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Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows
Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows
Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows
Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows
Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows
Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows
Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows
Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows
Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows

Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows

Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows

$21.45

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Play PC games with your Xbox Wireless Controller. Play PC games with your Xbox Wireless Controller. With the new and improved Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10, you can play your favorite PC games using any Xbox Wireless Controller. Features a 66% smaller design, wireless stereo sound support, and the ability to connect up to eight controllers at once. *Size compared to Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. Controller and headset sold separately. For use with the Xbox One Wireless Controller or Xbox Wireless Controller and controller compatible games on PCs and Tablets running Windows 10 with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0. Not compatible with controllers designed for Xbox 360. Significant firmware update may be required; ISP fees apply.

Play PC games with your Xbox Wireless Controller. Play PC games with your Xbox Wireless Controller. With the new and improved Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10, you can play your favorite PC games using any Xbox Wireless Controller. Features a 66% smaller design, wireless stereo sound support, and the ability to connect up to eight controllers at once. *Size compared to Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. Controller and headset sold separately. For use with the Xbox One Wireless Controller or Xbox Wireless Controller and controller compatible games on PCs and Tablets running Windows 10 with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0. Not compatible with controllers designed for Xbox 360. Significant firmware update may be required; ISP fees apply.

(2,702 reviews)

Play PC games with your Xbox Wireless Controller. Play PC games with your Xbox Wireless Controller. With the new and improved Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10, you can play your favorite PC games using any Xbox Wireless Controller. Features a 66% smaller design, wireless stereo sound support, and the ability to connect up to eight controllers at once. *Size compared to Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. Controller and headset sold separately. For use with the Xbox One Wireless Controller or Xbox Wireless Controller and controller compatible games on PCs and Tablets running Windows 10 with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0. Not compatible with controllers designed for Xbox 360. Significant firmware update may be required; ISP fees apply.

Play PC games with your Xbox Wireless Controller. Play PC games with your Xbox Wireless Controller. With the new and improved Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10, you can play your favorite PC games using any Xbox Wireless Controller. Features a 66% smaller design, wireless stereo sound support, and the ability to connect up to eight controllers at once. *Size compared to Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. Controller and headset sold separately. For use with the Xbox One Wireless Controller or Xbox Wireless Controller and controller compatible games on PCs and Tablets running Windows 10 with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0. Not compatible with controllers designed for Xbox 360. Significant firmware update may be required; ISP fees apply.

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Microsoft Wireless Controller Usb Xbox One Official Adapter (for

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Xbox Wireless Usb Receiver Adapter For Windows 10/11 Pc Supports 8

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Wireless Usb Gaming Receiver Dongle Adapter For Win 10 / Xbox One Pc

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Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows 10,11 Pc/laptop,2020

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Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows

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2nd Generation Wireless Receiver Adapter Au For Xbox One Game

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Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows 10,11 Pc/laptop,2020

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2nd Generation Wireless Receiver Adapter For Xbox One Game Controller

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Excellent little device. A must own.
12 April 2022d0x360

