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Can you use a wired Xbox 360 Controller on Xbox Series S?

Not directly. The Xbox One, its revisions, and the Xbox Series X|S all use the Xbox One controller
Xbox One controller
The Xbox Wireless Controller is the primary game controller for the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S home video game consoles, also commercialized for its use in Windows-based PCs, and compatible with other operating systems such as macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
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(or its modern revisions which are just called “Xbox Controller
Xbox Controller
The Xbox controller is the primary game controller for Microsoft's Xbox home video game console and was introduced at the Game Developers Conference in 2000. The first-generation Xbox controller (nicknamed "The Duke") was the first controller bundled with Xbox systems for all territories except Japan.
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”) and are wholly incompatible with Xbox 360 controllers.
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Can you use a wired Xbox controller on Xbox One S?

If you are using the wired controller, then all you have to do is plug it into the USB port in front of the Series X|S, turn on the console, and you're good to go. The same goes for wireless controllers when using a micro-USB cable.
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Can you use any Xbox controller on Xbox series S?

First up, controllers. You probably already know that the last-gen Xbox Wireless Controller is compatible with the Xbox One as well as the new Series X / S consoles. However, the older controller model lacks a few features that might make the newer one a worthy upgrade for you.
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Do Xbox 360 controllers work on Series S?

If Microsoft made Xbox One controllers backwards-compatible on Xbox Series X|S consoles, Xbox 360 controllers used a different wireless protocol and they're not compatible with newer consoles.
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Are Xbox 360 controllers compatible with Xbox One S?

While you can't directly connect an XBox 360 controller to your XBox One, it is possible to use an Xbox 360 controller with the Xbox One using a Windows computer. This wikiHow teaches you how to connect your XBox 360 controller to your Windows 10 PC and stream your XBox One games to the XBox app on Windows 10.
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How to Use PS4 & Xbox 360 Controllers on Xbox Series X / S

Will my wired Xbox 360 controller work on Xbox One?

No, you cannot use an Xbox 360 controller on an Xbox One, at least not without using an adapter; however, you can link a wired Xbox 360 controller to you Windows 10 PC, and then stream your game from Xbox One to PC.
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Can you plug 2 wired controllers into Xbox Series S?

Yes you can have all three slots populated with controllers.
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How many wired controllers can connect to Xbox S?

You can connect up to four controllers to the console. On the original Xbox 360 console and the Xbox 360 S console, each controller is assigned to one of the four lighted sections.
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Can you use any wired controller on Xbox?

TLDR: Microsoft and Sony saw a benefit in selling their controllers to all of their customers. So you can now use YOUR FAVORITE controller with Xbox/Xbox One/PS5/Win10/Android/iOS.
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Are Xbox 360 controllers wireless?

The Xbox 360 controller comes in both wired and wireless versions.
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What is the most expensive Xbox controller?

The Scuf Instinct Pro finds itself in a bit of a weird spot, as it's the only wireless option from a third party, but it's by far the most expensive Xbox controller around (it starts at $199.99).
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How do I connect my Xbox 360 controller to my Series S?

Turn on your console. Press and hold the Guide button  on the controller until it turns on. Press and release the connect button on the console. Within 20 seconds, press and release the connect button on the controller.
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Why is my Xbox 360 wired controller not Recognised?

If your Xbox 360 wired controller is not detected by your PC, try plugging it into a different USB port, and then test it again. If your controller still does not work, check that Windows 10 is fully updated. Install any updates and then try again.
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Are Xbox 360 controllers universal?

Controllers are region free, they all use the same Microsoft connection technology.
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Why won't my controller work on my Xbox Series S?

Update your controller

If your controller connects when using a USB cable but doesn't stay connected after removing the cable, reconnect the cable and see if there's an update available for your controller: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Under Profile & system, select Settings.
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Why won t my Xbox Series S connect to any controller?

Resync your Xbox controller wirelessly

These steps work across any modern Xbox console, from the Xbox 360 to the Xbox Series X or Series S. Press and hold the Xbox logo button for 8-10 seconds on your controller until it turns off. Press and hold the Xbox button for a few seconds until it turns back on.
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What is the rarest controller ever?

A seasoned Nintendo 64 player or someone well versed in gaming history might know that the gold "Star Fox" E3 competition controller is one of the rarest gamepads in all gaming.
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What's the fastest Xbox controller?

The Victrix Gambit Dual Core Tournament Controller was designed by esports athletes to eliminate lag and maximize your speed. Our controller has the fastest thumbsticks, triggers and buttons on Xbox 1.
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What is the oldest Xbox controller?

The Duke. Seamus Blackley was a video game developer for Xbox and helped design an early prototype controller. The first-generation Xbox controller, originally nicknamed the "Fatty" and later "The Duke", was originally the controller bundled with Xbox systems for all territories except Japan.
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Are Xbox 360 controllers still in production?

The Xbox 360 Controller is Back, and Now it Natively Works With Modern Consoles.
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How do you connect a wired controller to an Xbox series?

Connect the controller using a USB cable

Depending on the type of controller you have, plug the micro-USB or USB-C cable into the power port on the back of the controller then plug the other end of the cable into your Xbox console.
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