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The Xbox One Wireless Gamepad might have Xbox One in the name, but you don't need to use it with the console. Windows 10 can simply and painlessly pair with the controller, and give you wireless gamepad controls over any compatible PC game. Depending on how old the controller is you might need to use a separate wireless dongle, but as of the Xbox One S, all recent controllers include Bluetooth support to make PC connections that much easier. Here's what you need to do in order to start using it with your PC:

  1. The wait is finally over and you can now use your Xbox One controller with a PC by downloading the drivers from Major Nelson’s website. While the PS3, PS4 and Xbox 360 controllers will work on any common Windows 7 / Windows 8 device with little to no trouble, the Xbox One was still unsupported, until today.
  2. Major Nelson made the announcement, offering direct links to download the PC drivers for the Xbox One controller.' The new PC drivers will enable the Xbox One controller to be used with any game.

If your PC has Xbox wireless built in, such as Microsoft Surface Studio, you can connect your Xbox One controller through Add a device in Settings. See how you can do it: Press the Windows logo key and I (at the same time) to open the Settings window.

Figure Out Which Xbox One Controller You Have

Xbox One Wireless Gamepads included with the Xbox One S and made after its release have Bluetooth, while the original Xbox One controllers don't. You can use both wirelessly with your PC, but the process is different; you need to get a separate wireless dongle for the non-Bluetooth gamepads. This means you need to figure out which controller you have.

Unfortunately, Microsoft didn't do something obvious like put a Bluetooth logo under the battery door. To determine whether you have a Bluetooth or non-Bluetooth Xbox One controller, you need to look at the plastic surrounding the Guide button. If it's the same plastic as the face of the controller, without any seams, you have a Bluetooth gamepad. If it's the same plastic as the bumper buttons, with a seam between the guide Guide button and the face of the controller, it's a non-Bluetooth gamepad.

Bluetooth Pairing

Pairing the Xbox One controller with your PC over Bluetooth is almost the same as pairing it with your Xbox One. Power on the controller by holding down the Guide button, then hold the Pairing button on the top of the controller down for three seconds until the Guide button flashes. This means it's in pairing mode. If you're connecting it to an Xbox One, you then hold down the Pairing button on the system itself, but for Windows 10 you need to go through some menus. You also need a Bluetooth USB dongle if your PC doesn't have Bluetooth onboard. Here's the full step-by-step process.

  1. Hold the Guide button down on the controller to turn it on.
  2. Hold the Pairing button on the controller for three seconds until the Guide button flashes.
  3. Right click on the Bluetooth icon in your system tray and click 'Add a Bluetooth Device.'
  4. Click 'Add Bluetooth or other Device' and select Bluetooth.
  5. Click 'Xbox Wireless Controller.'
  6. Wait until the Guide button is solid white and the Bluetooth menu says the controller is connected.
  7. Start playing!

You can use the Xbox One Wireless Gamepad with your PC now and play the vast majority of modern games that support controllers. However, you can't use the headset jack on the gamepad. Just like Sony's DualShock 4, while you can use a wired gaming headset with a controller and its associated game system, audio isn't sent through the jack when it's connected to a PC over Bluetooth.

With a USB Adapter

If you have an older Xbox One controller, or you just want to use your newer one with Microsoft's proprietary wireless connection instead of Bluetooth, you need to get the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. It's a USB dongle designed to connect directly to your Xbox One gamepad without any Bluetooth setup or pairing. All you need to do is plug in the dongle and pair it to your controller just as if you were pairing your Xbox One, pressing the Pairing button on each device.

This $25 adapter has some benefits over Bluetooth. For starters, you can use up to eight gamepads with the adapter, while Microsoft recommends using just one at a time with Bluetooth. The headset jack is also enabled if you use the adapter, with adjustable settings in the Xbox app for Windows 10.

Use It Wired

Finally, if you don't need a wireless connection, you can just use a micro USB cable. Plug one end into your PC and the other into the micro USB port at the top of the gamepad, and it will automatically install. You won't have to go through any menus or plug in any adapters. Of course, then you need to deal with a physical tether to your PC, so it isn't very viable for a couch setup.

Once you're ready to start playing, check out our favorite PC games. And if you're a PlayStation user, read up on how to use a PS4 DualShock 4 controller on a PC.

If you’re getting into PC gaming, chances are you’ll realize that some games are simply better played with a controller. While playing a PC first-person shooter with a controller is a crime against humanity in some jurisdictions, playing other games (especially platformers and third-person action games) with a controller is just fine.

As I’ve covered in a previous article, the Xbox One controller is a pretty solid option for PC gaming. Here’s how you can connect an Xbox One controller to a PC.

Related: How to Connect a PS4 Controller to Your Windows PC

How to Connect an Xbox One Controller To a PC (Windows)

In December of 2005 two things happened: The Xbox 360 launched, and Microsoft introduced XInput to Windows XP SP1. In every version of Windows since then XInput has been integrated into the operating system to such an extent that any controllers supporting XInput are automatically recognized upon connection and don’t require the download of extra drivers in order to get working.

XInput controllers, as you may have guessed, include the Xbox One controller and the Xbox 360 controller. There’s also a variety of gamepads from other manufacturers that support XInput like Logitech’s F710 and SteelSeries’ Stratus XL.

Because of XInput, all you really need to worry about when it comes to connecting an Xbox pad on Windows is getting it connected. Here’s how to connect an Xbox One controller to a PC.

Wireless

Wireless controllers are a bit more tricky than wired, though this probably isn’t very surprising. In order to get a Wireless Xbox One controller connected to your PC, you’ll need to have an Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows or a Bluetooth adapter.

With an Xbox Wireless Adapter

Fortunately, you shouldn’t need to do much work with this one. Simply plug the Xbox Wireless Adapter into a USB port on your PC, then hold down the Sync button on both the controller and the adapter until your controller syncs up.

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If this doesn’t work, you’ll need to dive into your settings. Open your Start Menu, then type “Bluetooth” and select “Bluetooth and Other Devices Settings.”

Click “Add Bluetooth or other device.”

Now, click “Everything else”.

Select your controller, and you’re all good.

With a Bluetooth Adapter

To connect an Xbox One controller to Windows via Bluetooth, you’ll need to have updated to Windows 10 Anniversary Update. If you haven’t updated Windows 10 or are on an older version of Windows, you’ll need to buy an Xbox Wireless Adapter or a compatible USB cable to connect with a wired connection.

If you are on the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, feel free to continue.

Similar to how we started with the other method, you’ll want to start, type “Bluetooth” and select “Bluetooth and other devices settings.”

Make sure you have Bluetooth switched to On.

Hold the Sync button on your Xbox One controller for three seconds, then release it.

Select Xbox Wireless Controller, then Pair.

Congrats! You got your Xbox One Controller working on your PC.

Wired

On Windows 7 and up? Just plug it in! Try other USB ports or install this software if that doesn’t work.

How to Connect an Xbox One Controller To a PC (Linux)

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In order to connect an Xbox One Controller to a Linux PC, you’ll need to take some extra steps. Namely, you’ll need to be using an Ubuntu or Ubuntu-based distribution. If this sounds like you, check out Derrik’s article on setting up an Xbox One Controller in Ubuntu!

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Conclusion

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And that’s it! Unless something is seriously wrong with your PC, its components or your Xbox One Controller, you should be able to connect to your PC just fine.

Comment below if any problems do arise, and we’ll do our best to help you. Otherwise, let us know: what’re you playing?

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Image Credit: Microsoft/Xbox.com (For Bluetooth segment/Xbox Controller illustration)