Xbox is one of the extremely popular gaming consoles. It comes in the list of top gaming consolers suggested by many Gamers. Even, many people love to play their favourite games on it, but with the increasing improvement in technology, sometimes it actually becomes difficult for us to understand the upgradation in these devices. One such is the introduction of wireless consolers. Yes, few people will find it comparatively easy but still, these upgrades can be confusing for some. Hence, here are we, with a new article on how to connect an Xbox controller to PC.
What is Xbox?
Xbox is a gaming console launched by Microsoft. It consists of five video game consoles and many more. It can be used for streaming and many fun activities. In a small amount of time, it came to be recognized among the top Gaming Consolers all over the world. Xbox has a friendly and easy-to-use interface for its users. It has a high-power CPU, memory as well as graphics.
How to Connect Xbox Controller to PC ?
When Xbox One was launched, it was launched with a wireless controller. This is completely new for some, so let us discuss the procedure in detail. First fall, we will tell you what are the various options that are actually available to you to connect your Xbox controller. You can connect it either with the help of a USB cable, Bluetooth, a wireless adapter, and many more. we will explain and discuss each method in detail.
METHOD 1
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is one of the conventional and easiest method that is used for wireless networks. You can connect your Xbox controller to your PC with the help of it. For it follows the following steps:
- Firstly, you have to ON your Xbox controller, Power on it by pressing the Xbox button present at the top of your controller.
- You will find a button at the top of the controller, it is circular in shape. Press that button, it is a pairing button that can is used to connect the controller to other devices in a wireless manner. By pressing that button, you will be able to see your controller on your PC screen in the option of devices available for pairing in Bluetooth available in settings.
- If you know how to pair devices, then simply Go to settings and pair the controller to connect it, and start playing. But if you don’t know how to pair devices then continue to follow these steps.
- Open settings on your computer, you can find it either by searching it, in the search bar for apps and software(generally present on the taskbar), or click on start and you will find an icon for settings (wheel) on your screen at the bottom left.
- Either search for Bluetooth in the search option of settings or click on devices and there you will find an option of ‘Add Bluetooth or other devices’, click on it (These steps are as per the interface of Windows, as a result, use the search method if unable to find the options told)
- As you will click on it, you will find an option for an Xbox wireless controller, click on it.
- Now you have to click on Pair to connect your Xbox controller.
METHOD 2
Using A cable
Yes, you can connect a wireless controller with the help of a cable as well. For it, you can either buy a new cable(the shopkeeper will suggest you the right type of cable) or you can even use the charging cable that comes along with the Xbox. Follow the following steps to connect it:
- In the first step, you have to connect the charging cable to the controller. Connect it by charging port given on the controller.
- Now, just connect the other end of your cable to the PC by putting it, in any of the USB port given in your pc’s CPU or in laptop.
And your controller is all set to accompany you in your gaming experience.
METHOD 3
Using a Wireless Adaptor
INTERNAL ADAPTOR
An internal adaptor is also available in Microsoft Windows for its Xbox controller. Anyone who uses Windows as an Operating software can use this method as well.
- For it, you have to power on your Xbox controller.
- Open settings on your computer, you can find it either by searching it, in the search bar for apps and software(generally present on the taskbar), or click on start and you will find an icon for settings (wheel) on your screen at the bottom left.
- In the settings, you will find an option for devices. Click on ‘Add Bluetooth and other devices’.
- There you will find an option of Everything Else in the box opened.
- Click on it and you will find an option for an Xbox controller, click on it and then, on done.
- And, your controller is ready to play.
(This method is for Windows users)
EXTERNAL ADAPTOR
Another method that you can use is a External Adaptor. For it, you will need an XBox Adaptor. Xbox Adaptor is a device that is specially designed by Microsoft to connect Xbox One controllers to Windows 10. You can buy it to connect your Xbox.
Following are the steps that you can follow :
- Connect the External Adaptor to your PC by putting it in the USB Port given in your CPU or Laptop.
- Power on your controller by clicking on the XBox button on your Controller.
- Press the button present on your adaptor to on it.
- Also, press the pairing or bind button on your controller to connect it. The Controller has a light that will blink when it is not connected. It will stop blinking when it is connected.
(This method is for Windows users)
Conclusion
There are multiple ways to connect it to your PC or laptop and the procedure of all the methods to connect your Xbox controller is easy. We have tried to discuss all the possible ways in the above section. We hope the article was useful. If so, then p,ease tell us in the comment section.
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