How do I connect my Xbox One controller to my PC wired?

Using a wired Xbox One controller on PC is as simple as it gets, if you don’t mind a tether. 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!

Why won’t my Xbox controller connect to my PC wired?

Usually, if the firmware isn’t updated, the computer will not recognize the controller at all. To solve this problem, plug in the controller into an Xbox One and update the controller’s firmware through that Xbox One. Afterward, plug the controller into the PC and see if the issue is resolved.

How do I connect my wired controller to my PC?

Can I hook up my Xbox One controller to my PC?

Many PC games let you play with an Xbox Wireless Controller instead of a keyboard or mouse. Connect your controller to a Windows device by using a USB cable, the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, or over Bluetooth.

Can you make a wired Xbox controller wireless?

Yes, and it’s easy. To make a wired Xbox controller wireless you will need to use a wireless USB adapter which is a set of two dongles, one dongle plugs into the Xbox and the other plugs into the controller.