oxbox one controller for pc

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Barnezy Dec 26, 2015 @ 4:29am

oxbox one controller for pc

Hi, my xbox one controller is not working on my pc when ever i click the xbox logo on the controller it just blinks a few times and stops (i'm using the charging cable to connect)

plus windows didnt install all the drivers because the controller didnt vibrate like it was supposed to

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eram Dec 26, 2015 @ 4:31am

You may need to update the controller's firmware via an xboxone before you can use it on windows 10. You may also want to make 100% sure you can use a charge cable to play with the controller on a pc.

Last edited by eram; Dec 26, 2015 @ 4:32am

Barnezy Dec 26, 2015 @ 4:34am

i dont have a xbox one i bought the controller for pc

eram Dec 26, 2015 @ 4:37am

I have read that in order to use the xbnoxone controller on windows 10 pc you may have to update the controller's firmware via the console. Also check online to see if you can use the charge cable as a means to connect. The old pads you couldn't use the charge cable it has to be the wireless receiver or a proper cabled version.

Barnezy Dec 26, 2015 @ 4:38am

i have windows 8.1 and yes you can use the charge cable

Ezzy Dec 26, 2015 @ 4:39am

Try different micro usb wires. I had this issue when I tried as well. Not all wires work for me and I read somewhere online (not sure if true) that you need to use a micro(b) usb. But the one that works for me has the letter "b" on it.

http://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/198324/can-i-use-any-micro-usb-cable-to-connect-wireless-xbox-one-controller-to-pc

Barnezy Dec 26, 2015 @ 4:42am

ok i will try but my problem is the controller wont turn on it just flashes and then turns off

James Bacon Dec 26, 2015 @ 4:44am

I'm pretty sure you can not use your Xbox one controller with your pc just by attaching the charging cable. You need to buy the $30 dongle. I may be wrong.

EDIT: http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/xbox-one/accessories/controllers/windows-10-wireless-adapter/

Last edited by James Bacon; Dec 26, 2015 @ 4:45am

Ezzy Dec 26, 2015 @ 4:46am

The reason it flashes and turns off is because it has not connected to anything. That is normal for the Xbox one controller to do. When you find the correct wire, the light will stay solid. You may also want to check into making sure you have the correct driver to use the Xbox one controller on the PC. a lot of computers below Windows 10 had driver issues. Windows 10 is now plug and play though.

This thread is from August but the links should still be valid for the drivers.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/320140/discussions/0/535152276586519371/

James Bacon Dec 26, 2015 @ 4:46am

Ok. So I was wrong!
http://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/198324/can-i-use-any-micro-usb-cable-to-connect-wireless-xbox-one-controller-to-pc
Found that on the web. Says it only worked for him using the original cable.

Ezzy Dec 26, 2015 @ 4:48am

Originally posted by James Bacon:
I'm pretty sure you can not use your Xbox one controller with your pc just by attaching the charging cable. You need to buy the $30 dongle. I may be wrong.

EDIT: http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/xbox-one/accessories/controllers/windows-10-wireless-adapter/

This is not the only option to using an Xbox one controller on PC. Some people reported charge cables work for some others it doesn't.

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