What Does It Mean When Your Xbox Controller is Blinking?
A blinking Xbox controller usually means it's searching for a connection to your console. Try pressing the sync button to reconnect.
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If your Xbox controller is blinking, it might be low on battery. Charge it or replace the batteries and see if that helps!
From my experience, a blinking controller means it鈥檚 time for a firmware update. Plug it into your console or PC to update.
Here's a hot take: The blinking means your controller wants attention. Just kidding, it's probably just searching for a connection.
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