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PC Drivers for the Xbox One Controller Now Available. Beginning today, new PC drivers for the Xbox One controller will be available for download, offering PC gamers a better way to play using the Xbox One controller. We’re planning to release the drivers as part of a Windows update in the near future; however, today, I am happy to offer early access to our dedicated PC gamers on MajorNelson.com. Update: Run Windows Update and it will automatically pick up the latest drivers, therefore I am removing the links below. PC Drivers for Xbox One Controller (x86) PC Drivers for Xbox One Controller (x64) We know our fans have wanted PC compatibility, and we know they wanted to be able to use the Xbox One controller with the same games and applications they have been playing with using the Xbox 360 controller. We can’t wait for them to play their favorite PC games with what we consider the best controller ever made and we’re excited for fans to experience the improved D-pad, redesigned battery compartment, new comfortable design and offset analog sticks. The new PC drivers will enable the Xbox One controller to be used with any game that featured gamepad support for the Xbox 360 controller. Simply download the drivers, connect your Xbox One controller to your computer through a micro USB cable and you’ll be gaming in no time. While I’m glad that I can now use an Xbox One controller for my PC games, I’m surprised that this isn’t a control panel item with configuration options for multiple controllers and WiFi Direct settings. Since WiFi Direct uses WiFi protected setup to automatically configure an ad-hoc connection I’m sure MOST recent motherboards with WiFi would likely support this ability to connect to multiple Xbox One controllers wireless. Make it happen Major Nelson! The X1 controller doesn’t use WiFi direct though. It would be good to have some configuration/calibration settings though. Nice, but after using the controller on the PC i get sync issues with it on the Xbone. It looses connection and i have to restart the console to get it to work. Yes. Because you have to re-associate the controller with whatever device it’s using. I think you have to hit the sync button on the controller first, then the sync button on the XBox. I read on MS official site that this should get it to re-associate, not just for the XBone controller, but also the XBox 360 controller. For anyone looking for a specific fix for Windows 7 64-bit platforms,, instead of all the vague solutions people are posting around the net, The answer lies in Windows Update, In the optional updates, not the important ones like you’d think and its not necessarily a recent update, seeing as no one else narrowed down the problem, its these two updates in the Optional section> Update for User-Mode Driver Framework version 1.11 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2685813) Update for Kernel-Mode Driver Framework version 1.11 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2685811) I strongly believe these are this is the key to getting it to immediately work, as I did NOTHING to the PC or controller other than doing ALL updates to date + plugging in the controller. The PC did the rest. The device really is ‘plug & play’. not on VISTA, though. Come on, guys! Im pretty sure it will work on Vista, as its very similar to Windows 7. Maybe do some more research to see if it’s Vista compatible. Also, you should ditch Vista and go with the much better W7 imo, I even enjoy it more than W8. Sadly it seems they did not release the driver update for Vista. At least not yet. hopefully they will as Win7 is not an option for me for now. Dude you’re awesome. I don’t know if you had seen my previous post but I got the drivers to work on my Win 8.1 machine but not my Win 7 machine. After installing the updates you mentioned on the Win 7 machine it worked flawlessly! Thanks, man! Thank you. I have this already installed (x64) but still only the left stick will work on TR1 – any further ideas please. >>> Hi guys, good news. Got it to work by just plugging the newly purchased ‘XBone Controler + Charge & Play Kit’ WITHOUT downloading & installing the above posted driver! :S. (I know, im shocked too!) -Newly formatted Dell Studio, full MS updates completely installed & up-to-date, Windows 7 x64, i5 Processor. -Did NOT download or install posted driver from this webpage. -Took the controller out of the box, plugged the MS Charge & Play Micro USB cord that came in the box, Without the battery pack in (to save battery life until wireless dongle came avail. for sale). -As soon as controller was plugged in it immediately installed the software (took 5 full mins!). -Once install completed, started Steam, Steam immediately recognized the controller plugged in, and have full access to menu navigation & gameplay while using the new controller. Gaming since 1981, I lived thru all the great eras, and still love my games even tho life prevents you to play more as you get older due to responsibilities eating up your time. XBox 360 is the greatest console & controller in history! With that being said, the new XBone controller is fabulous! They got one thing right, they didn’t change a already good thing which is the XBox 360 controller, but refined its features in an evolved sort of way – which was the right move MS. It feels