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Works for Windows 8.1 and 10
Works for Windows 8.1 although most instructions founds in these reviews are for Windows 7. Here are my instructions for getting it to work on 8.1:
1. Plug in USB. The system will not recognize it and it will show up as "Unknown device"
2. Go into Device Manager (search for it using the Start menu)
3. Right-click on unknown device and go into properties
4. Click on "Update driver"
5. Click on "Browse my computer for driver software"
6. Click on "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
7. Scroll down and choose "Xbox 360 Peripherals"
8. Click "Next" and choose "Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows." Windows 8.1 already has the driver on it so you don't need to use the CD or download drivers from the website.
9. Click "Yes" to ignore the resulting warning
10. Click the Ortz button. Turn on the Xbox 360 controller and then press and HOLD the wireless reset button on the top of the controller. I was stuck trying to figure out why this wasn't working for the longest time because all I did was press it without holding!
If all goes well, you should be able to use the wireless 360 controllers with your games now.
Here are links to Youtube videos demonstrating these steps if you want more visual aids:
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Overall, the product works fine other than unclear instructions which is why I felt I had to post this.
May 2015 · Unknown · verified purchase