Solved Xbox 360 PC wireless gaming Receiver

[ufna]

I've installed drivers manually as in instruction, but controller doesn't sync

 

[windrider]

I've installed drivers manually as in instruction, but controller doesn't sync

Did you press the button near the battery pack?

Are your batteries new?

 

[ufna]

Did you press the button near the battery pack?

Are your batteries new?

Yes, I've installed new batteries (and tested few of them to be sure). When I press the button near the battery pack the lights around "big X" start to "rotate". The same time I press the button on receiver, and the light here starts to blink. But few seconds later the lights on controller starts to blink together, light on receiver permanently turned on, and nothing happend more

 

[windrider]

Did you press the button near the battery pack?

Are your batteries new?

Yes, I've installed new batteries (and tested few of them to be sure). When I press the button near the battery pack the lights around "big X" start to "rotate". The same time I press the button on receiver, and the light here starts to blink. But few seconds later the lights on controller starts to blink together, light on receiver permanently turned on, and nothing happend more

Do you know if your Xbox 360 Wireless is a clone, or an original. I have heard from some that could make a difference.

Do you have another USB to try?

 

[ufna]

Do you know if your Xbox 360 Wireless is a clone, or an original. I have heard from some that could make a difference.

Do you have another USB to try?

It looks original - I bought it in one box (controller and receiver) "by Microsoft", but it made in China. But I found strange that it has JR9-00012 serie as 11 is the last on MS website. Maybe it's the fake Also I've tried different USB ports - I have a powerfull PC and there is no power problem here I think.

Maybe the best solution is to return the device to seller. Maybe I'll make it and try another one.

 

[capitrium]

Unfortunately none of the solutions in this thread worked for me. I’m using Windows 7 64-Bit with the generic Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver.

I was able to install the driver manually, and the receiver now appears in Device Manager under 'Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class’ as ‘Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows’. I’m also able to connect my wireless controller to the receiver, and the player 1 light on the controller lights up and stays lit.

However, my computer does not get any input from the controller and does not recognize that the controller is connected. Anyone have any ideas for a fix?

 

[windrider]

Unfortunately none of the solutions in this thread worked for me. I’m using Windows 7 64-Bit with the generic Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver.

I was able to install the driver manually, and the receiver now appears in Device Manager under 'Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class’ as ‘Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows’. I’m also able to connect my wireless controller to the receiver, and the player 1 light on the controller lights up and stays lit.

However, my computer does not get any input from the controller and does not recognize that the controller is connected. Anyone have any ideas for a fix?

YOu mean if you go to 'Devices and Printers' you don't see the 'Xbox 360 Wireless Controller'?
It should show up there when connected.

 

[capitrium]

Unfortunately none of the solutions in this thread worked for me. I’m using Windows 7 64-Bit with the generic Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver.

I was able to install the driver manually, and the receiver now appears in Device Manager under 'Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class’ as ‘Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows’. I’m also able to connect my wireless controller to the receiver, and the player 1 light on the controller lights up and stays lit.

However, my computer does not get any input from the controller and does not recognize that the controller is connected. Anyone have any ideas for a fix?

YOu mean if you go to 'Devices and Printers' you don't see the 'Xbox 360 Wireless Controller'?
It should show up there when connected.

Yes, that is what I mean. The controller lights up as if it was connected, but doesn't actually make a connection to the pc.

 

[windrider]

Ok I am not sure what is going on there. Maybe try another USB port, or try reinstalling again.

Also for some check out post #65 for more tips, or here

http://www.sevenforums.com/drivers/...ver-windows-7-connection-driver-problems.html

 

[Zepher]

I own both the white original reciever as well as the new black combo and neither required a driver disc.
Windows saw the hardware and installed the required drivers automatically.
This is the black one I ordered,
Amazon.com: Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows: Electronics

 

[capitrium]

Ok I am not sure what is going on there. Maybe try another USB port, or try reinstalling again.

Also for some check out post #65 for more tips, or here

http://www.sevenforums.com/drivers/...ver-windows-7-connection-driver-problems.html

I've tried multiple usb ports and I've done a full uninstall/reinstall of the drivers probably more than a dozen times by now. I even took the steps in post #65 a bit further, editing the xusb21.inf file in the win7 driver to add the proper VENDOR_ID for the black knockoff receiver.

The existing ID in this file is for the MS official hardware (0719), and since the knockoff has a different ID (0291) Windows reads the driver as being incompatible with the device, which is why Windows fails to install the driver automatically when you plug it in. Editing the xusb21.inf file fixes this issue, but as the drivers don't seem to actually function with the receiver it's a bit of a pointless fix IMO.

Can anyone who has the knockoff Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver working on Windows 7 64-bit (the knockoff does NOT have any MS branding on it, and has a sticker reading 'XBHD' on the back) post a usb log file for me to take a look at? I'd generate the usb log file myself, but since the driver doesn't work for my device I get no output - an empty file.

Using any freeware USB Sniffer software (i.e. SnoopyPro) a user can see the data exchanged between a USB device and the driver software, and export that data as a usb log file.

Using this data, one can reverse engineer the existing driver and write their own customized driver for the device. Since that's really the only viable option I see available to myself at this point, I figure I may as well give it a shot.

 

[windrider]

I own both the white original reciever as well as the new black combo and neither required a driver disc.
Windows saw the hardware and installed the required drivers automatically.
This is the black one I ordered,
Amazon.com: Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows: Electronics

Yep I know. I think a lot of peoples issue these days is the clones of either controller, or both controller and reciever.

