Today I got a wireless Xbox One controller for PC and I cannot manage to set up the wireless connection, although it does work via USB.
Firstly I downloaded the drivers for the controller and the wireless adaptor manually. Then uninstalled these and let Windows download them manually.
Xbox One Controller Driver Windows 7 64
The package provides the installation files for Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller Driver version 1.2. If the driver is already installed on your system, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix various issues, add new functions, or just upgrade to the available version.
The problem is that my PC simply is not detecting the controller when connected wirelessly. The steps I am doing are these precisely:
- I turn on the controller pressing the Xbox button which starts blinking slowly
- then I turn on the wireless option in the controlling by pressing the wireless button for about 3 seconds and the LED starts blinking rapidly
- then I plug in the adaptor and turn it in by pressing the wireless button for about 3 seconds and it starts blinking slowly, more or less at the same rate than the controller LED
- then I press the Xbox controller button several times until both controller and adaptor LEDs stop blinking, which I assume mean the wireless connection has been established (I have never had an Xbox so I don't know if this is it for sure)
However the PC doesn't detect any new device at all. The controller is not listed by the Device Manager nor it's listed when running joy.cpl either. So it seems like the connection happens but the PC doesn't detect the controller. After a brief instant the device connection seems to be lost because the controller LED starts blinking again, although the adaptor stays on and not blinking.
I think it's worth mentioning that when both LEDs stop blinking and stay lit at the same time the Device Manager list flashes and refreshes as if a new device was connected, however no new device is listed nor no Windows popup window lets you know you have connected the controller. This flash and refresh effect also happens when the controller 'disconnects' from the adaptor (when the controller LED goes back at blinking slowly again).
edit: I am going to add some more information after sizzling suggested reinstalling the wireless adapter driver. This is what happened, quoting myself:
Xbox One Controller Driver Download
Thank you in advance.
If the driver is already installed on your system, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix various issues, add new functions, or just upgrade to the available version. Take into consideration that is not recommended to install the driver on Operating Systems other than stated ones.
In order to manually update your driver, follow the steps below (the next steps):
1. Extract the .cab file to a folder of your choice
2. Go to Device Manager (right click on My Computer, choose Manage and then find Device Manager in the left panel), or right click on Start Menu for Windows 10 and select Device Manager
3. Right click on the hardware device you wish to update and choose Update Driver Software
4. Choose to select the location of the new driver manually and browse to the folder where you extracted the driver
5. If you already have the driver installed and want to update to a newer version got to 'Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer'
6. Click 'Have Disk'
7. Browse to the folder where you extracted the driver and click Ok
About Joystick / Gamepad / Wheels Driver:
Installing the controller’s drivers and utilities allows the system to properly recognize the connected device (either wired or wireless products), as well as to use all of the unit’s features, such as force feedback, custom vibrations, and others.
In addition to that, applying the appropriate files lets users configure the controller’s functions and buttons, and might even add support for various accessories compatible with the device.
As for applying this release, the steps are very easy: make sure your operating system is supported by this software, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the available setup, and follow the on-screen instructions for a complete installation.
Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified. In addition to that, after installing the software, we suggest performing a system restart to make sure that the changes take effect properly.
That being said, click the download button, get and install the controller’s software, and enjoy all its available features. Moreover, don’t forget to check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to date with the latest releases.
- COMPATIBLE WITH:
- Windows XP 64 bit
Windows Vista 64 bit
Windows 7 64 bit - file size:
- 7.6 MB
- filename:
- Xbox360_64Eng.exe
Xbox One Controller Pc Driver Windows 7 64
- CATEGORY:
- Joystick, Gamepad & Wheels
Xbox One Controller Driver 64 Bit
It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.
Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver.
Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.