How to Connect Guitar Hero to Xbox 360

Guitar Hero is an extremely popular music video game featuring singing your favorite tunes with a guitar-shaped controller. If you own both an Xbox 360 console and Guitar Hero controllers, and are looking to connect them together to enjoy this popular game, in this blog provides three methods for connecting them based on whether your controller is wired or wireless and whether a dongle is involved.

​Option 1: Using a Wired Controller

If you have one of the digital Guitar Hero guitar, you can connect it to your Xbox 360 using a wired Xbox 360 controller. This is the easiest and affordable choice, because there aren’t any additional accessories. Here’s how to accomplish it:

To connect your wireless controller with your Xbox 360 console and use it in conjunction with you Guitar Hero game, follow these steps-by-step directions:

1. Connect the wired controller on any of the available USB ports of your Xbox 360 console.
2. Start up both your Xbox 360 console and Guitar Hero guitar. you will find its power button located near its directional pad on its front face.
3. Insert the Guitar Hero game, wait a moment or so, and allow it to load completely before proceeding with playback.
4. Simply press the sync button on your Xbox 360. This small circular button is found near where memory card slots are.
5. Hold the sync button of your Guitar Hero guitar as it searches for a connection with an Xbox 360 system. You will observe four lights flash on both devices simultaneously until only one remains illuminated, and then you are free to release its sync button.
6. Launch Guitar Hero on your Xbox 360 and navigate to its controller settings. Within these settings, there should be an option for guitar input; choose wired controller as the input device for your guitar.

Option 2: Using a Wireless Receiver

Another method of connecting to connect your Guitar Hero guitar to Xbox 360 without the need for a dongle is to connect it with a wireless transmitter. Wireless receivers are device that plugs into the USB connection on the Xbox 360 console and allows the wireless guitar to connect directly with your console. You can purchase wireless receivers online or in most gaming stores.

When you’ve equipped your Wireless receiver then follow these instructions to join the Guitar Hero guitar to the Xbox 360:

1. Connect the wireless receiver to the USB connector on your Xbox 360 console.
2. Switch on the Xbox 360 and the Guitar Hero guitar.
3. Hold to sync the receiver’s button until it starts to blink.
4. Hit “Sync” on your Hero guitar.
5. Watch for the lights on the wireless receiver as well as the guitar not to blink and remain in place.
6. Begin by opening Guitar Hero on your Xbox 360 and then navigate to the controller settings of the game. In the game’s settings for controllers you will see an option to choose the input device for your guitar. Select the wireless receiver as the input device for your guitar.

Option 3: Using a Third-Party Dongle

The third method of connecting Guitar Hero guitar to Xbox 360 without the need for an internal dongle is by using the external connector. Third-party dongles refer to an item that isn’t made by the first Guitar Hero manufacturer, but is compatible alongside the console and guitar. There are a range of third-party dongles through the internet or at certain gaming stores.

If you want to connect your guitar with a dongle from a third party Follow these steps:

1. Connect the third-party adapter to the controller port on the Xbox 360 console.
2. Switch on the power on your Xbox 360 console and your Guitar Hero wireless guitar. The control button on your guitar’s face of the guitar just next to the direction pad.
3. Install the game in your Guitar Hero game and allow it to load.
4. Use the sync button of the dongle that is a third-party device. The sync button of the dongle is typically a small button situated in the back or on front on the back of the gadget.
5. Hit the button to sync on the Guitar Hero guitar.
6. Watch to see if the LEDs on the dongle from a third party and your guitar, to cease blinking, and then remain in place.
7. Start Guitar Hero on your Xbox 360 and then navigate to the controller settings of the game. In the controller settings of the game there should be the option to select guitar input. Select a third-party dongle to be the input device to the guitar.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you have any issues in connect the Guitar Hero guitar to Xbox 360 without a dongle below are some troubleshooting suggestions which might be helpful:

1. Make sure that your batteries are clean and placed properly into your guitar controller.
2. Check that your wireless controller, wired controller or a third-party dongle is connected securely and functioning properly.
3. Make sure that your Xbox 360 console and your Guitar Hero game are updated to the most recent version.
4. Be sure that there isn’t any obstruction or interference between the guitar controller and your Xbox 360 console.
5. Reset your guitar’s control by pressing your power switch for 10 seconds, then switching it back on.
6. Try resyncing your guitar controller using the same sync method that was described earlier.
7. Try using an alternative USB connector or even a controller port to your Xbox 360 console.
8. Try using an alternative instrument controller or wired wireless receiver or third-party dongle if you can.

Connect Your Xbox 360 Hero Guitar to PC: Wired & Wireless Solutions

Method 1: Connect a Wired Xbox 360 Guitar Hero Controller to PC

If you own connected Xbox 360 Guitar Hero controller, then you are in the right place. Connecting it to a PC is a breeze. All you require is an USB connector on your computer as well as the USB cable from your controller.

Below are some steps that you must take:

1. Connect the USB cable from your controller into an USB connection on your computer.
2. You must wait for Windows to install automatically the drivers needed that your controller requires. You will receive a message when the controller is now ready to be used.
3. Play your preferred Guitar Hero game on your PC and have fun!

Method 2: Connect a Wireless Xbox 360 Guitar Hero Controller to PC

If you own a Wireless Xbox 360 Guitar Hero controller, an additional accessory will be necessary in order to connect it to your PC. A Wireless receiver or dongle which communicates with your controller would do just fine.

Here are the steps you should follow:

1. Find a wireless receiver dongle compatible with Xbox 360 controllers online or from local retailers; make sure it comes equipped with an USB connector to plug it directly into your computer.
2. Plug the wireless receiver, or dongle into an available USB connection on the computer.
3. Take action by pressing the sync switch on your controller, and it will begin searching for connections.
4. Click the sync button of the wireless dongle or receiver so that it begins looking for a connection.
5. As soon as you connect your controller and dongle or receiver, a solid glow should appear on both devices as soon as they’re linked together. Once connected, start your desired Guitar Hero game on PC and get playing!

Method 3: Connect a PS2 Guitar Hero Controller to PC

If you own a PS2 Guitar Hero controller, then it can also be used on PC with some adapters and drivers. A PS2 to USB adapter is needed to connect its PS2 connector with the PC’s USB ports.

Here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Buy a PS2 to USB adapter compatible with PS2 controllers – either online or at local stores – that has a USB connector to plug directly into your PC.
2. Plug your PlayStation 2 controller’s PS2 connector into a PS2 to USB adapter.
3. Simply plug the USB connector of the adapter into any of your PC’s available USB ports.
4. Wait for Windows to automatically install the required drivers for your controller, and when ready you will see a notification that indicates its readiness.
5. Launch your favorite Guitar Hero game on PC and have fun!

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