like a ‘tighter’ controller as its design is more ‘mature’, dense, improved & quality materials with great modern texture, no longer flimsy plastic. Fits better in your hand, micro USB cord ends are HQ, joysticks too high as it lessens accuracy from an engineering standpoint (but you wont notice), ‘X’ & ‘A’ buttons slightly too close to right joystick as thumb rubs against joystick edge, dislike the buttons as in 2014 they should be illuminated for dark room gaming, all buttons make a click sound which is annoying, the click feel is wanted, not the sound, triggers are fantastic with a great modern spring feel to it, bumpers feel cheap & also noisy with clicks, Home Button looks cheap and a step back from the 360 controller, XBone controller looks more minimal which somehow in 2014 is welcomed as it looks refreshing & refined, AA battery option + extremely small battery pack is welcomed to satisfy all gamer preferences, altho this controller has a superior battery life vs the 360 gamers will love the option to use HQ rechargeable batteries, battery case sinkened to hide battery pack & modernize controller, haven’t found a use for 2 menu buttons in middle of controller via Steam, D-pad is poorly seated and clicks loud lessening the life of use as I feel from exp. that it will get loose with overuse, controller is slightly smaller in all diameters. To date, no wireless support with PC use – USB cord only as you play. I hate wires, so im REALLY looking forward to some sort of release for wireless capability soon as well as a Battery Charging Station like XBox 360 had. I love the controller, very happy with it regardless of minor details, as im a quality man, I love the fact that this is a higher quality feel & play in terms of responsive control due to design – and to me that increases my pleasure while playing, so to me its worth it! For you, well, if you have the money def. get the newer XBone controller, but if you already have your setup, I say save your money, as the 360 controller is still a great controller vs the XBone, and NOT worth the money to upgrade – unless you have money to burn, then id say go for it to increase the pleasure of playing. And if you were to not upgrade right away, id say keep your eye out for a great deal over the next 2 years if you run across one, then pick up a couple as a treat to yourself. <<< The solution for error 37 is to update “Windows 7” through “Windows Update”, are only required to install updates for “Windows 7”. All boats. After restart the pc and retry installing the driver, and it works! The controller doesn’t move the mouse and it doesn’t work in every game. The game has to support a controller You can test it by starting steam and going to big picture mode it should be able to control that. “The controller will only work in games that have controller support. Some games you will still need to use keyboard and mouse.” And by selecting ‘Controller’ in each game’s ‘Controller Options’ menu in-game. Hi i had error 37 also drivers were installed and controller recognised but no inputs being registered on calibration. the solution was that i did not have the usb 3.0 drivers installed from my motherboard manufacturer website (everything had worked in the usb slot uptill this btw). now my problem seems to be that the controller only works for circa 30 seconds in say outlast, burnout paradise, fez etc before it freezes whatever i was pressing at that particular time spamming it, disconnecting and reconnecting the controller gives me another 30 seconds. This is not every game tho some work just like tomb raider or dishonored. Anybody know what the problem here is? Hey Nelson… I would just like to inform you (and your team) that the RT and LT aren’t working… And as a second thing, I would like to tell you that if I connect my Madcatz Tournament Edition 2 Killer Instinct Fightstick to my PC, the RB an LB are switched around (and probably RT and LT if they were working) Anyways, thanks for the drivers, looking SO much forward to using my XBone controllers on my PC 🙂 Update… Can see they actually do work in a game like Watch_Dogs and work as axles and I’ve seen someone write in a comment far below… Funny part is that in the driver settings there’s set up for 10 bottons and axles for the left and right stick, there’s an Z-axle mentioned there, but it doesn’t react to anything. It’s a little confusing that there’s two bottons in the settings that doesn’t do anything at all, and that the RT and LT don’t work as bottons… Especially considering people with a fightstick, where the triggers aren’t triggers at all but just bottons… Please get the triggers to work as both as they did with the X360 Controller… They are axes, not axles. The LT and RT triggers are treated like an axis as they are analogue. Ranging from -100 to 100. They aren’t digital buttons. They are mapped to the Z axis. If a game treats it like a digital button that is only because the developers have specifically designed the game that way. The extra two buttons, 9 & 10, are the left click and right click buttons on the sticks. Same here with my madcatz TE2 arcade edition, RT and LT arent working 😦 I hope they will =) Thx for this release, keep working on it :p. Isn’t your RB and LB switched around to? it does work on big picture in steam but not on Dark souls 2. help me. A lot of games I had to select the controller