The Xbox indicator in Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories Status shows connected peripherals as green lights. Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller Driver supports wired and wireless Xbox 360 controllers on a PC, with a separate recognition step for wireless devices.
Wired controllers connect through USB
Connect a wired Xbox 360 controller to a USB port, then give Windows a few seconds to recognize it. After that, the controller is ready for games that support it. The driver provides the PC-side support for using the Xbox 360 gamepad.
The Xbox indicator tracks wireless peripherals
For a wireless controller, install the driver and open Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories Status from the Start menu. Press the controller’s Guide button, the large button in its center, and wait for the app to detect it. The Xbox indicator adds a green light when the controller connects; its lights show how many peripherals are connected.
This status screen gives a visual confirmation of the wireless connection. A wireless controller takes an extra recognition step compared with connecting a wired controller by USB.
The driver supports other Xbox 360 devices
The driver also supports Microsoft Xbox 360 peripherals such as a headset and steering wheel. Accessories Status can show a connected headset’s battery level, and the steering wheel follows a similar connection process to other Microsoft peripherals.
The Help file explains device connections
The software’s Help file provides step-by-step tutorials for connecting Microsoft devices to a PC. It covers peripherals such as controllers and steering wheels, giving users connection guidance from within the driver software.
Pros
- Wired Xbox 360 controllers connect through USB
- Accessories Status displays connected peripherals with green indicator lights
- Supports Xbox 360 headsets and steering wheels as well as controllers
- The Help file includes connection tutorials for Microsoft devices
System requirements: Windows 7 · 32-bit and 64-bit · Windows 7: 128 MB RAM · Windows 7: 150 MB available disk space · 300 MHz or faster processor · USB port · CD drive · Xbox 360 Accessories Software version 1.1
How do I connect a wireless Xbox 360 controller?
Install the driver, open Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories Status, press the controller’s Guide button, and wait for its green light to appear in the Xbox indicator.
Can I connect an Xbox 360 headset or steering wheel?
Yes. The driver supports Xbox 360 headsets and steering wheels; Accessories Status can also display a headset’s battery level.
How do I connect a wired Xbox 360 controller?
Plug it into a USB port and wait a few seconds for Windows to recognize it.