Use Your Xbox Controller on Tesla Model 3: Wired + Wireless

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Do you want to play games in your Tesla Model 3 while it's charging? While you can use the touchscreen to play games, not every game is touchscreen-friendly. Fortunately, it's easy to connect a wired or wireless Xbox controller to your Tesla Model 3, as well as many other types of console controllers. This wikiHow article guides you step-by-step to connecting your Xbox controller to a Tesla Model 3 car using USB and Bluetooth.

Things You Should Know

  • Tesla Model 3 supports wired and wireless Xbox One, Xbox Elite Series, and Xbox Series X/S controllers, but not wired Xbox 360 controllers.
  • If you have a wired Xbox controller, plug it into a USB data port. Use the USB port in the glove box if the console port doesn't support data.
  • Get a wireless adapter to connect an Xbox controller wirelessly, then pair the adapter and your controller.
Section 1 of 3:

Wired

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    If you have an Xbox One controller and a USB cable, you can simply plug it into an open data USB port on your Tesla. If your Model 3 was manufactured in November 2021 or later, the USB port in the center console may only support charging, not data. [1] In this case, use the USB port inside the glove box.
    • An Xbox 360 remote will not work wired, but you can get a wireless connection set up!
    • You can use a multiple-port USB hub to connect more than one Xbox controller to your Tesla. Just connect the USB hub to your Tesla's USB data port, and plug each Xbox controller into the available USB ports.
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Section 2 of 3:

Wireless

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    You'll need a Bluetooth dongle to pair your Xbox controller to your Tesla Model 3, such as the one made by 8Bitdo. The Mayflash Magic NS 2 is also another popular choice for connecting an Xbox controller wirelessly. [2]
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    On newer M3 versions, you'll find this USB port in the glove box. On models released prior to November 2021, you can use the USB port in your console.
    • The USB ports in the rear of your Tesla only provide power instead of data.
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    • For the 8BitDo dongle, you'll see the pairing button on the bottom of the device.
    • The button for the Mayflash is on the back. A light will turn green and blink quickly.
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    To pair your controller, press the Xbox button for a second until it lights up, then press and hold the pairing button on the top of the controller for three seconds.
    • The lights on both your controller and wireless adapter will stop blinking once pairing is complete.
    • Your Tesla's screen will also let you know that a controller is connected. [3]
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Other Supported Controllers

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    Other controllers are supported, including:
    • Logitech F310 Wired Controller
    • PS4 Controllers
    • Logitech Gamepad F710
    • PS3 Controllers
    • PS5 Controllers
    • Switch Joy-cons
    • Wii U
    • Switch Pro Controllers

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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_us/GUID-79A49D40-A028-435B-A7F6-8E48846AB9E9.html
      2. ↑ https://www.mayflash.com/product/magic_ns_2.html
      3. ↑ https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_jp/GUID-79A49D40-A028-435B-A7F6-8E48846AB9E9.html

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