What is the USB-C port on the Xbox controller for?

USB-C power port (13): The USB-C power port is used for charging your Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controller.
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Why do Xbox controllers have a USB port?

It's a recessed mini-USB port, which connects your wireless controller to the console using a mini-USB cable. Expansion port (9): This is a recessed port on the bottom-side edge of the controller. It's used to connect other accessories, such as an Xbox One Chat Headset.
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How do I charge my Xbox controller with USB-C?

A charging dock is included with the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Plug the USB-C cable into the back of the dock and then plug the other end into your console or PC. Once the dock is connected, gently place the controller onto it to begin charging.
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Can I connect USB-C headphones to an Xbox controller?

The USB-C port on Xbox controllers can only be used to connect the controller via cable, allowing it to be used without the need for batteries or to charge the battery included in the Xbox Series Play and Charge Kit. It is not designed for connecting headphones and using them in that way.
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Does USB-C Xbox controller work on PC?

Connect your controller via USB cable

Plug a micro-USB charging cable into the top of the controller and plug the other end into your PC. If you're using an Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, or Xbox Adaptive Controller, connect your controller by using a USB-C cable.
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What does the USB-C port on Xbox controller do?

USB-C power port (13): The USB-C power port is used for charging your Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controller.
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Can I just plug my Xbox controller into my PC?

Plug one end of a mini-USB into the port on your controller. Plug the other end of the cord into your PC's mini-USB port. If your computer still isn't connecting to your controller, press the Xbox button.
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Can you plug USB-C into Xbox?

Connect the controller using a USB cable

Simply plug the micro-USB or USB-C cable into the power port on the back of the controller then plug the other end of the cable into your Xbox console.
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Can I plug headphones into Xbox controller?

If you have an Xbox Wireless Controller with a 3.5mm port, you can connect a headset with a standard 3.5mm jack directly to the controller. The 3.5mm port is a small circular port on the bottom of the controller.
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How do I use USB-C port with headphones?

Using the adapter (sold separately), connect to the USB Type-C port on the smartphone (figure 1) then connect the headset to the 3.5 mm port on the adapter (figure 2). Location of the USB Type-C port varies by device.
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Is it OK to charge Xbox controller with phone charger?

If you're wondering, can I charge my Xbox controller with a phone charger? The answer to that question if a yes with caveats. If your phone charges via a USB-C cable, you'll want to buy an Xbox battery pack (like the one linked below) that also uses USB-C.
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How to charge an Xbox controller on a PC?

Plug the included USB-C cable into the USB-C power port on the back of the controller. Where to plug the USB-C cable into the Elite Series 2 controller. Then plug the other end of the cable into your Xbox console or PC. Plug the other end of the cable into either your Xbox console or your PC.
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What is the USB port on my Xbox for?

Front of the console

USB 3.0 port: Used to connect wired accessories, such as the Xbox One Play & Charge Kit. Pair button: Used to connect wireless accessories, such as the Xbox Wireless Controller.
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What is the port at the back of an Xbox controller?

The micro-USB port can provide power when the controller is connected to a compatible power source such as a computer or a USB wall adapter.
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What does the Xbox USB adapter do?

Like the original, the adapter allows you to connect up to eight Xbox controllers at a single time, over Microsoft's proprietary "Xbox Wireless" protocol. This technology has been used in controllers since the release of the Xbox One and remains its sole method of connecting wireless accessories.
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Can I connect AirPods to Xbox?

Connect AirPods via the Xbox app. This method requires the Xbox app to be installed on your iPhone or Android device. The idea is that you'll stream gameplay from your console to your phone and connect your AirPods to your phone. You'll be wirelessly handing over your Xbox console to your AirPods.
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Can I Bluetooth headphones to my Xbox controller?

When your controller is connected via Bluetooth, audio devices are not supported. To use a headset, connect your controller directly to your PC by using a USB cable or the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, or connect your audio device directly to your PC.
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Can you connect Bluetooth to Xbox?

Requirements. To connect a Bluetooth headset to an Xbox, you'll need some extra hardware. Namely, you'll need a Series S/X Xbox Controller, a pair of Bluetooth headphones or earbuds, and a Bluetooth adapter that's specifically designed for use with newer Xbox controllers.
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Why did Xbox change to USB-C?

Controllers with USB-C have a better slang and are more optimized, have less slowness with more precise directional keys without forgetting a better grip.
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What uses USB-C?

USB-C isn't just how many PC laptops are charged; it's also how the Chromecast With Google TV draws power. It's also the only USB port in any modern MacBook, and it's used for charging and data transfer in many Samsung Galaxy phones (dating back to 2016's infamous Galaxy Note 7).
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Can I connect my Xbox controller to my PC without a wire?

Connect your controller via Bluetooth

To pair an Xbox Wireless Controller to your PC via Bluetooth: Turn on your Xbox Wireless Controller by pressing the Xbox button . Press and hold the Pair button  on your controller for three seconds (the Xbox button  will start flashing rapidly).
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How do I make my Xbox controller work on PC?

Right-click the Bluetooth icon in your system tray. Click "Add a Bluetooth Device." Click "Add Bluetooth or other Device" and select Bluetooth. Click "Xbox Wireless Controller." Wait until the Guide button is solid white, and the Bluetooth menu says the controller is connected.
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