The Xbox controller is one of the most popular gamepads on the market, but it's got a weird port on the bottom you may not ...

Making your Xbox One controllers work with your game console is a little different than just plugging them in, like in the old days. Luckily, console makers have made syncing wireless controllers ...

The basic Xbox controllers might be technically perfect for gaming on the Xbox One. However, the premium Xbox Elite takes the excellent form of the standard controller and introduces new rear controls ...

We'll start with the easiest way to connect an Xbox controller to the PC and that's via a wired USB connection. Plug the USB cable into the computer. Plug the other end into the Xbox controller. Push ...

Thanks to services like Game Pass, the best Xbox Series X games aren't only playable on Microsoft's console. It has never been easier to jump over and play on your PC, and you don't even need to get ...

The iPhone and iPad finally feel like proper traditional game systems now that iOS and iPadOS support some Xbox One controllers and PlayStation DualShock 4 controllers. We’re focusing on the Xbox One ...

If your Xbox One Controller is not connecting, flashing but not working, or not syncing or tuning on, then re-connect the Xbox One controller to your PC using these instructions. I use my Xbox One ...

Some PC games require (or just play better with) a controller, and few controllers beat Xbox when it comes to PC gaming. Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S controllers can all be used to play ...

The Xbox Series X released at the end of 2020 to much acclaim, offering true-next-generation performance and features. Although that means the beginning of the end of the longstanding Xbox One's ...

If your Xbox controller won't connect, you should first make sure the batteries aren't dead. You can also try updating your Xbox One controller and console to fix the issue. Check that there are no ...

October 29, 2025: I've checked over all the software and accessories mentioned in this guide to ensure they're all still up-to-date and available, and the techniques for each Xbox controller are still ...

If your Xbox One controller is blinking, your controller may not be paired to your Xbox One. To stop your Xbox One controller from blinking, check that the controller isn't paired to another system ...