Change Xbox Controller to Player 1 on Windows
Here's how to change Xbox Controller to Player 1 on Windows.
i. This issue indicates that your PC is not detecting your Xbox controller when you connect it via a USB cable. This can be due to various reasons, such as faulty or incompatible USB ports or cables, outdated or corrupted drivers, interference from other devices, or software glitches.
Here are some possible solutions for this issue:
- Try a different USB port or cable. Sometimes, the USB port or cable you are using may be damaged or not compatible with your Xbox controller. To rule out this possibility, you can try to connect your Xbox controller to a different USB port on your PC or use a different USB cable and see if it works.
- Update or reinstall the Xbox controller driver. You may have a problem with the driver that controls your Xbox controller on your PC. This can affect the connection and cause errors. To fix this, you can try to update or reinstall the Xbox controller driver using Device Manager or a third-party tool.
- Update the Windows and Xbox accessories app. You may have a problem with the Windows update or the Xbox accessories app that affects your Xbox controller on your PC. To fix this, you can try to check for any pending updates and install them using Settings - Windows Update. You can also update the Xbox accessories app from the Microsoft Store.
- Run the troubleshooter. Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can help you fix various hardware and device issues. To run the troubleshooter for your Xbox controller, open Settings and go to Update & Security - Troubleshoot - Additional troubleshooters. Then select Hardware and Devices and click on Run the troubleshooter. Follow the on-screen instructions and see if it fixes the problem.
- Power cycle your PC and Xbox controller. Sometimes, a simple power cycle can resolve some minor glitches and refresh the connection between your PC and Xbox controller. To do this, turn off your PC and Xbox controller completely and unplug them from the power source for a few minutes. Then plug them back in and turn them on again.