"Xbox One Liquid Metal Controller" Doesn't Exist — Connecting Real Xbox Controllers to PC

No Such Controller

Microsoft never released an "Xbox One Liquid Metal" controller. You likely mean:

• Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 1/2 — Stainless steel thumbsticks, paddles, hair triggers.
• Xbox Elite Series 2 Core (White) — Same internals, fewer accessories.
• Custom Paint Jobs: "Liquid Metal" vinyl wraps / hydro-dip by third parties.

Connect Any Xbox One / Series Controller to PC

Wired (Easiest, Zero Latency)

1. Plug USB-C (Series) or Micro-USB (One) cable into PC.
2. Windows 10/11 auto-installs driver — appears as "Xbox Controller" in Settings → Bluetooth & devices.

Wireless — Option A: Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows (Best)

1. Buy official adapter (black, model 1791) — $15–25.
2. Plug into USB → hold pair button on adapter + controller → connected.
3. Supports up to 8 controllers + headsets; 2.4 GHz proprietary (lower latency than BT).

Wireless — Option B: Bluetooth (Series / Elite 2 / Newer One S/X Only)

1. Controller: Hold Pair 3s → Xbox button flashes.
2. PC: Settings → Bluetooth → Add Device → Bluetooth → "Xbox Wireless Controller."
3. Note: Original Xbox One (model 1537/1697) no Bluetooth — needs adapter.

Verify & Configure

• Test: gamepad-tester.com.
• Remap: ViGEm + X360CE (for legacy XInput-only games).
• Steam Input: Big Picture → Controller Settings → "Xbox Configuration Support" — per-game gyro, chords, activators.

Identify your actual controller model (back sticker) — then connect.