{"id":273182,"date":"2021-06-12T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-12T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-connect-an-xbox-wireless-controller-to-a-pc\/"},"modified":"2021-06-12T15:30:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-12T12:30:00","slug":"how-to-connect-an-xbox-wireless-controller-to-a-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-an-xbox-wireless-controller-to-a-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to a PC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aed77f72c698\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aed77f72c698\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-an-xbox-wireless-controller-to-a-pc\/#How_to_Connect_an_Xbox_Wireless_Controller_to_a_PC_Using_a_USB_Cable\" >How to Connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to a PC Using a USB Cable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-an-xbox-wireless-controller-to-a-pc\/#How_to_Connect_an_Xbox_Wireless_Controller_to_a_PC_Through_Bluetooth\" >How to Connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to a PC Through Bluetooth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-an-xbox-wireless-controller-to-a-pc\/#How_to_Connect_an_Xbox_Wireless_Controller_with_an_Xbox_Wireless_Adapter\" >How to Connect an Xbox Wireless Controller with an Xbox Wireless Adapter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to a PC&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-728299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/xbox_controller_grey_hero.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An Xbox Wireless Controller on Grey Hero\" width=\"1200\" height=\"555\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Xbox Wireless Controller, which ships with Xbox <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Series<\/a> X|S consoles, can also be used with Windows 10 PCs for gaming. Here\u2019s how to connect the Xbox Wireless Controller to your PC.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Connect_an_Xbox_Wireless_Controller_to_a_PC_Using_a_USB_Cable\"><\/span>How to Connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to a PC Using a USB Cable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The simplest way to use an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/728815\/how-to-update-xbox-wireless-controller-using-a-pc\/\">Xbox Wireless Controller with your PC involves connecting it using a USB Type-C cable. Just plug one end of the cable into the controller and the other end into your PC\u2019s USB port.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-729938 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/xbox-wireless-controller-usb-type-c-cable.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An Xbox Wireless Controller with a USB Type-C cable\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" data-credittext=\"Microsoft\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Microsoft<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once you\u2019re connected via USB, the Xbox button will stay lit on your controller, indicating that it\u2019s ready to use.\u00a0Now, go ahead and fire up any <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> with controller support on Windows 10 and have fun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>USB Type-C Explained: What is USB-C and Why You&#8217;ll Want it<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Connect_an_Xbox_Wireless_Controller_to_a_PC_Through_Bluetooth\"><\/span>How to Connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to a PC Through Bluetooth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019d rather avoid cable clutter and make sure that the Xbox Wireless Controller lives up to its name, you can connect it to your Windows 10 PC using Bluetooth.<\/p>\n<p>To do so, first, open the Start menu on your computer and click the gear icon to open Settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windows-10-settings-click-gear-icon-open-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Settings, click \u201cDevices.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windows-10-settings-click-devices.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Devices in Windows 10 Settings to access Bluetooth pairing settings\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Devices, make sure that you\u2019re on the \u201cBluetooth &amp; Other Devices\u201d page, and then click \u201cAdd Bluetooth or other device.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windows-10-settings-click-bluetooth.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Add Bluetooth and other devices to pair a Bluetooth device with your Windows 10 PC\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cAdd a Device\u201d window that <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ears, select \u201cBluetooth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windows-10-settings-click-bluetooth-device.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Bluetooth to pair a Bluetooth device with your Windows 10 PC\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, put your Xbox Wireless Controller in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/707503\/how-to-put-your-xbox-controller-into-pairing-mode\/\">pairing mode. First, power up the controller by pressing and holding the Xbox button.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Put Your Xbox Controller Into Pairing Mode<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-726695 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/xbox-logo-button-on-xbox-wireless-controller.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap and hold the Xbox logo button for six seconds to switch off the Xbox Wireless Controller when it's paired with Bluetooth\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" data-credittext=\"Microsoft\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Microsoft<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once the button lights up, hold the pairing button for a few seconds until the Xbox logo blinks rapidly. (The pairing button is at the top\u2014between the LB and RB buttons.)<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-707515 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xbox_series_controller_edited.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Xbox Series Controller Pairing Button\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-credittext=\"Tim Brookes\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Tim Brookes<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On your computer, click \u201cXbox Wireless Controller\u201d when it appears in the \u201cAdd a Device\u201d list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/select-xbox-wireless-controller.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select Xbox Wireless Controller\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Congratulations! Your Xbox Wireless Controller is now connected to your PC.<\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cDone\u201d to finish the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/xbox-wireless-controller-click-done.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Done to finish pairing the Xbox Wireless Controller with your PC on Windows 10\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You will have to take extra steps to turn off your Xbox controller when you\u2019re done playing, though.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Turn off an Xbox Controller When Paired Using Bluetooth<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Connect_an_Xbox_Wireless_Controller_with_an_Xbox_Wireless_Adapter\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_Xbox_wireless_adapter\">How to Connect an Xbox Wireless Controller with an Xbox Wireless Adapter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s a third way to connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to your PC, but it involves purchasing the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xbox.com%2Fen-US%2Faccessories%2Fadapters%2Fwireless-adapter-windows\">Xbox Wireless Adapter<\/a> accessory separately for $25. It lets you connect up to eight Xbox controllers to your PC at the same time.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-729939 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/xbox-wireless-adapter-laptop.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Xbox Wireless Adapter accessory connected to a Windows laptop\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Microsoft\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Microsoft<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To use it, connect the Xbox Wireless Adapter to your PC and press and hold the pairing button on the adapter until its light starts blinking rapidly. Now, put your controller in pairing mode and it will automatically connect to your computer through the Xbox Wireless Adapter.<\/p>\n<p>With your Xbox controller connected to the PC, it\u2019s time to start gaming. Have fun!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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