How to Use an Xbox Controller on the PC?

Connect the Xbox controller to your PC with a USB cable

Turn on Bluetooth on your PC and put the controller in pairing mode by holding the Pair button

Open Windows Settings

Go to Bluetooth & devices

Select Add device

Choose Bluetooth

Select the Xbox controller from the list

Wait for the connection to complete

Install the Xbox Accessories app from the Microsoft Store if you want to update controller firmware

Open the Xbox Accessories app and follow the prompts to update the controller

Launch your game and select controller input if needed

Use Steam Big Picture Mode if you want to configure the controller for Steam games

Open Steam Settings

Go to Controller

Enable Xbox controller support if needed

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