Xbox One Controller firmware support

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StRaToX
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Xbox One Controller firmware support

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I would like to use my keyboard and mouse on the series x console.
Looking at the topic
https://gimx.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?p=20943#p20943
I need an xbox one controller, but it has to be a specific model and also have a specific firmware version.
In the above thread it says that a 1537 model xbox one controller with a firmware version 2.3.2381.0 is supported, and looking at this thread
https://gimx.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3983
keitark said
that he bought a 1537 model with a really old firmware that didn't work with GIMX, so he updated it and got a firmware version 2.3.2381.0. which does work with GIMX.

What I would like to know is,
is it possible to get a second hand 1537 model that has a firmware version higher than 2.3.2381.0. which will potentially not work with GIMX?

Or if i end up with an old firmware controller, is it possible that updating it now could possible deliver me a higher firmware version than the supported one, or does the firmware max out at the 2.3.2381.0. version since it is an old 1537 model controller ?

The same question goes for the 1697 model one since i did see a few of those around a couple of local sites.

I'm asking this because i want to use mouse and keyboard on series X and found this second hand controller

https://imgur.com/a/yuTwyys

It has the different plastic around the Xbox button indicating that it has no bluetooth and also the second image says it's a 1537 model, but the only thing worrying me is the firmware.

Any insight is appreciated,
Thanks
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GoDlike
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Re: Xbox One Controller firmware support

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Hello,
is it possible to get a second hand 1537 model that has a firmware version higher than 2.3.2381.0. which will potentially not work with GIMX?
If Microsoft releases some new firmware then it's possible but I doubt they will implement protocol breaking changes to the old controllers. Please keep in mind that some users reported possibility of downgrading firmware using Xbox accessories app on console.
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StRaToX
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Re: Xbox One Controller firmware support

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Just got the controller, hooked everything up and did some mouse calibration tests. Everything works flawlessly !!!
AtrioX
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Re: Xbox One Controller firmware support

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Hey there!

I just got the same 1537 One controller second hand, looking to make Gimx work on my Series X as well. How did t went for you so far? Still working nicely?

Also, did you just sync the controller with the Series X and that was it? I'm not sure if the controller I bought has super old firmware (will only know in a few days, when it arrives), hoping to work fine as well.
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Re: Xbox One Controller firmware support

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viewtopic.php?t=3983

You should read this thread.
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Re: Xbox One Controller firmware support

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Reinstalling the controller drivers on Windows hasn't been attempted yet because I'm not convinced it makes sense and I'm worried about doing irreparable harm.
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