X-BOX Controller for PC - Help required.

[Apex]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B087VMGP5G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

First up, have I bought the wrong controller? - Batteries in this one, tried to turn it on, nothing happens, downloaded the app - no help.

If so can anyone reccomend one?

Thanks.

edit: Correction, the X now flashes, I think its trying to connect to something

 

[JonRGV250]

Have you tried connecting it in bluetooth settings, and have you pressed the pair button on the top side?
Go into bluetooth settings, then press the pair button so the PC can see it, then connect it.

 

[Apex]

Thanks

Yes BT is turned on, iot lists all my other devices

Yes, I pressed the pair button, and then the x button flashed on and off.

Clicked add a device nothing comes up, so no device to select.

 

[JonRGV250]

I'm out of ideas then.
I've tried my exact same to yours controller and it shows up.
Sorry if this sounds rude, but are you holding down the pair button for a few seconds so it flashes rapidly?

 

[marinersfan]

I have a BT dongle and it doesn't seem my Xbox controller, so I just use a long usb cable. No major problem.

 

[Apex]

I'm out of ideas then.
I've tried my exact same to yours controller and it shows up.
Sorry if this sounds rude, but are you holding down the pair button for a few seconds so it flashes rapidly?

yep it shakes too

 

[Meddling-Monk]

What OS are you trying to connect via? And what style is your Bluetooh antennae - solid motherboard unit? WiFi external antannae? USB module? (In short, are you getting a clear signal? Direct Line of Sight with no obstructions?)

 

[MissChief]

Does your motherboard have the Bluetooth aerials connected? Most I've seen use the WiFi antenna as BT antennas too. Without these the signal may not be strong enough.

 

[Apex]

What OS are you trying to connect via? And what style is your Bluetooh antennae - solid motherboard unit? WiFi external antannae? USB module? (In short, are you getting a clear signal? Direct Line of Sight with no obstructions?)

W10, came with the mobo but one attenae broke off, pc is under the desk so not the best for getting a connection. It looks like i'm going to have to connect via a USB port.

Does anyone know what cable I could use?

Im thinking this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Charger-Cable-Controller-PlayStation-Controllers/dp/B08XJSZTN1/ref=sr_1_4?crid=GBQLRMB1RY0A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dZqdRWQgFPC6HNfGx7QkI2YNvR8eIyNr3-21c9GGj3eA3WQ6aSxBeQI05HInQmbu9fYlDgum6UiT_C7uO3mAo4_x7WdrgPvBLGxey52rnpNuyXNl6921rPQqxpcMrxvoZ8SrKRLlOwVA6N0CI0shHO3qw4CBSIY1_CfcCXmS-cXesegQDxsL5RudTeqFco1XCQbFRsKg0uPgLZ_EKqkGQQ6eeOd6P7ttHtZmeK2ZXW0.xCmgVucITgRskUS0LRu3io8dte6pwK8LjgaesaXcPqk&dib_tag=se&keywords=xbox%2Bcontroller%2Bcable&qid=1727633083&s=videogames&sprefix=xbox%2Bcontroller%2Bcable%2Cvideogames%2C83&sr=1-4&th=1

 

[Meddling-Monk]

No, the USB port is a C variety, so you'll need something like one of the following:

A to C

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Basics-Certified-supports-transfer/dp/B07D7S93DD/ref=sr_1_1_ffob_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n_cuIhdqykdhKo5y7gsALloh3UaG0ZtKsdToLk7rh3jC2EzSskqtRJHJdX6ncA_5Lmgp2dSIGtJbVmFzSzDDHOh9I1Vz-15Li9Q2811QvA8LlXgNyGYt7JoF4poVXHCeVrVm9W26fVMfuUXG-CZvMHWTNAq2UjKsGRKJrlbBWNUPvX1vXW1JfdFdDt2NSv1vPCyANUQGZRfg5-FExcC4OIvoXj-sWzwj7dzCV1zZjp4.Dounxigk092iNl4yPLI9liKhAsHONm2YmDJr5uUJrYM&dib_tag=se&keywords=usb+a+to+c+cable&qid=1727633531&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

or C to C

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Basics-Charging-480Mbps-Transfer/dp/B01GGKZ0V6/ref=sr_1_1_ffob_sspa?crid=1UGRPISWBU55R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2wtZhUNoTvzecrXy0Fl5T08-uNk5h5l2t0PNqkj-gC8Ww5-VqQyh2ISr6KB6jwqb1ZgM2f1iNlsstC0FZ27yPxQqiCoFNV_WAb02smoXznOVoHQOt0SVIgO-k-SGkmirnl_7huRk0ruYbiUnzUsJ0oNhD7ntGEUNy8AkvuAHlzMNgV_PUMq7eI0k_hwpHyapX7Fwj3XGe6dNZ6EHQ4OnlEroZ2ubd3gk-MscMioN9Qo.RcOfuDNgWV6w-h_uWoHA23F2Vu15tghdobGSYMmURPA&dib_tag=se&keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bcable&qid=1727633551&sprefix=usb%2Bc%2Bcable%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

Depending on what USB port you have.

 

[Apex]

No, the USB port is a C variety, so you'll need something like one of the following:

A to C

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Basics-Certified-supports-transfer/dp/B07D7S93DD/ref=sr_1_1_ffob_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n_cuIhdqykdhKo5y7gsALloh3UaG0ZtKsdToLk7rh3jC2EzSskqtRJHJdX6ncA_5Lmgp2dSIGtJbVmFzSzDDHOh9I1Vz-15Li9Q2811QvA8LlXgNyGYt7JoF4poVXHCeVrVm9W26fVMfuUXG-CZvMHWTNAq2UjKsGRKJrlbBWNUPvX1vXW1JfdFdDt2NSv1vPCyANUQGZRfg5-FExcC4OIvoXj-sWzwj7dzCV1zZjp4.Dounxigk092iNl4yPLI9liKhAsHONm2YmDJr5uUJrYM&dib_tag=se&keywords=usb+a+to+c+cable&qid=1727633531&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

or C to C

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Basics-Charging-480Mbps-Transfer/dp/B01GGKZ0V6/ref=sr_1_1_ffob_sspa?crid=1UGRPISWBU55R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2wtZhUNoTvzecrXy0Fl5T08-uNk5h5l2t0PNqkj-gC8Ww5-VqQyh2ISr6KB6jwqb1ZgM2f1iNlsstC0FZ27yPxQqiCoFNV_WAb02smoXznOVoHQOt0SVIgO-k-SGkmirnl_7huRk0ruYbiUnzUsJ0oNhD7ntGEUNy8AkvuAHlzMNgV_PUMq7eI0k_hwpHyapX7Fwj3XGe6dNZ6EHQ4OnlEroZ2ubd3gk-MscMioN9Qo.RcOfuDNgWV6w-h_uWoHA23F2Vu15tghdobGSYMmURPA&dib_tag=se&keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bcable&qid=1727633551&sprefix=usb%2Bc%2Bcable%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

Depending on what USB port you have.

It'll be A to C, thanks. I'll get one ordered, I did use a controller a few years ago, and thinking back it was very sketchy trying to gte a consistent connection.

 

[demonix]

Also, make sure that you have the xbox accessories app installed as it's needed to do important things like update the controllers firmware (also just FYI connecting it through USB will bork any bluetooth pairing settings on the controller and you'll have to remove it from the list of paired bluetooth devices and pair it again).