USB\VID_045E&PID_0B12
Xbox Controller driver
USB\VID_045E&PID_0B12 is the Microsoft Corp. Xbox Controller, 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_0B12 |
|---|---|
| Device name | Xbox Controller |
| 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 Xbox Controller
- 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_0B12. - 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
Device names: The Linux USB ID list, public data. We never host driver files: downloads come from the maker.