That’s right, you can’t just connect a wireless Xbox 360 controller to your PC using Bluetooth, or anything like that. A wired controller is pure plug and play with no hassle–but if you absolutely must have wireless play at your PC, you’ll need to buy a USB-to-wireless adapter. If you’re sitting at your computer desk and not across the living room, for example–then you might just want to skip the whole hassle, just buy an official wired Xbox 360 controller for $27, and be done with it. When it comes to wireless Xbox 360 on Windows you have three options: the expensive and easy way, the cheap and somewhat frustrating way, and the grey market middle ground. Let’s take a look at how you can enjoy wireless gameplay on your PC while minimizing the headaches. The app does have an onscreen virtual gamepad, but we do not recommend it for long-term gameplay.The wired Xbox 360 controller is USB, so using it for PC gaming is easy–but things get a bit more complex if you have a wireless controller. If you are connecting your gamepad using USB, you need to use a USB on-the-go (OTG) cable to connect the gamepad to the phone, which can be purchased on Amazon. We also recommend using gamepad clips to attach a Microsoft or Sony gamepad to your phone.

Some require additional drivers and/or software updates to properly function. Note: the nano-receiver must be connected to a USB port that delivers enough power, such as a powered USB hubĪdditional gamepads may work with GeForce NOW.Note: you must set the controller to work in ( DirectInput mode).Sony DualShock 4 connected using Bluetooth or USB.

Sony PS5 DualSense connected using Bluetooth or USB.All Microsoft Xbox Wireless controllers using Bluetooth or USB.NVIDIA SHIELD controller connected wirelessly or using USB.

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