Xbox One controller can be installed and used on a computer as well. But many people find it difficult to connect it to their Windows operating system. Some users even get an Xbox controller driver error after connecting it to Windows 10 or Windows 11 computers. That is why it is important to always have its latest up-to-date drivers on your PC. In this guide, you will learn how to download and install the Xbox One controller driver on Windows to play with the joystick on your computer.
Download and Install Xbox One Controller Driver on Windows 10 and 11 (2023)
If you want the Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC to recognize the Xbox One controller, all you have to do is just connect the joystick to the computer via a cable, and the drivers will be automatically downloaded and installed on your PC. If you still get the dreaded Xbox controller driver error, then follow the steps given below to fix this issue:
- First, open Device Manager by typing it in the Search box and clicking on it from the top list.
- At the bottom, you will find Universal Serial Bus controllers (USB), click on the same option.
- Now you have to right-click on the installed device (which will be usually the Xbox controller), and then select the option of Uninstall.
- After that restart your PC.
- Once your computer boots to the desktop, open Device Manager again.
- Click on the USB controllers arrow again.
- Now you need to right-click on the installed device (which will be the Xbox controller) and click Properties.
- Click on the Driver tab from the top.
- Select the option of Update Driver > Search Computer for Driver Software.
- Then click on the option of “Allow to choose from a list of device drivers on the computer”.
- Download the driver from here and save it to your PC.
- Select this same driver version and install it on your Windows computer.
- Once done, you may also need to update the Xbox One controller.
- To do that, download the Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 apps by searching for Xbox Accessories.
- After installing it, open the same app.
- Connect the Xbox One controller via a USB cable or wireless adapter for Windows.
- After the connection is done, if you see a message telling you about “Update required”, then install it to get the latest up-to-date driver on your PC.
- That’s it, in this way you can now enjoy any game using the Xbox One controller.
That is everything you need to know about how to download and install Xbox One controller driver on Windows 10 and 11. In the meantime, do not forget to check out our other guides only on TechNClub.com: How to Use Discord on Xbox Consoles, and How to Connect Xbox Controller to iPad.