{"id":343,"date":"2023-09-04T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kiiky.com\/tech\/?p=343"},"modified":"2023-09-04T18:32:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T18:32:57","slug":"how-to-connect-xbox-360-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kiiky.com\/tech\/how-to-connect-xbox-360-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Connect Xbox 360 Controller","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are two ways to connect an Xbox 360 controller to your console. The first way is to use the USB cable that came with your controller. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the front of your console and the other end into the USB port on your controller. The second way is to use the wireless receiver. Plug the wireless receiver into a USB port on your console and then plug the Xbox 360 controller&#8217;s wireless connector into the wireless receiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"HOW TO CONNECT XBOX 360 CONTROLLER TO CONSOLE!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lcHWHIA5ZSo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span id=\"faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1655772791663\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is my Xbox 360 controller not connecting?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are a few things that could be causing your Xbox 360 controller not to connect. One possibility is that the controller is not properly synced with the console. To sync the controller, press and hold the Guide button on the controller until the XboxGuide screen appears. Then, select Settings &gt; Controller and make sure that the Controller is set to &#8220;On.&#8221;<br \/><br \/>Another possibility is that the USB port on your console is not working properly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1655773799198\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where is connect button on Xbox 360?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Xbox 360&#8217;s connect button is located on the front of the console, just to the right of the disc tray.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1655773865434\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is my Xbox controller blinking and not connecting?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are a few things that could be causing your Xbox controller to blink and not connect. One possibility is that the controller is not properly synced with the console. To sync the controller, hold down the sync button on the front of the console for three seconds, then press the sync button on the controller.<br \/><br \/>Another possibility is that the batteries in the controller are low. If this is the case, replace the batteries with fresh ones.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1655773896305\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you sync an Xbox 360 controller without the sync button?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you want to sync an Xbox 360 controller without the sync button, you can do so using a USB cable. Connect the USB cable to the controller and your computer, then wait for the drivers to install. Once the drivers are installed, open up the Xbox Accessories app and select &#8220;Controller.&#8221; You should see your controller listed under &#8220;Paired Controllers.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1655773931002\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I reset my Xbox 360 wireless controller?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To reset your Xbox 360 wireless controller, you&#8217;ll need to hold the Guide button on the controller and then press the X button. You&#8217;ll then be prompted to either delete all your saved games or just the game that&#8217;s currently open. After that, your controller will be reset and you can start using it again.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1655773955911\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I turn on my wireless Xbox 360 controller?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To turn on your wireless Xbox 360 controller, press the Xbox button in the center of the controller. The controller will then light up and you will be able to use it.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1655774067180\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can I connect an Xbox 360 controller to my computer? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are several ways to connect an Xbox 360 controller to your computer. One way is to use a USB cable. Another way is to use an Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>See also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kiiky.com\/tech\/how-to-link-ea-account-to-xbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Link Ea Account To Xbox<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are two ways to connect an Xbox 360 controller to your console. 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