Xbox 360 controller w/ Windows 10, help?

[takablecobra230]

I'm trying to use my Xbox 360 controller and a play & charge kit with my PC (windows 10), I was told to uninstall the drivers and install Xbox one drivers instead but it does not work. What should I do?

[VTF5252]

Does it do anything when pluged in. Like making a sound and showing up in the lower left corner? does anything show up in the devices list.

[takablecobra230]

1 minute ago, NTF5252 said:

Does it do anything when pluged in. Like making a sound and showing up in the lower left corner? does anything show up in the devices list.

nope

[theanimun]

To use a wireless controller including xbox 360 controllers you need the wireless PC adapter, the play and charge kit only allows you to use the controller without batteries

[byalexandr]

Are you using it wirelessly with the adapter or are you plugging it into the PC directly?

[takablecobra230]

Just now, theanimun said:

To use a wireless controller including xbox 360 controllers you need the wireless PC adapter, the play and charge kit only allows you to use the controller without batteries

Really?

[takablecobra230]

1 minute ago, byalexandr said:

Are you using it wirelessly with the adapter or are you plugging it into the PC directly?

Directly

[byalexandr]

Just now, takablecobra230 said:

Directly

Install the Xbox 360 drivers from Microsoft's website. It will bring up a little overlay at the bottom of your screen when you start it, then plug in the controller and wait for it to connect.

 

Does the controller turn on when you plug it in?

[takablecobra230]

Just now, byalexandr said:

Install the Xbox 360 drivers from Microsoft's website. It will bring up a little overlay at the bottom of your screen when you start it, then plug in the controller and wait for it to connect.

 

Does the controller turn on when you plug it in?

no, and I've done that

[byalexandr]

Just now, takablecobra230 said:

no, and I've done that

Well the problem is most likely your cable or your controller then, if the controller doesn't turn on at all.

[takablecobra230]

Just now, byalexandr said:

Well the problem is most likely your cable or your controller then, if the controller doesn't turn on at all.

It works with my Xbox and i just bought the cable, new

[byalexandr]

Just now, takablecobra230 said:

It works with my Xbox and i just bought the cable, new

Are you connecting it to a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port?

[theanimun]

Just now, takablecobra230 said:

Really?

Mhm, i had this issue myself until i actually bought the wireless PC adapter

 

I shall also note that i got mine off amazon and it included the chinese driver, so i had to download the english driver

 

Product:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019VK763I?keywords=xbox%20wireless%20pc%20adapter&qid=1455422759&ref_=sr_1_22&sr=8-22

 

 

[takablecobra230]

Just now, byalexandr said:

Are you connecting it to a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port?

2.0

 

[theanimun]

1 minute ago, byalexandr said:

Well the problem is most likely your cable or your controller then, if the controller doesn't turn on at all.

The issue isnt the controller, its that the controller being wireless needs something to sync up to, and the charge and play cable only charges the battery, it doesnt connect the controller to the PC

[byalexandr]

Just now, takablecobra230 said:

2.0

 

And it doesn't even start flashing when you plug it in?

 

Have you tried multiple USB ports?

 

Also try restarting with it plugged in.

[takablecobra230]

Just now, byalexandr said:

And it doesn't even start flashing when you plug it in?

 

Have you tried multiple USB ports?

 

Also try restarting with it plugged in.

no, yes, i have

[byalexandr]

Just now, theanimun said:

The issue isnt the controller, its that the controller being wireless needs something to sync up to, and the charge and play cable only charges the battery, it doesnt connect the controller to the PC

Well there's the answer then. I just use a knock off dongle from Amazon, I don't know much else about the controller.

 

OP, you can get a wireless dongle for like $5 on Amazon.

[byalexandr]

Just now, takablecobra230 said:

no, yes, i have

 

Just now, byalexandr said:

Well there's the answer then. I just use a knock off dongle from Amazon, I don't know much else about the controller.

 

OP, you can get a wireless dongle for like $5 on Amazon.

 

[takablecobra230]

Just now, byalexandr said:

 

 

great, thanks

[WkdPaul]

3 minutes ago, theanimun said:

The issue isnt the controller, its that the controller being wireless needs something to sync up to, and the charge and play cable only charges the battery, it doesnt connect the controller to the PC

THIS *10000

 

I'm using a 360 controller on my PC and you need a wireless receiver, the charge and play cable will NOT work on a PC.

[theanimun]

Should note, that even if its a knock off, you will need to manually set up the device in device manager if it doesn't immediately show up