This is a surprisingly common problem that seems to happen quite often with generic gamepads and controllers. With our USB PC Driver for the SCUF Vantage and Vantage 2, PC games that support PlayStation® 4 controllers are now playable on Windows 7 and Windows 10. While you’re here you might also like to check out our guide for fixing a controller with right analog stick issues on Windows 11 and/or Steam. Now Restart your computer, reconnect your controller. Surprisingly, using your Xbox One controller, you can play video games on PC.
When the update finishes, close the app, then open Settings> Devices, and remove your Xbox Controller from the list of devices.
Click it to update your controller, then wait for the process to complete, it may take 5 or so minutes, it isn't the quickest update around.
I personally check for firmware updates on average about three times a year, when I start to have weird performance issues in games or when I read about a future firmware update being added. Methods to Download, Install and Update Xbox 360 Controller Drivers for Windows 10, 8, 7. Although these updates aren’t all too common it’s worth checking from time to time to see if one is available. Not a lot of people know this, but Xbox controllers also have firmware that needs to be updated from time to time in order to improve overall performance and compatibility. Microsoft Xbox controllers are basically the gold standard for video game controllers and can be used on just about any device that has Bluetooth connectivity.
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