can the xbox one's S controller connect with an original xbox one ?

BielTerminator · May 4, 2017

Can I buy a xbox one's S controller and play in an original xbox one ?

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Internet Expert · May 4, 2017

Does the Xbox One S console have Bluetooth Capability? I.E Bluetooth Headsets

There is no Bluetooth radio component in the Xbox One S console itself.

The controllers connect to the Xbox One S the same way the controllers connect to the original Xbox One: proprietary RF. You could technically connect an Xbox One S controller to an original Xbox One, and an original Xbox controller to the Xbox One S.

The Bluetooth functionality in the new Xbox One S controller is specifically made for connecting the controller to a Windows 10 PC with the "Anniversary" update, which has the drivers needed for the controller when connected via Bluetooth.

BitTrip64 · May 4, 2017

Xbox One S Controller

Does the Xbox One S controller connect to the original Xbox One? Like if I got an Xbox One S controller, would it connect and work properly on the original Xbox One? Thank you for reading.

Mister Cizl · May 5, 2017

Hey BielTerminator! Yes the controller for an Xbox One S should work just fine with an original Xbox One. Thanks!

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Internet Expert

There is no Bluetooth radio component in the Xbox One S console itself.

The controllers connect to the Xbox One S the same way the controllers connect to the original Xbox One: proprietary RF. You could technically connect an Xbox One S controller to an original Xbox One, and an original Xbox controller to the Xbox One S.

The Bluetooth functionality in the new Xbox One S controller is specifically made for connecting the controller to a Windows 10 PC with the "Anniversary" update, which has the drivers needed for the controller when connected via Bluetooth.

Internet Expert

You can use a regular Xbox One controller on an Xbox One S console, and you can use an Xbox One S controller on a regular Xbox One console.

All controllers connect to the Xbox console the same way, via proprietary RF.

If you are confused because of the addition of Bluetooth in the Xbox One S, just know that Bluetooth is only built into the Xbox One S controller (there is actually no bluetooth functionality in the Xbox One S console itself). The Bluetooth in the controller
is just a secondary method of wireless connectivity designed solely for connecting the controller to a Windows 10 PC via Bluetooth (without the need of a
USB adapter). It connects to the Xbox One/One S the same way as the original controllers do.

Internet Expert

Yes, absolutely.

In case there's confusion, the Bluetooth part in the controller is only for connecting it to a Windows PC. Bluetooth is not used on the Xbox One S, as the console does not actually have a Bluetooth chip.

The Xbox One S controller still connects to the console with the same wireless protocol as any standard Xbox One controller.

It even works vice versa! You can also connect a regular Xbox One controller to an Xbox One S.

Obsessive Power

do you know if we can use controllers from 360 with our xbox one x?

Xbox 360 controllers are not compatible with the One X/S or original Xbox One.

EvilBoris GX

If you have an Xbox One S then you should be able to control the TV's volume etc

If you are using the original Xbox One, then you will need to get an IR extender or make sure Kinect is connected.

can the xbox one's S controller connect with an original xbox one ?