Wondering how to connect the controller to Xbox Series X and Series S. Follow this guide to get all your answers.
The next-gen Xbox consoles are here and with them comes the next-gen controllers too. For a seamless gaming experience, it is essential to pair your console with your controller appropriately. That can be tricky if you are not familiar with the new hardware and button placement. In this guide, we will discuss how to connect the controller to Xbox Series X and Series S.
You will have to find the Bluetooth pairing button on both console and controller one after other to seamlessly connect the controller with Xbox Series X and Series S. Firstly, look out for the Bluetooth pairing button on the console. Depending on how you have placed the console. If the console is placed horizontally, the button will be on the bottom left, and if it is placed vertically, the button will be on the bottom right.
Once you find the Bluetooth pairing button, press and hold it until it starts to blink. When you see the button blinking, do the same with the controller’s Bluetooth button. The button will be on the top middle just near the LB button. Now, both the buttons will eventually start to blink in tandem. This will connect your controller to the console.
Your controller will automatically connect to your console whenever you restart them unless you have connected it with another console in the meanwhile. This means that you will not have to face the hassle of connecting repeatedly each time you want to play a game.
That’s everything you need to know about how to connect a controller to Xbox Series X and Series S. While here, you can read other stuff about Xbox Series X and Series S consoles. Turning on HDR, recording video clips, and taking screenshots might be something that you need to read about.