option in the game’s ‘Controls Options’ by using the mouse first. Cannot get any thing other than the left stick working on Tomb Raider one. Have checked all updates in Win 7 x64, everything up to date including optional – any ideas? Thanks. Tested with most recent TR game and works fine, shame I can’t get it to work with TR1. Don’t install the drivers, just update all your ‘Windows Update’ and restart PC. Then plug in new controller and it installs it for you that takes 5 mins. After that it works! What is the password for the zip file? Ok, I just remember reading somewhere from an Microsoft spokesperson that a PC version of the controller could possibly be coming in the future and that they were working on a wireless mode. It would have been good if they made the new surface pro 3 compatible with it without an additional dongle. It seems strange that they wouldn’t. Maybe in the next version of surface. So now that this is a thing, do you guys think it’s worth getting a One controller if I don’t have a One yet? Is it that big of an improvement over the 360 controller? It really depends on how big your hands are. While the controller is a tiny bit bigger, the sticks are smaller and feel more precise and the two triggers are really nice. The d-pad is an immense improvement if you play games where you used the d-pad a lot. (I.E. for me fighting games like Street Fighter). The down sides for me are the thumb stick and bumpers are harder to press. Overall though it’s a major improvement over the 360 version and I’m glad I have it. I actually own an XB1 though and I don’t think I would purchase just a lone controller for the PC if I had the 360 one already. If you have the money the choice is yours and I can say with complete honesty that it is an upgrade. Halo 2 Anniversary CONFIRMED! lol jk. i have the same problem on W8.1 x64. Not sure what that is about. Would like to know a fix. Just a tip to anyone having issues with the switch from a 360 to One controller, make sure if you installed the drivers with the wireless dongle to full uninstall those drivers, as they seem to cause some games to conflict. Only problem I’ve having now is any time I start my computer the rumble goes nuts for like 10 seconds and bounces off my desk. Keep forgetting about it until it happens, hoping driver update stops that nonsense. It will work when u install the drivers for,32 bits or 64 bits. Haha… nice trying to pull down people Shawn. Your name also indicate you’re native english speaking… let’s see you write Danish here for me shall we? Love the spelling/grammar police and trolls, they always try try to ruin other people’s days to feel better about them selves, and in many cases do so because the internet is the only place they have a chance at feeling better than others or even equal. I was thanking for the release of the drivers, and reported something I found faulty with them… I even wrote an update later that it was only 2/3 of my problem that was actually a problem. You my good sir haven’t contributed with anything at all here, you only got here to correct my spelling for some fun reason… I feel sorry for you, and hope you’ll be getting a more interesting life soon. Good luck to you. Is there any way to upgrade the firmware on the controller with only a Windows 8 pc? I just got a wire and connected my wireless controller, and it quickly downloaded the drivers by its self hasle free. I didn’t need to download any of these drivers. Got the error: code 37. Troubleshooting prompts reinstalling drivers. Doesn’t fix it, so it prompts troubleshooting again to reinstall drivers. Disappointed, as I ordered a controller for this. 😛 The Latest Recently on Major Nelson. Starpoint Gemini Warlords Is Now Available For Digital Pre-order And Pre-download On Xbox One. 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With USB 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. Option 2: Xbox Wireless (Built-in or with Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows) Choose Add Bluetooth or other device . Select Everything else . Select Xbox Wireless Controller . Click Done . 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. To ensure you have the latest firmware for your controller and headset, see Update your Xbox One Controller. For more information, see Set up the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. This adapter comes either by itself, or in a bundle with an Xbox Wireless Controller. The Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows may not be available in all markets. When Airplane mode is on, the Xbox Accessories Radio is turned off by default. You will need to turn it back on if you want to use this function while in Airplane mode. Xbox One Wireless Controllers may support connecting to your PC via Bluetooth. Your controller has this feature if it looks like the one on bottom in this illustration: On Bluetooth-supported controllers, the plastic around the Xbox button is part of the face of the controller. On controllers without Bluetooth, the plastic around the Xbox button is part of the top, where the bumpers are. Bluetooth requires a PC running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. See Windows Update: FAQ to learn how to get the latest Windows update. For best performance, update your controller. See How to update your Xbox One Controller on Windows 10. Bluetooth is supported