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

[@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.

[@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 !!

[@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

[@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

[@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 👍👍

[@uzenaklobasa8701]

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

[@lilbaphometofficial]

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

[@Vipwhips13]

The only actually helpful video I found on the subject.

[@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

[@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.

[@ColtonArgyle]

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

[@homerl7]

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

[@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 ^^

[@pck00s3]

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.

[@RcaMan100]

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

[@pandnh4]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@deeno360-j2e]

Subscribed immediately, very clear and easy to follow instructions

[@squarebook1204]

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

[@Devastor22]

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

[@maf7026]

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

[@jacksonstar92]

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

[@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

[@cyberfox7249]

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

[@Hhhhhhhhhhehhzhsbdbfj]

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

[@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

[@ChadaMouse]

THIS MAN IS A LEGEND. I CAN FINNALY PLAY

[@SolSeal]

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

[@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.

[@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 👍👍

[@PhrostyPeas]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@Highstakes8766]

Your tutorial helped! Thanks 😁

[@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.

[@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

[@theblinddriver8170]

you have really good video!! great work!

[@LEWMOP]

bro you are a legend ❣❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@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

[@CookieFiend519]

For fix 3, I tried to update the drivers through device manager in Human Interface Devices, USB, and game controllers. Every time it said the drivers were up to date.

[@panicbox3]

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

[@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

[@bananavskreal]

Thank you for this, really helpfull

[@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

[@pressstart0241]

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

[@philimagic5935]

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

[@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

[@kalebbobby34]

Thank you a lot this video works!

[@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?

[@ivanporter9216]

the light on my controller starts flashing and it says its an unknown device but it doesn't show up in device manager

[@neilwilson5785]

Thanks for all this it really works.

[@techmikemwo8371]

I tried everything, even from multiple videos, for whatever reason w/ the old controller & the new one I just got from Microsoft neither will pair w/ the wireless adapter. I can get them to both work w/ a cord. I try to pair them & the light flashes but won't stay solid or it turns off after a few seconds. I'm not sure what else to try or do.

[@Chizzle.shreds]

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

[@anandragonz987]

When i tried troubleshooting 2, there is a pop up message saying "there was a problem updatng your controller". i tried with several cables and removed the batteries, have no idea how to update the firmware

[@supernovahhcos]

I have an xbox360 controller that's being recognized in my settings app, with a play and whatnot kit. I'm trying to get it to work for steam but it won't turn on (and by turn on I mean on on, it will flash like it's trying to connect to something. It's a wireless controller but I bought a usb kit cord specifically for this. any ideas??? I just want to play games w a controller and my nintendo switch one wasn't working. :(( have been working on this for like a month too

[@lashtonoppel]

When I use the wire it doesn't connect, but it goes on. For example while connecting with Bluetooth and you have to sync it, it flashes slowly. If i hold the sync button nothing happens. With Bluetooth my device doesn't discover the controller.

[@HolyBero]

THANK YOU BRO, THATS A SUB FS ❤

[@Caleb-ed8wf]

when i plug my controller into my pc the light on the contoller only blinks and isnt just one solid light

[@92LucAC]

Helped me a lot!

[@spijkerboy160]

I have a problem with my wireless xbox headset. When i connect the headset with a cable to my laptop, it wont be found in the xbox accessories app. It is a charging and data cable, i use it to transfer data from my phone to my laptop. In settings for devices the headset also show up as usb device, under other devices yust like my phone when i plug in the cable. It says it is connected to the laptop, but still can't be found in xbox accessories. The headset is working tough but i cant configure or update

[@Orange_Jewlius]

I'm using the cable that came with my elite series 2 controller and the device won't appear on device manager at all.

[@TENCLOUDY]

so the cable has worked fine for plugging in my Xbox controller to my pc but now when I plugged it in it just flashes. Using the Xbox accessories it doesn't register, checking device manager its not there. I'm not sure what to do. I have tried other cables too and nothing is working. please help anyone!!

[@choiceyyy1425]

my controller doesn't show up in the bluetooth connect even though I've followed all of these steps to the letter

[@BAABossbora]

have u solved this problem i have the same

[@bellliii1878]

still not working. my wired xbox controller flashes whenever i try to connect it but never connects. my pc is fully up to date and have updated my xbox app. my controller does not appear in the device manager or anywhere that would suggest my pc recognises my controller. dont know what to do at this point

[@kotomidearu5788]

I have the non bluetooth Forza Edition Xbox One controller. Is there really no way to use it through wired connection?. .. to add to the difficulty, it has a micro usb port so I have to use an micro to USBA, then USBA to type C to connect to my surface pro 9.... Am I being too amibitious?

[@potatoarmy1355]

My pc doesn't have Bluetooth capabilites. I have used the same controller and the same wire to play games a few months ago. As soon as i tried it today it didnt work. My pc doent even recognise its there anymore. Nothing has changed hardware wise. Whats going on?

