Driver bundle for Microsoft Xbox 360 controllers

Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller Driver is absolutely essential for those who wish to connect a standard Xbox 360 controller to their personal computer. This driver allows the system to 'communicate' with the external device. Without such a driver, the computer would not be able to recognize the controller in question. It also offers several additional features.

Main Purpose and Core Functions

This Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller Driver is a gateway between the operating system and the driver. Installation is simple and a wizard will guide the user through the process. It should take no longer than a minute or two for the driver to be fully integrated into the system. It can be extracted to any folder chosen by the user and once the controller is plugged into a USB port, he or she will be notified that it is functioning properly.

Additional Options

It is possible to change personal settings with the help of Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller Driver. For example, the layout of the buttons on the controller can be modified based upon the game being played. There are also times when device-specific accessories such as a vibration module are able to be added and integrated into the system. Updates tend to occur on a somewhat regular basis.

  • Pros

    • This is the official driver for Microsoft Xbox 360 controllers.
    • It is possible to adjust its settings based off of user preferences.
  • Cons

    • Any driver updates must be performed manually.
    • This driver is only able to function with Windows operating systems.

App specs

  • License

    Free

  • Version

    6.2.29.0

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Windows

  • OS

    Windows 11

  • Language

    English

  • Downloads

    64.5K

    Last month's downloads

    • 716
  • Size

    7.88 MB

  • Developer

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Microsoft_Xbox_360_Controller_Driver_V6.2.29.0.exe
SHA256
0e72ed6d89d9b89690fde8122f46fa851740ef18e850d98d45e56f85a6682994
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