How do you use an Xbox One controller on the Xbox Series X and S?

Use your wireless Xbox One controller as a backup or for a second player on the Xbox Series X and S. You can start using this controller after going through these 3 steps:

Step 1. Press sync button on console

Step 2. Press sync button on controller

Step 3. Connect controller in settings

First, you press the sync button on your Xbox Series X and S console. This is the black round button above the USB-A port on the back of the console.

Now press the sync button on your controller as well. This is the black round button on top of the controller, in between the bumper buttons. Hold down the button until the light of the Xbox logo on the controller starts to blink quickly. Wait for the light to stop blinking and burn continuously.

If you want to game with the controller, you have to connect the controller to your profile. Start in the main menu of your console and go to:

1. Home
2. Profile & system
3. Settings
4. Account
5. Sign-in, security & PIN
6. This controller signs in
7. LINK CONTROLLER

The controller is now connected to your profile and you can use it to game on the Xbox Series X and S.

You can easily connect a wired Xbox One controller to the Xbox Series X and S. Plug the connector of the controller into a USB-A port on your Xbox Series X and S. The controller connects automatically and you can use it in a few seconds.