How to Pair Your Controller with Xbox 360: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to easily pair your controller with Xbox 360 in this quick guide!
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To pair a controller with an Xbox 360: Turn on the Xbox 360 console. Press and hold the Guide button on the controller until it turns on. Press the connect button on the console (near the USB ports). Then press the connect button on the controller (between the bumper buttons). The lights on both devices should spin and then remain lit, indicating a successful pairing.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I connect my Xbox 360 controller to my console? To connect your Xbox 360 controller, turn on the Xbox 360 console, then press and hold the Guide button until the controller powers up. Press the connect button on the console and then the connect button on the controller. The lights on both should spin and then stay lit to confirm a successful connection.
- What do I do if my Xbox 360 controller won't pair? If your Xbox 360 controller won't pair, try replacing the batteries or ensuring that the console is turned on. Make sure you are pressing the connect buttons correctly and that there are no obstructions between the devices.
- Can I connect multiple controllers to one Xbox 360? Yes, you can connect up to four Xbox 360 controllers to one console simultaneously.
- Is there a way to reset my Xbox 360 controller? To reset your Xbox 360 controller, simply turn it off and remove the batteries. Wait a moment before reinserting the batteries or turning it on again, then attempt to reconnect it to the console.