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 |
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Connect via USB cable |
Supported |
Supported |
Not supported |
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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:
Supported OS:
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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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