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Controller:Xbox Wireless Controller

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Xbox One Controller
Xbox One Controller cover
XInput support
Predecessor
Xbox 360 Controller
Xbox Wireless Controller on Wikipedia

Key points

Natively supported by most modern games.
Controllers can be used wired connections (via micro USB) or wirelessly with the Bluetooth or Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows (supports up to 8 controllers).[1]

General information

PC Games with Xbox One Controller Support

Controller variations

Xbox One Elite Controller includes more features compared to regular controller, including replaceable sticks and d-pad, four paddle buttons to back and fully rebindable button layouts.
New revised controller variation was released along with Xbox One S, which includes Bluetooth connectivity.

Use with PC platforms

Windows

Connecting the controller should automatically download and install latest drivers for the controller.

OS X

Use the Xbox One Controller Enabler.

Linux

The Xbox One Controller is natively supported by distros using Linux kernel 3.17 (or later). Vibration is currently not supported.[2]

Using wirelessly

Bluetooth

Only newer variations of the controllers are build in to support Bluetooth. See this official support page to distinguish the supported models.
Windows 10 with Anniversary update is required.
It's recommended to only connect single controller with Bluetooth connection. Some accessories like headsets and chatpads do not work using wireless connection.
Instructions

Wireless Adapter for Windows

Supports up to 8 controllers.
Instructions

Issues unresolved

Incompatible games

Some games have issues with the Xbox One Controller. Refer to the individual game pages for details.

Issues fixed

No force feedback vibration in DirectInput games

Install Force Feedback Driver for Xbox One Controllers.[3] Some games will still not support vibration even with this installed.

Windows cannot initialize the device driver for this hardware. (Code 37)

Open Windows Update and ensure all Important and Recommended updates are installed.[4]

Other information

Firmware updates

Either Windows 10 PC with the App or Xbox One is required to update controllers firmware.
To update firmware on the controller, install Incorrect store name. See here for available options. and connect the controller either with cable or wireless adaptor.

XInput Battery Meter

Displays a battery meter for connected XInput controller devices in the Windows taskbar.


References