The adapter that allows Xbox One controllers to be used wirelessly with PCs and tablets is coming later this month, Microsoft has confirmed.
A listing for the dongle, officially known as the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, references a release date of October 20 on the official Xbox website. Confusingly, GameStop and Amazon listings offer two separate dates–October 27 and November 3, respectively.
Microsoft confirmed with GameSpot that October 20 is the official release date, though at this point it remains unclear where you’ll be able to purchase it on that day.
“[W]e can confirm the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, announced earlier this year, will release on Oct. 20 in most markets,” the company said in a statement today. “We look forward to sharing more details soon.”
The $25 adapter was first revealed at this year’s GDC, and was then confirmed for a release this fall at E3. Until now, the only official way to use an Xbox One controller on PC was by connecting it with a micro-USB cable.
That will remain the only option for some PC and tablet owners, as the new wireless adapter requires Windows 10. The new operating system is a free upgrade right now for Windows 7 and 8 users, but while adoption has been strong, there are invariably going to be those who aren’t up-to-date and thus will be unable to use the adapter.
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