Connect Xbox 360 controller to Xbox S

Hello,

What console are you referring to - Xbox 360, Xbox One or Series X|S? What exactly happens when you try to connect/sync the controller?

For Xbox 360:

Connect a controller to your Xbox 360 | Xbox Support

Xbox 360 Wireless Controller disconnects or can’t connect | Xbox Support

For Xbox One and Series X|S:

Connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to your console | Xbox Support

Troubleshoot your Xbox Wireless Controller | Xbox Support

Hope this helps.

Hello

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

We understand that you're having trouble connecting your Xbox 360 controller to your Xbox 360 S. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot the issue:



1. Make sure that your Xbox 360 S is turned on and that the controller is within range (about 30 feet) of the console.



2. Press the Xbox button on the controller to turn it on. If the controller doesn't turn on, try replacing the batteries or charging the battery pack.



3. Press and hold the connect button on the front of the Xbox 360 S console until the ring around the power button starts flashing.



4. Press and hold the connect button on the top of the controller until the Xbox button starts flashing.



5. Wait for the controller and console to sync up. The Xbox button on the controller should stop flashing and stay lit, indicating that the controller is connected.



If these steps don't work, you may need to try resetting your Xbox 360 S console or replacing the controller. I hope this helps!

Sincerely,



Microsoft Community Moderator

Yup 360 controller is IR not Bluethoot. You need a Xbox One S controller for bluethoot connectivity.

No, it's not possible to use an Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S controller on an Xbox 360 even connected with a wire.

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.