How to connect your wired Xbox 360 controller to a PC

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Step 1: Installing software First off, find and insert the installation CD that came with your wired Xbox 360 controller into your PC’s optical drive. Follow the on-screen installation wizard that appears, or run the setup program manually. Regardless of how you bring up the installer, click Install and the software will automatically install the required files to your PC. In some cases, you may be required to restart your computer upon completion of the install; if so, go ahead and restart your PC. Now, for those without the installation CD, you can easily download the software online. You’ll want to visit the Microsoft Hardware website, and go to the Software Downloads section. Once there, click on the Gaming header, followed by Xbox 360 Controller for Windows. When prompted, select the version of Microsoft Windows you are using, your operating system language, and clickDownload. Click Run when the download screen appears, and the Xbox 360 Accessories Setup will begin installing the required files. Just like with the installation CD, you may be required to restart your computer once the install is complete. Step 2: Plugging in Once the software is installed, plug in your wired Xbox 360 controller to one of the USB ports on your PC. Step 3: Testing the controller Once the necessary software is installed and the controlled plugged in, it’s time to test the connection. Open the Start menu on your PC, open the Run utility, and type “joy.cpl” in the entry field before clicking OK. Next, select Xbox 360 Controller and click Properties. Now press the controller’s buttons, pull the triggers, and move the joysticks to ensure the controller is functioning properly. If it is, you’ll see the correlating action highlighted in the application. If the application does not recognize the controller, you can troubleshoot via Xbox’s support website, or double check the required software was installed successfully.