Microsoft XBox 360 Wireless Receiver Not Syncing With Controller

[GreyM62]

I am running Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit, and I have a problem where I cannot connect my XBox 360 controller to the wireless receiver I own. I have looked online to find a solution for my situation, but none that I have found have worked. I have even tried the solution involving going into the device manager and updating the device drivers. I would like help ASAP.

 

[rvcjew]

did it use to to work or is it a new receiver and does it light up solid green when plugged in?

 

[GreyM62]

I got it from a friend who couldn't get it to work and didn't take the time to find out how. Yes, the light is solid green when plugged in.

 

[matts6887]

I got it from a friend who couldn't get it to work and didn't take the time to find out how. Yes, the light is solid green when plugged in.

Did windows detect the device and try to install drivers for it the first time you plugged it in to the computer?

 

[GreyM62]

I got it from a friend who couldn't get it to work and didn't take the time to find out how. Yes, the light is solid green when plugged in.

Did windows detect the device and try to install drivers for it the first time you plugged it in to the computer?

No, it didn't, so I installed them on my own.

 

[rvcjew]

I got it from a friend who couldn't get it to work and didn't take the time to find out how. Yes, the light is solid green when plugged in.

Did windows detect the device and try to install drivers for it the first time you plugged it in to the computer?

No, it didn't, so I installed them on my own.

Ah, reason i asked is that these are notorious for having dying fuses that that you then have to bypass to make work again(mine did this). is it shown in the device manger anywhere? EDIT: also is it a real one of the knock off that needs different drivers http://krisrowland.wordpress.com/20...eless-controller-adapter-in-windows-7-64-bit/ ?

 

[GreyM62]

After reading through the above link, I've determined that my receiver is a knock off (labeled with "Xbox 360" instead of "Microsoft"). Could you provide me with a link to the other drivers?

 

[rvcjew]

grabbed off amazon:
Here's how to set it up:

1. Go to Device Manager
2. Select the "Unknown Device"
3. Choose to update the driver under the Driver tab
4. Choose the 'Browse for a driver' (not the exact words but close)
5. Tell it that you want to pick from the list of device drivers
6. Choose the "Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class" option
7. Pick the Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver
8. Enjoy

does yours look like this one? Amazon.com: Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows: Video Games as in no official hologram sticker on the bottom.

 

[GreyM62]

grabbed off amazon:
Here's how to set it up:

1. Go to Device Manager
2. Select the "Unknown Device"
3. Choose to update the driver under the Driver tab
4. Choose the 'Browse for a driver' (not the exact words but close)
5. Tell it that you want to pick from the list of device drivers
6. Choose the "Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class" option
7. Pick the Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver
8. Enjoy

does yours look like this one? Amazon.com: Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows: Video Games as in no official hologram sticker on the bottom.

I have already tried that method. And yes, it looks like that one but black.

 

[rvcjew]

hmm ill look into it maybe you can use motion joys drivers? EDIT: does it show up as anything in the device manager? does it install but not sync and stupid question but are you holding both buttons on controller and receiver to sync it? (had to be asked lol)

 

[GreyM62]

hmm ill look into it maybe you can use motion joys drivers?

Motion joy has drivers for the wireless receiver?

 

[rvcjew]

nvm motion joy does not work its so you can spoof xinput so that you use a ps3 for 360 games.

 

[rvcjew]

talked to someone more knowledgeable and he said it usasaly works with the normal drivers did you install this one Software Downloads: Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows install it then do the amazon steps

 

[GreyM62]

nvm motion joy does not work its so you can spoof xinput so that you use a ps3 for 360 games.

I believe it was you who mentioned that the knock off needed different drivers. Could you supply me with these?

 

[GreyM62]

talked to someone more knowledgeable and he said it usasaly works with the normal drivers did you install this one Software Downloads: Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows install it then do the amazon steps

Yes, I did use those drivers.

 

[rvcjew]

nvm motion joy does not work its so you can spoof xinput so that you use a ps3 for 360 games.

I believe it was you who mentioned that the knock off needed different drivers. Could you supply me with these?

yeah i was confused look at my post #13 now for that you should try.

 

[rvcjew]

talked to someone more knowledgeable and he said it usasaly works with the normal drivers did you install this one Software Downloads: Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows install it then do the amazon steps

Yes, I did use those drivers.

hmm and it still didn't work odd as usually the way is to install those then tell windows to manually use them for that device.

 

[GreyM62]

talked to someone more knowledgeable and he said it usasaly works with the normal drivers did you install this one Software Downloads: Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows install it then do the amazon steps

Yes, I did use those drivers.

hmm and it still didn't work odd as usually the way is to install those then tell windows to manually use them for that device.

Do you know of any other methods?

 

[rvcjew]

iv only seen this one like before Automatic Drivers for Fake Xbox 360 Wireless Receivers - Virtual Vitriol

 

[windrider]

Sometimes the knockoff controllers will work with a Plug and Play USB charge kit, instead of the wireless reciever

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

or check this thread

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