Setting up the Controller on the Alienware Alpha
Summary: This article guides you through the configuration, and use of the XBox controller included with your Alienware Alpha.
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Instructions
Connecting the controller
Your Alienware ALPHA includes one (1) Microsoft XBox 360 wireless controller with a USB receiver.
- Connect the Xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver to a USB port on the computer.
- Insert batteries in the Xbox controller.
Pairing the controller
- Press and hold the Guide button.
- Press the connect button on the receiver, the green LED should flash.
- Press the connect button on the controller, it is located on the back of the controller.
- Green flashing lights around the Guide button indicate that the device is trying to establish a connection. When the light stops flashing and one of the lights remains lit around the Guide button, the controller is connected.
Controller Front
The included controller can be used as a mouse within the ALPHA UI, each function is described below.
| 1 | Mouse Movement (Left Analog Stick) | 2 | Backspace (Delete) (X Button) |
| 3 | Spacebar (Y Button) | 4 | Mouse Right Click (B Button) |
| 5 | Mouse Left Click (A Button) | 6 | Move Cursor in Text Field (D-Pad Left/Right) |
| 7 | Move Between Text Fields (D-Pad Up/Down) | 8 |
Controller Top
| 1 | Right Bumper (RB) | 2 | Right Trigger (RT) |
| 3 | Battery Compartment Release Button | 4 | Connect Button |
| 5 | Right Trigger (RT) | 6 | Right Bumper (RB) |
Controller Bottom
| 1 | Battery Compartment |
Wireless Receiver
| 1 | Connect Button |
Affected Products
Alienware Alpha & Alienware Steam MachineArticle Properties
Article Number: 000178364
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 12 Jun 2024
Version: 5
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