on PCs, tablets, and laptops. It is not supported on mobile devices. Bluetooth does not support any attachments, such as headsets, chatpads, or the Xbox Stereo Adapter. We recommend connecting only one controller at a time using Bluetooth. Follow these steps to pair your controller to your PC using Bluetooth: Make sure you have updated your PC to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. See Windows Update: FAQ to learn how to get the latest Windows update. For best performance, update your controller. See How to update your Xbox One Controller on Windows 10. Turn on your Xbox Wireless Controller by pressing the Xbox button . Press the controller bind button for three seconds and release. On your PC, select Start, then Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices . Turn on Bluetooth so your PC can discover Bluetooth devices. Select Xbox Wireless Controller > Pair . Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. When you connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to your Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 PC with a micro-USB cable, Windows will automatically download and install the drivers for the controller. If Windows is not set to automatically download device software, you can check for updates through Device Manager. Update drivers through Device Manager. Here’s how to check for updates manually in the Device Manager: Point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then select Search . Enter Device Manager in the search box, and then select Device Manager . Note Windows may ask you for an administrator password or to confirm your choice. Locate and expand Microsoft Xbox One Controller . Right-click the expanded Microsoft Xbox One Controller and select Update Driver Software . Select Search Automatically for Updated Software . With Xbox Wireless or USB connections, you can connect 4 Xbox Wireless Controllers at the same time. You won’t get audio through the controller so there’s no need to connect a headset. Bluetooth connections are not supported. If the controller doesn't respond, try a different micro-USB cable. To use your Xbox Wireless Controller with your console after using it with a PC, you must re-sync the controller to the console. You can do this by using the wireless sync button or a USB cable. For details, see Connect a wireless Xbox One controller to your console. This information applies only to Xbox One Wireless Controllers. For help with other gamepads or joysticks or for information on configuring a specific game so that you can play it with a controller, refer to the manufacturer’s website. Xbox Controllers. Free returns online or in-store. Not completely satisfied? We've made returning items as easy as possible. Never worry about minimum orders. Order as often as you like all year long. Just $49 after your initial FREE trial. The more you use it, the more you save. Cancel your subscription any time. It's free shipping made easy. It's your key to free shipping. Use your subscription to unlock millions more items that ship free. Managing your Shipping Pass is easy. 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For assistance with troubleshooting update issues, see Troubleshoot update issues with your Xbox One Controller. On this page. Update wirelessly. An Xbox One Wireless Controller purchased in or after June 2015 can take updates wirelessly without connecting via USB cable. This controller has a small, circular 3.5-mm port on the bottom of the controller; controllers without this port must update via USB cable. Follow these steps to update your controller wirelessly and to support the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter: Sign in to Xbox Live on your Xbox One console and install the latest system update if prompted to do so. If you have a stereo headset adapter, plug it into the bottom of your controller so it can also get updates. If you're using a stereo headset adapter, plug in a headset (a headset must be plugged in so the adapter will turn on). Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Select System > Kinect & devices > Devices & accessories , and then select the controller you want to update. Select Device info , select the Firmware version box, and then select Continue . When the update is complete, you can update additional controllers. If they can only be updated via USB, see Update via USB. Otherwise, select the Update another button on the screen after the first update is complete, and then follow the steps. The auto-detect feature of this update may not work immediately if you plugged your stereo headset adapter into the controller while downloading a system update, or while the console was turned off. To resolve this, go to the Home screen and unplug the adapter. Then, re-plug the adapter into the controller. You only need to update your controller one time to use the stereo headset adapter. However, if you plan to use the stereo headset adapter with other Xbox One controllers, you’ll need to follow this process for each controller. Additionally, check for new updates periodically as Xbox frequently ships new controller features and improvements. If you try to update a controller that was already updated, the system will check the controller and proceed to the success screen within a few seconds to indicate that it’s already updated. Update via USB. Follow these steps to update your controller via USB and to support the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter: Sign in to Xbox Live on your Xbox One console and install the latest system update if prompted to do so. If you have one, plug the stereo headset adapter into the bottom of your controller so it can also get updates. If you're using a stereo headset adapter, plug in a headset (a headset must be plugged in so the adapter will turn on). Plug the big end of the included USB cable into the port on the left side of the console, around the corner from the disc tray. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the top of the controller. Instructions to install the update should automatically appear. Follow the instructions, and don’t disconnect the USB cable while the update is in progress. (The process can take up to 3 minutes.) If instructions to install the update don’t automatically appear, you can start the process manually. To do this, press the Xbox button to open the guide, select System > Kinect & devices > Devices & accessories , and then select the controller you want to update. Select Device info , select the Firmware version box, and then select Continue . When the update is complete, unplug the USB cable. If you have additional controllers to update, connect them now, one at a time, select the Update another button on the screen, and then follow the steps. Press the Xbox button on the wireless controller to turn it on. Your controller is now up to date, and you’re ready to use your Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter. The auto-detect feature of this update may not work immediately if you plugged your stereo headset adapter into the controller while downloading a system update, or while the console was turned off. To resolve this, go to the Home screen and unplug the adapter. Then, re-plug the adapter into the controller. You only need to update your controller one time to use the stereo headset adapter. However, if you plan to use the stereo headset adapter with other Xbox One controllers, you’ll need to follow this process for each controller. Additionally, check for new updates periodically as Xbox frequently ships new controller features and improvements. If you try to update a controller that was already updated, the system will check the controller and proceed to the success screen within a few seconds to indicate that it’s already updated. If you have more than one controller connected via USB cable, the update will tell you to disconnect the other controller and update just one controller at a time. Update via PC. Update your controller on a Windows 10 PC by using the Xbox Accessories app: Get the app from Microsoft Windows 10 by searching for "Xbox Accessories." Launch the Xbox Accessories app. Connect your Xbox One Wireless Controller by using a USB cable or the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. Note You'll be prompted to update to Windows 10 Anniversary Edition if you haven't yet done so. When the controller is connected, you'll see the message Update Required if an update is mandatory. Install the update. Note You can also go to Device Info to check for an update. The Xbox Accessories app is available only on Windows 10. Controllers that don't have a built-in 3.5-mm audio port must be updated using a USB connection and must have the Windows 10 TH2 Update (or later). Updating the controller over Bluetooth is not supported. Bluetooth requires a PC running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. See Windows Update: FAQ to learn how to get the latest Windows update. Xbox One Controller PC Drivers Are Now Out For Download, Courtesy of Major Nelson. While it is no secret that PS3 and PS4 controllers work with little to no hassle on the PC, the Xbox One controller has been slightly more elusive. The wait is finally over and you can now use your Xbox One controller with a PC by downloading the drivers from Major Nelson’s website. While the PS3, PS4 and Xbox 360 controllers will work on any common Windows 7 / Windows 8 device with little to no trouble, the Xbox One was still unsupported, until today. It was only a few moments ago that Major Nelson updated his official site with download links to the PC drivers that will enable players to be able to connect their Xbox Controllers to a Windows 7 / 8 device as shown in the picture above and get ready to start playing their favorite games with their improved controllers. So if you have been wanting to buy another Xbox One Controller then no time is better than the present!! You can download the Xbox One Controller PC Drivers below: So if you are anything like the Major, you will take advantage of these drivers and prepare yourself to play the Halo games once more on your Windows 7 / 8 device. Halo 2 is a game that may not be the rockstar of the series but playing the game with the help of the Xbox One controller definitely warrants a replay, If you are up for it too you can choose to indulge yourself in some Halo: Combat Evolved and be ready for Halo announcements at the upcoming E3 conference, Let’s hope more announcements come for Microsoft announcing PC games to Steam now that Games for WIndows Live is officially dead and buried and now the framework for the current games is being worked towards bringing the games over to Steamworks with Fable Anniversary being the first to do so. So