How to Connect Xbox Controller to Console

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First, press the power button on your Xbox console. Then, press and hold the sync button on the console until the light starts flashing. Next, press and hold the sync button on your Xbox controller (located at the top near the USB port) until the Xbox button flashes. When the lights stop flashing and remain solid, you're connected!

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AttemptingDance·6 months ago

Make sure your Xbox console is on. Press the sync button on your Xbox console until it flashes. Then, press and hold the sync button on your Xbox controller until the Xbox logo blinks. The lights should sync up within a few seconds.

AffordingAggie·6 months ago

Just press the sync button on both the console and the controller. Done in under 30 seconds!

CatalogingDisk·6 months ago

From my experience, the easiest way is to connect via a USB cable first. Once connected, you can unplug it and it’ll automatically sync wirelessly after that.

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