How to Connect an Xbox Controller to PC | Bluetooth or Wired | Series X S One, Laptop, Windows 10 11

[@HowToX]

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[@LazerSpart]

Absolute Legend. I didn't even think to check if my cable was for charging only

[@chady51]

Didn't it say lol

[@LazerSpart]

@@chady51 say what

[@نشبةكاكاش-ه4ش]

LOL

[@al1g1rl]

This just saved me as well

[@TheSagaContinuesWu]

I accidentally bought a cable that was charging only. Bummmmmmer

[@lewisd3125]

I found that I was using a charging only cable! After using 3 cables laying around I ruled out cables, then tried one last time with another one and it worked immediately! Thank you

[@Vllili]

How do I know that my wire is intended for charging only?

[@nielsfest8299]

Thanks a lot, I was indeed using the wrong cable.

[@Lordspace]

This also worked for me

[@alligator768]

thank you for referencing the xbox accessories app -- this is the first source in several hours of searching that has mentioned it. Also, for anyone else attempting to connect via a usb cable to avoid shitty bluetooth connections, make sure the other end of the usb is in fact connected to the pc and NOT one of several usb chargers you have behind your monitors!

[@edwinaguilar4035]

After watching all this videos of the same steps they failed to mention to download the xbox accessories app, your video helped me out in connecting via Bluetooth !!

[@captaindanger13]

5:40 ... *looks at both cable i've been trying to use for the past hour but they haven't been working* OH FOR F- ok but in all seriousness, FINALLY SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY TALKS ABOUT EVERY POSSIBLE PROBELM AND SOLUTION. every single video i have watched about this issue just says "connect your controller with a wire" and then they just continue like nobody could possibly have any issues with that, and then i'm just sitting there like "IT NO WORK" and i search for the next video and hope they say how to fix usb controller connection issues. You are the ONLY person I've seen in the last hour actually mention the difference between certain usb cables, and I HEAVILY thank you for that. Now that you've mentioned it, it seems like a very obvious thing that Ive somehow managed to overlook, but anyway I'm gonna scour through my whole apartment and hope someone in this house has a usb that works with my xbox one controller. Might be hard to find tho cuz that controller doesn't have a usb c port, it has the old header that android phones used to use.

[@Raggs89]

it was the cable type for me, didn't even think there would be certain cable that could only charge... Thanks for saving me a ton more headache

[@Zero_One-e8r]

i don't know why nothing never ever works for me am i that cursed??

[@Nukacola_addict]

Same! Idk why this is so difficult!!

[@Bendy_vr1]

Same

[@sirkronix5274]

I'm right there with you. Your definitely not alone lol

[@FAZE_Emmanuel6]

Yes

[@808chickenhuntahz]

Your not alone brother

[@uzenaklobasa8701]

i was pissed for like an hour but then i found you and you helped me, so thanks

[@Vipwhips13]

The only actually helpful video I found on the subject.

[@lilbaphometofficial]

Hey it actually did work, thanks man I was about to buy a whole new laptop to play Minecraft lol

[@SaraHabiak]

Thank you sooo much!!! you helped me to overcome my frustation with connecting devices wireless!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 It is also a very easy to follow video 👍👍

[@homerl7]

Bro thank you. I had a cheap ass charging only cable, never thought of that🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@alainekh]

Thanks to you, I didn't have to go crazy and destroy my controller for not connecting xD, But for real thanks for the troubleshoot now I can go back and enjoy my games!

[@Johnny-j2h]

Yoo your a life saver! Thought my new controller was faulty but thanks to you i got it working!

[@SpeccyMan]

... you're a lifesaver.

[@Alex-vf5ji]

NOT MY CONTROLLER HAVE THE TWO PANLES AND STILL CONECTING 😭🤚

[@pandnh4]

Thank you. After a half hour of failure I realized my USB cable was a charger only. Up and running now.

[@gohazzer101YT]

Which one did you get?

[@pandnh4]

@gohazzer101YT the cable? Honestly not sure what brand, just tried a couple that I had lying around and one worked.

[@gohazzer101YT]

@ oh ok because I’ve tried lots of different ones and none work I’m thinking of getting one that says data transfer from screwfix for £10 not sure though

[@cyberfox7249]

Perfect and straight forward i didn't think to check my xbox was on lmao

[@ColtonArgyle]

very helpful thank you i kept trying to connect an early design and that was my problem thank you for that specification

[@squarebook1204]

Holy crap you've saved my life bro thanks so much. You deserve a sub

[@simonkaeser4348]

Thank you so much for this Informations. I have a realy early version of the Xbox One, and i didnt knew those Controllers dont work with bluethoot. Thank god i was doing my research properly before buying that Wireless Adapter. You have saved me a lot of frustration and money :) Thank you ^^

[@bigmacdoubleyouv]

Didn't see that tiny little sync button. Couldn't figure out why it wasn't showing up in bluetooth. Thank you, great video.

