Reddit reviews Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Adapter for Windows (Bulk Packaging)

If your PC has Bluetooth it will run right out of the box. Otherwise you'll need a usb Bluetooth dongle or a Xbox wireless adapter for Windows 10 or a micro usb cable to use it on PC.

fwiw I think the newer adapter is smaller https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-Packaging/dp/B0785SFKYF/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_63_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=G4GPGDYB25HCHBS0RDTB

The Xbox adaptor doesn't actually use Bluetooth, it uses a proprietary wireless connection. (I think based off or similar to wifi)

To get the best connection from you controller, I recommend getting the xbox adaptor (get the newer one here) and a separate Bluetooth adapter. I got a $1 off of Ali Express, never had issues with it, but I don't use it extensively either.

The smaller one - looks like this: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-Packaging/dp/B0785SFKYF/ref=sr_1_6?crid=SU6064IIWGIQ&keywords=xbox+one+wireless+adapter+for+pc&qid=1555525723&s=gateway&sprefix=xbox+one+wir%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-6

Heres the adapater that I have https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-Packaging/dp/B0785SFKYF

Although depending on how old the xbox one controller is it might have bluetooth support I know the newer ones do and depending if your pc has bluetooth built in you might not even need to buy an adapter.

Newer, smaller one: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-Packaging/dp/B0785SFKYF/

Older, larger one: https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-10/dp/B0785RHK5Q

I'm just basing this on the pictures shown on each product page. The older one is that big black rectangle with the USB connector sticking out of it, the newer one is, well, still a black rectangle, but it's smaller and the body is similar in size to the USB connector.

Looks like a bunch of orders for the new one on Amazon got mixed in with old ones, so I would just walk in to a Best Buy if you have one nearby and just buy one there so that you don't have to deal with any headache of wondering if you'll get the right one from Amazon. The retail packaging for the newer one comes in a small, primarily white box, whereas the old one is in a larger, totally green box.

I think this is the one. It's the one I bought at least.

The only issue I have ever had was once when a game crashed I was unable to connect my controller until I restarted my system, I'm guessing it was some weird driver hangup. Only happened one time and it was a quick fix.

I have also heard of some games experiencing some FPS issues with the controller connected, so if you notice a game performing poorly when you know otherwise, it's worth turning off/disconnecting the controller and testing frames again. Not something I have seen personally, but I know it happens.

Sorry for response 5 months after the fact, but bluetooth alone won't support an Xbox one controller properly to PC. You will need This adapter

PS4 controllers can connect with just bluetooth.

It'll work over Bluetooth or with the wireless adapter, but you generally have to buy it separately.

Adapter

You could buy one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0785SFKYF/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-Packaging/dp/B0785SFKYF/

Works just fine with Stadia.

had literaly the same problem, but all buttons got rnd reassigned.The camera rotation was only when inside a chopper,but i didn't drive alot ingame with cars...

quickfix: just tend the right stick to the right, or the left stick to the right (this was for wildlands, where i also had the problem with my Dualshock 4 controller).

Real Fix: idk how you connect your controller, i use the original USB Dongle from Microsoft. I used my Controller somewhere else, and my dumbass connected it via the normal bluetooth inside windows settings. that caused the problems.
So, either get the official usb dongle or try to completly delete the xbox controller from your pc, also from the device manager. then try to connect it as clean as possible. make sure no other device like usb mouse or usb headset are acting like a gamepad aswell, since virtual gamepads are causing this problem.

you may have to pick up the wireless controller adapter for pc

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-Packaging/dp/B0785SFKYF/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520621299&sr=8-2&keywords=xbox+one+pc+controller+adapter

Bluetooth connections are trash for anything gaming related. Buy the official wireless adapter for $20 and never have an issue again.

Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Adapter for Windows (Bulk Packaging) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785SFKYF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dHHWDbH43TQVT

Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Adapter for Windows (Bulk Packaging) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785SFKYF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Y0KPBb8ZDA120

You need the Xbox Bluetooth adapter to do it. This one is smaller and much nicer to use than the bulky older version:

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-Packaging/dp/B0785SFKYF/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549018923&sr=8-3&keywords=xbox+one+windows+adapter

Just buy the official Microsoft adapter and it will support all four of your controllers

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https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-Packaging/dp/B0785SFKYF/

Mic plugs into mic / heaphone to headset plug adapter https://www.newegg.com/p/2W9-009W-00005 , headset plug connects to controller, micro USB connects controller to power, receiver plugs into computer https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-Packaging/dp/B0785SFKYF/ . You'd leave the controller turned on.

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-Packaging/dp/B0785SFKYF

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-Packaging/dp/B0785SFKYF/

> For use with the Xbox One Wireless Controller or Xbox Wireless Controller and controller compatible games on PCs and Tablets running Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0. Not compatible with controllers designed for Xbox 360.

Do you plug the official USB receiver sold with Xbox Controller ? (https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-Packaging/dp/B0785SFKYF/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_63_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6HS9AM66SBR0PXX957RK) Because I've tried but the controller won't stop blinking and do not connect to the SHIELD...

I use an XBox One controller. Standard wired XBox controller will also work. (Playing this, among a bunch of other platformers and fighters suddenly, killed my other controller so I upgraded to the XB1)

If you get an XB1 controller, the USB receiver is $20 on Amazon.

Controller w/receiver combo: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-CWT-00001-Controller-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B01M5GG9I7/

Receiver by itself: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-Packaging/dp/B0785SFKYF

Wired controller I'd recommend if you want to go the cheap (price, not quality) route: https://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-Xbox-360-Red/dp/B00EZKNT5O/

Two or more controllers plugged in or connected to the computer. Or 1 KB + M and 1-3 controllers. You might need something like this for Xbone or Xbox 360 controllers for wireless play: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows-Packaging/dp/B0785SFKYF/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_63_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=VWY52DD9EFAPE5XWM4M1 or this: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Authentic-Wireless-Receiver-Windows/dp/B00FAS1WDG/ref=sr_1_4?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1539937506&sr=1-4&keywords=xbox+360+controller+pc&dpID=41Pt9de6gxL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch