


This will also give you headset connectivity.

Connecting with a Xbox Wireless AdapterIf your Controller is not Bluetooth capable, you can still connect it wirelessly using an Xbox Wireless Adapter. This is only necessary the first time it is connected. Wait until your Xbox controller appears on the list, then click on it to pair your Xbox controller to PC.Ĭonnecting your gaming controller with a USB cableDepending on your Controller model, you will need a USB-to-micro USB or USB-to-USB-C, however the process for connecting them will be the same.Plug one end of the cable into the controller and the other end into your PC.On your Xbox controller, press the Xbox button to switch it on.Allow Windows to automatically install any necessary drivers. Connecting your gaming controller via BluetoothClick on Start ⊞ and select Settings ⚙, or use Windows + I to quickly open Settings.Click Bluetooth and Devices and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.Turn on your Xbox controller by pressing the Xbox button, then hold the Sync button on the top of the controller until the Xbox logo begins to flash.On your computer, click Add Bluetooth or other device and then select Bluetooth. Another way to check for Bluetooth capability is to look for a 3.5mm headphone jack on the bottom, which shows it is a Bluetooth capable model. If the plastic around the face of the controller is the same as the bumper buttons then it is not Bluetooth capable.

How to tell if your Controller is Bluetooth capableXbox Series X or S controllers are Bluetooth capable and can be identified with a USB-C port instead of a micro USB and a small, rectangular capture button.Some older Xbox One gamepads are also Bluetooth capable and can be identified by the plastic surrounding the guide button, which will be the same as the face of the controller and without any seams. Most modern PC games allow you to use an Xbox controller which gives you the superior power of a computer with the ease of use of a console controller. You can connect an Xbox controller via Bluetooth, with a USB cable, or via a specialized dongle called a Xbox Wireless Adapter. How to Connect an Xbox Controller to a PC - Acer Community
