Hello, friends! I'm going to show you 3 different ways of connecting xbox controller to pc.
The first is using the cable and it's simple. The second is bluetooth connection, which is
more complicated and has some downsides. And the last, which is the best option, is using Microsoft
Xbox Adapter. I will explain how to connect your controller using all three methods on both Windows 10 and 11
and what is the difference between them. Also I'll give you a little bit of information
about what you can do after you connect your xbox controller to pc. And I will leave timecodes,
so you can go straight to the topic you are more interested in. So, let's go!
First of all, using the wire is simple. You just have to be sure that you're using the right one that can transfer data
and not only power. It was a common problem with old xbox one controllers that had micro usb port.
So you just plug in your controller and it's instantly recognized by your computer.
You can hear *Windows 10 sound* or *Windows 11 sound* sound and Windows installs all needed
drivers and you're ready to go. With this method you can use your headphone jack on the controller
and the microphone on your headphone set. No lagging and no problems in games.
The second way is using bluetooth connection for which you may have built into your motherboard
bluetooth card, pci express card like this one, or usb dongle. And you better use dongles and
cards that support bluetooth 4.0 or higher for a stable connection like this ones right here.
And they work awesome. I will put links to them in the description. So you turn on your controller by
pressing down the xbox logo and then you hold down this pairing button until the xbox logo starts
flashing. On your computer you should see the pop-up notification. Hit connect. After that your
xbox logo becomes solid and you're done. If there is no notification, go to bluetooth settings.
Make sure your bluetooth is turned on and xbox logo is flashing. Then in windows 10 click on
"add bluetooth and other device". In windows 11 click "add device" and then it's similar for two
systems - go with the first option "bluetooth". Here in the list you can see your "xbox wireless controller"
So choose it and that's it. With this method you cannot use your headphone jack and you
may experience some problems with the connection. You also may have an input lag and sometimes even
frame drops in games. I've never had this problem but I've heard some people have. Also in theory
using bluetooth connection won't allow you to connect up to 8 xbox controllers at the same time.
Microsoft says you will need a special adapter if you want to connect more than 4.
However, using my bluetooth 5.0 adapter I managed to connect 3 xbox controllers, 2 ps5 controllers
and 1 nintendo pro controller at the same time. Now, the last option - Microsoft xbox adapter.
It's easy! You plug in your adapter, tap the button on it, and hold down this pairing button
on your controller. It automatically connects and you have all controller features working.
You can use your headphone jack and even microphone if your headphone set has it.
With this adapter you have a better connection and reduced latency.
However, unlike a bluetooth adapter it only works with xbox controllers.
You won't be able to connect playstation or other controllers to it.
Now, after you connected your controller to PC you can update it.
For that you have to go to Microsoft store on your PC,
then search for xbox accessories. In this application
you can update and configure your controller. For example, my xbox elite controller may have several
profiles that I can set up right here. Also there's one feature that I like so much about xbox
elite controller and it's that you can change the color of the xbox logo. For that you go to Steam
and open it with the big picture mode. Then go to settings and then to controller settings. And make
sure to enable "xbox configuration support" and "xbox extended feature support". After that you
go to your xbox controller preferences where you can change the color of the logo, its brightness,
and saturation. That's it! My name is Max Dendy. I hope you enjoyed. See you in the next one.