Connecting Xbox 360 wireless controller

shamzzz · 26 Sep 2011 at 17:49

I bought a wireless xbox 360 receiver last week so I can enjoy games such as f1 2011, dirt 3 and batman without being limited to playing on my console.

but I can't get the damn thing to work. i've tried using the drivers off the cd, and downloading some off the microsoft website.

I read I have to press the button on the receiver at the same time as the controller, which is what you do when syncing to an xbox as well so it makes sense, but it just won't happen! Tried with 2 different controllers now and I'm getting annoyed!

so if anyone can shed any light on this it would be much appreciated

Witcher1979 · 26 Sep 2011 at 17:50

The light on the receiver is on? It should always be on even if you are not using the pad. If that is on sorry I have no idea, I just held the button in on the reciever and then pressed the button on the pad.

Cheers

shamzzz · 26 Sep 2011 at 17:59

Sometimes it flashes and sometimes it stays on, it seems a bit random

Witcher1979 · 26 Sep 2011 at 18:02

Well I guess thats the issue then sir, soon as you plug it in the light needs to stay on. It stays on no matter what. So first step is to get that damn light to stay on, has to be some kind of driver issue.

I never used the driver disc with mine (got it from here on overclockers) I just plugged it in and let win 7 64bit grab the driver for me.

Sorry I can't help no more, but at least you know now that the light does need to be on constant, well mine does anyway

May I suggest you try another USB port, mine is connected direct to PC and not via my hub.

kedge · 26 Sep 2011 at 18:05

According to microsoft syncing re-syncing a wireless controller

Press the small button on the front of the Xbox Controller and one on top of the actual USB receiver at the same time

This will form a "relationship" or "pairing" between the controller and reciever. You will need to carry out the re-syncing process each time your switch between using the controller on the Xbox 360 or the PC.

To disconnect the Xbox 360 Controller, disconnect the USB connector from the computer. Make sure that you pull the USB connector, not the cable.

How to connect an XBOX 360 Controller for Windows to a computer - Your Digital Life - Microsoft NZ

linwelin · 26 Sep 2011 at 20:52

Had this problem myself and this fixed it for me

Right click on Computer
Go to Properties
Click on Device Manager
Right click on the Unidentified Device
Go to Properties
Go to the Drive tab
Click on Update Driver…
Browse my computer for driver software
Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
Microsoft Common Controller for Window Class
Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows Version: 2.1.0.1349 [8/13/2009]
Update Driver Warning
Click Yes