XBOX Series X Controller on PC

Zeebedy · 11 Jun 2023 at 18:28

Hey guys,

im thinking about getting an XBOX Series controller for my PC. Can I use a standard controller and connect the USB C connection to a USB A/C on my front panel configuration?

Or is it recommended to buy the "XBOX Wireless Adapter" for connection?

TNA · 11 Jun 2023 at 18:34

Zeebedy said:
Hey guys,

im thinking about getting an XBOX Series controller for my PC. Can I use a standard controller and connect the USB C connection to a USB A/C on my front panel configuration?

Or is it recommended to buy the "XBOX Wireless Adapter" for connection?

Nah, no need for an official one. I just use a cheapo one I got in a muktipack. One side is USB C and other side is normal USB 3.

Zeebedy · 11 Jun 2023 at 18:36

TNA said:
Nah, no need for an official one. I just use a cheapo one I got in a muktipack. One side is USB C and other side is normal USB 3.

thanks TNA, so I just connect via wire, and its all ready to go?

malachi · 11 Jun 2023 at 18:37

Or if computer has bluetooth already, you can use that with the controller.

Zeebedy · 11 Jun 2023 at 18:39

malachi said:
Or if computer has bluetooth already, you can use that with the controller.

dont think i have BT on my MB. Is there any more notice in latency or that with wired vs wireless?

TNA · 11 Jun 2023 at 18:42

Zeebedy said:
thanks TNA, so I just connect via wire, and its all ready to go?

Yep. Easy as that. No drivers or anything. Plug and play.

Zeebedy · 11 Jun 2023 at 18:44

perfect, will be doing that then. cheers.

TNA · 11 Jun 2023 at 18:48

I do it with a PS5 controller also. I have both on my desk and use whichever I fancy based on the game. Like if it is Sony games I always go with the PS5 controller.

Zeebedy · 11 Jun 2023 at 18:54

@TNA would a USB c to USB c work? I have a spare USB C on my from i/o i would prefer to use if thats possible?

malachi · 11 Jun 2023 at 19:07

Zeebedy said:
dont think i have BT on my MB. Is there any more notice in latency or that with wired vs wireless?

Not that I have noticed

Zeebedy · 11 Jun 2023 at 19:10

Just ordered a XBOX Series controller, and looked out a lengthy USB C to USB C cable, so will try that out, if it doesnt work then I will switch up to a USB A cable.

Zeebedy · 11 Jun 2023 at 19:37

no batteries needed when plugged in by the looks of it..?

malachi · 11 Jun 2023 at 19:39

Zeebedy said:
no batteries needed when plugged in by the looks of it..?

Nope

TNA · 11 Jun 2023 at 20:36

Zeebedy said:
@TNA would a USB c to USB c work? I have a spare USB C on my from i/o i would prefer to use if thats possible?

Don't see why not. And no, no batteries. Would only need that if using wireless via Bluetooth.

Zeebedy · 11 Jun 2023 at 20:39

thanks guys, looking forward to a little console like gaming!