Modern gamers can take advantage of various gaming devices. For example, steering wheels, virtual reality glasses or gamepads. The latter are in special demand. They can be connected to computers and game consoles. We’ll try to figure out how to get the Xbox wireless joystick to work on your PC. What will be required for this and what difficulties can await an inexperienced user?
Sync Methods
Wireless gamepads are versatile gaming devices. They work great on computers and consoles. The main thing is to know how to connect them to the corresponding device.
At the moment, the Xbox wireless joystick can be synchronized with a personal computer:
- via bluetooth;
- using wireless adapters;
- using a USB cable.
In reality, everything is much simpler than it seems, especially if you need to make the gamepad work properly on Windows. Below are instructions for each of these cases.
Cable to help
The Xbox wireless joystick can be connected to the computer using a special cable, which must have adapters such as USB or MicroUSB. Such cords are either bundled with the device, or you can buy them yourself.
To synchronize the gamepad with a personal computer, you need:
- Connect the joystick to the computer using the USB cable.
- Turn on the computer and wait for it to load.
- Turn on the gamepad.
- Wait for the download to complete and initialize the drivers for the corresponding device.
It sounds very simple. It really is. Any wireless joystick can be very successfully connected to a computer using a USB cable. True, this is the most difficult option, and it is not the only one.
Adapter for Windows
How to connect the Xbox wireless joystick to a personal computer or laptop? You can use the usual wireless connection. This method will save you from unnecessary cables, making the gameplay as comfortable as possible for the gamer.
You can use the following method:
- Purchase a custom Xbox for Windows adapter, and then insert it into the slot on your computer.
- Charge the gamepad. It is better to do this in advance, because without power the device simply will not turn on.
- Turn on the wireless joystick.
- Go to the "Devices" section on the computer.
- Select the Add New Device command.
- Find the device via Bluetooth.
- Click on the line pointing to the selected gaming device.
- Confirm the synchronization of the personal computer with the joystick.
Usually, after this you need to wait until the driver initialization procedure is completed and a new gamepad is defined in the operating system. Fast, easy and very convenient. Thus, you can connect up to 8 wireless joysticks or 4 gamepads with a headset. If we are talking about a stereo headset, then only 2 devices will be able to synchronize.
Bluetooth only
Some Xbox Wireless Joysticks have built-in Bluetooth. In this case, you do not have to purchase additional adapters. Believe me, it is very convenient! Especially for those who do not want to significantly invest in gaming devices and their connection.
If the user's gamepad supports Bluetooth, you can do something like this to synchronize it with a PC:
- Charge the game device and turn it on.
- Enter the Bluetooth program on the computer, having previously activated this function on the PC.
- Select the option "Discover new devices."
- In the list that appears, specify the wireless joystick used.
- Click on the button labeled "Connect / Sync".
At this step, the action ends. After the operations are completed, the operating system will establish a connection with the gaming device. Now it can be used for its intended purpose!
Does the default Bluetooth gamepad support
How to connect the Xbox wireless joystick to a computer, we found out. How can I understand if the gamepad has Bluetooth support by default? It is enough to look at him carefully.
If the wireless joystick is equipped with the mentioned function, its plastic surface near the button with the Xbox symbol will be part of the front panel of the device. If there is no support for built-in Bluetooth, this area will be part of the housing on which the triggers are located.
About setting
We found out how you can connect the Xbox wireless joystick to a laptop. Now each of the players will be able to independently choose the appropriate method.
Xbox gamepads do not require separate configuration. They work fine with Windows with the original settings. Management can be changed immediately in the game options. Very comfortably!
Conclusion
Gamepads, like other gaming devices, greatly simplify the life of gamers. By connecting a wireless joystick to the PC, the user can play their favorite game, as if on a regular console.
Do not forget to charge gamepads on time with a wireless connection. Otherwise, the device will turn off as soon as charging is complete.