Power A Spectra Xbox One Controller Driver

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PowerA's Spectra for Xbox One is a light-up controller done right, although the missing headset port makes it a tough sell for some. Which is probably for the best considering the extra power. Spectra Illuminated Controller for Xbox One. Right trigger xbox one controller wired controller audio jack stopped working power a spectra poor quality worth the money spend 10 extra left trigger trigger broke save your money highly recommend works great build quality headphone jack really cool great controller led lights feel like.

  1. May 24, 2017 - Although we do not provide drivers for our controllers, there are resources. 7) Select on the “Microsoft Xbox One Controller” and click on the.
  2. Re: PowerA Spectra Xbox ONE controller doesn't interface. So it seems as though I may need to use an old version of the xpad driver, before the initialization code was updated my Microsoft. Will test when i get the time.
  3. Buy PowerA Xbox One Controller - Wired - Spectra - Pro Series with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. PowerA Xbox One Controller - Wired - Spectra - Pro Series (4) Write a Review. Share Ships from United States. Or any other Xbox One controller on their PC. Whether it be official or third party, it all works the same.
  4. Product Details: 225 light-up color combinations, 15 different LED colors, 2 separate light up areas, 3 operational modes and 4 brightness settings establish the Spectra as the most customizable Xbox One controller in history.

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General

Brand
PowerA
Model
CPFA115536-01
Type
Controller

Feature

Feature
- 255 Light-Up Color Combinations and 15 different LED colors
- 4 Brightness Settings
- 3 Illumination Modes
- 9.8 ft. Cord - No Batteries Required
- Dual Rumble Motors & Impulse Triggers
- Colors phase and pulse through its unique, trans-metallic shell
- Officially Licensed

Specification

Spec
Compatible With Microsoft Xbox One. Colors phase and pulse through its unique, trans-metallic shell. Officially Licensed.
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  • Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
  • Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Pros: -looks very good
-amazing LEDs

Cons: -doesn't work on my PC

Other Thoughts: Very good for what its meant for... Xbox (i have tested it on Xbox One). However, It doesn't work on my PC like my previous controller I was replacing. This might be an individual problem, but be warned.

Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

Pros: Great feeling controller for the short time that it worked properly

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Cons: Bought one of these, Used it for a month when the A button stopped working properly. About another month after that, the B button stopped working as well. Upon taking the controller apart, i found that the rubber pads that actually make contact with the board to register button presses had ripped on the A and B buttons! The rubber used on said pads is quite literally tissue paper thin, and is a joke compared to any other controllers ive had apart. Loved this controller for the short time it lasted, and considered buying another until i opened it and seen how cheap the innards are. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Pros: My son plays Xbox One all the time and this is his first choice in controller.

Cons: He says it's got everything but it's not wireless.

Other Thoughts: Price beats that of Xbox.

Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

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Better Than Xbox 360 Controllers

Cons: My only con really has to do with Windows, and not this controller. I know these aren't made to be used with PC, however, it is possible and not that hard to get going. Now That I have found all the things I needed to get it going in the first place. (See other thoughts)
Also, just nitpicking here but, I wish it had a braided cable. Most companies won't spring for braided, but I just love it so much. Oh well....

Other Thoughts: As I have said, I bought this for PC. After playing an Xbox One at a friends house, making fun of how something with graphics and features that still are no match for a PC, and still costs around the $400 mark (if you want all the bells and whistles), I really liked the controllers. I have a ton, and I mean A TON, of Xbox 360 controllers for several PCs in my house. I wanted one of those now (I'm very childish like that). I didn't want to spend all of the extra money for the 'Windows Cable' after already spending money on the official controller. So I figured I'd see what 3rd party companies have been up to. Seeing that this was wired, which I prefer anyway over wireless, I went with this. It's not that different from the Microsoft wireless one. A bit cheaper in the manufacturing process, but not that bad. Ten dollars cheaper than the other one too. My only gripe was that Windows did not recognize it right off the bat. I mean I know Xbox 360 controllers weren't plug and play either. You needed a simple driver to make them work. After a little bit of digging I found out some info that might help others when trying to install this, or any other Xbox One controller on their PC. Whether it be official or third party, it all works the same.
First and foremost...This is how to get it to work with Windows 7 (since Windows 8 - 8.1 is so horrible). Find and download the Major Nelson driver (ask google where to find it). Don't install it yet. Next update Windows to the newest Service Pack (July 2014). Any other updates, that don't have to do with security should be applied as well. This is key, because without doing this, all the controller will do is flash and won't connect. Believe me, I spent almost an hour messing with this until I figured out, 'Oh duh!!! Windows update is turned off!'. After the update reboot, install the driver, plug and play! The light on the controller will flash a few times, connect, then vibrate to let you know it's connected. That's it you're off. Very pleased with this purchase, plan on getting another one after Christmas. Oh and just a warning, I did my research before I bought this. I don't know if it is true or not, but I read a review on another website where one guy said that the leds being left on for too long caused the internals to melt. Making the triggers stick and shoulder buttons not work unless really pressed hard. Seems like boloney to me, but just be weary. I've found myself not turning them on unless the room is dark, and turning them off when I'm not using it. Just food for thought.

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I had the same thing happen when I first bought my Microsoft Xbox One Controller and plugged it in to my MacBook Pro 15' (May 2015) with Sierra 10.12.2.

Controller

I realize this isn't a Microsoft controller, but what you're describing matches my experience when my controller's firmware wasn't up to date.

Is there a firmware update you need to get from somewhere?

For a Microsoft Controller the fix is relatively easy if you have access to Windows or a console --

To fix this, I uninstalled the driver in MacOS and then booted into Windows 10 and updated firmware on the controller using Microsoft's Xbox Accessories app (found in App Store).

If you don't have access to Windows 10, but do have access to Windows 7 or 8, you should be able to download drivers to update the firmware for the controller. The Xbox Accessories app is only available for Windows 10.

Another option might be to find someone who has the console and see if plugging it in will get the necessary firmware updates installed.

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After I confirmed the firmware had been updated, I rebooted into macOS, downloaded the driver and everything worked without a problem.