With your Xbox controller light blinking, that means it's in pairing mode and it should show up in that list of available devices on your Windows 10 PC. Simply click on the Xbox wireless. With the Afterglow Configuration App, adjust lighting, vibration levels, and the Multi-Function wheels on your Afterglow Prismatic Controller for Xbox One.
(Pocket-lint) - As gaming technology develops and gaming platforms expand to the point of being available on all manner of devices with services like Xbox Game Pass and Stadia (to name only two), it's important that you have a method to play those games that you're comfortable with. For Xbox gamers, that's the Xbox One wireless controller.
If you prefer playing with a controller over a keyboard and mouse, either because you find it easier, or because your laptop's keyboard doesn't have enough key travel or feedback, you'll want to continue using your Xbox controller on your PC too.
It's worth noting your process depends on whether you have Bluetooth on your desktop or laptop Windows 10 machine, and whether or not you have the newer wireless controller or the older model.
That's an important distinction because the older wireless controller - with shiny plastic around the 'X' home button - doesn't have Bluetooth, and can only pair to a dedicated receiver.
Fear not if you have this controller - or a laptop without Bluetooth - we'll show you how to use your controller this way too. If you want to connect your Xbox controller to your smartphone, we show you how to do that in a separate guide.
If you have Bluetooth and the newest Xbox One wireless controller
In the perfect scenario, you have a laptop and an Xbox wireless controller which both have Bluetooth, and so all you need to do is to pair them. Open up Windows 10's start menu and find 'Settings'.
At this point, your laptop or desktop will start searching the nearby area for available Bluetooth devices in pairing mode. So power on your Xbox controller and put it into pairing mode.
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With your Xbox controller light blinking, that means it's in pairing mode and it should show up in that list of available devices on your Windows 10 PC. Simply click on the Xbox wireless controller in that devices list, and within a second or two it'll be connected and the light on behind the 'X' will be solid.
If you have the older Xbox One wireless controller (or a PC without Bluetooth)
If you are one of the people without the Bluetooth equipped Xbox controller, or you have a PC without Bluetooth, you're going to need the Xbox wireless adapter. It's a proprietary dongle Microsoft makes that pairs to the controller using a dedicated wireless connection.
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Once you have one of those adapters, you simply plug it in to a spare USB port on your Windows laptop or desktop, and then press and hold the pairing button on the side until the light starts blinking.
Now you switch on your Xbox controller by pressing the central home button, and then press and hold the pairing button on the top edge until that big 'X' starts flashing.
At this point the wireless adapter and your control pad should find each other automatically, and then after a few seconds they'll connect and the lights will become constant and stop blinking on both devices.
Update an Xbox Controller's firmware from a PC
To update your Xbox Controller using a Windows 10 PC, you must first download and install the Xbox accessories app from the Windows Store. Then:
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For PC gamers with Xbox One controllers, it can be easy to overlook the ability to update the controller’s firmware. Firmware updates can help improve the controller’s performance, but Windows 10 has no built-in mechanism to let you know one is available. This technique will also come in handy for Xbox owners who want to check for controller firmware updates while away from their console.
To check for firmware updates, you’ll need to install the Xbox Accessories app. Open the Microsoft Store, search for the app’s name and click “Get” to commence the download. Launch the app once it’s installed.
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Make sure your controller is connected to your PC. Any connection method will work – USB, wireless adapter, or Bluetooth for modern Xbox controller hardware revisions. However, it is worth remembering that firmware updates could brick your controller if the process goes awry. For this reason, it may be safer to eliminate the risk of a wireless dropout and use a USB cable.
Once your controller’s connected, press the “…” button on the Xbox Accessories app homescreen. This allows you to view the status of your controller, including its battery level and current firmware version. You can also “buzz” the controller to force a pulse from its rumble motors.
If a firmware update is available, you’ll see details about it on the top-left of the screen. Click the button to begin the update process, following the instructions carefully. Don’t use the controller while it updates. After the process is complete, you’ll be dropped back to the status screen, which should show the new firmware version.
If you already have the latest firmware, you can still press the “Firmware version” button and “update” again. It’s unclear why you’d need to do this, although it may be a potential troubleshooting option in the event your controller appears to be malfunctioning.
That’s it all, although we wish it was a simpler process. Having Xbox Accessories as a separate, optional app alongside the pre-installed Xbox app is strange to say the least. Ideally, Windows 10 should offer built-in driver-level support for updating Xbox controllers. Since the app is an optional download that you have to go looking for, it’s probable that many PC gamers are using controllers with outdated firmware – simply due to a lack of awareness that newer versions are available.
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