living room and now want to play on PC with your controller but don’t know how better to connect it? We tell you in this humble guide, because while Microsoft makes it easy—because with Windows, everything stays at home—there are three different methods that can come in handy depending on your needs, the computer you have or if you don’t. Your mind goes through the safe. Oh, and if what you want is to connect a PlayStation 4 DualShock 4 controller, head over to this other guide.
Before you connect your Xbox controller, keep in mind…
- Once paired with your PC, if you want to use the controller with your Xbox again, you will need to sync it with the console again. You can press the wireless sync button or a USB cable to do this.
- On the other hand, if the X|S Series is one of the controls, switching between Bluetooth devices is more agile as it has a dedicated button for it.
- If you connect to a PC via Bluetooth (rather than using the official Xbox receiver itself), you can get headphones, chat pads, etc. vibration does not work as with accessories.
How to connect your Xbox controller to Windows
In the case of Xbox One controllers, the process will depend on which controller you have as the original controllers do not have Bluetooth connectivity. They started to include both Bluetooth and their own wireless system from the Xbox One S. That way, if you want to connect one of the first or second generation controls, you need an official wireless adapter (which costs an arm and a leg) but if you already have a later control, whether it’s a One or Serial X|S , you’re served with Bluetooth .
Easier with cable
- Connect your controller with a USB to microUSB/USB C cable.
- Connect that cable to the PC.
- Windows will automatically download the drivers.
- Let’s play, wood.
It has Bluetooth if the plastic around the guide button is the same color as the face of the controller.
via bluetooth
- Press and hold the Guide button to turn on the controller.
- Press and hold the Pair button for three seconds until the Guide button starts to flash.
- In Windows, open the settings window and go to the “Bluetooth and devices” panel.
- Click “Add device” and select “Bluetooth”.
- Select “Xbox Wireless Controller” (or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, of course).
- Once the guide button stops flashing, you can install…
- … play, firewood.
with the Xbox adapter itself
- Connect the receiver to a USB port on your PC.
- Press and hold the Guide button to turn on the controller.
- Press and hold the Pair button for three seconds until the Guide button starts to flash.
- Press it again for a few seconds until the guide button light starts to flash faster. That means you are looking for the adapter.
- Once the guide button stops flashing, you will be able to dedicate yourself…
- … play, firewood.
Source: 3D Juegos
