How to connect Xbox controller to PC

How to connect Xbox controller to PC
(Image credit: Future)

Having trouble getting your Xbox controller connected to your PC? No worries, we're all still having that same issue (technical difficulties can be a nightmare). We'll go over how to connect an Xbox controller to PC.

Before that, however, we also have guides going over how to turn off Xbox points notifications on Windows or how to fix Xbox Series X black screen.

Otherwise, let's jump into how to connect your Xbox controller to PC.

How to connect Xbox controller to PC

Step 1. For Bluetooth, go ahead and turn on your Xbox controller.

Step 2. Press and hold the Pair button ((( on the controller until the Xbox button starts flashing.

How to connect Xbox controller to PC

(Image credit: Xbox)

Step 3. Now on your PC navigate to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices (Windows 11Settings > Bluetooth & devices).

Step 4. Turn on Bluetooth if it's off, then select Add device. It will search for the controller. When it shows up, select it and click Done.

How to connect Xbox controller to PC

(Image credit: Microsoft)

Step 5. No Bluetooth? No problem. Pick up an Xbox Wireless Adapter for PC. Then repeat steps 1 & 2 for both the Controller and Adapter.

Step 6. No battery? No problem. Whether it's microUSB or USB Type-C, you can plug your Xbox controller directly into your PC and get playing.

It's that simple. Now get to playing the best PC games or best PC Game Pass games, and let us know which you're enjoying the most. For all things tech and gaming, follow Laptop Mag on TwitterFacebook, and Flipboard.

Category
Arrow
Arrow
Back to Gaming Laptops
Brand
Arrow
Processor
Arrow
RAM
Arrow
Storage Size
Arrow
Screen Size
Arrow
Colour
Arrow
Condition
Arrow
Price
Arrow
Any Price
Showing 10 of 659 deals
Filters
Arrow
(32GB 32GB RAM)
Our Review
1
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 Gaming...
Walmart
(1TB 16GB RAM)
Our Review
4
ASUS - ROG Zephyrus M16 16"...
Best Buy
Refurbished
(Refurbished 17-inch 512GB)
Our Review
5
Dell Alienware m17 Ryzen...
Back Market (US)
Our Review
6
MSI 17.3" Titan GT77HX Gaming...
BHPhoto
(2TB 32GB RAM)
Our Review
7
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 18"...
antonline
(17.3-inch 1TB)
Our Review
10
MSI Titan GT77 17.3" UHD...
Amazon
Load more deals
Rami Tabari
Editor

Rami Tabari is an Editor for Laptop Mag. He reviews every shape and form of a laptop as well as all sorts of cool tech. You can find him sitting at his desk surrounded by a hoarder's dream of laptops, and when he navigates his way out to civilization, you can catch him watching really bad anime or playing some kind of painfully difficult game. He’s the best at every game and he just doesn’t lose. That’s why you’ll occasionally catch his byline attached to the latest Souls-like challenge.