Got a Xbox Wireless Controller driver error? Fix it with the Xbox Accessories app on Windows 11 — OnMSFT.com

Sometimes, you may find yourself running into trouble with an Xbox Wireless Controller driver error, or the controller not registering button presses on Windows 11. If you have a Deep Pink Xbox Wireless Controller, or an Elite Series 2, not being able to use your favorite Xbox controller on your PC can be a real drag.

Just like on Windows 10, it’s really easy to update an Xbox controller using a Windows 11 PC. Just install the Xbox Accessories app from the Microsoft Store, plug in the controller to your PC, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Within a few moments, the Xbox Accessories app will update your controller and you’ll be back gaming in no time.

Fix Xbox Wireless Controller driver error

More than a few Windows users report connectivity issues with their Xbox controllers since the upgrade to Windows 11. The common problem that people run into is when trying to connect or “pair” an Xbox controller to PC via Bluetooth. When connecting an Xbox controller via Bluetooth, people may run into problems.

The only real way to connect an Xbox controller to your PC is using the Xbox Accessories app on Windows 11. Xbox Accessories is an…