Xbox Controller Troubleshooting: Fix Common Problems
The first step towards a working Xbox Controller is identifying the problem. Select one of our preferred guides below to diagnose and solve Xbox Controller common issues.
Xbox Controller Flashes Then Turns Off
Is your Xbox controller flashing briefly and then turning off without staying connected? Try these fixes!
Xbox One Wireless Controller Won’t Connect to Console
Wondering what to do when your Xbox One Wireless Controller won't connect to your Xbox console, or will not stay connected for very long? Try these fixes to get back to gaming!
Xbox One Wireless Controller Won't Turn On
Wondering what to do when your Xbox One Wireless Controller won't turn on? Try these fixes to get back to gaming!
Xbox One Wireless Controller Has Sticky or Broken Buttons
Wondering what to do when your Xbox One Wireless Controller's buttons become sticky or take longer than usual to pop back up? Try these fixes to get back to gaming!
Xbox One Wireless Controller Won’t Vibrate
Wondering what to do when your Xbox One Wireless Controller won't vibrate? Try these fixes to get back to gaming!
Xbox One Wireless Controller Turns Itself Off
Wondering what to do when your Xbox One Wireless Controller begins to turn itself off? Try these fixes!
Xbox One Wireless Controller Won’t Turn On
Wondering what to do when your Xbox One Wireless Controller (models 1537, 1697, 1698 (Elite), and 1708) will not turn on? Try these fixes to get back to gaming!
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Xbox One Controller is Flashing Slowly and Won't Work.
Xbox One Wireless Controller (Model 1697)
My controller constantly wants to keep moving up
Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1537
How to remove Broken headphone piece out of controller
Xbox One Wireless Controller (Model 1708)
RARE bug/defect: left stick input gets linked to right trigger
Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller Series 1 (Model 1698)
My right joystick is slightly moving up
Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1537
Right bumper only works when pressed very firmly
Xbox One Wireless Controller (Model 1708)
Left Bumper does not function when pressed.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Model 1797)
Why is my right trigger always activated even when i'm not pressing it
Xbox One Wireless Controller (Model 1697)