what game are you going to play first on the PC with your new Xbox One Controller? Perhaps Dark Souls, Dark Souls 2, GTA 4, One of the Street FIghter Games, Mortal Kombat, Injustice? These are only a few of the many games that can take advantage of the Xbox One Controller. TechSpot. Specs. Note: Your Xbox One controller needs to be connected to your PC through the micro USB cable for PC gaming. The greatest gamepad – now even better. The Xbox One Wireless Controller features over 40 improvements to the award-winning Xbox 360 Wireless Controller. Feel the action like never before with Impulse Triggers. New vibration motors in the triggers provide precise fingertip feedback bringing weapons, crashes, and jolts to life for a whole new level of gaming realism. New expansion port with high speed data transfer enables clearer chat audio when using a compatible headset.** Newly designed D-pad is responsive to both sweeping and directional movements. Thumbstick improvements enable better grip and accuracy. Trigger and bumpers are designed for quicker access. Grips and contours have been designed to fit a wider range of hand sizes comfortably. Batteries fit inside the controller body, allowing your hands more room to naturally grip the controller. Contents: Wireless Controller and AA Batteries (2). Up to 30ft wireless range. Connect up to 8 Wireless Controllers at once to your console. Menu and View buttons for easy navigation. Seamless profile and controller pairing. Infrared LEDs in the controller can be sensed by the Kinect sensor. Expansion port for add-on devices like the Chat Headset. Compatible with Xbox One Play and Charge Kit and Xbox One Chat Headset. PC Gamer. Pro tips for getting the most out of Microsoft's latest controller via USB, wireless adapter, or Bluetooth. Sony's Dualshock 4 may be our go-to controller this generation, but it's hard to beat the convenience of the Xbox One controller. If you're PC gaming with a pad and want a dead simple plug-and-play experience, the Xbox controller is the obvious choice. With a driver built into Windows, you won't need any special software for your PC (and most games) to immediately recognize your pad. So what's the point of a guide at all? There are a couple ways to use the Xbox One controller wirelessly, and a few things you should know about different iterations of the controller and what how they'll work with your PC. What you need. Xbox Accessories app (optional, for software updates) Using your Xbox One controller. 1. Using a wired Xbox One controller on PC is as simple as it gets. Plug your micro-USB cable into the controller and into a USB port on your PC. Windows should install the necessary driver, the Xbox Guide button in the center will light up, and you're in business! Windows version note: On Windows 10, you can connect up to eight Xbox One controllers, while on Windows 7 and Windows 8, you can connect up to four. On Windows 10, you can only have four controllers connected if you also connect an Xbox chat headset to the controller or two with the stereo headset. Audio throughput isn't supported on Windows 7 and 8. Troubleshooting note: the vast majority of micro-USB cables carry data no problem, but some manufacturers cheap out and produce cables that can only charge. If you're using a random USB cable from a drawer and having trouble, try a different one. How to connect with the Xbox Wireless adapter for Windows. This process is nearly as simple as connecting with a USB cable, and is basically identical to connecting the controller to an Xbox console. 2. Turn on your Xbox One controller by holding the Guide button in the center. Now press the the small sync button on the top of the controller until the Guide button begins flashing. 3. Press the small sync button located on the side of the Xbox Wireless adapter for a couple seconds. Watch the flashing Guide button on the controller. When it goes solid, you're connected! How to connect the Xbox One controller via Bluetooth. Here's where things get a little complicated. Certain models of the Xbox One controller can connect to any old PC Bluetooth adapter. Others can't. Here's how to tell if your Xbox One controller has built-in Bluetooth: The shape of the plastic molding at the top of the controller is your clue. The first iteration of the Xbox One controller does not support Bluetooth and has a few other annoyances. Its bumpers have a narrower click range, making them less comfortable depending on where you position your fingers. The redesigned controller launched with the Xbox One S console and has a smaller plastic molding along the top. It also adds a 3.5mm headphone jack to the bottom of the controller, another easy giveaway. On top of that headphone jack, it also has built-in Bluetooth! 1. Press the Windows key and type "Bluetooth" until search brings up the Bluetooth & other devices settings option. Click it to open that settings page. Here you should see your Bluetooth is set to "On" and is discoverable. Windows version note: Using the Xbox One controller via Bluetooth only works on Windows 10 with the Anniversary update applied. 2. Turn on the Xbox One controller by holding the Guide button. Press the sync button on top of the controller until the Guide light begins to flash rapidly. 