Series X Pulse Red  Wireless Controller

Xbox Series X / S wireless controller works on Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S, Windows 10 / 11, macOS 10.15, iPadOS 13, iOS 13, tvOS 13, Nvidia Shield TV and Android 10 phones & tablets.

Connect Xbox Series X Wireless Controller to Xbox Series X / S or Xbox One using the console’s bind button:

1. Turn on your Xbox console.
2. Insert AA batteries into the controller.
3. Turn on your Xbox Series X Wireless Controller by pressing and holding the Xbox button. The Xbox button is located on the front of the controller near the top. The Xbox button will flash.
4. Press and release the bind button on the Xbox console.
5. Within 20 seconds, press and hold the controller’s Connect button near the left bumper until the controller’s Xbox button flashes a few times to indicate that it’s searching for a console. The Xbox button stays lit once it’s connected.

Troubleshoot Xbox Wireless Controller issues.

USB

Plug a USB-C cable (not included) into the front of the Xbox Wireless Controller and plug the other end into your Windows 10 / 11 PC.

Xbox Wireless Adapter

1. Connect the Xbox Wireless Adapter (not included) to your Windows 10 / 11 PC, then push the button on the Xbox Wireless Adapter.
2. Make sure the Xbox Wireless Controller is powered on, and then press the controller Connect button. The controller LED will blink while it’s connecting. Once it connects, the LED on the adapter and controller both go solid.

Bluetooth

1. Use Windows Update on your PC to download the latest system drivers for up-to-date compatibility.
2. Turn on Bluetooth, or connect a compatible Bluetoot Adapter (not included) so your PC can discover Bluetooth devices.
3. On PC, select Start → Settings → Devices  → Bluetooth & other devices.
4. Select “Add Bluetooth or other device”, then “Bluetooth” in the “Add a device” window.
5.  Turn on the Series X Wireless Controller by pressing the Xbox button.
6. Press the controller Connect button near the left bumper for three seconds and release.
7. On PC, select “Xbox Wireless Controller > Pair”.

Troubleshoot Xbox One Bluetooth issues on Windows PC.

1. Make sure your Xbox Series X Wireless Controller is turned on and is paired with a Windows 10 / 11 PC.
2. Open the Steam app and go to Steam → Preferences → Controller → GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS. Tick the box next to “Xbox Configuration Support”.
3. Go to Steam → Preferences → Controller → DESKTOP CONFIGURATION and click BROWSE CONFIGS. Choose Templates and select the “Gamepad” config.

Refer to Connect a wireless game controller to your Apple device to connect and troubleshoot Series X Wireless Controller on macOS, iOS, iPadOS and tvOS.

1. Make sure your Series X Wireless Controller is turned on and is paired with macOS Monterey.
2. Open the Steam app and go to Steam → Preferences → Controller → GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS. Tick the box next to “Xbox Configuration Support”.
3. Go to Steam → Preferences → Controller → DESKTOP CONFIGURATION and click BROWSE CONFIGS. Choose Templates and select the “Keyboard (WASD) and Mouse” config.

Phone or tablet

1. On your Android phone or tablet, navigate to the Bluetooth setting (this may be called “Connected devices”) and enable Bluetooth.
2. Turn the Series X Wireless Controller on by holding the Xbox button until the Xbox button lights up.
3. Hold the Connect button near the left bumper on Xbox Wireless Controller for a few seconds until the Xbox button begins blinking rapidly.
4. On your Android phone or tablet, tap “Pair new device” or “SCAN” to scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. “Xbox Wireless Controller” will appear after a few moments. Tap it to pair.
5. The Android phone or tablet should show a connection to your Xbox Wireless Controller, and the Xbox button will stop blinking.

Nvidia SHIELD TV

1. On your Nvidia SHIELD TV console, select the gear icon to open Settings.
2. Turn the Series X Wireless Controller on by holding the Xbox button until the Xbox button lights up.
3. Hold the Connect button near the left bumper on Xbox Wireless Controller for a few seconds until the Xbox button begins blinking rapidly.
4. On your console, select “Remotes & Accessories”, then “Add Bluetooth device” to scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. “Xbox Wireless Controller” will appear after a few moments. Select it to pair.
5. The console should show a connection to your Series X Wireless Controller, and the Xbox button will stop blinking.

For PC, Apple and Android gaming, supported input methods will vary from game to game. Most modern games on Steam support Series X Wireless Controller, DUALSHOCK 4 (PS4) and Nintendo Switch Pro controllers. Look for “Full controller support” in the game’s Store Page in Steam to check for gamepad support prior to purchasing or installing a PC game.

Series X Wireless Controller will work in any game on all Xbox One consoles.

For console gaming via Titan One, Titan Two, Magic-NS, XIM MATRIX, XIM APEX and XIM NEXUS, Series X Wireless Controller will work in any game on supported systems.

Series X Wireless Controller wired over USB with Titan One, Titan Two and Magic-NS controller adapters, as well as XIM MATRIX input adapter, XIM APEX mouse & keyboard adapter and XIM NEXUS motion aim controller. Refer to the Conditions tab for device-specific requirements, and the FAQ tabs of individual product pages for setup and usage instructions.

Series X Wireless Controller buttons can be remapped on Series X / S & Xbox One consoles, and Windows 10 / 11 PC using the Xbox Accessories app.

Please refer to the Support tab above for links to manuals, software, tutorials and/or troubleshooting. The product manufacturer has the knowledge and expertise to quickly diagnose and resolve common issues.

Please check the Conditions tab prior to purchase for Series X Wireless Controller requirements and limitations.