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How to set up an Xbox 360 Controller

for Windows

Many PC games let you play with an Xbox controller instead of a keyboard or mouse. The

Xbox 360 Controller for Windows can be easily installed on any PC that has an available USB

port and is running Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7.

Note This information applies only to the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows. For help with

the Xbox One Wireless Controller, see How to connect an Xbox One Wireless Controller to a

Windows PC. For help with other gamepads or joysticks, or for information on configuring a

specific game so that you can play it with a controller, refer to the manufacturer’s website or

support center.

Set up a wired controller on Windows 10

Follow these steps to install your Xbox 360 wired controller on Windows 10:

1. Plug the Xbox 360 controller into any USB 2.0 or

3.0 port on the computer.

2. Windows 10 will automatically install drivers for

your controller, so you won't have to download

or install software other than Windows 10

updates. Once you see the pop-up notification

that the drivers have been installed, you can use

your controller.

3. Open a game or the Xbox app and test your

controller by pressing a button, pulling a trigger,

or moving a stick on the controller.

Notes

 If your Xbox 360 wired controller is not detected

by your PC, try plugging it into a different USB

port, and then test it again.

 If your controller still does not work, check that

Windows 10 is fully updated. Install any updates

and then try again.

 Refer to your game documentation for

information about how to configure the Xbox

360 controller for a specific game.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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How to set up an Xbox 360 Controller for Windows Many PC games let you play with an Xbox controller instead of a keyboard or mouse. The Xbox 360 Controller for Windows can be easily installed on any PC that has an available USB port and is running Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7. Note This information applies only to the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows. For help with the Xbox One Wireless Controller, see How to connect an Xbox One Wireless Controller to a Windows PC.
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Set up a wired controller on Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 Drivers for Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 are installed by default. Simply plug your controller into a USB port and the driver will self-install. If you’re having trouble with the drivers, you can install the controller software on a Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 PC by using Windows 7 compatibility mode. To do this, follow the steps below. Step 1: Install the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows software 1. Go to Xbox 360 Controller for Windows. 2.
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2. Select Xbox 360 Controller, and then select Properties. 3. Test your Xbox 360 wired controller by pressing a button, pulling a trigger, or moving a stick on the controller. 4. If your controller is not detected by your PC, try plugging it into a different USB port, and then test it again. Refer to your game documentation for information about how to configure the Xbox 360 controller for a specific game.
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example, if your Region and language setting on your PC is “English (United States),” you’d select English from the list. 3. Select the link provided for the download under the drop-down lists. 4. Open the .exe file downloaded from your browser, and then select Yes to approve installation, if asked. 5. Select Run. The Xbox 360 program installs the necessary files on your computer. You might be prompted to restart the computer when finished.
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1. Remove the green label from the wireless gaming receiver. 2. Insert the gaming receiver’s USB connector into a powered USB 2.0 port on the computer (on the front or back of your computer). Note The USB ports on the front of your computer may not be powered USB 2.0 ports. Try using one of the ports on the back of your computer. A green light on the receiver indicates that the unit is working. 3.
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1. Insert the installation disc into the CD or DVD drive of your computer. If the setup program doesn’t automatically start, browse to your CD or DVD drive and run the setup program. 2. Follow the steps to install the software. Note You might be prompted to restart your computer after the installation is complete. Install by downloading the software: 1. Go to the Software Downloads section of the Microsoft Hardware website. 2.
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3. Press the connect button on the controller, which is a small circular button located on the front edge of the controller as you hold it in your hands. Green flashing lights on the controller and on the receiver indicate that the device is trying to establish a connection. When the lights stop flashing, one of the lights around the Guide button will remain lit, indicating that the controller is connected.
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