Controller for xb1 won't turn on

C X5 · May 28, 2023

I tried with brand new batteries and still doesn't turn on, just flashes twice and turns off. I tried plugging it in with a usb and still not working

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DeniqL

Hi, I'm Luis a Xbox user just like you. Thanks for reaching out us here.

Unfortunately If it doesn’t work when connected to your console with a USB cable, your controller needs to be replaced.

xXGriMnEviLXx

Seems like they are ashamed of it on XB1 also as the big reveal that Major Nelson spoke of turned out to be shown on PC with XB1 controllers. With only 20 stations' 12 of which where empty.

FeasorOfTorts

Hi there,

I too am interested in this: the XB1 should send discrete power On and Off commands, not simply power toggle. What's the latest news on this issue?

Also, I have a few suggestions for the Xbox One Developers/Team:

1) Assuming XB1 is in Instant-On mode, saying "Xbox On" should turn on the console only. Saying "Xbox Everything On" or "Xbox All On" should turn on everything (XB1 console, TV, cable/set-top box, A/V receiver, etc.). Similarly for Off.

2) Using the controller, pressing the Xbox button (or holding the Xbox button for a short time--e.g., 1 sec) should turn on XB1 console only. Holding the Xbox button for a longer time (e.g., 3 secs) should cause everything to turn on (e.g., XB1 console,
TV, cable/set-top box, AVR, etc.). When holding the Xbox button to turn off, there should be three options: turn off console, turn off controller, or turn everything off (e.g., console, TV, box, AVR, controller, etc.)

3) Perhaps, there should also be separate commands for turning on or off each individual device. For example "Xbox TV turn on" and "Xbox TV turn off"; "Xbox Cable Box turn on" and "Xbox Cable Box turn off"; "Xbox, AVR turn on" and "Xbox, AVR turn off", etc.

Thanks for reading!

XBF Zineb F

Have you tried changing the batteries? If the issue persists, you will need to have it replaced. To know more on how you can do so please access => Request an Xbox controller replacement | Xbox Support.

XBF Steven R

Hey there Darrell Williams7,

Thanks for reaching out to the Forums for advice on how to deal with this issue. I can totally understand how this could drive anyone a little nuts. The thing is, if the steps

outlined here did not do the trick and your controller is not eligible for a
warranty replacement, you would more than likely have to replace it yourself.

Thanks for reading!

Controller for xb1 won't turn on