Local Multiplayer on PC - Multiple controllers Q

[the_matrix_guy]

Hey, quick question, to hook up multiple Xbox wireless controllers to the same laptop, I would need the second controller to have a Microsoft Xbox Bluetooth dongle, correct? Currently, I have one Xbox wireless controller, I'm just trying to figure out what I need before pulling the trigger on the second. I would prefer if both controllers were the same.

Kind regards

[Chuck E Ducky]

Yes you will need a 2nd Bluetooth Or it could be hardwired and charge at the same time. I hardwire my elite controller since I play at a Computer Desk.

There are adapters if you need more ports as well.

[the_matrix_guy]

Yes you will need a 2nd Bluetooth Or it could be hardwired and charge at the same time. I hardwire my elite controller since I play at a Computer Desk.

There are adapters if you need more ports as well.

Thanks man. And what about a desktop without Bluetooth? You would need two xbox Bluetooth dongles? (If you want wireless. ) I’m 99% sure the answer is yes.

[Chuck E Ducky]

Correct you will need two separate. One for each addition controller to go wireless.

[the_matrix_guy]

perfect, ty

[RedLeaderSB]

I use one Xbox dongle to two controllers?

[Chuck E Ducky]

Shouldn’t need a dongle for an Xbox sure it’s not just linking directly?

[antifat]

Which type of Xbox controller are you trying to use?

360 up to 4 controllers https://www.amazon.com/Mcbazel-Wirel.../dp/B076GZFLR3

XB1 and later up to 8 controllers https://www.amazon.com/Smlau-XB2-Wir.../dp/B0BKW4J3RN

[Chuck E Ducky]

Those are cool I got to get one of those. I’m using the one that came with the controller

[the_matrix_guy]

Which type of Xbox controller are you trying to use?

360 up to 4 controllers https://www.amazon.com/Mcbazel-Wirel.../dp/B076GZFLR3

XB1 and later up to 8 controllers https://www.amazon.com/Smlau-XB2-Wir.../dp/B0BKW4J3RN

Oh nice. Theyre the latter one you linked: the new type. I think the Microsoft one is also supposed to do multiple controllers but Windows being the POS that it is, it doesn't work right because the Bluetooth conflicts. I would still try it before i get a second dongle though, just to see.

I guess it works for some and other people report problems? Thats my conclusion from looking on it a little.

[alpha_q_up]

Just dropping in to say if you want a great controller for the price and included dongle, and a charging station, I use 8bitdo Ultimate 2 controller almost exclusively, the feel of Hall Effect joysticks is so much nicer and snapper, I got the 2.4 G edition and love it, I'll prolly pick up another one I been eyeing their catelog of other controllers

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