Are you a gamer looking for a better gaming experience on PC? You want to use an Xbox 360 controller to play instead of a mouse? If so, you have read the right article. You can connect your Xbox 360 controller to your PC and use it while playing by downloading software, calibrating equipment, and adjusting settings.
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Method 1 of 3: Setting Up a Wired Xbox 360 Controller
Step 1. Install Xbox 360 controller for Windows software
Controllers usually have an installation disc that can be used to customize the controller for the PC. If you have an installation disc, follow these instructions:
- Insert the installation disc and wait for the Setup program screen to start.
- Click "Install" after the Setup program screen runs.
- Wait for the Xbox 360 Accessories Setup program to install the appropriate files to your computer.
Step 2. Download the Xbox 360 controller for Windows software directly from Microsoft if you don't have a physical disc
You can download the drivers for the wired controller here if you don't already have a physical CD. Follow these instructions:
- Select your version of Windows in the drop-down menu and start downloading the program.
- Select "Run."
- Wait for the Xbox 360 Accessories Setup program to install the appropriate files to your computer.
Step 3. Once the software is installed, plug the controller into the USB 2 port
0 on the computer.
Step 4. Test if your Xbox controller is working properly
To test that the software and the Xbox controller are working properly on the computer, follow these steps:
- open Start → type " Run" → type " joy.cpl" → press Enter
- Navigate to the Xbox 360 controller and press Properties
- Start pressing buttons, triggers, and moving around the touchpad. Each part of the corresponding controller on the computer will light up when you press it.
Method 2 of 3: Setting Up a Wireless Xbox 360 Controller
Step 1. If you don't have one, buy an Xbox 360 wireless game receiver for computers
The game receiver uses a USB 2.0 connection. If the receiver doesn't fit into the front USB slot of the computer, plug it into the rear slot.
Step 2. If the Add New Hardware Wizard doesn't appear automatically, install the Xbox receiver software manually
If you have an installation disc for an Xbox controller, you can insert the disc into your computer and start the installation. Otherwise, you can download the driver here
For installation discs as well as digital downloads, follow the same steps as given in Steps 1 and 2 in Method One
Step 3. Turn on the Xbox accessory that you want to use with the receiver
To do this, you can:
- Holding down the Guide button on the Xbox controller, and
- Turn on the receiver by pressing the Connect button, as well as
- Pressing the Connect button on the back of the wireless controller
Step 4. Follow the steps until the light on the controller starts flashing green
When the light stops flashing and becomes steady green, it means the controller is connected.
Method 3 of 3: Adjusting Settings
Step 1. Navigate to the Game Controllers properties
To do this:
- open Start → type " Run" → type " joy.cpl" → press Enter
- When in the Game Controllers window, click XNA Gamepad, and then Properties
- Click Settings → Calibrate
Step 2. When prompted, use the left stick pad instead of the directional pad (also called the D-pad)
This will help ensure that the left stick configuration is correct.
Step 3. Follow the Device Calibration Wizard instructions
The Device Calibration Wizard will ask you to configure the controller as desired. After the configuration is complete, click "Apply."
Tips
- You can download programs that will automatically map the controls for you. GlovePIE is a free application.
- Don't expect your Xbox 360 controller to rumble. Most older games don't support this.
