How to Configure an Xbox Controller
The Xbox 360 utilizes two types of controllers: wired and wireless. Like most operations on a video game console, configuring a controller requires little effort. You can either plug the controller into a port on the Xbox 360, or sync a wireless controller using the console's built-in controls.
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Instructions
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Wired
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Connect the controller's cable to the in-line release cord. This cord prevents you from accidentally pulling the Xbox 360 along with your controller during game play.
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Insert the in-line release cord's USB plug into the USB port on the front of the console.
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Turn on the console to activate the controller automatically.
Wireless
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Insert batteries in your wireless controller, if necessary.
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Hold down the "Guide" button on the controller.
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Push the Xbox 360's "Connect" button, located on the front of the console.
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Push the controller's "Connect" button to sync it with the Xbox 360.
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