Open joy.cpl and ensure both pads are visible. If using an emulator like x360ce, ensure you have mapped "Controller 1" to the first hardware instance and "Controller 2" to the second hardware instance in separate tabs.

These controllers often fail on USB 3.0/3.1 ports. Use a USB 2.0 port if available.

Installing the dedicated or exclusive driver package is necessary to:

This indicates a driver signature or recognition failure in Device Manager.

Proper installation adds a dedicated "Effect" or "Vibration" tab in your Windows controller settings to test rumble intensity. 2. Finding and Installing the Driver

One of the most "EXCLUSIVE" community solutions for older models is a generic driver found on GitHub under the project "generic-usb-gamepad-vibration-driver." This open-source driver was specifically built to solve the vibration problem on Windows 8 and 10 for generic gamepads identifying as VID=0x0079 and PID=0x0006 .