How to connect a joystick from xbox to pc

For many computer games you can use an xbox joystick. The gamepad is very convenient because it is designed specifically for games.

Problems connecting an xbox joystick to a PC

The following problems may occur during the connection process:

1. The device did not detect the connected gamepad.
2. No required drivers.
3. I can't connect the wireless joystick.
4. The driver downloaded from the Internet did not start.

Troubleshooting

If the computer still does not detect the joystick, do the following:

1. Connect to another port.
2. If this does not help, check whether the system itself needs to be updated.
3. Try looking at the documents for the game for which the gamepad is connected. Perhaps there is a solution there.

Most often, when connecting a device, drivers are installed independently (excluding outdated versions of Windows). But if the installation does not happen, we do it manually, using the disk that comes with the joystick. If there is no disk, download the application on the Internet.

The wireless device connection is different from the standard one. There are no wires, but you need to connect a special receiver to the USB connector of your computer. It allows you to transmit signals from the device to the computer. The receiver can either come complete with a wireless joystick or be sold separately.

If you downloaded a driver from the Internet and it does not work, most likely the error concerns the incompatibility of the application and the current version of Windows. If you are using Windows 10, you need to download the driver specifically for this version, the one that will not work for Windows 7. Also do not forget that the difference may be in the system bit (32 and 64 bits) you need to download, depending on your system.

Step-by-step connection of an xbox joystick to a computer

The connection will vary depending on the version of Windows.

Windows 10

When connecting via Windows 10, do the following:

1. We connect the joystick to any USB connector on the computer.
2. We are waiting for the drivers to be installed. Windows 10 does all the work on its own without requiring intervention and will report the results.
3. You can start the game.
4. We check the operation of the device.

Windows 8

Drivers are also installed automatically.

Windows 7

But here you need to install applications manually. To do this we do the following:

1. We connect the gamepad.
2. There must be a disk with the device. We insert it and run the installation program.
3. A window will appear where you need to click the install button.
4. We are waiting for it to load. This usually takes 2 minutes.
5. Reboot the computer.

If the required driver disk is not available, the latter can be downloaded on the Internet. The installation principle for Xbox One is identical.

For older versions (for example, Windows XP or Vista) we do the same as for Windows 7.

Wireless device

A standard Xbox controller can be connected to your computer, but you will need a Windows wireless controller receiver. The wireless device is installed as follows:

1. You must remove the green sticker from the USB connector on the receiver.
2. Insert the connector into the appropriate port.
3. If the indicator is green, everything is done correctly.

But you will also need to install additional drivers. If a window appears, click the install button and wait. If this does not happen, you will have to use a disk or download the application from the Internet. We do the following:

1. Insert the disk (included in the kit).
2. Press the buttons required for installation.
3. We are waiting for time to pass.

Now you can connect the device. This is done as follows:

1. The wireless joystick must be turned on. To do this, press and hold the button
2. Now press the button on the receiver (round). It should be close to the center.
3. Watch the indicator on the receiver. If it's green, everything is done correctly.
4. Now you need to press the power button on the joystick itself. This is a round key located on the top panel (not where the buttons are, but where a standard device would have a wire).
5. The Xbox controller light may flash green for a while. This means it is installed. We wait until it stops blinking and just lights up.
6. Let's use the device.

Connecting the joystick to your computer is simple. If problems arise, try using the instructions.