How To Use Xbox 360 Controller On Pc Without Adapter

Hooking up an xbox 360 wireless adaptor to your pc is an easy way to give your pc cheap wi fi.

How to use xbox 360 controller on pc without adapter. So a wireless controller can only be connected wirelessly which means you need to replace your adapter. Connect an ethernet cable to both the pc and the xbox 360. Connect a wired xbox 360 controller to a windows pc. Click start click control panel then go to network and sharing center you ll see in the top left manage wireless networks once there click adapter. Unlike the xbox one controller the 360 s charging connector only carries power and not data.

On your pc press the start button then choose settings devices bluetooth other devices. Press the start button and type device manager to access it. Look under other devices in the list of devices under the entry for your computer. Now if you own an xbox 360 controller with no wire attached to it you need to have an xbox 360 wireless receiver in between to connect the controller and pc. Press and hold the pair button on your controller for three seconds the xbox button will start flashing rapidly.

We know it s quite nondescript but unless you have multiple unknown devices on your pc that little unknown device entry is your knockoff xbox 360 controller adapter. If you use a wireless xbox 360 controller you can skip straight to the second part to connect the xbox 360 controller to a windows pc wirelessly. How to connect xbox 360 controller to pc wirelessly. Note this information applies only to the xbox 360 controller for windows. For help with the xbox one wireless controller see how to connect an xbox wireless controller to a windows pc for help with other gamepads or joysticks or for information on configuring a specific game so that you can play it with a controller refer to the manufacturer s website or support center.

That how you can turn on your xbox360 controller without cells or batteries by using it with usb cable. Turn on your xbox wireless controller by pressing the xbox button. First you need to have either a desktop that is wirelessly connected or a laptop. Otherwise you could go buy a wired 360 controller. If you are using a xbox 360 wired controller you can follow these steps to install your xbox 360 wired controller on windows 10.

The xbox 360 wireless adaptor is just a regular external wireless card but it is encased in a plastic xbox themed casing and a usb cable to allow for flexible positioning.