Xbox 360 Controller

[MattLantis]

I'm sorry if this is in the wrong section. I'm tired AF. So I read somewhere that xbox 360 controllers are plug and play, but like, i plugged in the controller into my Windows 8.1 computer, and it doesn't work, steam doesn't detect a controller there. Windows does in the Device manager thingy, but steam is like nah mang, no controller der. So if anybody could offer their help, that'd be great.

 

-Matt

[minibois]

I'm sorry if this is in the wrong section. I'm tired AF. So I read somewhere that xbox 360 controllers are plug and play, but like, i plugged in the controller into my Windows 8.1 computer, and it doesn't work, steam doesn't detect a controller there. Windows does in the Device manager thingy, but steam is like nah mang, no controller der. So if anybody could offer their help, that'd be great.

 

-Matt

Start up a game. Why is Steam suppose to recognize it??

[MattLantis]

Start up a game. Why is Steam suppose to recognize it??

Like in big picture mode, it detects no controller. I'll check again and launch up a game tho

[werto165]

Not revelant

[Th3 Mans1ay3r]

If you get a Microsoft made (Gamestop as well) 360 controller it's PnP. Others I think you need to get drivers.

 

I have 8.1 and all I did was PnP.

[MattLantis]

Not revelant

How?

 

If you get a Microsoft made (Gamestop as well) 360 controller it's PnP. Others I think you need to get drivers.

 

I have 8.1 and all I did was PnP.

I plugged it in, and it doesn't want to work. I plugging a game in while it was launched, before it was launched, when steam was shut down, nothing worked.

[Lord Sparklebottom]

Install the drivers: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/xbox-360-controller-for-windows#support

[techguru]

diable uac

make sure you are admin on the pc

[techguru]

you shoulnd't need to install any drivers for the controller on windows 7 or 8

[MattLantis]

 

 

 

 

 

 

It says on their website that it should show up under 'devices' on 'view devices and printers', but it shows up under 'unspecified'. I assume that's the problem

[techguru]

ahh here we go

it might be your usb ports

try different ones

if you have it in usb 3...try a usb 2 port

[techguru]

btw..if the usb 2 port works..then you basically need to upgrade the drivers for the usb 3 and the firmware

[MattLantis]

ahh here we go

it might be your usb ports

try different ones

if you have it in usb 3...try a usb 2 port

it was in a USB 2. Tried switching it to another USB 2 and still showed up there

[ObilvionNizer]

What make is the controller? Microsoft? Logitech?

[MattLantis]

What make is the controller? Microsoft? Logitech?

Afterglow. It worked on my old computer, also.

[ObilvionNizer]

Afterglow. It worked on my old computer, also.

What OS did your old system use?

 

Go on their website and get the driver for Windows 8

[techguru]

what does the controller show up as in devices  under control panel

and in device manager

[HippY]

Afterglow. It worked on my old computer, also.

for me it is just plug and play, I have the same controller...

[techguru]

dean its a xbox 360 controller

[ObilvionNizer]

dean its a xbox 360 controller

Microsoft are not the only company to make xbox 360 controllers

[MattLantis]

what does the controller show up as in devices  under control panel

and in device manager

It shows up as 

 

'Afterlglow Gamepad for Xbox 360'

[techguru]

ohhh

its not an offical 360 controller

[techguru]

then yea sounds like you need some drivers

[ObilvionNizer]

ohhh

its not an offical 360 controller

search for a driver online for it.

Here is their website http://www.pdp.com/

[MattLantis]

then yea sounds like you need some drivers

Went to afterglow's website, says nothing about drivers.

 

Went to microsoft's website, doesn't have anything about drivers for windows 8