[Windows 10] XBox One Controller Sign in to follow this. Followers 2 [Windows 10] XBox One Controller. This was the default selected driver Microsoft Xbox One Controller works. For now the any Xbox One controller works with windows when tethered via a micro to standard usb cable. Many people report having issues with 3rd party. For best performance, update your controller. See How to update your Xbox One Controller on Windows 10. Turn on your Xbox Wireless Controller by pressing the Xbox button. Press the controller Connect button for three seconds and release. 5) Unplug the Xbox One Controller. 6) Restart your PC. 7) Plug the controller again. Windows will install the driver automatically. 8) In Device Manager, right-click on the device and click Update Driver Software 9) Click Search automatically for Updated driver software. Then Windows will install a new driver automatically.

All three Xbox One models feature wireless controllers that can also be plugged in via USB. While there are two different main Xbox One controller designs, in addition to an Elite version, they're all compatible with all three types of Xbox One consoles. You can also sync a wireless Xbox One controller to a PC, but the best way to do it will depend on the version of Windows you have installed.

The basic steps involved in syncing an Xbox One controller are:

1. Turn on your Xbox One.
2. Turn on your controller.
3. Press the connect button on your Xbox.
4. Press and hold the connect button on your Xbox One controller.
5. Release the connect button on the controller when the Xbox button on the controller stops flashing.

Turn On Your Xbox One

Turn your Xbox One on by pressing the Xbox button on the front. The button is located on the right side of the front of the console regardless of whether you have an Xbox One, Xbox One S or Xbox One X.

When the console has turned on, the button will illuminate. You can let go of the button and go to the next step.

Turn on Your Xbox One Controller

Turn on your Xbox One controller by pressing on the Xbox button, which is located on the front of the controller, in the center, near the top. The button will illuminate when the controller is on.

If the button doesn't illuminate, make sure that you have batteries in the controller. If you don't have batteries, then proceed to step six for information about connecting an Xbox One controller via USB.

Press the Connect Button on Your Xbox One

The connect button is what tells your Xbox One that you are trying to connect a controller. The specific location and appearance will depend on the type of Xbox One that you have.

Xbox One: The connect button is located around the corner from the slot where you insert games.

Xbox One S: The connect button is located on the front of the console, on the right side, below the power button.

Xbox One X: The connect button is located on the front of the console, on the right side, right next to the USB port.

Once you have located the connect button, press and release it.

Make sure you have your Xbox One controller handy. After pressing the connect button on the Xbox One, you need to immediately proceed to the next step and complete it within 20 seconds.

Press the Connect Button on Your Xbox One Controller

The connect button on your Xbox One controller lets the Xbox One know that it is ready to connect. It is located on the top of the controller, on the same side as the triggers and USB port.

Once you have located the connect button on your controller, press and hold it. The Xbox button on your controller will flash, which means it's looking for a console to connect to.

If your Xbox One controller successfully connects to your console, the Xbox button will stop flashing and remain lit. You can let go of the connect button and then go back to step three and repeat the process for any additional controllers that you want to connect.

You must press the connect button on the Xbox One controller within 20 seconds of pressing the connect button on the Xbox One console. If you don't, you will have to start the process over again.

How to Sync an Xbox One Controller to a PC

The Xbox One controller is also a great way to play games on a PC. If you want to connect an Xbox One controller to your computer, the process will depend on how old the controller is.

Older Xbox One controllers require a special USB dongle. You can buy the dongle separately, and it also comes packaged with some Xbox One controllers.

To connect one of these controllers:

1. Insert the USB dongle into a USB port on your computer.
2. Turn on your Xbox One controller by pressing the Xbox button.
3. Press and release the connect button on the dongle.
4. Press and hold the connect button on your controller, and release it when the Xbox button stops flashing.

Newer Xbox One controllers can connect to a PC using the dongle or Bluetooth. To connect an Xbox One controller to your PC using Bluetooth:

1. Make sure you are running Windows 10 Anniversary Update on your PC. If you aren't, then you can't connect your controller via Bluetooth.
   Check out our guide to figuring out which version of Windows you have if you aren't sure.
2. Turn on your Xbox One controller by pushing the Xbox button.
3. Press the connect button on your controller for three seconds and then release it.
4. On your computer, click Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
5. Make sure that your computer has Bluetooth enabled.
6. Click Xbox Wireless Controller > Pair.

How to Connect an Xbox One Controller Via USB

You can also connect your Xbox One controller to an Xbox One console or a PC via USB, and it's an extremely easy two step process:

1. Connect a micro USB cable to the port on the top of your controller. The port is next to the connect button.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into your Xbox One or PC.

Xbox One Controller Trigger / Z Axis Driver Issue

I recently purchased an Xbox One controller to replace my broken 360 pad for PC gaming, and I'm having issues with the trigger setup. When I look at my functioning 360 pad in controller settings, the bar on 'Z Axis' is at 50% with no triggers pushed in, and goes up or down if i click the right or left analog trigger in. However, my Xbox One controller is behaving as if one of the triggers is constantly pushed in -- when I look at it in controller settings, the Z axis is at 0% and goes from 0-100 using only the left trigger, while my right trigger does the same for the 'Z Rotation'

This is leading to every game being fairly unplayable -- having the trigger constantly pressed in is a bit of a hassle. I have no idea how to disable the Z rotation and have both of the triggers control the Z axis like with a 360 pad, is there any way with Windows 10? I've tried wired as well as bluetooth and it functions the same way -- I've uninstalled and reinstalled my drivers several times, and the xbox accessories app says I have the most up to date firmware.

I should also mention that it seems like the controller is fine from a hardware standpoint, and it is just assigning the triggers to weird axes. If I use x360ce and emulate the controller as a 360 pad it works completely fine -- triggers function totally normally. Sadly this isn't a complete fix as a lot of games just don't work very well with x360ce.

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Edit: I just tested the controller on my spare Windows 7 PC, as well as my roommate's Windows 10 PC. Plugged it in and the controller immediately works perfectly -- the controller configuration doesn't even show 'Z Rotation' (which is good), and both triggers control the Z Axis. I have no idea what my PC is doing differently at this point -- I'm up to speed on Windows updates, and the xbox accessories tool says I have the latest firmware.

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