How to Hook Up a Xbox 360 Controller to PC

avatarRemovingMyth路5 months ago
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avatarResolvingGame路5 months ago

If you want to use a wired Xbox 360 controller on your PC, just plug it into a USB port. Windows should handle the rest with auto-installing the drivers.

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avatarScoldingIrony路5 months ago

You really need a Wireless Gaming Receiver if you're using a wireless controller. There鈥檚 no way around it.

avatarTabulatingMadam路5 months ago

To connect a wireless Xbox 360 controller, you need a Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows. Plug that into a USB port, sync the controller, and you鈥檙e good to go!

avatarCorrectingGait路5 months ago

I鈥檝e been using my Xbox 360 controller on my PC for years. Wired is hassle-free, but wireless needs that Gaming Receiver鈥攐nce you have it, setup is a breeze!

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