In order to use a game console, a user must first connect a gamepad to it. This is an elementary task that everyone can handle. Even the one who first saw the game console. Today we will be interested in the Xbox One joystick. Its connection for some gamers raises a lot of questions. Fortunately, there is nothing difficult about this. The main thing is to act correctly and not to forget about the important key points of the operation. Next, all existing methods for connecting a gamepad will be presented.
To console without wire
How to connect a joystick to Xbox 360 or Xbox One? Let's start with the most convenient option. It's about synchronizing the device with a prefix without a wire. For example, using conventional batteries.
Instructions for the implementation of the task will be as follows.
- Insert AA batteries into the Xbox One joystick. It is advisable to use new batteries of good quality.
- Turn on the game console.
- Press the Xbox button on the controller.
- Press the joystick synchronization button on the block of the game console. This is a small round control located either near the Power button or near the drive.
- Hold the sync button with the console on the controller for a few seconds. It is located on the top of the panel.
- Release the appropriate control after the indicator lights on the joystick flash.
Nothing more is required. Now it’s clear how to connect the joystick to the Xbox 360 and more. Similarly, you can synchronize gamepads with other consoles.
Wires to help
The following tip can be considered universal. It is suitable for both computers and game consoles. I wonder how you can connect the Xbox One joystick to the console? You can use a special wire to implement the task. In this case, you can not insert the batteries into the appropriate device.
How to connect a joystick to an Xbox or PC? Simply insert the USB cable with one end into the gamepad, and the other into the console or computer, into the USB port. Then you need to wait a bit.
This technique, when the battery is inserted in the gaming device, is used to charge the joystick. But to play with it will also succeed.
Important: in the case of a PC, you need to make sure that the operating system contains the appropriate drivers for the synchronized devices. Their absence can lead to the fact that the devices will not work with each other.
If there is a battery
The Xbox One joystick can be connected to a computer or set-top box wirelessly. This has already been said. True, we considered only one of several possible solutions.
It is worth paying attention to connecting the game device wirelessly and through the battery. In such circumstances, you must adhere to the following algorithm of actions.
- Insert the battery into the controller. It is usually included with the game device.
- Charge the battery in any way convenient for the user.
- Repeat from the first instruction.
After the actions taken, the user will be able to enjoy the gameplay on the console. What about computers? If you need to make the Xbox joystick work on your PC, you have to try pretty hard. In particular, with a wireless connection. If you use a USB cable, there should be no problems.
Built-in Bluetooth option
Need to connect an Xbox joystick to a computer? You can do the following.
- Provide the gamepad with enough energy for proper operation.
- Turn on the joystick and computer.
- Activate the Bluetooth option on the PC.
- Press and hold the "XBox" button on the gaming device.
- Release the control when the indicator lights flash.
- Find a new wireless device via Bluetooth on your PC (the gamepad used is implied).
- Select a device in the appropriate menu, and then confirm the synchronization.
What's next? You just have to wait. The user needs to wait for the drivers to install (you need an Internet connection), and then enjoy the gameplay.
If Bluetooth is missing
It also happens that to connect the Xbox One joystick to a personal computer, you need to use a special USB adapter. He will have to buy extra.
Instructions for synchronizing devices in this situation will look like this:
- insert the USB adapter into the USB socket;
- charge the joystick and turn it on;
- activate "Bluetooth" on the PC and open the "Search for new devices" option in the "Control Panel";
- in the window that appears, select the controller from the console;
- confirm the synchronization procedure.
Joystick Xbox One is connected. Fast, easy and very convenient! True, for games on a PC it is better to use the "native" gamepads from Microsoft.