Microsoft is planning to release a refreshed Xbox One controller next month, complete with a new headphone jack. The software giant has revealed its plans in a Xbox One support article, noting that new controllers 'released after June 2015' will include a new 3.5mm audio port to connect any type of headphones. Existing Xbox One controllers do not include a headphone jack, and owners have to purchase a separate stereo headset adapter to use headphones with the controller.
Jun 22, 2016 - June 22, 2016 by Matt. The Xbox One controller does not appear in Devices and Printers. The only official way to get at these drivers is through Microsoft's Software Catalog site, which begrudgingly restricts its usage to. Simply download the drivers, connect your Xbox One controller to your computer through a micro USB cable and you’ll be gaming in no time. We look forward to sharing more about the amazing lineup of games coming to Xbox during our Xbox E3 2014 Media Briefing, Xbox: Game On, which will take place Monday, June 9 beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Microsoft is planning its own E3 press event on June 15th, so it’s reasonable to assume this updated controller will be part of the announcements at the show. However, a new controller does raise some interesting questions. The current stereo headset adapter provides volume and mute controls straight from the controller, and it’s not clear if the upcoming Xbox One controller will include any additional features to support this. A new controller also hints that Microsoft could be considering a hardware refresh or minor changes to the Xbox One itself. Microsoft’s console has a large footprint in a living room setup, and the software maker has previously refreshed its Xbox 360 with refined and slimmer versions. It might be too early for such a refresh at E3, but updating the controller certainly hints that Microsoft is looking to make Xbox One hardware changes.
Xbox One Controller Driver Download
360 controller use on the Xbox One as of June 2015
Aside from the obvious (money)
Microsoft has done a great job re-introducing back compatibility with the Xbox ONE at E3. Why has microsoft not made the Xbox 360 controller compatible with the Xbox one, for players 2-4? I know they operate on different technology, however the wired controllers for the 360 were USB, and the wireless could be made to work with an adapter.
The Xbox One can stream games to Windows 10, which can then be controlled with an Xbox 360 controller, so that should tell you that the control schemes translate well.
Now we have confirmation that Xbox 360 Musical Instruments for Rock Band will work on the Xbox one. If these can be made to work, SURELY the xbox 360 controller can be?!?