Surface Studio gets a firmware update for Xbox Wireless Adapter reliability

This week, Microsoft released a driver update for its Surface Studio all-in-one PC, the first such update that the device has received since January 10. Today"s update is small, which just a fix for compatibility with the Xbox Wireless Adapter, a USB dongle that allows you to wirelessly connect an Xbox One controller.

Here"s the full changelog:

Windows Update History Name Device Manager Name
Xbox – Network adapters – 1.0.45.4

Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows – Network adapters

  • 1.0.45.4 improves reliability of the Xbox Wireless Adapter.


According to the company"s Value Indicator chart, the update improves reliability and compatibility, with no effect on security, connectivity, performance, or battery life.

A year and a half old now, the Surface Studio is the one consumer PC in Microsoft"s hardware lineup that"s in dire need of a refresh. It still uses a sixth-generation HQ-series processor, which is designed for high-powered laptops, and Microsoft hasn"t even discounted it. You can buy one right now on the Microsoft Store for up to $4,199. Hopefully, the company announces a new model soon.

To download the full drivers and firmware bundle for the Surface Studio, you can find it here.

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