originally posted on bestbuy.com

It took Microsoft a couple of tries to get the xinput (Xbox controller on Windows via Xbox wireless protocol) to be a decent device. The original was released with the 360 and was pretty large. The second was released with the Xbox one and it was almost the size of an m.2 SSD. It was so large that inevitably the USB A connector would bend until something broke. This was mostly because they put the sync button on the side.Then a few months to a year later they released this updated model which is smaller than the average thumb drive and you sync with anything Xbox by pushing the end straight in towards the PC. So despite fixing a major design flaw by shrinking it and moving the button I still suggest holding it by pinching near the base while pushing the ... MoreIt took Microsoft a couple of tries to get the xinput (Xbox controller on Windows via Xbox wireless protocol) to be a decent device. The original was released with the 360 and was pretty large. The second was released with the Xbox one and it was almost the size of an m.2 SSD. It was so large that inevitably the USB A connector would bend until something broke. This was mostly because they put the sync button on the side.Then a few months to a year later they released this updated model which is smaller than the average thumb drive and you sync with anything Xbox by pushing the end straight in towards the PC. So despite fixing a major design flaw by shrinking it and moving the button I still suggest holding it by pinching near the base while pushing the button.One great thing about this is it allows you to sync controllers and (certain) headphones to 2 devices at once. You can sync via the Xbox protocol (think Microsoft's version of Logitech lightspeed but even lower latency) and then also sync using Bluetooth to another device.So for example I have a headset & controller that uses this to sync with my PC then I also have them both connected to my phone via Bluetooth.The reason to use this over Bluetooth is range and latency. The Xbox controller protocol is somehow under 1ms. In the 360 era where it debuted it was 1ms at 20 feet. They enhanced it with the Xbox one s release to be just shy of 1ms which is... Amazing. It also has a range of about 30-40 feet.The protocol also has plenty of bandwidth so you can receive high bitrate audio with meta data needed to handle Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or Windows Sonic. All 3 are 3d audio codecs with Atmos being the best overall followed by DTS:X then Sonic. Win Sonic is by no means bad, you can definitely tell it's 3d audio and it works quite well and is very comparable to the PlayStation 5's 3d audio via Sony's Pulse 3d Headphones.If you want to step up to better quality 3d audio over stereo then you have to spend $10-20 to unlock a lifetime license to the Atmos codec and it will work on both the Xbox & PC using that 1 license. It will actually be available on any Xbox or PC you sign into which is nice.So this adapter is a great deal. It gives you the ability to sync 8 controllers all at the same time along with headphones. Of course I don't know of any games that use 8 controllers at the same time so chances are Microsoft built extra bandwidth in for future improvements like they did the 360 wireless dongle when they upgraded chat audio from FM radio quality to analog Phone quality (mic depending on course). They upgraded voice quality again with this and with a good mic it will sound really good but... Most headsets don't have good mics so mileage will vary there.Regardless you can't go wrong with this. More simultaneous connections than Bluetooth, better range, more bandwidth, less susceptible to interference and the lowest wireless input latency currently available regardless of device. So even if your PC has Bluetooth I still recommend this.In fact I just bought a 2nd one to use with my laptop.

Fixed Connectivity Problems with my Elite Series 2
22 February 2020karmarainsblue

originally posted on bestbuy.com

My Xbox Elite Series 2 controller was having latency issues with bluetooth connectivity on my PC. I didn't want a dongle, but I tried this out anyway. It solved my connectivity issues with the added bonus of giving my controller extended range (all the way into another room on a different floor of my house). Syncing the Wireless Adapter and the controller is simple. Plug the dongle into a spare USB port, press the home button on your controller, press the button on the end of the dongle (a small light will start to flash one the dongle), and press the sync button on your Elite Series 2 controller. When the home button on your controller stops flashing and stays lit, you're connected and good to go. This pairing works across PC's...so if you have multiple PC's in ... MoreMy Xbox Elite Series 2 controller was having latency issues with bluetooth connectivity on my PC. I didn't want a dongle, but I tried this out anyway. It solved my connectivity issues with the added bonus of giving my controller extended range (all the way into another room on a different floor of my house). Syncing the Wireless Adapter and the controller is simple. Plug the dongle into a spare USB port, press the home button on your controller, press the button on the end of the dongle (a small light will start to flash one the dongle), and press the sync button on your Elite Series 2 controller. When the home button on your controller stops flashing and stays lit, you're connected and good to go. This pairing works across PC's...so if you have multiple PC's in your home and frequently move between them you can plug this wireless adapter into whichever PC you're going to use and the pairing is still there. This is definitely better than bluetooth in that you don't have to pair the controller via bluetooth every time you change PC's. You may have to install the Xbox Accessories App for Windows on each of your PC's for the controller to work on a given machine, but you need the software to customize your controller buttons anyway, so it's no big deal. Like I said, I didn't want a USB dongle...especially given that the $180 Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller is supposed to connect via bluetooth, but I'm very happy with this Wireless Adapter anyway. I recommend it to anyone that uses an Elite Series 2 Controller to play games on PC.

