USB\VID_045E&PID_028F
Game controller driver
USB\VID_045E&PID_028F is the Microsoft Corp. Xbox360 Wireless Controller via Plug & Charge Cable, 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 ID | USB\VID_045E&PID_028F |
|---|---|
| Device name | Xbox360 Wireless Controller via Plug & Charge Cable |
| Maker | Microsoft Corp. (USB vendor ID 045E) |
| Device type | Game controller |
| Driver guide | Set up the Xbox controller driver |
How to install the driver for Xbox360 Wireless Controller via Plug & Charge Cable
- 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_028F. - Try Windows Update. Settings, Windows Update, Advanced options, Optional updates. Controller drivers sometimes arrive here.
- Check your PC maker. Enter your model or serial number on its support site and look under the console maker's PC support.
- Use the chip maker's package. Xbox Wireless Controller on xbox.com. Our set up the xbox controller driver guide explains which package fits.
- Restart and check. Open Settings, Bluetooth & devices and check the controller is listed.
Other Microsoft game controller IDs
VID_045E&PID_0285Xbox Controller SVID_045E&PID_0288Xbox Controller S HubVID_045E&PID_0289Xbox Controller SVID_045E&PID_028EXbox360 ControllerVID_045E&PID_02D1Xbox One ControllerVID_045E&PID_02DDXbox One Controller (Firmware 2015)VID_045E&PID_02E0Xbox One Wireless ControllerVID_045E&PID_02E3Xbox One Elite Controller
Device names: The Linux USB ID list, public data. We never host driver files: downloads come from the maker.