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Is Xbox 360 controller Bluetooth or wireless?

The Xbox 360 controller uses a proprietary wireless protocol, and NOT Bluetooth. So the standard wireless devices in your computer can't work with the Xbox 360 wireless controller. You absolutely definitely need the Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows if you wish to use your Xbox 360 controller on your PC.
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Are Xbox 360 controllers wireless?

The Xbox 360 controller comes in both wired and wireless versions.
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How do I know if my Xbox 360 controller is Bluetooth?

If it's the same plastic as the face of the controller, without any seams, you have a Bluetooth gamepad. If it's the same plastic as the bumper buttons, with a seam between the Guide button and the controller's face, it's a non-Bluetooth gamepad.
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Can you use Bluetooth on Xbox 360 controller?

The Xbox 360 console does not support Bluetooth technology.
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What type of Xbox controller is Bluetooth?

Which Xbox One Controller Has Bluetooth? 1537, 1697, and 1708 Xbox One controller models have Bluetooth capabilities. However, only one of the three—1708—has a built-in BT connection, making it easy to use on smartphones, computers, and smart TVs.
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Is an Xbox 360 controller Bluetooth?

Is Xbox controller Bluetooth or USB?

All Xbox Series X|S controllers support Bluetooth. You'll know your controller is a Series X|S model if it has the Share button in the middle of the controller.
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How to connect Xbox 360 controller?

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. The lights around the console's power button will stop flashing once the controller connects to the console.
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Do any Xbox controllers have Bluetooth?

Your Xbox Wireless Controller may support connecting to your device via Bluetooth. Your controller has this feature if it matches the one at the bottom in this image (or came with your Xbox Series X|S):
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Can I Bluetooth my Xbox 360 controller to my Iphone?

Press and hold the controller's Connect button for a few seconds to put the controller into pairing mode. This makes it discoverable by your Apple device. Open Bluetooth settings on your Apple device, then select the controller from the list of nearby devices.
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What version of Bluetooth does Xbox 360 have?

Xbox 360® Wireless Headset with Bluetooth®

Includes ear gels and ear loop for comfortable fit. Bluetooth 3.0 and noise cancellation technology.
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How do I connect my Xbox 360 controller to my phone via Bluetooth?

On your Android device, open Bluetooth by going to Apps > Settings > Connected devices > Pair new device. Your phone will show a list of nearby Bluetooth devices that are available for pairing. Select your Xbox Wireless Controller from the list.
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How do I know what Xbox 360 controller I have?

  1. ^ The model number is printed on the sticker in the battery compartment.
  2. ^ Because the Elite Series 2 has an internal battery, the model number is printed in black ink on the bottom of the controller.
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Which Xbox 360 is wireless?

The Xbox 360 S console has built-in WiFi. If you have a wireless network, you don't need anything else. Note You can use an Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adaptor with the Xbox 360 S console. If your wireless router is not near your console, you may get a better wireless signal by using a wireless networking adaptor.
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Do all Xbox 360 controllers need batteries?

The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller can be powered either by AA batteries or by the Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack.
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How to connect Xbox 360 controller without wireless adapter?

Set up a wired controller on a Windows 10 PC
  1. Plug the Xbox 360 controller into any USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on the computer.
  2. Windows 10 will automatically install drivers for your controller, so you won't have to download or install software other than Windows 10 updates.
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Which Xbox controller can Bluetooth to iPhone?

Note The Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controller can be used with an iOS device once it has taken the latest firmware update.
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What app do I need to connect my Xbox 360 controller to my iPhone?

Microsoft released its Xbox SmartGlass app for iOS and Android. Like on Windows 8, it lets you control your console from an iPad, iPhone or Android Device. Update: Since this article was originally written, the SmartGlass app has been continually developed. Also, the Xbox One Series X and S have come out.
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Why won't my Xbox 360 controller connect to my iPhone?

Xbox 360 controllers do not have any Bluetooth capabilities. You will not be able to connect your Xbox 360 controller to your iPhone unless there is a reciever you can use to connect it to your phone. Newer Xbox one controllers and Xbox series X/S controllers have Bluetooth and can connect to phones.
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How do I make my Xbox controller Bluetooth?

Press and hold the Pair button  on your controller for three seconds (the Xbox button  will start flashing rapidly).
  1. On your PC, press the Start button , then choose Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices (on Windows 11: Settings > Bluetooth & devices).
  2. Turn on Bluetooth.
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When did Xbox controllers get Bluetooth?

In 2017, Microsoft began releasing updated variants of their older controllers with all the new features such as Bluetooth.
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Why Xbox doesn t have Bluetooth?

Rather, it is because Microsoft – the company behind Xbox – went down a different route with wireless connectivity. Instead of Bluetooth, all Xbox variants use a unique in-house wireless protocol – the Xbox Wireless. Like Bluetooth, Xbox Wireless connects headphones to Xbox One without pesky cables.
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Why will my Xbox 360 controller not pair?

This may mean one of the following: The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller batteries are weak, or the Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack needs recharging. Another wireless device, such as a microwave oven, a cordless phone, or a wireless router, is causing interference. Four controllers are already connected to the console.
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Where is the pair button on Xbox 360 controller?

For the original Xbox 360, the Connect button is to the right of the Memory Card Slots. On the Xbox 360 E and Xbox 360 S, the Connect button is located next to the Controller Ports.
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Do all controllers work on Xbox 360?

No, no Xbox One controller is compatible with the 360. Same thing with 360 controllers not working on the Xbox One.
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Are Xbox controllers wireless and wired?

You have two options for connecting your Xbox Wireless Controller to your console: using the console's Pair button  for a wireless connection and using a USB to micro-USB cable (or USB to USB-C cable) for a wired connection.
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