Xbox Series X|S Controllers, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, and Xbox Adaptive Controller-C all require a USB-C cable when connecting to a Windows 10 and 11 computer.

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.

You can easily connect your Xbox One controller to your Xbox One console wirelessly or with a micro-USB. And it's also compatible with the series X|S.

If your Xbox One Controller is not connecting, flashing but not working or not syncing or tuning on, then re-connect Xbox One controller to PC using these instructions.

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.

That’s because the Xbox One S controller features Bluetooth support, in addition to an improved wireless transmitter. But how can you connect your Xbox One S controller to your PC via Bluetooth?

You can't connect an Xbox One controller to your Mac wirelessly, as the Mac and controller communicate via cable. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Connecting your Xbox gamepad to a Windows PC is almost as easy as connecting it to a console. Here's how to do it in a few simple steps.