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{{ii}} Controllers can be used wired connections (via micro USB) or wirelessly with the [http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/controllers/windows-10-wireless-adapter/ Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows] (supports up to 8 controllers).<ref>[http://majornelson.com/2015/06/09/new-xbox-one-1tb-console-unveiled/ UPDATE: New Xbox One 1TB Console Unveiled | Xbox Live's Major Nelson]</ref>
 
{{ii}} Controllers can be used wired connections (via micro USB) or wirelessly with the [http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/controllers/windows-10-wireless-adapter/ Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows] (supports up to 8 controllers).<ref>[http://majornelson.com/2015/06/09/new-xbox-one-1tb-console-unveiled/ UPDATE: New Xbox One 1TB Console Unveiled | Xbox Live's Major Nelson]</ref>
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{{--}} Impulse Trigger vibration only works on the Xbox One.<ref>[http://news.microsoft.com/download/presskits/hardware/docs/XBOXWIREDFS.docx XBOX ONE CONTROLLER + CABLE FOR WINDOWS]</ref>
 
  
 
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==Windows==

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Xbox One Controller
Xbox One Controller cover
XInput support
Predecessor
Xbox 360 Controller
Xbox Wireless Controller on Wikipedia

Key points

Natively supported by most modern games (after installing the drivers).
Controllers can be used wired connections (via micro USB) or wirelessly with the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows (supports up to 8 controllers).[1]

Windows

Official drivers have been released.

OS X

Use the Xbox One Controller Enabler.

Linux

The Xbox One Controller is natively supported by distros using Linux kernel 3.17 (or later). Vibration is currently not supported.[2]

Issues unresolved

Incompatible games

Some games have issues with the Xbox One Controller. Refer to the individual game pages for details.

Issues fixed

No force feedback vibration in DirectInput games

Install Force Feedback Driver for Xbox One Controllers.[3] Some games will still not support vibration even with this installed.

Windows cannot initialize the device driver for this hardware. (Code 37)

Open Windows Update and ensure all Important and Recommended updates are installed.[4]


References