[@grahamjudge7852]

im glad i found this vid ive been trying for days to get a spare xbone controller to work on my pc and nothing and now i know why its because its an older one with the black bar across the top. you sir are the only one from over 20 vids to explain this thank you, so it looks like i will need another controller damnit

[@ChadaMouse]

THIS MAN IS A LEGEND. I CAN FINNALY PLAY

[@deeno360-j2e]

Subscribed immediately, very clear and easy to follow instructions

[@Hhhhhhhhhhehhzhsbdbfj]

Fix 2 when you can’t connect your controller connect your controller and update it thank you so helpful

[@maf7026]

One of the good videos was informative and helped with connecting with Bluetooth.

[@RcaMan100]

Yooo i been having trouble with my controller for months your video helped out a bunch bro! Thanks!

[@jacksonstar92]

Thank you so much, this helped me. I was struggling so much trying to get this to work.

[@minebrothers4121]

Thanks bro, it worked out just fine

[@PhrostyPeas]

Thanks for helping me solve my issue... I have an older controller. The plate gave it away.

[@cartmansdaddy]

I've recently had an issue with my controller turning on AND connecting to my PC. On Steam, it can't detect my controller and on the 'other devices' settings there were no controller devices being shown. I've tried plugging an unplugging the controller, cleaned the ports of both the USB and controller, and also checked whether the issue was the PC's USB ports that were faulty. Those weren't the problem because when I tried connecting my Razer mouse and headset through they were working perfectly fine. This is really frustrating and hasn't happened before when I bought my Xbox controller. Previously, I had played and connected my controller through the same USB port and I had no issues with that. Though one thing I kept in mind is that I haven't touched or turned on my Xbox controller in about a year, and that may be a factor to this problem that I'm facing. Not entirely sure if that's the case, but for now, I'm doing the steps you showed to update my Windows and I'll let you know whether it was successful or not.

[@SolSeal]

Nice… I’m about to buy one for pc. Good timing for the release of the video😊

[@ryanmitchell416]

I was going to comment and say this was entirely unhelpful. Then you mentioned the synch button! Now connected! As usual, the simplest solution tends to be the right one. Thanks 👍👍

[@pressstart0241]

Thx! Trying to set up my old controller for some street fighter 3!

[@alfredmanner6881]

When using the Official Microsoft XBOX ONE Wireless Controller USB Adapter for Windows, active tap the top of the USB stick there is a sync button that clicks then press the sync button on your controller

[@theblinddriver8170]

you have really good video!! great work!

[@panicbox3]

Thank you so much!!! I'm excited me and the wife can play split screen BG3 😊

[@BersisCetin]

thank you bro. i watch your video and thank you

[@LEWMOP]

bro you are a legend ❣❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@philimagic5935]

Bro u have to go to heaven thanks so much I appreciate u so much♥️

[@6236003]

Fantastic. Back when I had a 360 controller on Windows 7 it was just plug and play. I eventually switched to mouse and keyboard, and I like that better for most games, but I'm getting into soulslikes, and Dark Souls just doesn't hold up for that.

[@kalebbobby34]

Thank you a lot this video works!

[@nuclear_wave4357]

my Xbox series s controller won't connect to my PC when i press add device i wait and nothing is shown i have updated the firmware of the controller nothing i have uninstalled and reinstalled my computer's Bluetooth drivers and also check if they were up to date ( they were ) still nothing restarted my computer whilst it was physically connected to my Computer yet again nothing at this point i am completely at a lost one thing i have noticed is in the video, at troubleshoot 4 it shows in the Bluetooth section xbox wireless controller i don't have that. if that is the thing i need to get my wireless controller then can somebody please explain for my how to get it fix the problem by installing realtek bluetooth

[@bananavskreal]

Thank you for this, really helpfull

[@92LucAC]

Helped me a lot!

