USB\VID_045E&PID_0289

Xbox Controller S driver

USB\VID_045E&PID_0289 is the Microsoft Corp. Xbox Controller S, a game controller device. Windows includes drivers for common controllers; wireless adapters may need an update. Get it from Windows Update or your PC maker first; the chip maker's own package is on xbox.com.

Device details

Hardware IDUSB\VID_045E&PID_0289
Device nameXbox Controller S
MakerMicrosoft Corp. (USB vendor ID 045E)
Device typeGame controller
Driver guideSet up the Xbox controller driver

How to install the driver for Xbox Controller S

  1. Confirm the ID. In Device Manager, right-click the device, open Properties, then Details, and pick Hardware Ids. The first line should start with USB\VID_045E&PID_0289.
  2. Try Windows Update. Settings, Windows Update, Advanced options, Optional updates. Controller drivers sometimes arrive here.
  3. Check your PC maker. Enter your model or serial number on its support site and look under the console maker's PC support.
  4. Use the chip maker's package. Xbox Wireless Controller on xbox.com. Our set up the xbox controller driver guide explains which package fits.
  5. Restart and check. Open Settings, Bluetooth & devices and check the controller is listed.

Other Microsoft game controller IDs

Device names: The Linux USB ID list, public data. We never host driver files: downloads come from the maker.