{"id":2346,"date":"2023-08-15T14:37:46","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T14:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/?p=2346"},"modified":"2023-08-15T14:44:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T14:44:17","slug":"connect-controller-to-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/how-to\/connect-controller-to-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO CONNECT XBOX CONTROLLER TO PC: EASY Guide","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Despite having “Xbox” in its name, you are not required to pair the Xbox Wireless Gamepad with a console. The controller connects to both Windows 10 and Windows 11, enabling wireless use with any PC game that is compatible. To begin using your Xbox gamepad with your PC, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If Xbox Wireless is your preferred connection method, follow these steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your computer must have the Windows 10 Update or later to connect your Xbox controller to it through Bluetooth. However, you should upgrade to Windows 11 if you haven’t already for the finest gaming experience on Windows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow these instructions to pair your Xbox controller through Bluetooth: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you must do to connect your Xbox controller to your PC using a mini-USB cable is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note that you might want to get a longer mini-USB cable, depending on your computer setup, for more comfortable playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the use of an Xbox wireless adapter, you can connect your Xbox One controller to your computer. Additionally, it offers wireless stereo sound, is 66% smaller, and can connect up to eight controllers at once. Note that it works on tablets, laptops, and Windows 10 computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n