Alternatively, a direct USB connection can be used to link the controller with the PC. For newer Core controllers, you will need a USB Type-C cable, but older controllers still used micro-USB as well.

Learn how to check the Xbox Controller Battery on PC. When your Xbox Controller is plugged in via USB, you will also see a plug over the battery icon.

While a foolproof way to connect your Xbox controller to your console is with one of the best USB-C cables, wireless connections avoid the frustrations of tangling with cables.