How to Connect Your Xbox Controller
First, turn on your Xbox. Then, press and hold the Guide button on your controller until it lights up. Next, press the sync button on the Xbox and the small sync button on the controller – they should find each other and pair up in no time!
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On Xbox Series X/S, it’s as easy as pressing the Sync button on the console followed by the same on the controller. I’ve done it like a hundred times and it’s foolproof!
Plug it in with a USB cable. Done.
Hey there! So, connecting your Xbox controller is super simple. Just press the power button on your Xbox and then press and hold the Guide button on your controller until it lights up. After that, press the sync button on the Xbox and the small sync button on the top of the controller. They’ll sync and you're good to game.
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