Forced purchase unless you don't have bluetooth
3 April 2021Allen

originally posted on bestbuy.com

Idk, if you don't have bluetooth I guess I recommend it i noticed the controllers behave weird regardless of the adapter or if they're on bluetooth. But if you have an older pc and want wireless xbox one or series X/S controllers that doesn't have bluetooth or if you buy the new official xbox headset your going to need this. I don't know if it's due to frequency of the controllers or if you have a wireless headphones that aren't Xbox then you risk losing controller connection. I also don't know if it's got something to do with battery life. But on PC Xbox controllers lose connection regardless of bluetooth or the adapter. I never lose connection with ps4/5 controllers over pc bluetooth. I have mostly bad experiences with Microsoft products. None of them work the way ... MoreIdk, if you don't have bluetooth I guess I recommend it i noticed the controllers behave weird regardless of the adapter or if they're on bluetooth. But if you have an older pc and want wireless xbox one or series X/S controllers that doesn't have bluetooth or if you buy the new official xbox headset your going to need this. I don't know if it's due to frequency of the controllers or if you have a wireless headphones that aren't Xbox then you risk losing controller connection. I also don't know if it's got something to do with battery life. But on PC Xbox controllers lose connection regardless of bluetooth or the adapter. I never lose connection with ps4/5 controllers over pc bluetooth. I have mostly bad experiences with Microsoft products. None of them work the way they're supposed to. For instance I bought the new headset to use on Xbox pc and it worked for every game except gears 5. Here's another one ea pass on game pass pc doesn't fully work. It's account driven I tested it with different accounts on different systems with the same result. Poor customer service. I was going to leave 2 stars but after talking about all of that and they force you to buy this for the headphones to work on PC. FYI the PS5 headphones work really nicely and they come with the adapter.

Specification

Release date AustraliaOctober 3rd, 2017
Game PlatformXbox One
DeveloperMicrosoft
Box Dimensions (mm)75x145x55

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Microsoft Wireless Controller Usb Xbox One Official Adapter (for

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$23.59

Xbox Wireless Usb Receiver Adapter For Windows 10/11 Pc Supports 8

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$23.59

Wireless Usb Gaming Receiver Dongle Adapter For Win 10 / Xbox One Pc

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$23.65

Bulk/unboxed Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows 10,

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$25.51

Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows 10,11 Pc/laptop,2020

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Reviews

Excellent little device. A must own.
12 April 2022

It took Microsoft a couple of tries to get the xinput (Xbox controller on Windows via Xbox wireless protocol) to be a decent device. The original was released with the 360 and was pretty large. The second was released with the Xbox one and it was almost the size of an m.2 SSD. It was so large that inevitably the USB A connector would bend until something broke. This was mostly because they put the sync button on the side.Then a few months to a year later they released this updated model which is smaller than the average thumb drive and you sync with anything Xbox by pushing the end straight in towards the PC. So despite fixing a major design flaw by shrinking it and moving the button I still suggest holding it by pinching near the base while pushing the ... MoreIt took Microsoft a couple of tries to get the xinput (Xbox controller on Windows via Xbox wireless protocol) to be a decent device. The original was released with the 360 and was pretty large. The second was released with the Xbox one and it was almost the size of an m.2 SSD. It was so large that inevitably the USB A connector would bend until something broke. This was mostly because they put the sync button on the side.Then a few months to a year later they released this updated model which is smaller than the average thumb drive and you sync with anything Xbox by pushing the end straight in towards the PC. So despite fixing a major design flaw by shrinking it and moving the button I still suggest holding it by pinching near the base while pushing the button.One great thing about this is it allows you to sync controllers and (certain) headphones to 2 devices at once. You can sync via the Xbox protocol (think Microsoft's version of Logitech lightspeed but even lower latency) and then also sync using Bluetooth to another device.So for example I have a headset & controller that uses this to sync with my PC then I also have them both connected to my phone via Bluetooth.The reason to use this over Bluetooth is range and latency. The Xbox controller protocol is somehow under 1ms. In the 360 era where it debuted it was 1ms at 20 feet. They enhanced it with the Xbox one s release to be just shy of 1ms which is... Amazing. It also has a range of about 30-40 feet.The protocol also has plenty of bandwidth so you can receive high bitrate audio with meta data needed to handle Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or Windows Sonic. All 3 are 3d audio codecs with Atmos being the best overall followed by DTS:X then Sonic. Win Sonic is by no means bad, you can definitely tell it's 3d audio and it works quite well and is very comparable to the PlayStation 5's 3d audio via Sony's Pulse 3d Headphones.If you want to step up to better quality 3d audio over stereo then you have to spend $10-20 to unlock a lifetime license to the Atmos codec and it will work on both the Xbox & PC using that 1 license. It will actually be available on any Xbox or PC you sign into which is nice.So this adapter is a great deal. It gives you the ability to sync 8 controllers all at the same time along with headphones. Of course I don't know of any games that use 8 controllers at the same time so chances are Microsoft built extra bandwidth in for future improvements like they did the 360 wireless dongle when they upgraded chat audio from FM radio quality to analog Phone quality (mic depending on course). They upgraded voice quality again with this and with a good mic it will sound really good but... Most headsets don't have good mics so mileage will vary there.Regardless you can't go wrong with this. More simultaneous connections than Bluetooth, better range, more bandwidth, less susceptible to interference and the lowest wireless input latency currently available regardless of device. So even if your PC has Bluetooth I still recommend this.In fact I just bought a 2nd one to use with my laptop.

