If the controller isn't recognized, you can manually force Windows to use its internal generic driver: Device Manager (right-click the Start button). Find the "Unknown Device" or "USB Joystick" under Human Interface Devices Other devices Right-click it and select Update driver Browse my computer for drivers Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer USB Input Device HID-compliant game controller 3. Vibration and Compatibility Software
A verified driver means: