How do I connect my old Xbox controller to my Series S?

On Xbox Series S, the Pair button  is on the front left, to the right of the USB port. Within 20 seconds, press and hold the controller's Pair button  (a circular button on top of the controller as you hold it in your hands) until the controller's Xbox button  flashes a few times.
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How do I connect my generic controller to my Xbox Series S?

If you've got a wired Xbox controller, either an official one or a third-party one, all you have to do is connect the USB cable to the corresponding USB port on the front of your console.
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Do old Xbox controllers work on Xbox One S?

Yes, every version of the controller (wired, wireless, old and new) works with every version of the Xbox One (original, S, X). The newer controller has better range, and a Bluetooth radio that allows connection to a PC or even a smartphone without an adapter.
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How do I connect my Xbox controller to a previous device?

If you've paired it with your mobile device or another console, you'll need to reconnect it to your current device by pressing the Pair button  on the console and controller to reconnect. You can reconnect your controller to another device by using your Bluetooth connection when you're ready.
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Why won t my Xbox S controller connect?

Try resetting your controller by pressing and holding the small pairing button on the back of the controller for 10 seconds, then release it. Once the controller has reset, try connecting it to your Xbox One again. If that doesn't work, try updating your controller's firmware.
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How To Sync Controllers to the Xbox Series S Console

What to do if Xbox controller won't connect?

Press and hold the Xbox button  on the controller for about 6 seconds to turn the controller off. Then press the Xbox button  to turn the controller back on. Re-pair the controller. Press and hold the Pair button  on the back of the controller (the Xbox button  on the controller will start flashing rapidly).
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Can you use old gen Xbox controllers on new gen?

The last-gen Xbox Wireless Controller from the Xbox One may be compatible with the Series X / S consoles; however, the older controller lacks a few new features.
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What controllers work with Xbox Series S?

Xbox wireless controllers, including the latest Xbox Wireless Controllers included with the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, are compatible with the Xbox Series S. In addition, some older Xbox One wireless controllers work with the Xbox Series S.
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Do all Xbox controllers work on all Xboxes?

All of the controllers in this table are fully compatible with any of the Xbox One consoles, up to Series X/S.
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How do you assign a controller on Xbox S?

To link a controller:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Sign-in, security & PIN.
  3. Select This controller signs in, and then choose Link controller to link the controller you're using.
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Do new Xbox One controllers work with old Xbox One?

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Yes, this Xbox wireless controller is compatible with Xbox Series X/S, Windows 10 PC, and all Xbox One consoles.
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Can you use Xbox 360 controller on Xbox Series S?

If Microsoft made Xbox One controllers backwards-compatible on Xbox Series X|S consoles, Xbox 360 controllers used a different wireless protocol and they're not compatible with newer consoles.
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What controller does the Series S use?

For Xbox Series X|S, we've streamlined the Xbox Wireless Controller for comfort, performance, and instant sharing. The controller also works great with Xbox One, PC, and cloud gaming devices.
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Are Xbox One and Xbox Series S controllers the same?

The D-pad control board is a little bit different and the inclusion of the capture button is different as well but otherwise, everything else is pretty much the same. Because of this, they are both compatible with Xbox One and Series X/S consoles.
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Can Xbox Series S have 2 controllers?

1) Ensure that both controllers are recognised by the console and that the Xbox symbol light is lit on both (Series S and X users may have to plug the second controller into the front USB port). You will need to have at least two users (gamertags) created on your console and a controller assigned to each.
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Do old gen Xbox controllers work on Series S?

The Xbox Series X|S consoles are compatible with most Xbox One controllers and gaming accessories, including the Media Remote, Chatpad and Stereo Headset Adapter. The Xbox Play & Charge Kit also works, although it requires a USB-C cable for the new Xbox Wireless Controller instead of a micro-USB.
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Are Xbox controllers compatible with each other?

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is compatible with all Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
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Are all Xbox controllers backwards compatible?

Backward and forward compatible

The latest Xbox Wireless Controller may come in the box with a brand-new Xbox Series X or S, but it's also fully compatible with older Xbox consoles, including the Xbox One, One S, and One X.
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Why isn't my Xbox controller showing up on Bluetooth?

Turn on your controller by pressing the Xbox button. Press the controller's Pair button ((( for 3 seconds and release. On your PC, select the Start button, and then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth to On so that it can discover Bluetooth devices.
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Why did my Xbox controller disconnect and won't reconnect?

If your Xbox controller keeps disconnecting, you might just need to update the firmware. To check whether your controller has the latest firmware, go to Profile & system > Settings > Devices & connections > Accessories. This will allow you to check whether the firmware is up-to-date.
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What does it mean when your Xbox series S is blinking?

The light on your Xbox console flashing when it is on can mean several things such as: Problem with the power supply, hard drive, memory drives or accessories, or your console may need service.
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