Windows 10: I cant connect to a game with my wireless controller.

I use Bluetooth to connect my ps4 controller to my laptop. The method works because every game I play works with the controller. Except for fortnite. My controller doesn't work on that game whatsoever, even though every other game is fine. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

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Xbox Controller is not connecting to Wireless Adapter

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I appreciate your time and patience to work on this issue. To have a better clarity on the issue please reply to the following questions:

• Are you using an Xbox one controller?
  

If you are using an Xbox one controller, I suggest you to refer the steps in the article

How to connect an Xbox One Wireless Controller to a Windows PC and see if that helps in resolving the issue.



I would also suggest you to uninstall all the hidden devices under USB hive and check if you are able to connect the wireless adapter. Please follow the steps mentioned below to uninstall the hidden drivers:

1. Press and hold the Windows + X key on the keyboard.
   
2. Select Device manager.
   
3. Click View tab.
   
4. Select Show hidden devices.
   
5. Expand Universal Serial Bus and remove all the greyed out devices. To remove the greyed out devices, right click on the device and select
   uninstall.
   
6. Restart your computer.
   

Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.



Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Does anyone use any wireless controllers on PC?

I originally bought two Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Controllers. They come with two AA batteries. I decided not to use these batteries and replace them with rechargeable battery packs.

You can connect these controllers to a Windows 10 PC using Bluetooth. That works fine for me. Optionally, you can buy a Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter and connect to it. The advantage of using it is that you need it if you want to connect a headset to the controller.

Xbox One Wireless Controller

• Powered by
  • 2 AA batteries (included), or
  • Rechargeable battery pack (not included)
• Can use Micro USB to USB A wired cable (not included)
• Connects to Computer
  • Using Bluetooth, or
  • Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10 (not included)
• Bluetooth connection does not support connecting headset to controller

Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10

• Used to connect Xbox One Wireless Controller
• Replaced Bluetooth connection
• Supports connecting headset to controller

Xbox One Play and Charge Kit

• Battery pack replaces 2 AA batteries in Xbox One controller
• Includes Micro USB to USB A wired cable
• USB cable used for charging battery pack or normal use of controller

 

Can’t connect Xbox one controller to pc

Hello SubieTY,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Initially, we need to pair the device to show up in the list while connected through Bluetooth. Check with the below mentioned steps and see if it works.

• I would suggest you to check with the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article on -
  
  Connect and troubleshoot Bluetooth on your Xbox One Wireless Controller.
  
  
  
  
• You may also follow the steps from the below article to connect a controller to a Windows 10 PC -
  
  How to connect an Xbox One Wireless Controller to a Windows PC.
  

Hope it helps.

Mala S

Microsoft Community - Moderator