Just bought a new xbox one controller to play Fallout. I can't connect controller to my pc.

[candicain1717]

i tried blue tooth with the controller in share mode and nothing.
I tried using a wired connection and nothing.
It's a brand new controller out of the box. I am lost. Any help is appreciated.

[candicain1717]

Publicado originalmente por C1REX:

Is it an xbox one controller or xbox 360 controller?
It’s not easy to connect an xbox 360 controller to PC as you need a special dongle to do that. Charging cable won’t work.

I am new to Xbox anything. I use a playstation controller on my pc normally. The box says Xbox one wireless. I bought it brand new from like a game stop. I told the person I needed an Xbox controller to use on a pc and she said this will work.

[candicain1717]

Publicado originalmente por Norman Schwarzkopf Jr.:

Does your PC even support Bluetooth?

Yes of course, I use a playstation controller and more on everyday.

[candicain1717]

Publicado originalmente por Talby:

When you connect via USB does it show up in the windows control panel (settings - search for "controller" select "set up USB game controllers") where you can do the calibration?

No, it don't show up.

[candicain1717]

Publicado originalmente por Bad 💀 Motha:

Publicado originalmente por Talby:

When you connect via USB does it show up in the windows control panel (settings - search for "controller" select "set up USB game controllers") where you can do the calibration?

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No, it don't show up.

[_I_]

Publicado originalmente por candicain1717:

Publicado originalmente por _I_:

what controller exactly?

the first gen (face button plastic does not cover the xbox/home button) do not support bt
the later gen controllers with xbox button plastic also covers the face buttons and sticks support bt

x360 wireless controller so not support usb at all, only to charge the controller if using rechargeable battery packs

Xbox one Wireless Controller, the box don't say what gen.
I am guessing then that it is first gen and I just threw away my money.

there are basically 3 xbone controllers
these two, first gen does not support bt, later ones do
https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02bWHJeLGraOEdsVxYCSDhn-1..v1569470711.jpg
and the newest one has share button and sub c port

[candicain1717]

Publicado originalmente por Alice Liddell:

You can find the model number in the battery compartment and simply Google it to find the Generation of the model (1914 would be the latest model).

Thank you

[candicain1717]

Publicado originalmente por _I_:

Publicado originalmente por candicain1717:

Xbox one Wireless Controller, the box don't say what gen.
I am guessing then that it is first gen and I just threw away my money.

there are basically 3 xbone controllers
these two, first gen does not support bt, later ones do
https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02bWHJeLGraOEdsVxYCSDhn-1..v1569470711.jpg
and the newest one has share button and sub c port

It looks like it is the first gen, but I don't get why it won't connect with the usb cord either.

[_I_]

it may have a broken usb port, or you are not using a charge+data cable

[ShadowStorm]

Publicado originalmente por _I_:

it may have a broken usb port, or you are not using a charge+data cable

Try with a different cable and port. I've had a similar problem with two of the ports on a USB hub that I use. It vibrates when plugged in to those ports but doesn't show as connected on the computer.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Publicado originalmente por candicain1717:

Publicado originalmente por _I_:

what controller exactly?

the first gen (face button plastic does not cover the xbox/home button) do not support bt
the later gen controllers with xbox button plastic also covers the face buttons and sticks support bt

x360 wireless controller so not support usb at all, only to charge the controller if using rechargeable battery packs

Xbox one Wireless Controller, the box don't say what gen.
I am guessing then that it is first gen and I just threw away my money.

You can figure that out by looking at the model# on the sticker either on back of controller or inside the battery compartment area. Then also you can connect it to Win10/11 PC and check the controller Device ID in Device Manager and also within the Xbox Accessories app via Microsoft Store app

[smokerob79]

Publicado originalmente por _I_:

what controller exactly?

the first gen (face button plastic does not cover the xbox/home button) do not support bt
the later gen controllers with xbox button plastic also covers the face buttons and sticks support bt

x360 wireless controller so not support usb at all, only to charge the controller if using rechargeable battery packs

wrong as always.....wireless 360 controllers on PC needed their own USB dongle......

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Receiver-Compatible-Microsoft-Controllers/dp/B09291236K

cant find links to the official one but this is a still sold knock off of the dongle that had to be used with 360 controllers to be wireless on PC.......

[_I_]

yes the dongle (one x360 dongle can pair 4 x360 controllers at the same time)
but the x360 wireless controllers do not use usb to communicate at all, only to charge them
they also do not use bt at all, they only can communicate with the xbox 360 dongle or a xbox 360 console

the xbox 360 dongle will not work with xbox one controllers
you need the xbox one wireless dongle, or if the controller supports bt, any bt dongle will work

none of what you quoted me saying was wrong

xbox one controllers all support usb, but not all of them support bt
xbox 360 controllers do not support bt or usb data at all
the x360 and xbone one dongles are usb, and not bt

[_I_]

2.4gjz covers so much stuff, cordless phones, 2.4ghz wifi, bt, rf tv remotes, cordless keyboard/mice, and many other things

the dongle is specific for the controller type