How to connect a wireless joystick to Xbox 360

Until recently, all connections to multimedia devices were made using wires. This caused a lot of inconvenience to users, because the wires got tangled and got in the way. Thanks to the development of modern technologies, it has become possible to connect devices wirelessly. This connection option did not bypass the gaming industry either. All existing consoles allow you to connect a joystick to them both wired and wirelessly.

But sometimes connecting a second gamepad causes difficulties for users. This is due to the fact that the console is usually equipped with only one manipulator. However, if necessary, connecting a second gamepad is quite possible.

How to connect a wireless controller to Xbox 360

There can be many reasons why there is a need to connect a second joystick. But the pairing method and the necessary settings will be the same.

ATTENTION! It is worth considering that connecting the gamepad to the XBox 360 game console takes a lot of time.

To connect two devices, you need to do the following:

1. Turn on the game console.
2. Press the synchronization button, which is located on the front of the console body.
3. Additionally, you need to press the button on the gamepad with the image of the manufacturer.
4. After performing these manipulations, you need to press the synchronization button located on the base of the game console. This button must be held for 20 seconds. During this time, the set-top box and the connected joystick will emit corresponding light signals.

If both devices are working properly, the game console will be able to synchronize. After this process is completed, the connected gamepad will be assigned a serial number, from one to four. This is how many gamepads can be connected to the console. In this case, on the light indicator located on the body of both products, the part corresponding to the specified number will light up.

If everything is done correctly, the synchronization process will be completed and both products will be ready for further use.

ATTENTION! When using the gamepad further, you do not need to repeat the synchronization procedure. If you need to turn it off, you just need to press the button with the manufacturer’s logo and hold it down for 3 seconds.

What to do if your wireless joystick does not connect to your game console

If the button on the connected XBox 360 joystick is blinking, this means that an error occurred when synchronizing the two products and the gamepad was not connected.

The reasons for this may be:

1. The presence of devices operating via a wireless network in the room where the game console is located.
2. Lack of power. The most common reason. The gamepad is powered by batteries or an accumulator. If the batteries are low, they need to be replaced, and the discharged battery needs to be charged. Since the device is quite demanding in terms of power, it is advisable to use high-quality batteries.
3. The maximum possible number of joysticks were already connected to the console.

After the cause has been found and eliminated, the connection procedure should be repeated.

Despite the fact that the synchronization procedure takes a lot of time, it is not difficult to complete. After completing the process, you can begin the gameplay.