XBOX controller to PC adapter

Zeebedy · 13 Sep 2021 at 14:20

hey guys,

Today I have taken delivery of a XBOX USB adapter for the PC, and also a new Series S / X controller.

Will this be OK to use over USB 2? Or does it really need USB 3.0?

Reason I ask as accessibility to the back of my case is not easy, and I dont have USB 3.0 hooked up on my Corsair 750D because of the USB 3.0 header for the motherboard is very very tight, and on my last faulty motherboard I returned damaged the mobo slot for the USB connector. So to avoid this I have left it unconnected. And have two USB 2 headers on the front.

Cheers.

Zeebedy · 13 Sep 2021 at 14:38

Also, to add..

I have my first bot device in the BIOS on USB, for if / when I need to boot a new OS etc..

If I use the front port USB for the XBOX dongle, will that conflict with my BOOT settings when I restart? Or should I have my Windows 10 boot drive set as first "go to" when starting the PC?

mattyfez · 13 Sep 2021 at 15:11

I'm not sure the exact bandwidth requirements for xbox series x pads.. I have one but use bluethooth 4.1 rather than the Microsoft USB dongle.
I'd imagine usb2 is wide enough bandwidth though but don't quote me on that.

Zeebedy · 13 Sep 2021 at 15:14

Thanks @mattyfez

I will give it a shot, if you can clarify one more thing mate, what I asked in the #2 post.

Regarding the boot up on USB. Much appreciated mate.

mattyfez · 13 Sep 2021 at 15:15

I don't think it will be a problem.. Xbox pads aren't bootable devices in the sense that a USB stick with a Windows image on it is.

mattyfez · 13 Sep 2021 at 15:18

Although it is best practice to not have USB bootable in bios unless you're reinstalling the operating system

Zeebedy · 13 Sep 2021 at 15:30

I re-installed W10 last Monday, because of the issues I was having, (Wont load into Windows? | Overclockers UK Forums)..and since then it has been working great (touch wood) and I am hesitant to change much incase it ***** again

So my question is, if I leave as is (eg. USB booting at the front) it wont damage anything will it?

I have my mouse, keyboard and wireless headset connected, thats it.

mattyfez · 13 Sep 2021 at 15:35

It won't damage anything, but it's a security issue as someone could could plug in or steal your PC and run a Linux or Windows OS via USB.

Zeebedy · 13 Sep 2021 at 15:40

OK thats good to know. I have decided im going to leave the controller / xbox setup for now..only really wanted it for Forza 5 so might look into it for the future.

So going to list this on the MM now, and someone will be getting a bargin

Thanks again @mattyfez

mattyfez · 13 Sep 2021 at 15:40

Sounds a bit daft... I'm sure it will work fine?

Zeebedy · 13 Sep 2021 at 15:48

Yeah. it defiantly is lol. I will look into it more when FH5 is out, still a few months atm.

Zeebedy · 13 Sep 2021 at 16:26

@mattyfez just a quick update, I thought **** it I will try setting this up and see how I get on with USB 2.0 and the boot etc..

And it worked great, so going to keep the setup. Thanks again Matt!

mattyfez · 13 Sep 2021 at 16:39

You are very welcome

CuriousTomCat · 13 Sep 2021 at 19:53

Has Xbox moved away from standard USB ports then? My Xbox 360 contoller plugs straight into a PC usb port. No adaptor needed.

mattyfez · 13 Sep 2021 at 22:31

You can still run xbox pads via a USB cable with PC.
No adapter needed.

We're talking about wireless xbox pads with pc so you have 2 additional options depending on the specific xbox pad.
Some can run wireless over Bluetooth (v.4 minimum I think)
Or you can buy the official wireless Microsoft USB dongle which might be a more expensive way to do it but probably more reliable.