How to connect the joystick from xbox to pc

For many computer games, you can use the joystick for xbox. The gamepad is very convenient, as it is designed specifically for games.

Problems connecting xbox joystick to PC

The following problems may occur during the connection process:

1. The device never found a connected gamepad.
2. No drivers needed.
3. I can’t connect a 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. We connect to another port.
2. If this does not help, check if the system itself needs updating.
3. Try to see the documents for the game for which the gamepad is connected. Perhaps there is a solution.

Most often, when connecting the device, the drivers are installed independently (excluding older versions of Windows). But if the installation never happened, we do it manually using the disk that comes with the joystick. If there is no disk, download the application on the Internet.

Connecting a wireless device is different from the standard. There are no wires, but you need to connect a special receiver to the computer’s USB connector. It allows you to transfer signals from the device to the computer. The receiver can either come bundled with a wireless joystick, or sold separately.

If you downloaded the 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 Windows 10 is installed, you need to download the driver for this version, the one that is not suitable for Windows 7. Also do not forget that the difference may be in the category of the system (32 and 64 bit) you need to download, depending on your system.

Step-by-step connection of the xbox joystick to the computer

The connection will vary depending on the version of Windows.

Windows 10

When connecting through 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 install. Windows 10 does all the work on its own, without requiring intervention and will report the results.
3. You can run the game.
4. 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, 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. We will have a window where you need to click the install button.
4. We are waiting for it to load. It usually takes 2 minutes.
5. Reboot the computer.

If there is no necessary driver disk, the latter can be downloaded on the Internet. The installation principle of one's xbox is identical.

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

Wireless device

The standard joystick for xbox can be connected to a computer, but you need a wireless receiver for the Windows gamepad. Install the wireless device 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 you have a window highlighted, click the install button and wait. If this does not happen, you will have to use the disk or download the application from the Internet. We do the following:

1. Insert the disk (included).
2. We press the buttons necessary for installation.
3. We are waiting for the time to pass.

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

1. You must enable the wireless joystick. To do this, press and hold the button
2. Now press the button on the receiver (round). It should be near the center.
3. Watch the indicator on the receiver. If it is 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 the standard device should have a wire).
5. For some time, the hbox controller indicator may blink green. This means it is being installed. We wait until it stops blinking, and it just burns.
6. We use the device.

Connecting a joystick to a computer is easy. If you have problems, try the instructions.