We’re here to help! Connecting (pairing) an Xbox controller to your Xbox Series X (or S) is super easy, and you can do it wirelessly or with a USB cable—whatever your preference. In this article, we’ll walk you through each process and show you how to connect your Xbox controller to a PC as well.
Connecting your Xbox controller to your PC is fast and easy. Learn how you can connect your Xbox controller to your computer with USB, Xbox Wireless, or Bluetooth.
This guide explains how to connect an Xbox One controller to a PC using USB, Bluetooth, and the official Xbox Wireless Adapter—including proper pairing steps, firmware update procedures, and connection limitations based on controller model and OS version.
To connect an Xbox controller to your console, press and hold the Xbox button on the controller until it lights up, then press the pair button on both your controller and Xbox console within 20 seconds of each other.
This article shows you two ways to connect several generations of Xboxcontroller to both consoles or Windows PCs. Instructions apply to Windows 10 and up and Xbox 360 consoles and later.
