There is a way to connect an Xbox One controller with a Mac using a micro-USB cable. To do so, first of all, open the Github and get the latest version of 360 controllers. Then, open the DMG file and execute the 360Controller installer package. How to Use an Xbox One Controller with a Mac. Even though the controller plugs into the Mac via USB, that connection is only for data. The controller is still powered by batteries, and won’t charge via the standard USB cable unless you also pick up the Play & Charge Kit accessory.
With Xbox Wireless connections, you can connect 8 Xbox Wireless Controllers at the same time, or 4 controllers that have Xbox Chat Headsets attached. If the controllers have Xbox Stereo Headsets, only 2 can be connected at the same time.
To ensure you have the latest firmware for your controller and headset, see. For more information, see. This adapter comes either by itself, or in a bundle with an Xbox Wireless Controller.
Notes. The Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows may not be available in all markets. When Airplane mode is on, the Xbox Accessories Radio is turned off by default. You will need to turn it back on if you want to use this function while in Airplane mode. On Bluetooth-supported controllers, the plastic around the Xbox button is part of the face of the controller.
On controllers without Bluetooth, the plastic around the Xbox button is part of the top, where the bumpers are. Notes. Bluetooth requires a PC running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. See to learn how to get the latest Windows update. For best performance, update your controller.
Bluetooth is supported on PCs, tablets, and laptops. It is not supported on mobile devices. Bluetooth does not support any attachments, such as headsets, chatpads, or the Xbox Stereo Adapter.
We recommend connecting only one controller at a time using Bluetooth. Follow these steps to pair your controller to your PC using Bluetooth:.
Make sure you have updated your PC to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. See to learn how to get the latest Windows update. For best performance, update your controller. Turn on your Xbox Wireless Controller by pressing the Xbox button.
Press the controller Connect button for three seconds and release. When you connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to your Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 PC with a micro-USB cable, Windows will automatically download and install the drivers for the controller. If Windows is not set to automatically download device software, you can check for updates through Device Manager. Update drivers through Device Manager Here’s how to check for updates manually in the Device Manager:. Point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then select Search. Enter Device Manager in the search box, and then select Device Manager. Note Windows may ask you for an administrator password or to confirm your choice.
Locate and expand Microsoft Xbox One Controller. Right-click the expanded Microsoft Xbox One Controller and select Update Driver Software. Select Search Automatically for Updated Software. With Xbox Wireless or USB connections, you can connect 4 Xbox Wireless Controllers at the same time. You won’t get audio through the controller so there’s no need to connect a headset. Bluetooth connections are not supported.
Notes. If the controller doesn't respond, try a different micro-USB cable. To use your Xbox Wireless Controller with your console after using it with a PC, you must re-sync the controller to the console. You can do this by using the wireless sync button or a USB cable.
For details, see. This information applies only to Xbox One Wireless Controllers. For help with other gamepads or joysticks or for information on configuring a specific game so that you can play it with a controller, refer to the manufacturer’s website.
What You’ll Need First of all, you need to see if your Xbox One controller is the updated kind or the older one that needs a dongle. There’s an easy way to tell: the newer design has its central “Xbox button” molded into the same plastic piece as the face buttons (like A, B, X, and Y).
The older design molds that button into the plastic on the top of the controller, the same part that has the shoulder buttons and triggers. To put it simply, the new version has Bluetooth, the old version doesn’t.
You’ll also need a PC running Windows 10, with at least the Anniversary Update (August, 2016). And of course, you’ll also need Bluetooth. If you’ve bought a laptop in the last five years or so it’s almost certainly capable, but many desktops (if they don’t include a Wi-Fi card) don’t have it installed by default. In that case, you’ll need a USB Bluetooth dongle. And sure, it’s still a dongle, but at least it’s useful for more than just an Xbox controller. Connect the Controller Connecting the controller to Bluetooth is fairly simple.
We’re using a Windows desktop because it’s one of the only things that the controller is explicitly designed to work with. You can connect it to other things, like an Android phone, but the proprietary layout means it probably won’t work for any actual gaming.
To begin, make sure there’s nothing else turned on in the room that might interfere with the connection—like an Xbox One console or an Xbox Windows adapter dongle. Turn the controller on by pressing the center Xbox button, then press and hold the wireless connection button on the top of the controller, to the left of the charging port. The light in the Xbox button should begin flashing rapidly. On your computer, open the “Bluetooth and other devices” page from the main Settings menu, or just click the Start button and type “Bluetooth” to find the link quickly.
Click “Add Bluetooth or other device,” then click “Bluetooth” again. Select your controller from the list, and then click it. It should connect automatically. Now you’re ready to start playing any game compatible with the standard Xbox controller input.