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Install Afterglow Xbox 360 controller driver on Windows 10/11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Using an Xboxcontrolleron Windows is usually a walk in the park. And playing certain game genres without a controller is slow suffering.
So, it’s quite a common thing to use a well-built console controller on your PC, like the AfterglowXbox 360controller which is remarkably popular if we consider that Xbox 360 is already an outdated console.
However, it seems that the plug-and-play approach won’t work for some users. Luckily, we have a way to fix this below.
How can I install the Afterglow Xbox 360 controller?
1. Get the correct drivers
If that fails, here’s how to locate locally stored driver which might work:
Due to the cross-platform support and the fact that Microsoft is behind both Xbox and Windows, all controllers should work with a simple Plug-and-Play sequence.
Just plug in your controller and wait for the system to install drivers.
After that, you can configure them as you please in the Hardware settings or in the in-game settings. Either way, that’s how it usually works on Windows 10.
However, some users are unable to make it work on its own. The problem is, seemingly, in the driver which works for some while it doesn’t for others. This can be addressed by installing the driver manually in the compatibility mode.
After lengthy research, we haven’t been able to find an Xbox 360 controller driver for Windows 10. However, the Windows 7 one should work without issues once run in the compatibility mode.
2. Use third-party software to update you drivers automatically
A professional driver updater tool is recommended to be used in order to avoid serious malfunctions.
Using a dedicated software you can automatically install and update your drivers just in a few seconds and safe from any issue.
Outbyte Driver Updater
After that, you should be having a fully functional afterglow Xbox 360 controller for Windows 10. If you’re still having issues with it, tell us in the comments section and we’ll gladly help you.
More about the topics:Windows 10 Guides,Xbox 360
Aleksandar Ognjanovic
Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.
Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.
In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.
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