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Xbox One is one of the popular gaming consoles used to play high-end games on your TV screen. It comes with thousands of gaming options and provides a real-time experience. You can find games under different categories like fighting, FPS, racing, TPS, sports, adventure, etc. Like PlayStation, Xbox One also comes with a controller, and it must be updated regularly to receive various improvements. If you don’t know how to update Xbox One Controller, the detailed step-by-step procedure is here.
How to Update Xbox One Controller
Xbox One Controller can be updated using three different methods. Let’s discuss all three methods with the necessary screenshots.
- Wirelessly
- With USB
- Using Windows 10 computer
Steps to Update Xbox One Controller Wirelessly
The following method is only applicable for the controllers purchased in June 2015 & later.
[1] Turn on your Xbox console and connect it with a good internet connection.
[2] Press the Xbox button on your controller.
[3] Navigate to System and click Settings.
[4] Next, tap on Kinect & Device and choose Devices & Accessories.
[5] Select the controller you want to update and click on three dots.
[6] Select the Firmware version box followed by a version number.
[7] Click Update Now, and the Xbox One Controller will start to update within a few seconds.
[8] Once done, click Close.
Steps to Update Xbox One Controller Using USB
[1] Turn on your Xbox Controller.
[2] Connect your controller to the Xbox One using a USB cable.
[3] Press the Xbox button on your controller.
[4] Navigate to System and select Settings.
[5] Select Kinect & Device and click Devices & Accessories.
[6] Click on three-dot and select the Firmware version box.
[7] Click Continue and follow the on-screen instruction to complete the process.
Note – Don’t disconnect the controller from the Console until the update process is completed.
Steps to Update Xbox One Controller Using Computer
[1] Turn on your Windows 10 PC and open the Xbox Accessories app. If you haven’t installed it yet, get it from the Microsoft Store.
[2] Connect your Xbox One controller to your PC using a USB cable or Xbox wireless adapter for Windows.
[3] Once your controller is connected, a message will pop up saying Update required (if there is an update available for the controller).
[4] Follow the instruction and click Continue.
[5] Once updated, click Next to complete the process.
If you don’t see an automatic update message, click the three-dot icon and click Firmware to update the Controller. Do you want to share any information related to this post? Mention them in the comments section.
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