Xbox 360 Controller connect to the Computer
A cable tied Xbox to can 360 Controller on the PC, you must first install the necessary driver:
- Download the driver to your PC. The file you can find here.
- Install the Software and reboot your PC after the Installation.
Xbox 360 Controller test
After the Installation of the driver is completed successfully, you can now connect your wired Controller to the PC. Then perform the following steps to check whether the Controller is properly connected:
- Connect the USB connector of your controller into a USB port on your computer.
- Then click on "Start", type "Run" and type "joy.cpl" in. Finally confirm the input.
- Select in the new window, the Xbox 360 Controller and click "properties". Here you can check the functionality of the controller by moving the Controller Stick or the various keys to press. Every action light should illuminate in the application on the screen.
Controller connect to: joy.cpl
Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver connect to your PC
The Wireless model of the Xbox 360 controller contains an supplied Gaming Receiver that connects the Controller wirelessly with the PC.
- Connect the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver via USB to your Computer. Then, a green light on the Receiver, confirming the functionality appears.
- The add new Hardware wizard on your computer will open: Select the option "install the Software automatically ()", click on "Continue" and after completing the Installation, click "Finish". (If you need to manually install the Software, insert the installation CD and install the Software or download the Software from the Microsoft-Homepage).
- Press the green X in the middle of your controller to it and then the connect button on the Receiver that lights up in green. Then press the connect button on the back of your controller.
- The lights on the Controller and on the Receiver will flash green as a connection is made. As soon as you green-lit and not flashing, the connection was made successfully, and the Controller is ready for use.
All information refers to Windows 7, the connection of a Xbox 360 Controller with other operating systems, however, similar. Download the PC driver for the Xbox 360 wired Controller you can find in the CHIP-the download area.
