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Hey guys,
I got a Xbox 360 adapter for my pc so I can play games via Xbox controller. I got the latest update from Microsoft and my controller still doesn't connect. The status indicator doesnt light up like it would with an xbox. what can I do to fix this I bought two adapters for pc and they still dont work.
I got a Xbox 360 adapter for my pc so I can play games via Xbox controller. I got the latest update from Microsoft and my controller still doesn't connect. The status indicator doesnt light up like it would with an xbox. what can I do to fix this I bought two adapters for pc and they still dont work.
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Dangaioh
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If I am reading your post correctly, you stated connecting your Xbox controller to a 360-pc adapter... I don't believe that will work... however, if you meant 360 controller and pc adapter for the 360, that's entirely different.
I presume that this is the (unofficial) wireless variant, since MS doesn't sell the device separately, only as a packaged Wireless 360 controller/receiver combo.
First off, don't use the drivers that came in package with the device.
Here's one of the instructions I found:
If this doesn't work, here's a few more from the MS site.
XBOX 360 wireless receiver won't connect to controller with - Microsoft Answers
I believe you will also need to pair the device (if it hasn't), to the receiver.
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Now, if this is the wired variant... just plug the controller to the USB port.
I presume that this is the (unofficial) wireless variant, since MS doesn't sell the device separately, only as a packaged Wireless 360 controller/receiver combo.
First off, don't use the drivers that came in package with the device.
Here's one of the instructions I found:
- Right click on Computer
- Go to Properties
- Click on Device Manager
- Right click on the Unidentified Device
- Go to Properties
- Go to the Drive tab
- Click on Update Driver…
- Browse my computer for driver software
- Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
- Microsoft Common Controller for Window Class
- Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows Version: 2.1.0.1349 [8/13/2009]
- Update Driver Warning
- Click Yes
If this doesn't work, here's a few more from the MS site.
XBOX 360 wireless receiver won't connect to controller with - Microsoft Answers
I believe you will also need to pair the device (if it hasn't), to the receiver.
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Now, if this is the wired variant... just plug the controller to the USB port.
Dangaioh
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You're welcome.
If by chance your receiver breaks down and doesn't get covered by the manufacturer. You may want to look into the wired variant: Newegg.com - Microsoft 52A-00004 XBox 360 Common Controller Winxp USB Port. I have it and whole heartily recommend this over the wireless.
I had the 360 controller/receiver wireless combo for the PC, but MS did not want to replace it, since I did not have a receipt... so, I just traded it in at one retailer, trade in value was the same cost I purchased it from another retailer.
If by chance your receiver breaks down and doesn't get covered by the manufacturer. You may want to look into the wired variant: Newegg.com - Microsoft 52A-00004 XBox 360 Common Controller Winxp USB Port. I have it and whole heartily recommend this over the wireless.
I had the 360 controller/receiver wireless combo for the PC, but MS did not want to replace it, since I did not have a receipt... so, I just traded it in at one retailer, trade in value was the same cost I purchased it from another retailer.
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