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Absolute Legend. I didn't even think to check if my cable was for charging only

I found that I was using a charging only cable! After using 3 cables laying around I ruled out cables, then tried one last time with another one and it worked immediately! Thank you

i don't know why nothing never ever works for me am i that cursed??

thank you for referencing the xbox accessories app -- this is the first source in several hours of searching that has mentioned it. Also, for anyone else attempting to connect via a usb cable to avoid shitty bluetooth connections, make sure the other end of the usb is in fact connected to the pc and NOT one of several usb chargers you have behind your monitors!

5:40 ... *looks at both cable i've been trying to use for the past hour but they haven't been working* OH FOR F- ok but in all seriousness, FINALLY SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY TALKS ABOUT EVERY POSSIBLE PROBELM AND SOLUTION. every single video i have watched about this issue just says "connect your controller with a wire" and then they just continue like nobody could possibly have any issues with that, and then i'm just sitting there like "IT NO WORK" and i search for the next video and hope they say how to fix usb controller connection issues. You are the ONLY person I've seen in the last hour actually mention the difference between certain usb cables, and I HEAVILY thank you for that. Now that you've mentioned it, it seems like a very obvious thing that Ive somehow managed to overlook, but anyway I'm gonna scour through my whole apartment and hope someone in this house has a usb that works with my xbox one controller. Might be hard to find tho cuz that controller doesn't have a usb c port, it has the old header that android phones used to use.

After watching all this videos of the same steps they failed to mention to download the xbox accessories app, your video helped me out in connecting via Bluetooth !!

Thank you sooo much!!! you helped me to overcome my frustation with connecting devices wireless!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 It is also a very easy to follow video 👍👍

im glad i found this vid ive been trying for days to get a spare xbone controller to work on my pc and nothing and now i know why its because its an older one with the black bar across the top. you sir are the only one from over 20 vids to explain this thank you, so it looks like i will need another controller damnit

Thank you. After a half hour of failure I realized my USB cable was a charger only. Up and running now.

i was pissed for like an hour but then i found you and you helped me, so thanks

Bro thank you. I had a cheap ass charging only cable, never thought of that🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

Thx! Trying to set up my old controller for some street fighter 3!

Holy crap you've saved my life bro thanks so much. You deserve a sub

THIS MAN IS A LEGEND. I CAN FINNALY PLAY

Perfect and straight forward i didn't think to check my xbox was on lmao

Thank you so much for this Informations. I have a realy early version of the Xbox One, and i didnt knew those Controllers dont work with bluethoot. Thank god i was doing my research properly before buying that Wireless Adapter. You have saved me a lot of frustration and money :) Thank you ^^

The only actually helpful video I found on the subject.

Thank you so much, this helped me. I was struggling so much trying to get this to work.

Thank you so much my controller stopped working through wired & I had to do this Thank You😊😊😊😊

Subscribed immediately, very clear and easy to follow instructions

Thanks for helping me solve my issue... I have an older controller. The plate gave it away.

One of the good videos was informative and helped with connecting with Bluetooth.

Yooo i been having trouble with my controller for months your video helped out a bunch bro! Thanks!

Brilliant ! thanks it worked !

Thanks to you, I didn't have to go crazy and destroy my controller for not connecting xD, But for real thanks for the troubleshoot now I can go back and enjoy my games!

Thank you for this, really helpfull

I've recently had an issue with my controller turning on AND connecting to my PC. On Steam, it can't detect my controller and on the 'other devices' settings there were no controller devices being shown. I've tried plugging an unplugging the controller, cleaned the ports of both the USB and controller, and also checked whether the issue was the PC's USB ports that were faulty. Those weren't the problem because when I tried connecting my Razer mouse and headset through they were working perfectly fine. This is really frustrating and hasn't happened before when I bought my Xbox controller. Previously, I had played and connected my controller through the same USB port and I had no issues with that. Though one thing I kept in mind is that I haven't touched or turned on my Xbox controller in about a year, and that may be a factor to this problem that I'm facing. Not entirely sure if that's the case, but for now, I'm doing the steps you showed to update my Windows and I'll let you know whether it was successful or not.

I am attempting to connect an xbox 360 controller via cord, however I believe it is an older model, but am not sure what it is to see if I am able to connect it. It does not have a usb connector, and instead has a wide section for a cord, which i have a cable that connects to it I believe is called a "play and charge kit." Once plugged in, the device glows around the xbox button, flashing on and off repeatedly but does nothing else, and doesn't do anything.