d0x360 originally posted on bestbuy.com
Fixed Connectivity Problems with my Elite Series 2
22 February 2020

My Xbox Elite Series 2 controller was having latency issues with bluetooth connectivity on my PC. I didn't want a dongle, but I tried this out anyway. It solved my connectivity issues with the added bonus of giving my controller extended range (all the way into another room on a different floor of my house). Syncing the Wireless Adapter and the controller is simple. Plug the dongle into a spare USB port, press the home button on your controller, press the button on the end of the dongle (a small light will start to flash one the dongle), and press the sync button on your Elite Series 2 controller. When the home button on your controller stops flashing and stays lit, you're connected and good to go. This pairing works across PC's...so if you have multiple PC's in ... MoreMy Xbox Elite Series 2 controller was having latency issues with bluetooth connectivity on my PC. I didn't want a dongle, but I tried this out anyway. It solved my connectivity issues with the added bonus of giving my controller extended range (all the way into another room on a different floor of my house). Syncing the Wireless Adapter and the controller is simple. Plug the dongle into a spare USB port, press the home button on your controller, press the button on the end of the dongle (a small light will start to flash one the dongle), and press the sync button on your Elite Series 2 controller. When the home button on your controller stops flashing and stays lit, you're connected and good to go. This pairing works across PC's...so if you have multiple PC's in your home and frequently move between them you can plug this wireless adapter into whichever PC you're going to use and the pairing is still there. This is definitely better than bluetooth in that you don't have to pair the controller via bluetooth every time you change PC's. You may have to install the Xbox Accessories App for Windows on each of your PC's for the controller to work on a given machine, but you need the software to customize your controller buttons anyway, so it's no big deal. Like I said, I didn't want a USB dongle...especially given that the $180 Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller is supposed to connect via bluetooth, but I'm very happy with this Wireless Adapter anyway. I recommend it to anyone that uses an Elite Series 2 Controller to play games on PC.

karmarainsblue originally posted on bestbuy.com
Forced purchase unless you don't have bluetooth
3 April 2021

Idk, if you don't have bluetooth I guess I recommend it i noticed the controllers behave weird regardless of the adapter or if they're on bluetooth. But if you have an older pc and want wireless xbox one or series X/S controllers that doesn't have bluetooth or if you buy the new official xbox headset your going to need this. I don't know if it's due to frequency of the controllers or if you have a wireless headphones that aren't Xbox then you risk losing controller connection. I also don't know if it's got something to do with battery life. But on PC Xbox controllers lose connection regardless of bluetooth or the adapter. I never lose connection with ps4/5 controllers over pc bluetooth. I have mostly bad experiences with Microsoft products. None of them work the way ... MoreIdk, if you don't have bluetooth I guess I recommend it i noticed the controllers behave weird regardless of the adapter or if they're on bluetooth. But if you have an older pc and want wireless xbox one or series X/S controllers that doesn't have bluetooth or if you buy the new official xbox headset your going to need this. I don't know if it's due to frequency of the controllers or if you have a wireless headphones that aren't Xbox then you risk losing controller connection. I also don't know if it's got something to do with battery life. But on PC Xbox controllers lose connection regardless of bluetooth or the adapter. I never lose connection with ps4/5 controllers over pc bluetooth. I have mostly bad experiences with Microsoft products. None of them work the way they're supposed to. For instance I bought the new headset to use on Xbox pc and it worked for every game except gears 5. Here's another one ea pass on game pass pc doesn't fully work. It's account driven I tested it with different accounts on different systems with the same result. Poor customer service. I was going to leave 2 stars but after talking about all of that and they force you to buy this for the headphones to work on PC. FYI the PS5 headphones work really nicely and they come with the adapter.

