Playing PC games on an Xbox One controller offers a unique experience.
Playing PC games on an Xbox One controller offers a unique experience.
I wasn’t trying to suggest buying an inexpensive gamepad, actually I’m thinking about using a wired Xbox controller instead. I believe that’s feasible? I’ve been away from them for a while.
I'm not sure about the differences between the Xbox One S controller and the original Xbone pad. I've only used a micro USB cable to connect it, without any wireless adapter or batteries. It works fine when plugged into a keyboard's USB port using a cell phone charging cable.
I possess a non-S X1 controller here. Linking it to an X1 controller makes it behave like a wired device. My unit doesn’t support Bluetooth, so disconnecting the cable causes it to stop working. Since it can’t be connected wirelessly without an adapter (which would cost), you can still use it by plugging it in and charging it while playing. A compatible kit is available at the Xbox support site. You may also use AA batteries—rechargeable options work too. I recently got a refurbished Halo ed. Xbox One that didn’t include a cable, so I used an existing USB cable I found.
Visit the Windows Store and look for the Xbox Accessories app. Verify it's the official Microsoft version (thumbnail should resemble a thumb stick). Install and ensure it registers with your controller. All issues with my Xbox One controller have been resolved by using this app.
I received an Xbox One controller via Bluetooth, which was quite inconsistent. I tested various Bluetooth adapters. In FIFA 17, there were unexpected laggy moments that were really bothersome. After some research online, it turned out the issue was with the Bluetooth built into the controller itself. Once I purchased the official receiver, everything worked smoothly. The problems I faced included... Would take a long time to locate in the device list when searching by Bluetooth. Wouldn't automatically reconnect via Bluetooth. Would require a long time to reconnect. The controller would show it was connected (the Xbox logo appeared bright white) but wasn't actually linked. FIFA 17 experienced significant stuttering and slowdowns. All these issues disappeared after switching to the official receiver.
I connect my Xbox One to a micro-USB to USB cable—just a budget charger for phones. It functions perfectly, no batteries or charging needed. When I used wireless mode with the dongle, I had to swap batteries constantly and driver issues kept popping up after every Windows update. PS: This controller is by far the best game pad ever. I didn’t believe they could beat the Xbox 360 version until a friend got an Xbox One and tested it. I bought an Xbox One controller for my PC the following week.