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How to Make a Wireless Xbox Controller Work on a PC

If you've got a wireless Xbox 360 video game controller lying around, you can use it to play your favorite PC games by connecting the controller to your computer. You will need to purchase a special wireless receiver for your computer, which is accessible at many different online and brick-and-mortar electronics retailers. Once you have this piece of equipment, the setup is very straightforward.

Things You'll Need

Xbox 360 USB wireless controller receiver

Instructions

- 1
  Connect your Xbox 360 wireless controller receiver to a USB port on your computer's case. This automatically turns the receiver on, as evidenced by its indicator light.
- 2
  Download and install Microsoft's first-party software for Xbox 360 controllers. Download the installation file from the website and click it two times to install it on your computer.
- 3
  Reboot your computer. This finishes the installation of both the wireless receiver and the controller software.
- 4
  Press the "Sync" button on the USB Xbox 360 wireless receiver.
- 5
  Press the "Sync" button on your Xbox 360 controller. This will pair your controller to your PC, allowing you to use it to play any game that supports controllers.

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