How to Use a 360 Remote on a PC

Install Software (Windows XP)

• 1

  Download the software from Microsoft's gaming software download site. Select "Controllers" from the first drop-down menu. Select the type of controller you have from the second drop-down menu. Choose your operating system from the third drop-down menu. Select the language your operating system uses from the fourth drop-down menu. Press "Go" when you have completed all options. A file will download to your computer.

• 2

  Double-click on the executable file you downloaded, then click "Install."

• 3

  Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Connection

• 4

  Plug the controller or wireless receiver into a USB port on your computer. If you are plugging your controller directly into the USB port, the controller is ready for use.

• 5

  Press the silver button in the center of the wireless controller to turn it on.

• 6

  Press the small button on the front of the Xbox 360 wireless controller and the small button on the top of the wireless receiver simultaneously if the wireless controller does not appear to connect initially. This will sync the controller to the receiver.