[@oliviervanhuut8411]

Hi when i try to connect my controller to my laptop via bluetooth it says that i should activate vluetooth while its already activated. my pc can connect to my wireless headphones just fine and if my controller tries to connect to my phone of all things there isnt an issue does anyone have any idea how to help? cuz i think its a bluetooth problem but all the tutorials i followed on youtube dont work and even the windows troubleshooter doesnt know whats wrong only telling me my AVRCP could be the problem but that is fully updated tried everything in the video troubleshooting section nothing works

[@zoiuduu]

omg, i recognize your voice, you are the dude from gaming the systems, xD

[@HowToX]

Yes, this is my main channel. Things are very different over here. Hope you found the video useful.

[@zoiuduu]

@@HowToX i saw a xbox series s used for 15 euros, i was thinking if i should buy it, and i was seeing if it will work with pc games,emulators and android, was just checking if it would be hard to configure xD

[@rosekiller4004]

Thank you so much!

[@Hassan-qf9cs]

Thanks you dude.

[@Highstakes8766]

Your tutorial helped! Thanks 😁

[@Hiprika]

Thanks mate ❤

[@Devastor22]

my pc has bluetooth and the controler doesnt apear on the list, work just fine with usb though

[@Crunchyrollisboss]

Thank you very helpful

[@rustamsinch6157]

thx 🙂

[@Kerozin1812]

Hello. Will the new wireless gamepad work with the wireless adapter from xbox 360? I have an old Xbox 360 controller (already worn out) and an old wireless adapter. I want to buy a new gamepad from Xbox series s. Will it fit, or do i need to buy a new gamepad + a new Wireless Adapter for Windows 10?

[@HowToX]

Enjoy your day!

[@darkgamerslgamer]

Thx bro

[@_matt_160]

Question. Did you use an android or usbc cord. My pc is an older ibuypower model and the android doesn’t work.

[@HowToX]

@@_matt_160 Older Xbox controllers use Micro USB, while newer ones use USB-C. You can't use both because the controller port only fits one of those two types. If your older computer doesn't recognize the controller it likely does not have the drivers to run it.

[@Bigshotrob54]

@@HowToX What website is the settings microsoft? 4:16

[@Bigshotrob54]

or is that the settings?

[@neilwilson5785]

Thanks for all this it really works.

[@HolyBero]

THANK YOU BRO, THATS A SUB FS ❤

[@Frosty07-fm2ub]

Super Helpful👍

[@Lzrid]

what game are you playing?

[@RyanRainey-i8u]

Thank you very working very muching.

[@typerightseesight]

I think my next build will be a simple laptop/xbox controller combo.

[@zephyr_lrn]

idk if its because its old but, i have a Xbox 360 controller that is probably like 10+ years old. I can't tell if its broken or not, because just earlier it was not able to turn on. its one of those ones with a big battery pack sticking out the back, and this one doesn't have a flashing light like others. so any help would be appreciated.

[@Chizzle.shreds]

i didnt work for me ill have to try again soon great video tho keep up the good work👍👍

[@yeetsiee]

Thank you Maa_aati!!!!! for this videooo!!!!!!!!!

[@erbentekten]

ı did everything but ı cant see my controller in bluetoth

[@mohammedsaleh267]

What a legend

[@Sanctionedmass]

What game were you playing with the ball

[@oliviathrall4087]

What does it mean if when I plug my Xbox controller in with a usb and it just blinks slowly and won’t connect?

[@GamingTheSystems1]

Try the troubleshooting section if you haven't already.

[@andrewnelson9662]

I’ve been having trouble with the same problem, I’m trying to play madden 23 and when I first got it the controller worked on it but the next day it stopped working and I can’t get it to work

[@tomwhitehead9630]

same it just flashes constantly and wont connect idk what to do

[@ViggoKL]

I have the same problem now. Did you find a solution?

[@walkerknick-rq2fn]

Love u thanks it help so much

[@tichyedge]

still a great video EVEN in 2023 !

[@Stan1689]

Tried all the fixes, PC still can't see my new Xbox Carbon Black controller via Bluetooth or USB C. Opening the app only showed "connect a device" message, clicking it takes me to the site with irrelevant fix info which tells me to open up the guide! If I could open up the guide, which meant my PC already could see the controller. Any other suggestions? Thx

[@shabeanokxngbryan2416]

Hey bro did you get any help with your controller I’m have the same problem

[@jackcollazo]

Didn't work for me at first. My windows 11 laptop recognized the xbox wireless controller but when clicking on it to pair it only showed a message "try connecting your device again". Even after updating it still showed the same error message. BUT when I disconnected all other bluetooth devices that were connected to the laptop it finally paired with the controller. Thanks for the video as I didn't know about the XBOX accessories tool which was needed for the update.

