How do I connect my Bluetooth gamepad to my PC?

Turn on Bluetooth. Select Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth (on Windows 11: Add device). Your PC will begin searching for your controller.

How do I connect my Bluetooth gamepad to Windows 10?

Why won't my Bluetooth controller connect to my computer?

Check your Bluetooth device

Make sure your device is turned on, is charged or has fresh batteries, and is in range of the PC you want to connect to. Then, try the following: Turn off your Bluetooth device, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. Make sure your Bluetooth device is in range.

How do I connect my gamepad controller to my PC?

If your joystick or gamepad is wired, connect the USB cable to any USB port available on the computer. If your joystick or gamepad is wireless, it should come with a USB receiver that transmits a signal to and from it. Connect that USB receiver to an available USB port on the front or back of your computer.

Why won't my PC recognize my controller?

Without question, the very first thing you must do when you find out that your Windows PC is unable to recognize your gamepad is restart the gamepad. This is the same as turning the gamepad off, if it has an on/off button, and turning it back on. If that does not work, you can plug it into a different port.

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Why won't my controller work on my PC?

Reasons for Controller Connected But Not Working in Game

PCs have two types of ports, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. To get the gamepad working, check device compatibility with the port. Otherwise, the device will be connected but won't respond. The issue often occurs when your controller does not support the XInput API.

Do Bluetooth controllers work on PC?

Connect via Bluetooth

Go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth on your PC. Ensure Bluetooth is turned on. As with the wireless adapter, turn on the Xbox controller and hold the sync button until the light starts blinking. Go back to the PC and click on "Add Bluetooth or other devices" then click the Bluetooth options.

How does Bluetooth gamepad work?

The wireless controller emits waves (in all directions) and the console picks up the properties of that wave (sticking with the Morse code idea, think dot, dash, or space.) It's a code that allows the console to figure out what you're trying to do.

Do all wireless controllers work on PC?

Any controller that has two analog sticks, two shoulder buttons, and two trigger buttons, and is capable of connecting to your computer via USB, is usable with PC games. Some require more configuration than others, which we'll cover below.

What controller works wirelessly with PC?

How do I use my Bluetooth controller on PC Remote Play?

You can pair the controller to your PC either with a Micro-USB cable or via Bluetooth. First, find your PC's Bluetooth settings by heading to Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Hold both the Share and PS button for four seconds until the controller's light bar starts to flash.

How do I enable my controller on PC games?

What controllers can be used with PC?

Why is my Xbox controller not showing up on my PC Bluetooth?

Use the toggle to turn Bluetooth to On so that your Windows device can discover other Bluetooth devices. Select Add Bluetooth or other device (on Windows 11, select Add device). In the Add a device screen, select Bluetooth, and then wait for Xbox Wireless Controller to appear on the list of devices.

What controllers work with PC Windows 10?

What controller works with Windows 10?

Whether it came with the Xbox One or Xbox Series, or you bought it separately, the Xbox Wireless Controller is immediately compatible with any Windows 10 or 11 PC as a wired controller; just plug it into a USB port and you can start playing with it.

Does Windows 10 have controller support?

Windows 10 will automatically install drivers for your controller, so you won't have to download or install software other than Windows 10 updates. Once you see the pop-up notification that the drivers have been installed, you can use your controller.