Are you a fan of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) and want to play it on your PC using an Xbox 360 controller? Look no further! In this guide, we’ll show you three different methods to connect your Xbox controller to your PC, including the easiest and most efficient way to do so.
Firstly, we’ll cover using a cable to connect your Xbox controller to your PC. It’s a simple process, you just need to ensure that the cable can transfer data and not just power. Once you plug in your controller, your computer will recognize it instantly, and you’ll hear a Windows 10 or 11 sound. With this method, you can use your headphone jack on the controller and the microphone on your headset, and there will be no lagging or problems in games.
The second method involves using Bluetooth connection. You can use a Bluetooth card built into your motherboard, a PCIe card, or a USB dongle. For a stable connection, we recommend using dongles and cards that support Bluetooth 4.0 or higher. Turn on your controller by pressing down the Xbox logo, then hold down the pairing button until the Xbox logo starts flashing. Your computer should show a pop-up notification – click connect. If you don’t see a notification, go to Bluetooth settings, turn on Bluetooth, and ensure the Xbox logo is flashing. Then click “add Bluetooth and other device” in Windows 10 or “add device” in Windows 11, and select “Bluetooth”. Here, you can see your “Xbox wireless controller”. Choose it, and you’re done. It’s worth noting that you cannot use your headphone jack with this method, and you may experience some problems with the connection, such as input lag or frame drops in games. You’ll also only be able to connect up to 4 Xbox controllers at the same time, unless you have a special adapter.
Finally, the best option is using the Microsoft Xbox adapter. Simply plug in the adapter, tap the button on it, and hold down the pairing button on your controller. It automatically connects, and you have all controller features working. You can use your headphone jack and even the microphone if your headset has it. This adapter provides a better connection and reduced latency. However, it only works with Xbox controllers – you won’t be able to connect PlayStation or other controllers to it.
Once you’ve connected your controller to your PC, you can update it by going to the Microsoft store on your PC and searching for Xbox accessories. In this application, you can update and configure your controller. For example, you may have several profiles that you can set up. There’s also a feature for Xbox Elite controllers that we love – you can change the color of the Xbox logo. To do this, go to Steam and open it with the big picture mode. Then go to settings and then to controller settings. Make sure to enable “Xbox configuration support” and “Xbox extended feature support”. After that, go to your Xbox controller preferences and customize the color, brightness, and saturation of the logo.
We hope this guide helps you connect your Xbox controller to your PC and enjoy playing KOTOR without any hassle. Happy gaming!