3. In the Bluetooth settings menu, click "Add Bluetooth or other device" and then select Bluetooth from the menu options. After a few seconds of searching, your Xbox controller should show up. Click it to pair. And you're wirelessly connected! Headset note: Only one Xbox One controller can be paired via Bluetooth. Headsets not supported. How to update and configure the Xbox One controller. It's not just games that have updates these days. So do controllers! While it's not necessary to update your Xbox controller, if you want to, the process is pretty simple. 1. Open the Windows Store and search for Xbox Accessories. Install the app and open it. Windows version note: The app only works with Windows 10 with the Anniversary update applied. 2. Plug your Xbox One controller in with a micro-USB cable. 3. Click the "More options" button to check if there's a firmware update for your controller. Instead of configuring controller options on a game-by-game basis, you can also use the Accessories app to change button mapping, swap and invert sticks and triggers, and enable or disable rumble. If you have an Xbox One Elite controller, you can also use the Accessories app to configure options like trigger and analog stick sensitivity. You can save different configurations to the two profiles the controller supports. Recommended. Subnautica gave me the experience I wanted from No Man’s Sky. PUBG update aims to improve its desert map after players delete game files to skip the map entirely. The cheapest gaming mouse (that's still decent) The best USB drive. The best racing-style gaming chair. The best NVMe SSD - January 2018. 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There are numerous controllers out there from a variety of different companies, but there is no need to purchase one if you already own one of the current game consoles. Here's how you can set up your Xbox 360, Xbox One, or PlayStation 4 controller to be used on your PC. Microsoft made it extremely easy to use the Xbox controllers for PC gaming. Head over to the company's website, select the operating system you are running, download the drivers, and install them. Then you can simply connect your controller to your PC and begin playing your favorite controller-friendly game. The drivers officially support both 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, although the latter should also work for Windows 8. Screenshot by Dan Graziano/CNET. To check which operating system you are running, open the Control Panel, select System and Security, and click on System. This information can also be viewed by right-clicking on My Computer and selecting Properties in the popup menu. Microsoft's Larry Hryb, also known online as Major Nelson, last week released device drivers that make the Xbox One controller compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8 computers. He noted that the drivers will come bundled with a future Windows software update, however they can be manually installed now. To download the drivers, visit Major Nelson's website and choose the one that corresponds with your system -- x86 is for 32-bit systems, while x64 is for 64-bit systems. After you install the drivers and agree to Microsoft's Licensing Agreement, all you need to do is connect the controller using a microUSB cable and start gaming. PlayStation 4. It's a little more difficult to use the PlayStation controllers with your PC. With the help of a program called DS4Tool, you are actually going to trick the computer into thinking that the PS4 controller is really one for an Xbox 360. The first thing you must do is download and install the Xbox 360 drivers from Microsoft. You will also need Microsoft .NET 4.0, Visual C 2010 Runtime, and the latest DirectX Runtime on your computer, in addition to having administrator rights. Download the latest version of DS4Tool (at the time of writing that is version 1.2.2) and unzip it to your desktop. Open the folder titled "Virtual Bus Driver" and double-click the ScpDriver application to install it. If the program was installed properly, Bus Device and Bus Driver will be listed under the install summary. Make sure to close any open games or software such as Steam before you connect the PS4 controller to your PC using a microUSB cable. Once the controller has been connected, open the ScpServer application located in the main DS4Tool folder. The program should automatically detect the controller, but if it doesn't there are two things you can do: click the Stop button, followed by the Start button to restart detection; or ensure the Xbox 360 drivers and ScpDrivers were installed properly. Screenshot by Dan Graziano/CNET. The PS4 controller can also be used wirelessly if your computer has Bluetooth or if you purchased an adapter, which must be compatible with Bluetooth 2.1 or higher. The first thing you have to do is enable the controller's Bluetooth pairing mode. This can be done by holding both the Share and PlayStation buttons on the controller until the LED light begins flashing. Open the Control Panel on your computer and, under Hardware and Sound, choose to add a new device. Select the game controller, and open the ScpServer application after pairing is complete. The software should automatically detect the controller. If you would like to customize the light bar color, adjust the controller's rumble, create custom controls, or enable the touchpad, which can be used to move the mouse cursor, click on the Options menu inside of the DS4Tool.