Allen originally posted on bestbuy.com
Good purchase
7 January 2022

After dropping my controller for the final time, wires no longer worked and I was left with a controller that only functioned wirelessly.I was pretty worried when I realized that connecting via Bluetooth caused extreme FPS issues, but was recommended this little tool.The setup was easy enough. There was a little hiccup at first, but that was because I had disabled windows update. After enabling, it installed everything fine and was able to connect to the controller.Best buy's price was much lower than all other stores. I'm so far very happy with my purchase.

Johnny originally posted on bestbuy.com
Great Product, Short Lifespan
13 November 2022

I originally got this product in March 2022 as a connector for my new headset. It worked great, was easy to set up, and was hassle-free! The simple and minimalist design allowed for simple storage and transportation. It served its purpose as it was designed to do and did so effortlessly.However, after eight months of off-and-on use and switching from devices, it suddenly stopped working; no warning, notification, or anything. I am upset about it dying on me and how long its service lasted. Its factory warranty is only for 90 days past retail sale.That being said, the device performed wonderfully, and there were reportedly no issues from friends upon using the new headset on the pc. While I am not a fan of the lack of headset connectivity, this is not the review ... MoreI originally got this product in March 2022 as a connector for my new headset. It worked great, was easy to set up, and was hassle-free! The simple and minimalist design allowed for simple storage and transportation. It served its purpose as it was designed to do and did so effortlessly.However, after eight months of off-and-on use and switching from devices, it suddenly stopped working; no warning, notification, or anything. I am upset about it dying on me and how long its service lasted. Its factory warranty is only for 90 days past retail sale.That being said, the device performed wonderfully, and there were reportedly no issues from friends upon using the new headset on the pc. While I am not a fan of the lack of headset connectivity, this is not the review for that.The Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10 is excellent at what it's supposed to do. However, my product broke after only eight months of use. While the price isn't too bad, it is still a hassle to sort through.

HaloFan239 originally posted on bestbuy.com
Great but
11 March 2022

There seems to be a lot of confusion in the reviews about whether people should be buying the official Xbox Wireless Adapter for their controller. Part of the confusion is Microsoft's fault. They include bluetooth in almost all of their modern controllers. So why sell a "special" adapter that is 2-3x as expensive as a bluetooth dongle? The quick answer is that this adapter definitely can be worth it. And no, it's not the same as a bluetooth dongle. I'll explain what I mean.Whether or not you should buy the official Xbox Wireless Adapter comes down to your environment. Wireless technology uses radio waves for communication. Radio waves are carried on different frequencies. Right now in your home you likely have two frequencies: 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz. 5 Ghz is used by ... MoreThere seems to be a lot of confusion in the reviews about whether people should be buying the official Xbox Wireless Adapter for their controller. Part of the confusion is Microsoft's fault. They include bluetooth in almost all of their modern controllers. So why sell a "special" adapter that is 2-3x as expensive as a bluetooth dongle? The quick answer is that this adapter definitely can be worth it. And no, it's not the same as a bluetooth dongle. I'll explain what I mean.Whether or not you should buy the official Xbox Wireless Adapter comes down to your environment. Wireless technology uses radio waves for communication. Radio waves are carried on different frequencies. Right now in your home you likely have two frequencies: 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz. 5 Ghz is used by modern Wifi Routers and some wireless home phones. 2.4 Ghz is extremely common and can be used by Wifi Routers, printers, displays, home appliances, home phones, AND bluetooth. And that last part is the key to what you should be buying. Because bluetooth uses the extremely common 2.4 Ghz frequency, it's very prone to suffering from wireless interference. Interference is when a signal in your zone conflicts with another signal in your zone and makes them both less stable. Because our modern homes tend to have so much 2.4 Ghz activity in them, bluetooth doesn't always work very well. So if you've tried to use a normal bluetooth adapter with your Xbox Controller and noticed that it either struggles to connect or ends up disconnecting all of the time, you likely are dealing with 2.4 Ghz wireless interference.This is where the official Xbox Wireless Adapter comes in. It's not using 2.4 Ghz. Microsoft has created something that they're calling "Xbox Wireless". They haven't shared exactly what frequency it operates on, but it's not 2.4 Ghz or 5 Ghz. Meaning that it shouldn't conflict with the stuff that you already have in your home. So if you've been dealing with those frustrating disconnections over bluetooth, then this adapter is definitely worth a try. If you don't have bluetooth and are considering this adapter, it'll probably work just fine. However you might have been able to get away with a cheaper bluetooth adapter. It all comes down to what's going on in your environment.Reviews of products like this are often ultimately unhelpful because everyone's environment is different. Someone saying "it works" doesn't provide any clues about whether it will work in your situation. So you'll see all kinds of back and forth reviews that reflect what is going on in each situation. The bottom line is that this is a good product and can be a great alternative for those that have been struggling with bluetooth issues.