What does it mean if when I plug my Xbox controller in with a usb and it just blinks slowly and won’t connect?

when i try to connect my controller it has flashing light on komputer it says connected not connected conncted and so on idc how to fix it

What game is being used for the controller testing in the video? I know its not the subject of the video itself but I am very curious, thank you.

my pc has bluetooth and the controler doesnt apear on the list, work just fine with usb though

Thank you so much!!! I'm excited me and the wife can play split screen BG3 😊

Your tutorial helped! Thanks 😁

Thanks for all this it really works.

thx 🙂

my Xbox series s controller won't connect to my PC when i press add device i wait and nothing is shown i have updated the firmware of the controller nothing i have uninstalled and reinstalled my computer's Bluetooth drivers and also check if they were up to date ( they were ) still nothing restarted my computer whilst it was physically connected to my Computer yet again nothing at this point i am completely at a lost one thing i have noticed is in the video, at troubleshoot 4 it shows in the Bluetooth section xbox wireless controller i don't have that. if that is the thing i need to get my wireless controller then can somebody please explain for my how to get it fix the problem by installing realtek bluetooth

Thank you a lot this video works!

Nice… I’m about to buy one for pc. Good timing for the release of the video😊

When using the Official Microsoft XBOX ONE Wireless Controller USB Adapter for Windows, active tap the top of the USB stick there is a sync button that clicks then press the sync button on your controller

my controller doesn't show up in the bluetooth connect even though I've followed all of these steps to the letter

you have really good video!! great work!

Enjoy your day!

TYSM ILY, darksouls so weird for not allowing keyboard

Fantastic. Back when I had a 360 controller on Windows 7 it was just plug and play. I eventually switched to mouse and keyboard, and I like that better for most games, but I'm getting into soulslikes, and Dark Souls just doesn't hold up for that.

Yea I was using a charging cable only thank you 🎉

The controller button keeps flashing at me and not connecting

Thank you so much

Helped me a lot!

You're a life saver thanks bro

thank you man! you saved me!

this video very help me, thx

Thanks mate ❤

Thank you! This helped a lot!!

Thank you very helpful

i have my controller connected by Bluetooth and it even shows the battery [percentage but it doesn't do anything or move , what can I do ?

Bro u have to go to heaven thanks so much I appreciate u so much♥️

Thanks for the help

it was helpful thanks.

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Super Helpful👍

OMG thanks so much

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think my next build will be a simple laptop/xbox controller combo.

I tried everything you said but nothing worked. My solution was go to Device Manager, Bluetooth, and remove all driver controllers. Then Windows update to correct version for my PC. Now the Xbox One Controller appear immediately on Bluetooth search and I can add to PC.

you legend! Thank you so much

still a great video EVEN in 2023 !

What a legend

My controller won’t connect to my laptop and I did all the troubleshooting steps. The Xbox power button is blinking and that’s all that I know. Can someone please help me. (I’m using a cord by the way).

thank you for the help

Love u thanks it help so much

Restarts have been known to solve every possible issue

it doesnt show the xbox peripherals for me or an unknown device i tried so many things it hasnt been working the usb works on xbox without and batteries tho but idk why it doesnt work on pc

So the controller connects (wirelessly) but dolphin doesn’t seem to detect it when I want to play a game it WAS working but it just stopped

I have a wired one.. and I did everything that was suggested and I cannot use my controller.. Although it does work on web pages to cursor around, but not in games. And the games Do allow controllers.. ESO and FF14. I do not know what I am doing wrong. I am a total noob Any suggestions will be helpful thank you

thanks man

THANK YOU BRO, THATS A SUB FS ❤

what game are you playing?

holy crap ty!!!!!

worked thanks !

very thanks

thanks been a few months and i spaced how to do it

i didnt work for me ill have to try again soon great video tho keep up the good work👍👍

For fix 3, I tried to update the drivers through device manager in Human Interface Devices, USB, and game controllers. Every time it said the drivers were up to date.

it just wont detect my controller when plugged into the pc

ı did everything but ı cant see my controller in bluetoth

Highly engaging!

i love you for this thank you

Thanks man

Tried all the fixes, PC still can't see my new Xbox Carbon Black controller via Bluetooth or USB C. Opening the app only showed "connect a device" message, clicking it takes me to the site with irrelevant fix info which tells me to open up the guide! If I could open up the guide, which meant my PC already could see the controller. Any other suggestions? Thx

Thank you ! :D

Installed XBOX app/driver. GTG! Thanks

the light on my controller starts flashing and it says its an unknown device but it doesn't show up in device manager

Thank you bro :)))))))

Commenting is probably a long shot but I did every one of these steps and even uninstalled and reinstalled Bluetooth itself in my device manager and I cannot get my controller to connect via Bluetooth. On the add a device screen it just won’t appear. I don’t know what else to do 😔

I am having trouble connecting my xbox one controller wireless still from PC. The controller stays sync before playing a game, but once I load a game that's when the xbox button blinks its no longer synced. So I try to connect the wired way, but the xbox button does not turn solid it continue to blink. I dont know what else to do.

absolute legend

What game were you playing with the ball

how do i know if a cable can work with the controller? i dont want to buy a cable and then it doesnt work