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Help with my xbox controller

SweetJellySweetJelly Registered User new member
in Help / Advice Forum
I'm trying to play a game on my laptop but my xbox controller isn't working period.
When I plug it into my usb ports it lights up for a second but then doesn't work. I installed the drivers and it works on my other computer, I tried all the usb slots as well. I am using windows 7 64 can anyone help?

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    DruhimDruhim Registered User, ClubPA regular
    Is this a wired or wireless controller? If it's wired, then it should just work. However if it's a wireless (and assuming your laptop is running Windows), you need one of these.

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    SweetJellySweetJelly Registered User new member
    Druhim wrote: »
    Is this a wired or wireless controller? If it's wired, then it should just work. However if it's a wireless (and assuming your laptop is running Windows), you need one of these.

    It is wired

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    MidshipmanMidshipman Registered User regular
    It possibly could be an issue with your laptop's USB ports not delivering enough current to properly power your controller. Try a powered USB hub if you have one handy.

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