How to Use Your Xbox 360 Controller for Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Install the Xbox 360 controller for Windows software.

   Your controller may have come with an installation disk that you can use to adapt the controller to PC usage.
   
   If you do have the installation disk, follow these directions:
   Insert the installation disk and wait for the Setup program screen to begin.
   
   Click "Install" once the Setup program screen is live.
   
   Wait for the Xbox 360 Accessories Setup program to install the appropriate files onto your computer.
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   Step 2: Download the Xbox 360 controller for Windows software directly from Microsoft if you do not have the physical disk.

   You can download the driver for the wired controller here if you don't already have the physical CD.
   
   Follow these instructions:
   Select the version of Windows you are running in the dropdown menu and begin to download the program.
   
   Select "Run." Wait for the Xbox 360 Accessories Setup program to install the appropriate files onto your computer. ,, In order to test that the software and the Xbox controller are working together properly on your computer, follow these steps:
   Go to Start → type "Run" → type "joy.cpl" → hit Enter Navigate to the Xbox 360 controller and press Properties Begin pressing buttons, triggers, and moving around the touchpads.
   
   The corresponding part of the controller on the computer should light up when you press down on it.
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   Step 3: After the software has been installed

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   Step 4: plug your controller into the USB 2.0 port in your computer.

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   Step 5: Test whether your Xbox controller is working properly.

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