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Xbox one controller set up

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  • 21-08-2018 12:17pm
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    Snakeweasel
    Registered Users Posts: 573 ✭✭✭


    Sorry in advance for the noob question.

    I am still very new to PC gaming, but there are some games that I just don't feel comfortable using mouse and keyboard for. I have an original xbox one and was wondering if there is much involved in setting up the xbox one controller for use on the PC?

    I have read that newer controllers can connect straight out of the box, but would i need to buy any accessories for my controller to connect to the PC?


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    SickBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,525 ✭✭✭SickBoy


    Snakeweasel wrote: »
    Sorry in advance for the noob question.

    I am still very new to PC gaming, but there are some games that I just don't feel comfortable using mouse and keyboard for. I have an original xbox one and was wondering if there is much involved in setting up the xbox one controller for use on the PC?

    I have read that newer controllers can connect straight out of the box, but would i need to buy any accessories for my controller to connect to the PC?

    You only need accessories if you want to connect your controller via wireless. Otherwise just connect with USB cable and it should just work.


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    Snakeweasel
    Registered Users Posts: 573 ✭✭✭Snakeweasel


    SickBoy wrote: »
    You only need accessories if you want to connect your controller via wireless. Otherwise just connect with USB cable and it should just work.

    So even something like a micro usb charging lead would work? (sorry for being so ignorant, I swear I built my own PC :o)


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    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,055 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Yeah, that's all you need. Windows 10 will detect it automatically, and i think Windows 7 does as well.

    Most games will even show the correct button prompts as well.


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    lmimmfn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭lmimmfn


    Also if your mobo has Bluetooth you can use that, but first get it working with the cable, which will install drivers, its good to update the firmware of the controller before using Bluetooth( I don't think there's any need to update the firmware if using it wired only.


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    SickBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,525 ✭✭✭SickBoy


    lmimmfn wrote: »
    Also if your mobo has Bluetooth you can use that, but first get it working with the cable, which will install drivers, its good to update the firmware of the controller before using Bluetooth( I don't think there's any need to update the firmware if using it wired only.

    Never knew you could update the firmware of the controller. Is it an easy process?


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    Moon54
    Registered Users Posts: 1,242 ✭✭✭Moon54


    SickBoy wrote: »
    Never knew you could update the firmware of the controller. Is it an easy process?


    Get the "Xbox Accessories" app from Win 10 Store.
    Don't bother creating a/c, skip the login.


    Run the Xbox Accessories app, again don't bother creating a/c


    Plug in controller, click "more options" to see if firmware update is available.


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    lmimmfn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭lmimmfn


    SickBoy wrote: »
    Never knew you could update the firmware of the controller. Is it an easy process?
    Yes, I actually asks you the first time you plug in the controller or sync it with the dongle, mightn't do that if its already on the latest firmware, should be in the control panel/Xbox live config( can't check at the moment as I have no access to my PC )
    https://support.xbox.com/en-GB/xbox-on-windows/accessories/how-to-update-xbox-one-controller-windows-10


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    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,132 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    With Bluetooth, you can't plug in a headset to the controller. With wireless (with Xbox dongle), you can


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