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    Xbox Wireless Controller functionality across operating systems

    There are some important differences between operating systems when it comes to connecting your Xbox Wireless Controller. The table below shows these differences for connecting a wireless controller to your Windows or Android device.

    Feature

    Windows 10

    Windows 7/8.1

    Android

    Connect via USB cable

    Supported

    Supported

    Not supported

    Connect via Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows

    Supported

    Supported

    Not supported

    Connect via Bluetooth

    Supported

    Note Requires Windows 10 Anniversary Edition

    For best performance, update your controller. See How to update your Xbox One Controller on Windows 10.

    Not supported

    Supported devices:

    • Galaxy S7
    • Galaxy S7 edge
    • Galaxy Note5
    • Galaxy S6
    • Galaxy S6 edge
    • Galaxy S6 edge+

    Supported OS:

    • 5.1.1
    • 6.0.1

    Supported games:

    Minecraft: Gear VR Edition

    See Using your Xbox Wireless Controller to play Minecraft: Gear VR Edition for additional info.

    Xbox accessories

    Supported via USB and Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. Not supported via Bluetooth.

    Not supported

    Not supported

    Audio through controller

    Supported via USB and Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. Not supported via Bluetooth.

    Audio devices are not supported on wireless or wired controllers on Windows 7/8.1. To use audio devices through the controller, you must be on Windows 10 or an Xbox One console.

    Not supported

    Firmware updates

    Supported via USB and Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows on a Windows 10 PC running Windows Anniversary Edition (using the Xbox Accessories app). Not supported via Bluetooth.

    The controller can be updated through an Xbox One console.

    Firmware updates are not supported via Android devices.

    Remapping Xbox Elite Wireless Controller functions in the Xbox Accessories app

    Supported

    Elite controller mappings can be set in the Devices app on Windows 10 or on an Xbox One console.

    Elite controller is not supported on Android devices.

    Related Issues

    Using your Xbox Wireless Controller to play Minecraft: Gear VR Edition
    How to connect an Xbox One controller to a PC
    All about the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows
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