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A complete guide to powering down an Xbox controller on PC
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Gaming on your PC with an Xbox controller is quite convenient, but it can be surprisingly tricky to power down the controller when you are done with it. Fortunately, this wikiHow guide can help you turn off your Xbox controller on a PC . Whether you are using an Xbox 360, Xbox One, or Xbox Series S/X controller, this guide has you covered.
Things You Should Know
- The most reliable way to turn off an Xbox controller on a PC is to remove one of its batteries.
- Microsoft suggests holding down the Guide button on the Xbox controller for six seconds to turn it off.
- For wireless controllers, disconnect Bluetooth. If you have a wired controller, unplug its cable from your PC.
Steps
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Slide off the back battery cover. The easiest and most obvious way to turn off any controller is to remove its batteries. Although Microsoft suggests that you can turn off your Xbox controller by holding the Guide button down for six seconds, many users report issues with this method. Go for the sure thing by removing the batteries. -
Remove one or both batteries. Simply jostling one of the batteries out of place will turn the controller off. You can then slide it back into place and put the battery cover back on. Your controller will remain off until you power it back on again.
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