[@Mumps755]

your solution worked for me aswell

[@jackcollazo]

@@Mumps755 Glad it worked for you. I only wish the KZbinr would update the video to include this Windows 11 and Xbox controller Bluetooth phenomenon.

[@Mumps755]

im on windows 10 and it still happens@@jackcollazo

[@BudCatinella-g7v]

Oh the Xbox wireless adapter cool I hope it works 3:48

[@sp00kykidd212]

1:49 is there a way to stop it from making menu selections? My steam desktop config is clashing with the fact that every time i open the start menu it just starts selecting random things as a opposed to what my pointer is pointing to

[@HowToX]

Are you able to go to the gamepad website and see if you have a button that is stuck?

[@sp00kykidd212]

@@HowToX its the xbox wireless controller. it works in games just fine so no button is stuck. it just keeps selecting random stuff on the start and windows menus

[@michaorszulak1843]

Restarts have been known to solve every possible issue

[@spagettgeeuhraf]

I am attempting to connect an xbox 360 controller via cord, however I believe it is an older model, but am not sure what it is to see if I am able to connect it. It does not have a usb connector, and instead has a wide section for a cord, which i have a cable that connects to it I believe is called a "play and charge kit." Once plugged in, the device glows around the xbox button, flashing on and off repeatedly but does nothing else, and doesn't do anything.

[@nastassiaplayer232]

Thank you so much

[@IggyBlob]

worked thanks !

[@SergeiTheNigerianPrincd]

Thanks man

[@unusacies2013]

What game is being used for the controller testing in the video? I know its not the subject of the video itself but I am very curious, thank you.

[@DukxzyyyRL]

rocket league at the start :) Bruh why am i writing this reply it was a year ago you wont respond LOL

[@Jacobisthedest]

When I try to connect to Bluetooth it says couldn’t connect when I plug it in it just doesn’t connect it just blinks

[@IcYBilityJman]

i know you may not be able to help me but if it is on a browser would it work?

[@MrMeme-dj3gq]

when i try to connect my controller it has flashing light on komputer it says connected not connected conncted and so on idc how to fix it

[@300Christian]

same

[@lydia7177]

Same

[@dayanndiaz149]

Yea I was using a charging cable only thank you 🎉

[@rahmiel9267]

thank you man! you saved me!

[@CubeToss]

my gamesir g7 se is just not turning on right out of the box any chance you can help me

[@ravenlure4354]

I have a wired one.. and I did everything that was suggested and I cannot use my controller.. Although it does work on web pages to cursor around, but not in games. And the games Do allow controllers.. ESO and FF14. I do not know what I am doing wrong. I am a total noob Any suggestions will be helpful thank you

[@obrry1109]

I have been trying to connect my controller and the cord seems to not work, I know the port is dependable, but this has happened with three different cords, all this the same result. (I have used several controllers as well.) The controller itself has yet to appear as connected. Any advice?

[@jabrgg6689]

If you get a solution let me know

[@ashmitgautam3348]

I have suddenly started having this same issue. It barely vibrates and then does not connect. I think the port on my controller has gone bad unfortunately

[@longwilliamjohnson]

​@@ashmitgautam3348 it's not your controller. I just bought a brand new one and I'm having the problem. Plug it in then connect via Bluetooth and it'll pick it up. It worked for me after half an hour of the cord just not working

[@ashmitgautam3348]

@@longwilliamjohnson sure I'll try that soon. Thanks!

[@williamsauers1120]

Try the charger that it came with. Worked for me

[@jayrock2389]

You're a life saver thanks bro

[@noemedmedia]

Highly engaging!

[@jaguar4998]

It works fine on Win 10, but any tips for 8.1? Windows recognizes the controller, but the light keeps blinking and it doesn't give any input

[@1xnph]

thanks man

[@TechNomadUK1]

Hi there brother. May I ask If i decide to use an Xbox controller do i still need to map or edit the buttons on a given game? or will the game auto detect it and just play using the controller? And what Xbox controller would you recommend? (My games are Resident Evil Revelations, Fighting EX Layer, Ryse: Sone of Rome and Left 4 Dead.) Please help. Thanks.

[@Wolf-Eyes]

i think usually the games identify the controller automatically.

[@MinterHorrorz]

The fact that videos like these exist shows how shitty and overly complicated Xbox controllers are

[@dominiktoth959]

Thanks for the help

[@SergCherema]

absolute legend

[@jeffrey9001]

OMG thanks so much

[@konrad2673]

5 Fix, it helped me