 

[capitrium]

After connecting my controller to my 360, it seems that I'm unable to get it to reconnect to the wireless receiver. Unlike before, when syncing the ring on the controller will rotate while trying to sync, then flash on and off periodically when it fails.

This makes me think it was never actually connecting to the wireless receiver in the first place, which is a different issue from the one I had posted earlier. I've tried various solutions posted around the forums for getting the controller to sync, but none of them seem to work so if anyone has any suggestions I'd be happy to hear them.

FYI, I'm using offifcial Microsoft-branded Xbox 360 controllers that came with the console. Only the receiver is a knockoff.

 

[bryano1000]

Firstly - thanks to those who posted already but I'm at a bit of a dead end.

I have followed the previous steps and successfully installed the Microsoft Common Class Controller Driver as advised and the device appears in Device Manager BUT it just will not sync no matter what I do. I'm at a loss here, any suggestions? Do I need to do something with the disc that came with receiver? FYI the controller is 100% fine, with working batteries but the receiver is a knockoff.

Many thanks in advance

 

[windrider]

Install the drivers first, from here

http://www.sevenforums.com/drivers/64905-xbox-360-pc-wireless-gaming-receiver-6.html#post1206897

Then follow what is posted in Post #2

 

[bryano1000]

Thanks for the reply but I have done both of those steps repeatedly to no avail.

I am left with a solid green light on the receiver but a continuously flashing one on the Xbox controller and yes, I have pressed the sync buttons

Any other ideas?

 

[squaffle]

same reciever and issue, any progress ?

Ok I am not sure what is going on there. Maybe try another USB port, or try reinstalling again.

Also for some check out post #65 for more tips, or here

http://www.sevenforums.com/drivers/...ver-windows-7-connection-driver-problems.html

I've tried multiple usb ports and I've done a full uninstall/reinstall of the drivers probably more than a dozen times by now. I even took the steps in post #65 a bit further, editing the xusb21.inf file in the win7 driver to add the proper VENDOR_ID for the black knockoff receiver.

The existing ID in this file is for the MS official hardware (0719), and since the knockoff has a different ID (0291) Windows reads the driver as being incompatible with the device, which is why Windows fails to install the driver automatically when you plug it in. Editing the xusb21.inf file fixes this issue, but as the drivers don't seem to actually function with the receiver it's a bit of a pointless fix IMO.

Can anyone who has the knockoff Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver working on Windows 7 64-bit (the knockoff does NOT have any MS branding on it, and has a sticker reading 'XBHD' on the back) post a usb log file for me to take a look at? I'd generate the usb log file myself, but since the driver doesn't work for my device I get no output - an empty file.

Using any freeware USB Sniffer software (i.e. SnoopyPro) a user can see the data exchanged between a USB device and the driver software, and export that data as a usb log file.

Using this data, one can reverse engineer the existing driver and write their own customized driver for the device. Since that's really the only viable option I see available to myself at this point, I figure I may as well give it a shot.

How did that go ? any progress ? I have a white receiver with a "XBHD" sticker so assuming that'll be why no fixes seem to work under devices (xbox 360 wireless receiver for windows) I have both "xusb21.sys" and "WdfCoInstaller01009.dll" drivers. The receiver light flashes when the button is pressed and there's definitely nothing wrong with controller (used 2 different ones and both work fine on xbox).

Any ideas ? Lost several nights already trying to get this damn thing to work *sigh*

 

[anniep89]

Hi, I had the same issue with a "XBHD" Wireless Receiver.
Found the answer on a few websites:

Step 1: download Software Downloads: Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows

Step 2:
Right click on Computer
Go to Properties
Click on Device Manager
Right click on the Unidentified Device
Go to Properties
Go to the Drive tab
Click on Update Driver…
Browse my computer for driver software
Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
Gaming
Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows Version: 2.1.0.1349
OR the new driver just installed Xbox 360 Wireless Device
Update Driver Warning
Click Yes

Then sync as normal

Hope this helps you as it helped me!

 

[squaffle]

Hi, I had the same issue with a "XBHD" Wireless Receiver.
Found the answer on a few websites:

Step 1: download Software Downloads: Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows

Step 2:
Right click on Computer
Go to Properties
Click on Device Manager
Right click on the Unidentified Device


Then sync as normal

Hope this helps you as it helped me!

It recognises it fine, it just won't sync, I can only assume it's broken. Don't wanna go through this again though so I'm just gonna buy a wired one; thanks microsoft

 

[neoquon]

Hi Squaffle. Sorry to hear you are having problems with your XBox controller.

I have a knockoff XBox receiver and I easily got it to work following the instructions in this thread. Especially,

Hi mossflower,

Try the instructions I found here: Wireless Xbox 360 Controller Receiver For Windows Not Detecting/Working

http://www.dealextreme.com/forums/Forums.dx/Forum.31881~threadid.504450

Right click on Computer
Go to Properties
Click on Device Manager
Right click on the Unidentified Device
Go to Properties
Go to the Drive tab
Click on Update Driver…
Browse my computer for driver software
Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
Windows Common Controller for Window Class
Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows Version: 2.1.0.1349 [8/13/2009]
Update Driver Warning
Click Yes

Let me know if that helps at all. Good luck!

Cheers,

Walker
Windows Outreach Team

Maybe you might need to first download and install the appropriate (original) driver from M$'s website. Then follow WalkerA's instructions.

Just trying to return the help I got from this site.