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http://majornelson.com/2014/06/05/pc-drivers-for-the-xbox-one-controller-available-now/

Beginning today, new PC drivers for the Xbox One controller will be available for download, offering PC gamers a better way to play using the Xbox One controller. We’re planning to release the drivers as part of a Windows update in the near future; however, today, I am happy to offer early access to our dedicated PC gamers on MajorNelson.com.

We know our fans have wanted PC compatibility, and we know they wanted to be able to use the Xbox One controller with the same games and applications they have been playing with using the Xbox 360 controller. We can’t wait for them to play their favorite PC games with what we consider the best controller ever made and we’re excited for fans to experience the improved D-pad, redesigned battery compartment, new comfortable design and offset analog sticks. The new PC drivers will enable the Xbox One controller to be used with any game that featured gamepad support for the Xbox 360 controller. Simply download the drivers, connect your Xbox One controller to your computer through a micro USB cable and you’ll be gaming in no time.

We look forward to sharing more about the amazing lineup of games coming to Xbox during our Xbox E3 2014 Media Briefing, Xbox: Game On, which will take place Monday, June 9 beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PDT.

Links for the driver are on Major's page

 

[~~Hasan~~]

woot. time to buy another xbox one controller

 

[Gipsy Danger]

Stealthy. Look forward to trying this today. If only there were official drivers for the DS4.

 

[Interfectum]

Right before E3... Some PC announcements incoming?

 

[vg260]

Just beat me to it. Can't wait to try these.

 

[Aucool]

time to buy a xone controller!

 

[icespide]

what a nice surprise!

 

[Gintoki]

Awesome, will finally replace my worn out 360 controller.

 

[Tain]

yyyyyyyesssssssssss

wonder if I can get my game using the sick trigger rumble

 

[Hasney]

Hopefully there is a wireless adaptor one day as I'll stick to my 360 pad until then, but awesome anyway!

 

[MDSLKTR]

Boom, ordering one today

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

So...what's better, xbone or 360 controller? Also, no wireless for the xbone controller as of yet, right?

 

[Jack Random]

nice to hear, i might pick up an xbone controller now!

 

[CrashPrime]

Excuse my ignorance but are Xbox One controllers bluetooth? ie: no dongle needed ala 360?

 

[Colonel Nasty]

Awesome surprise

 

[Zvonimir Boban]

Oh hell yes.

 

[bigkrev]

Is there a chance this will eventually be compatible with the pc wireless dongle for 360 controllers?

I'm buying one on the way home from work if it's true

 

[RdN]

Nice!

Halo 2 Vista pic on his blog may be a hint for E3 announcement of Halo 2 Anniversary?

 

[BeforeU]

Yes yes yes, awesome

 

[Garrett 2U]

Damn dude, awesome!!

 

[FlammableD]

I've been considering picking one up, I'll have to see what the controller is like. I'd rather use a PS4 controller, but i think the button prompts would always throw me off.

 

[SatansReverence]

Awesome!

Haven't got an X1 at the moment but I might have to pick up a controller for my laptop.

 

[hwy_61]

Sweet. Anybody think devs will patch in rumble triggers for old games? That would be awesome in farcry 3.

 

[see5harp]

Bravo. Going to try quickly before work.

 

[Human_me]

Sweeeet!

I now need to buy an xbox one controller!

 

[Anony]

can someone ask on his twitter if there's going to be a wireless receiver for the controller

 

[flkraven]

Phil Spencer strikes again.

 

[BronsonLee]

Whee! I'll gladly eat crow on this one, this felt way off, especially since it took forever for 360.

Still wired atm though, gotta wait on the dongle?

 

[-PXG-]

About damn time

 

[Hazaro]

So...what's better, xbone or 360 controller? Also, no wireless for the xbone controller as of yet, right?

I prefer the 360 pad from my limited time. I hate XBO bumpers

 

[Levyne]

Guess I'll be buying one soon, then.

 

[jambo]

Well that came out of no where!

 

[Bessy67]

Excuse my ignorance but are Xbox One controllers bluetooth? ie: no dongle needed ala 360?

No, but they're micro USB.

 

[Gipsy Danger]

Right before E3... Some PC announcements incoming?

I wouldn't get your hopes up. We've been fooled before.

 

[SpecialAgentZ]

Welp
Time to buy a new controller.

 

[JaseC]

Right before E3... Some PC announcements incoming?

Quite possibly.

 

[Mr_eX]

Anyway to use one wirelessly?

 

[Akai__]

But there aren't any wired controllers out yet, are there? Only the Play and Charge kit ones, right?

 

[Interfectum]

I wouldn't get your hopes up. We've been fooled before.

Seems too timely.

 

[suikodan]

Hopefully there is a wireless adaptor one day as I'll stick to my 360 pad until then, but awesome anyway!

^this

Nice to see drivers for the XBone controller but useless to me if it's not wireless.

 

[Orayn]

Cripes, took 'em long enough. Will probably pick one of these up at some point.

 

[TeRey09]

Excuse my ignorance but are Xbox One controllers bluetooth? ie: no dongle needed ala 360?

WIFI Direct I believe.

 

[DSN2K]

Halo 2 has to be there for a reason...

 

[El_Chino]

Hallelujah!

 

[hawk2025]

Phil Spencer strikes again.

Yeah, nevermind the hard work of the folks actually working on the drivers.

This cult of personality has to go.


Downloading today!

 

[Tain]

But there aren't any wired controllers out yet, are there? Only the Play and Charge kit ones, right?

If you use a USB cable, data is sent via USB. There's no difference anymore.

 

[tlstls]

Just USB maybe they will release a wireless adapter like the one for the 360 controller?

 

[Deepo]

Wireless please, for the Comfy Couch gaming!

Otherwise, awesome!

 

[BabyFaceKillah]

He just had to be playing halo 2 huh... lol

 

[RulkezX]

Nice !

Will probably use it over my DS4 now as the drivers for it mess up Teamspeak.