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How to Connect Xbox Controller to Chromebook
Easily connect any compatible Xbox Controller to a Chromebook
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Updated onMay 7, 2024
updated onMay 7, 2024
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You may need to connect Xbox Controller to your Chromebook to get a better gaming experience from this platform. Usually, Chromebook is not a good gaming platform, unlike Windows. However, because of theability to run Android apps, it has changed.
Nevertheless, there are some native games as well. Moreover, sometricks to run .exe files on Chrome OShave made it possible to play some Windows games too. But the problem begins when you want to use a decent controller with Chromebook. Can you do it?
How do I connect an Xbox Controller to Chromebook?
Fortunately, you can connect Xbox Controller to your Chromebook. However, before following the actual steps, you will need to ensure the following things:
If everything seems OK, follow these steps to connect this Controller.
1. Use Bluetooth
This method will work with all compatible wireless Xbox controllers.
2. Use a USB cable
These two methods explain how to connect Xbox one, 360, or any wired or wireless controller to Chromebook. It should work without any problem. If you are interested, learn how to solve theXbox Controller USB device not recognized error.
If the controller doesn’t connect, see the next section of this article.
Why won’t my Xbox controller connect to my Chromebook?
If your Xbox controller doesn’t connect to the Chromebook, it can be because of the following things:
In this type of situation, we suggest you reset the Xbox Controller and update its firmware. In most cases, it will solve any connectivity issues. If you find there is a Bluetooth connectivity issue, see how to solveXbox Controller keeps disconnecting.
This article has explained how you can connect Xbox Controller to Chromebook and why it may not connect, along with solutions. You can also try your luck withconnecting your Xbox to your laptop.
Do you have any suggestions on this? Feel free to let us know in the comment box.
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Hasibul Kabir
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Hasibul Kabir is a Tech-Enthusiast Blogger, Web Developer & Hobbyist Game Developer. Writing about Technology, mainly Windows, Mac, iOS, etc., is his main focus, besides doing some computer science-related work.
He loves exploring new technology and presenting it with simple words to the audience. When not at work, Hasibul plays video games, explores nature, tastes delicious foods, or learns new things.
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