Turns out the PS4 dualshock 3rd party software had less headache than this controller and it works wireless for Windows 7 and 8…go figure. Edit: Decided to keep this controller in the end and upgraded my system to Windows 10. Works perfectly with a $7 bluetooth adapter I purchased. At the end of the day, this is a great controller.
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-4N6-00001-Controller-Cable-Windows/dp/B01LPNKGGI

