How To Use Xbox 360 Controller On Pc Without Adapter
Note this information applies only to the xbox 360 controller for windows.
How to use xbox 360 controller on pc without adapter. The xbox 360 wireless adaptor is just a regular external wireless card but it is encased in a plastic xbox themed casing and a usb cable to allow for flexible positioning. If you are using a xbox 360 wired controller you can follow these steps to install your xbox 360 wired controller on windows 10. This video is about xbox 360 controller hack. First you need to have either a desktop that is wirelessly connected or a laptop. Look under other devices in the list of devices under the entry for your computer.
For help with the xbox one wireless controller see how to connect an xbox 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. We know it s quite nondescript but unless you have multiple unknown devices on your pc that little unknown device entry is your knockoff xbox 360 controller adapter. How to connect xbox 360 controller to pc wirelessly. Connect a wired xbox 360 controller to a windows pc. Unlike the xbox one controller the 360 s charging connector only carries power and not data.
If you use a wireless xbox 360 controller you can skip straight to the second part to connect the xbox 360 controller to a windows pc wirelessly. Connect an ethernet cable to both the pc and the xbox 360. Win 7 86x ultimate. So a wireless controller can only be connected wirelessly which means you need to replace your adapter. Turn on your xbox wireless controller by pressing the xbox button.
You can buy a receiver and use it to connect multiple controllers and wireless headsets. That how you can turn on your xbox360 controller without cells or batteries by using it with usb cable. Press the start button and type device manager to access it. Now if you own an xbox 360 controller with no wire attached to it you need to have an xbox 360 wireless receiver in between to connect the controller and pc. Press and hold the pair button on your controller for three seconds the xbox button will start flashing rapidly.
Otherwise you could go buy a wired 360 controller.