Xbox Series X controller not working: How to fix Xbox Series X controller issues?

release of Xbox Series X was one of biggest events in gaming industry. next-generation gaming console has received much love and positive reviews from gaming community. It offers a solid 12 teraflops of computing power and comes with a wide array of or interesting features. However, Xbox Series X has also been plagued with a bunch of mir issues and bugs that have cropped up for a number of early opters.

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Several Xbox Series X owners have complained that y encountered certain issues with gaming unit, where most of issues were centered around console’s disc drive. While that has been fixed for most users, ar common issue faced by users has to do with Xbox Series X controller. 

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If you are encountering problems with your Xbox controller, it is likely related to Xbox Series X controller connection issues. Fortunately, you can easily fix this issue by resetting  gaming unit which can be done by holding down power button. Once you have done that, you simply need to unplug  console from power supply, power off controller and remove batteries. w, reinsert batteries and restart console.

In  case of an Xbox Series X controller t turning on or failing to light up, re could also be an issue with batteries. In this case, you will need to check wher batteries are worn out, or need to be charged. It is also likely that you have installed m wrong way. If batteries are fine, you just need to reinstall m ensuring that '+' and '-' signs on battery perfectly line up.

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If batteries don't seem to be causing an issue, it is likely that you need to update Xbox Series X controller firmware. Your controller will also fail to turn on in case of a corrupted firmware. You can update firmware through Guide option. Under 'Profile & system', on 'Settings' and select 'Devices & connections'. on 'Accessories' and pick a controller that isn't working. w, check for latest firmware update and install it. You should te that you will need to plug n-working controller through USB, and have ar Xbox Series X controller to go through steps.

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Im credits: Microsoft