How To Fix Xbox Wired Controller

You will have the same controls that you use when playing on a gaming console.

How to fix xbox wired controller. Xbox controller is peripheral device for windows 10 that allows you to play your favorite games by using xbox controller wired or wireless on windows pcs laptops tablets. Connect the usb end of the data cable to your pc. Make sure that this cable is working. The x button on the controller will start to blink to indicate it isn t paired with anything. Press and hold the sync button on the controller for ten seconds or until the xbox light button.

Xbox controller can be used with pc games or xbox one games that run on windows 10 operating system. Moreover the controller takes away the hassle to use two devices for pc games i e. On your second controller that s connected to the xbox press the guide button. Also remember that you can only pair a controller with one xbox one system at a time. For wired controller you can fix it in device manager by installing the microsoft xbox one controller driver instead of xbox controller which is the win10 default one.

Remove the data cable. Then using the flat head screwdriver pry off the plastic panels on the controller s grips by wedging the screwdriver between the triggers. Detach the grip panels first remove the battery pack. Connect the non working controller to the xbox one console with a usb cable. The xbox controller enhances your pc gaming experience.

If you go to a friend s house and pair your controller with his xbox you ll have to re pair it with yours again. Go to device manager scroll to the bottom and find the xbox peripherals right click update driver software press browse my computer press let me pick untick show compatible. A mouse and a keyboard. Reasons behind xbox controller driver not working windows 10.