Will originally posted on bestbuy.com
If you hate wires, get this adapter!
2 April 2022

Works with Microsoft wireless peripherals much better than Bluetooth on my PC. Creates a more stable connection. No more sound drop-outs on my xBox Wireless Headset, nor any wonky behavior on my xBox Series X controller. Pairing is easy as well. It did require a driver that Windows 10 suggested via Windows Update. Once installed, press and hold the button on the adapter, then push and hold the sync button on your device. After that, once you fire up said device, it immediately connects to the adapter. The other cool thing is that you can do all the configuration through the xBox accessories app that would normally require a hard-wired connection to a USB port. Forget the wires, get this adapter!! Solid light on the adapter means solid connection to the device.

cupper24 originally posted on bestbuy.com
Must-have for PC gamers + Elite 2 controller
25 March 2022

I picked up the Xbox Elite 2 wireless controller to use with my new gaming PC that I built. I've always been a console player, so trying to use a keyboard and mouse for games like Warzone was very frustrating. What was even more frustrating though was trying to get my Elite 2 controller to reliably connect to my PC wirelessly. Nothing I tried would get it work other than connecting it via the long USB cable that came with the controller.So I purchased this Xbox Wireless Adapter, plugged it into my PC running Windows 11 and all of those frustrating dropped connection issues have gone away. It works great.If you're gaming on a PC with the Elite 2 controller, this is a must-have.

mdotdub originally posted on bestbuy.com
Plug and Play
11 January 2022

Simple setup and works great. I only knock down a star because I shouldn't need to buy a dongle in the first place. I have an Elite 2 controller connected to my desktop through Bluetooth, however, Windows has had an issue with their controllers randomly disconnecting from Bluetooth while playing games. I tried to resolve the issue by updating drivers, the firmware on the controller, changing driver energy settings, and changing the game settings. Unfortunately, the only "fix" I found was to get this wireless adapter or keep the controller plugged in. This problem has been happening to gamers for years now, and unfortunately, I am required to buy this dongle to "remedy" it. For a billion-dollar company, pretty absurd to have the issue going. It's like they say ... MoreSimple setup and works great. I only knock down a star because I shouldn't need to buy a dongle in the first place. I have an Elite 2 controller connected to my desktop through Bluetooth, however, Windows has had an issue with their controllers randomly disconnecting from Bluetooth while playing games. I tried to resolve the issue by updating drivers, the firmware on the controller, changing driver energy settings, and changing the game settings. Unfortunately, the only "fix" I found was to get this wireless adapter or keep the controller plugged in. This problem has been happening to gamers for years now, and unfortunately, I am required to buy this dongle to "remedy" it. For a billion-dollar company, pretty absurd to have the issue going. It's like they say though, sell the disease, not the cure.

Sean originally posted on bestbuy.com
Worth it if on Windows 11
31 December 2021

Saved me alot of headaches on Final Fantasy 7 remake PC with the newer x series controller on windows 11. While the game runs fine with the older xbox one controller, it's very buggy with the newer x series controller. Now I have it hooked up via blue-tooth and this only happens in FF 7 remake on the Epic store version. It doesn't happen to any other games.The game or windows 11 keep cutting out the x series controller and you can't use the controller anymore. The only fix was to take out the battery and reinsert it. That was until I got this adaptor and the problem went away. For me the $25 was worth the price of not having to deal with this issue on windows 11.

darkknight302 originally posted on bestbuy.com

Specification

Release date AustraliaOctober 3rd, 2017
Game PlatformXbox One
DeveloperMicrosoft
Box Dimensions (mm)75x145x55

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