Xbox Wireless Controller  (model 1708)

Xbox Wireless Controller (model 1078) works with Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Windows 10 PC, macOS Catalina, iOS 13, iPadOS 13, tvOS 13, Nvidia SHIELD TV and most Android phones & tablets.

Connect Xbox Wireless Controller to Xbox One using the console’s bind button:

1. Turn on your Xbox One console.
2. Insert AA batteries into the controller.
3. Turn on your Xbox 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. On Xbox One X and Xbox One S, the bind button is on the front right, below the power button. On original Xbox One, the bind button is a circular button on the side, around the corner from the disc tray.
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 on Xbox One.

USB

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

Xbox Wireless Adapter

1. Connect the Xbox Wireless Adapter (not included) to your Windows 10 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 Bluetooth 4.0 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 Xbox Wireless Controller (model 1708) 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 10.

1. Make sure your Xbox Wireless Controller (model 1708) is turned on and is paired with a Windows 10 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 Xbox Wireless Controller (model 1708) on macOS Catalina, iOS 13, iPadOS 13 and tvOS 13.

1. Make sure your Xbox Wireless Controller (model 1708) is turned on and is paired with macOS Catalina.
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 Xbox Wireless Controller (model 1708) 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 Xbox Wireless Controller (model 1708) 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 Xbox 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 Xbox Wireless Controller (model 1708), 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.

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

For console gaming via Titan One, Titan Two and Magic-NS, XIM APEX, CronusMAX & Brook Super Converter controller adapters, Xbox Wireless Controller will work in any game on supported consoles.

Xbox Wireless Controller (model 1708) works wirelessly with Titan One, Titan Two and Magic-NS controller adapters, as well as XIM APEX mouse & keyboard adapter. Refer to the Conditions tab for device-specific requirements, and the FAQ tabs of individual product pages for setup and usage instructions.

Xbox Wireless Controller can be wired to the above adapters via USB, as well as controller adapters with no Bluetooth support for Xbox controllers, including Xbox to Switch Super Converter,  Xbox to PS4 Super Converter and CronusMAX PLUS.

Remove the battery cover and batteries from the Xbox Wireless Controller. The battery compartment label will say model 1708. 

Only model 1708 Xbox One controllers feature Bluetooth.

Refer to Attach an Xbox One Chat Headset to connect a chat headset to Xbox Wireless Controller.

Refer to Setup and troubleshoot your Xbox One Stereo Headset to connect a stereo headset to Xbox Wireless Controller.

Refer to All about the Xbox One Chatpad for chatpad setup and usage instructions.

Refer to Update your Xbox One Controller to learn how to update Xbox Wireless Controller on Xbox One or Windows 10 PC.

Xbox Wireless Controller buttons can be remapped on Xbox One consoles and Windows 10 PC.

Refer to How to customise an Xbox One Wireless Controller to remap controller buttons using the Xbox Accessories app on Xbox One.

Xbox Accessories app is available on Windows 10 PC and functions the same as the Xbox One 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 Xbox Wireless Controller requirements and limitations.