Wired Xbox Controller Driver For Pc

Apr 3, 2018 - We're assuming that you already own a wired Xbox controller, but if you're needing to buy. Download the latest release of the 360Controller driver. Agree to allow a restart of the computer by clicking Continue Installation. If you’re using a wired controller, a broken USB cable can be the cause. Try a cable with no problem and check to see if the problem is resolved. Method 3: Update the Xbox One Controller Driver. If the Xbox One Controller driver is missing or corrupted, the controller cannot work properly on your PC. So you can try to update the controller.

After months of promises, Microsoft finally released Windows drivers for its Xbox One controller, allowing it to pull double duty as wired controller for PC gaming.

Unlike the Xbox 360 wireless controller, which required a separate dongle for PC use, all you need to use the Xbox One controller on PC is a standard Micro-USB cable. The wired connection provides the power, so you don’t even need batteries. Unfortunately, you can’t use the Xbox One controller wirelessly on a PC at this time.

Driver Installation

To set up the controller, head to Major Nelson’s blog and download the drivers for either a 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) machine. (If you’re unsure which file to grab, open Control Panel, type About in the search bar and click System. Then, look under 'System Type.')

Open the file you just downloaded. Amusingly enough, Windows will show an 'unknown publisher' warning, even though the drivers are coming from Microsoft. Click Run in the box that pops up. You don’t have to plug in the controller to install the drivers.

A setup wizard should appear. Read and accept the license agreement, wait for the installation to finish, then click Finish.

Now, plug in your Xbox One controller. It may vibrate briefly, and you should see a 'driver software installed successfully' message on the System Tray.

At this point, you should be ready to play. Games that support Microsoft’s Xbox 360 controller should automatically recognize the Xbox One controller without any additional setup (with some exceptions described below).

Potential issues

The biggest problem is that several of the games I tested would not recognize the controller, including Dark Souls II, Transistor and Eldritch. The controller did recognize several other games, including Dishonored, Super Meat Boy and Trials Evolution. Uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers did not help, so hopefully this is just a temporary issue that Microsoft and game developers can resolve through updates.

Also, the first time I installed the driver, Windows 7 showed a 'Runtime Error' after plugging in the controller, followed by an 'XboxStat.exe has stopped working' error. The controller still worked, but the message was a nuisance. These messages went away after reinstalling the driver.

Finally, keep in mind that plugging the controller into a PC will break its wireless connection to the Xbox One. You’ll have to plug the controller back into the console via USB to pair them again.

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June 5, 2014

xb1usb.11059.0.140526x64.msi

2.8 MB

Windows 7 / 8 64-bit

Input Devices

739,912

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.

More immersive

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.**

More precise

Newly designed D-pad is responsive to both sweeping and directional movements.

Thumbstick improvements enable better grip and accuracy.

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Trigger and bumpers are designed for quicker access.

More comfortable

Grips and contours have been designed to fit a wider range of hand sizes comfortably.

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Batteries fit inside the controller body, allowing your hands more room to naturally grip the controller.

Additional features

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.

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