Wireless Xbox Controller issue

big.rich1976 · 15 Nov 2015 at 23:50

Hi all,

Got a bit of a wierd problem that i'm trying to resolve. I have a gigabyte Z77X-D3H motherboard, I want to use my wireless xbox controller on this PC, The issue is purely cosmetic, the controller is working and i can use it, however the sync light keeps flashing, I've tried pairing it to the wireless tranmitter with no joy, I suspect it is something to do with either windows 10 or the motherboard i am using, the controller works fine on my laptop and the light doesnt keep flashing. what i have done so far.

1.tried updating the drivers for the xbox controller, no updated drivers other then the generic windows 10 default drivers.
2.updated the to the latest motherboard USB drivers.

Any help is appreciated.
Richard

BluD · 16 Nov 2015 at 07:05

Sounds like it might not be installed properly, do you see the controller in device manager under Microsoft Common Controller? Thats where mine shows.

big.rich1976 · 16 Nov 2015 at 07:46

No i dont have that, Did you install any drivers at all? When i upgraded to windows 10, it installed its own drivers. and if i use the same controller on my laptop(which is also running windows 10) it works fine.

Snookums · 16 Nov 2015 at 08:34

Try reinstalling the drivers. To get my drivers to download I always have to go into device manager. See if it's an unknown device. Either may right click install drivers and browse you will see and option for Xbox accessories or gaming devices can't remember exactly then find the drivers for Xbox 360 wireless reciever de if that fixes it.

big.rich1976 · 17 Nov 2015 at 14:16

Fixed it, It would appear that when i upgraded to windows 10, it left the old windows 7 software in place on my machine, i removed the software and it synched up. Happy days. Now to see what this beast can do gaming wise! Cheers all for the help.

toon_mad · 17 Nov 2015 at 16:33

big.rich1976 said:
Happy days. Now to see what this beast can do gaming wise! Cheers all for the help.

You will be pleasantly surprised I think

Before I got my Xbox One controller I remember reading somewhere that using the new controller shaved seconds off lap times, I was skeptical but having used mine for a couple of weeks I can see how it might not be as crazy as it sounds.

There are a few games where you need precise control with the triggers and thumbsticks etc and unlike the Xbox 360 controller, the Xbox One controller does offer that precision, and as a bonus even the D-Pad feels great to use

Would definitely recommend over the Xbox 360 controller