Xbox 360 controller not working

[Kevin]

It doesn't do anything. It's wired. When I plug it in, it's installing some sort of driver and my computer recognizes the device, but it just doesn't work. I'm on Windows 8.1. It's supposed to be plug and play, right? When playing Bioshock for example, it shows Xbox 360 controller as an option. However, I can't select it. I suck with keyboards, so I really want to use my controller.

[tomk1]

I cant remember but you can download the device software from MS
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/xbox-360-controller-for-windows

[Kevin]

There are no drivers for 8.1. I have a friend that also uses a wired controller on Windows 8.1, and he could just plug in and play.

This doesn't even make sense, it really frustrates me.

[Darth Sidious [PT]]

Xbox 360 controller is supposed to work, just by Plug n Play (at least on Win 7,8,8.1)!
With the Gamepad plugged in, press Windows (key) + R and type joy.cpl in that box (press Enter). Do you see the Xbox gamepad listed there? If so, select Properties and see if all the gamepad keys work fine when you press them. If all the keys work fine , probably it's some issue on the game's end.

[Kevin]

I did as you said, but I can't select properties (the button doesn't light up), wtf is wrong with my controller/pc?

[Darth Sidious [PT]]

But is the controller listed there? And what is the (exact) name of the controller?

[Cathulhu]

Is it an official Microsoft Xbox 360 controller or a third party one?

[Astraea Kisaragi]

X-Box 360 controller is plug and play on Windows 7/8. I know cause I own it.
Either the controller is faulty or its not a authentic Microsoft one.

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[Кумир]

во

[Dudane]

is there any way to get mimic x-controllers to work?

[ACSlater2001]

Автор сообщения: Kevin

I did as you said, but I can't select properties (the button doesn't light up), wtf is wrong with my controller/pc?

Are you using an admin account when doing all of this? I'm also assuming this is a wired controller and not the wireless version.

[ACSlater2001]

Автор сообщения: fauxtronic

You really shouldn't have to use an admin account when doing any of that. This isn't outdated software or Windows XP, the drivers are digitally signed, and the control panel applet for controllers is accessible by all users.

To install new software or drivers for new hardware, absolutely you need to be an administrator.

[Kevin]

I am and administrator.

Checked again, after using joy.cpl it doesn't list any controllers. When I go to devices it says, under "Unknown": Xbox 360 wireless controller via Play & Charge Kit. I can double click it a few times and try to manually update drivers, but that's about it. Currently looking for proper drivers.

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[Darth Sidious [PT]]

Автор сообщения: Kevin

I am and administrator.

Checked again, after using joy.cpl it doesn't list any controllers. When I go to devices it says, under "Unknown": Xbox 360 wireless controller via Play & Charge Kit. I can double click it a few times and try to manually update drivers, but that's about it. Currently looking for proper drivers.

So, are you using a wired controller, or a wireless with an USB cable connected? Because the latter is not supported, only the wired controller or the Wireless with Wireless Receiver are supported!