Microsoft has released a November update for Xbox in November 2021. On November update includes an Xbox controller update. However, some players delayed updating their Xbox. They cannot use the features of the November update. That’s why they want to know how to update their Xbox controller. In this guide, we will show you how to update your Xbox controller step by step in 2022.
What brings the Xbox controller update
When people update their controller with the latest software, they will get significant improvements for their Xbox controller like Xbox one stereo Headset adapter update. Besides the stereo headset improvements, the November update makes your controller better than ever. Because it adds a feature which is called quick controller swaps. The feature allows the Xbox controller can quickly swap between paired devices. You can see how it works below.
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— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) September 17, 2021
In addition, with the firmware update for the Xbox controller, your old Xbox One controller won’t be slow anymore. The controller updates include Dynamic Latency Input(DLI) for older Xbox One controllers. With the DLI, the old Xbox One controls perform dynamic input latency when the controller connects Xbox Series X/S consoles.
Update your Xbox controller with a USB
One of the easiest ways to update your Xbox controller is using USB to update your console if you have a controller is bought in before June 2015. Before following the steps listed below, you need to make sure to connect the stereo headset adapter with your controller. If you do not plug it, your controller does not get relevant updates for your headset.
- Plug your controller with a USB cable into your Xbox’s USB port.
- Plug the other end of the USB cable into the top of the controller.
- Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
- Open Profile & System
- Open the Settings
- In the settings menu, find Devices and connections, then press it.
- Find accessories option on the menu
- Chose your controller which you want to update
- You will see the Xbox Wireless Controller screen
- Navigate the “…” option to check firmware updates
- Select the Firmware version, you can choose which one you wanted. We recommend using the latest one.
- Your console start to update
Updating your Xbox controller Wirelessly
If you have a controller is made after June 2015. you can easily update it wirelessly. Those Xbox controllers are capable to take updates is including a stereo headset update. To update it wirelessly, you need to follow the steps below.
Quick reminder: you need to plug your headphone jack into Xbox wireless controller’s 3.5-mm port.
- Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
- Selecet profile&system
- Open settings
- Find Devices & connections
- Open accessories
- Chose your Xbox controller
- Press the “…” button
- Press “update”
- Your console start to update as quickly as possible
How to update it on PC?
Some PC gamers use Xbox controllers to utilize their game experience. If you are one of them, you can update it with a PC easily.
You need to download and install the Xbox Accessories app on Microsoft Store.
- Open the Xbox Accessories app.
- Connect your controller with your PC via USB.
- When you connected your controller, you will see Update require massage.
- Press the update button.
- Your PC automatically updates your Xbox controller.
That’s it. You have learned three ways to update your Xbox controller. If you have questions about the steps, you can write us in the comment section.
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