Article ID: 906347 - Last Review: October 4, 2011 - Revision: 8.0 How to connect your Xbox 360 Wired Controller to a computer running Windows
On This PageINTRODUCTIONThis article describes how to connect your Xbox 360 Wired Controller to a Microsoft Windows computer. MORE INFORMATIONThe Xbox 360 Controller for Windows software lets you use an Xbox 360 Controller with your computer running Microsoft Windows. Wireless controller You need to connect an Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver to your computer before you can use an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with your computer. For information about the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver, please see following article: 933710
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/933710/
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How to connect an Xbox 360 wireless controller or headset to your computer
Step 1: Install the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows softwareUse the installation CD that came with your Xbox 360 Controller for Windows, before you connect the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows to your computer. Here's how:
Download the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows softwareIf you do not have an installation disc for your Xbox 360 Controller for Windows, you can download and install the software by following these steps:
Step 2: Connect the controller to your computerAfter you install the software, plug the USB connection on your Xbox 360 Wired Controller into a USB 2.0 port on your computer.Step 3: Test the controllerTo test your Xbox 360 Wired Controller on your computer, follow these steps:
Additional supportPlease visit the following Web site for information about how to contact Xbox support:http://www.xbox.com/support/contact
(http://www.xbox.com/support/contact)
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