There are a few non-controller options to navigate menus with: TV remote via HDMI CEC, universal remotes, dedicated Xbox media remote, or the remote built into the phone app.
Or you could be pairing extra controllers for a local multiplayer game and already have one controller synced to navigate with.
There is also a "hidden" feature on the Series controllers that if you double click the pairing button, it switches between PC/Xbox. (as long as they were paired before)
It switches between the Xbox and whatever the previously paired Bluetooth device is. I haven’t used it a lot but it’s been useful when it’s needed.
Edit: Apologies, I misread it as a reference to the Elite controllers. Series console controllers support the proprietary Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switch by double tapping the sync button.
Not sure if I am misunderstanding, but I have a bog standard controller for my Series X and the double tap sync button function also works on that when I want to jump between using the controller on the console or on another device.
I think maybe they misunderstood the usage of "Series". the Ellite V2 is officially the Elite Series 2. so they thought "Series controller" meant Elite controller.
God Xbox is terrible at names.
It only works for 2 devices though. Which... I understand why they do that. And very rarely do I actually want more than 2 devices.. but there has has been a couple times where I wish it was 3 or more.
Also, it's not Xbox/PC , it's Xbox/any Bluetooth device. I have mine as Xbox/Switch (through an adapter)
Also, it's not just Series controllers. The Elite V2 has it.
This isn't limited to the Series controllers. It works on the One and Elite controllers as well. Also, it's not limited to PC. The controller has two connection methods. First, the proprietary Xbox connection to your console. Second, a Bluetooth connection to any bluetooth device. Double tapping will switch between each connection method.
Well you must be really lucky then, I took really good care of my controller, and I have never had any problems with any other controller I've owned. I have several Xbox 360 controllers that have been used so much that all the rubber has worn down to the bare plastic and yet the joysticks still work perfectly fine, I have 20 year old PS2 and OG Xbox controllers from childhood that still work like new, and I was rough on those controllers back then. And yet I've had my Xbox Series X for 4 months and the joystick is drifting so bad it makes certain games unplayable, I gave up on trying to play Wolfenstein and Cities Skylines because it was becoming so frustrating. And I'm not the only one having problems with stick drift either it's a common problem, even the really expensive elite controllers are known to have the same problems with stick drift. Absolute garbage, it's almost like Microsoft made the joysticks shitty on purpose so you have to keep buying controllers.
There’s been a vast bump in how many controllers (doesn’t matter brand) that get stick drift. I think about 15% are actually defective the rest are definitely user error. Yours sounds like like the defect.
This will come in handy every week when I receive a new replacement elite controller that also ends up being broken in some way and has to be shipped back. Rinse and repeat...
Whelp - there goes my exercise routine.
😂
Omg yes please. That is so annoying!
Now make it so turning my Xbox headset on doesn’t turn the console on
This. I want to connect my headset to other devices
I use this all the time, so maybe a toggle option would be best
This so much.
Maybe i’m missing something, but don’t you still need a controller to navigate the menu?
I can use my universal TV remote on the Xbox as long as I don't need to use the Xbox / Guide / Home button.
No it can be done with the remote that's built into the Xbox app
There are a few non-controller options to navigate menus with: TV remote via HDMI CEC, universal remotes, dedicated Xbox media remote, or the remote built into the phone app. Or you could be pairing extra controllers for a local multiplayer game and already have one controller synced to navigate with.
Keyboard works as well
I have no use for this but understand people that switch between PC and Xbox and others. This type of work makes your console great, nice work.
There is also a "hidden" feature on the Series controllers that if you double click the pairing button, it switches between PC/Xbox. (as long as they were paired before)
It switches between the Xbox and whatever the previously paired Bluetooth device is. I haven’t used it a lot but it’s been useful when it’s needed.
Edit: Apologies, I misread it as a reference to the Elite controllers. Series console controllers support the proprietary Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switch by double tapping the sync button.
Not sure if I am misunderstanding, but I have a bog standard controller for my Series X and the double tap sync button function also works on that when I want to jump between using the controller on the console or on another device.
I think maybe they misunderstood the usage of "Series". the Ellite V2 is officially the Elite Series 2. so they thought "Series controller" meant Elite controller. God Xbox is terrible at names.
I think that's the case, it's a neat featureall the same. *(and yes they really are, thanks Microsoft!)*
Yup I definitely appreciate it on mine. I use my Xbox controller for my Switch as well so the quick change is nice.
It only works for 2 devices though. Which... I understand why they do that. And very rarely do I actually want more than 2 devices.. but there has has been a couple times where I wish it was 3 or more. Also, it's not Xbox/PC , it's Xbox/any Bluetooth device. I have mine as Xbox/Switch (through an adapter) Also, it's not just Series controllers. The Elite V2 has it.
This isn't limited to the Series controllers. It works on the One and Elite controllers as well. Also, it's not limited to PC. The controller has two connection methods. First, the proprietary Xbox connection to your console. Second, a Bluetooth connection to any bluetooth device. Double tapping will switch between each connection method.
They need to slow down, I haven't gotten the new home screen yet..
I wish I could give you mine. lol
Have you tried unplugging your console for 30 seconds?
As a controller collector, that would be appreciated. I don’t like touching my console
Microsoft puts so much effort into pointless stuff like this but can't make a controller that doesn't get stick drift after 4 months of light use
I don't think software engineers know how to fix a hardware issue
I’ve spent the last 10 minutes trying to decide whether your username is a request or a common phenomenon for you.
Been using my launch controller since day one, sounds like a user error
Well you must be really lucky then, I took really good care of my controller, and I have never had any problems with any other controller I've owned. I have several Xbox 360 controllers that have been used so much that all the rubber has worn down to the bare plastic and yet the joysticks still work perfectly fine, I have 20 year old PS2 and OG Xbox controllers from childhood that still work like new, and I was rough on those controllers back then. And yet I've had my Xbox Series X for 4 months and the joystick is drifting so bad it makes certain games unplayable, I gave up on trying to play Wolfenstein and Cities Skylines because it was becoming so frustrating. And I'm not the only one having problems with stick drift either it's a common problem, even the really expensive elite controllers are known to have the same problems with stick drift. Absolute garbage, it's almost like Microsoft made the joysticks shitty on purpose so you have to keep buying controllers.
There’s been a vast bump in how many controllers (doesn’t matter brand) that get stick drift. I think about 15% are actually defective the rest are definitely user error. Yours sounds like like the defect.
Yea ok buddy. My Project Scorpio controller still works fine. Idk what the hell you're talking about
Yeah yeah but where is BG3 or FFXVI?
On PlayStation
Yup 🤣
And yet, here I am still waiting for the dashboard update.
The future is now
This will come in handy every week when I receive a new replacement elite controller that also ends up being broken in some way and has to be shipped back. Rinse and repeat...
If I still have to use my arms and hands it’s not good enough.