[@Frosty07-fm2ub]

Super Helpful👍

[@SamBrown919]

My controller won’t connect to my laptop and I did all the troubleshooting steps. The Xbox power button is blinking and that’s all that I know. Can someone please help me. (I’m using a cord by the way).

[@johnamarosa2553]

My cable is fine, I have been using it for my controller on my xbox for a while now. My conroller is fine obviously, because I use it when I play xbox. When I plug the usb into my pc and then into my controller, my controller vibrates the same way it does when it connects to my xbox. For my pc, it just doesnt connect even though everything works, does anyone have any solutions. I have been trying to fix this FOREVER so I can play elden ring lol.

[@PurpleCowKiller443]

When I plug my controller into the pc it’s vibrates but won’t connect, it has a small charging light on showing it’s connected but nothing. I have been using it the day before and worked perfectly fine. Then I troller I have is the Xbox elite pro 2 controller

[@goirito4941]

I can't plug in my controller anymore cause it doesn't work, It says driver is unavailable when I'm in the settings, I hate playing bluetooth because I have to much of a delay, I now find myself playing on keyboard and mouse, getting destroyed in close quarter combat in most shooter games I play.

[@lydia7177]

Gave up on bluetooth, kept saying connected not connected connected. Wired works fine on xbox but doesn't function in actual game, so I just connected the controller with usb to the console and that seems to work

[@calamitist]

damn, now i know why my controller won't connect, just a question, if the controller works wirelessly with the console, how does it do that without bluetooth? ( i have this version 2:18)

[@Falcon645]

how do i know if a cable can work with the controller? i dont want to buy a cable and then it doesnt work

[@SenseiRoach]

My pc can find it but it can't connect to my Xbox controller. I've tired everything from updating every driver to restarting the device. I've tried it with 2 Xbox one controllers that are all compatible with Bluetooth and 2 series X controllers. None connect. Yet my Bluetooth speaker does

[@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.

[@DukxzyyyFN]

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

[@angelnajera4576]

i have my controller connected by Bluetooth and it even shows the battery [percentage but it doesn't do anything or move , what can I do ?

[@andrewhaman4080]

I have the same issue, have you found any solution yet ?

[@GOV4NN1]

what do you do when you have the xbox one controller and it turns on when I plug it in, but doesn't show up as a device?

[@jacobdawson5718]

Tried all of these options and changed cables still not working, won’t show up in device manager or on Xbox accessories app, any help please

[@ninjapito7857]

hello when i connect the controller it wodent show on other devices xbox app and device manager i tried difrent controllers and cables and nothing show what should i do?

[@Sanctionedmass]

What game were you playing with the ball

[@chrisjackson7625]

where can i get one of those red cables in the beginning of the video

[@jappa_da_goat]

The problem I have is its not even coming up that the controller is connected ive tried all the usb ports and ve used this wire and controller before so i dont believe they are faulty. Ive updated all my drivers and it still wont come up as connected.

[@Jengatiwer4099ejej]

I have an xbox one controller was usin git fine it randomly turned off, I tried the accessory app on xbox it said that It can't find a controller and on device manager there is no xbox controller option, I have sued different USB and it still wont turn on

[@TravisVRFS]

hi i need help please . ii connect my controller and tried the troubleshoot thing and it doesn't connect. i used a cable but how do i know that it isn't a charging cable? Thanks.

[@amirjasni138]

Bro if it should connect automatically if u use phone charger that is for transfer file and charge

[@olivialettieri910]

very helpful video! but i still can't get my controller to pop up when searching for bluetooth devices despite it being compatible for it. My PC recognizes it when its plugged in and everything is updated... any suggestions?

[@xavier72984]

I tied everything you recommended in the video but it didn't work. I was able to play a few games of COD but now it stopped working. The Xbox button just keep blinking and that's all. Any help

[@NMB117]

Can you use an Xbox controller for games on steam that originally released as a PlayStation game?

[@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

[@juannito6318]

How do i know if its a charging only cord cause i have 2 that look the same but 1 works and one doesnt but 1 of them has a symbol on it

[@erbentekten]

ı did everything but ı cant see my controller in bluetoth

[@AshhhMe]

i tried connecting by bluetooth but when i do and i click the first option i dont see the controller popping up for me to connect it nothing comes up

[@R.G_2006]

when i connect mine it keeps saying try again to syncing it then when it does sync it then flashes again idk what to do, i have the bluetooth plug in at the back of my pc but idk how to get it working

[@aaronhsu1205]

I have a question is there actually, only a charging cord, because my cord deosn;t work.

[@Bluggers1]

i just bought a brand new NumSkull Green Led charge cable which can apparently be used to connect a controller to pc and it doesn't work the PC doesn't detect the controller at all. It doesnt show up in device manager or xbox accessories i have tried with a different controller and different usb ports on the computer and nothing works. Is it the wrong cable or am I dumb.