I purchased a brand new Xbox wireless controller. It paired with my steam deck easily but it will not connect and the “X” button on the controller keeps flashing. I’ve hit every button on the controller and can’t get it to actually connect. I’ve also rebooted the steam deck.

Any help would be appreciated…

  • Lomkey@lemmy.world
    3·
    3 years ago

    May have to update controller firmware on window with Xbox accessory app from the store or on a xbox. It’s maybe out dated only Microsoft aloud to update it.

  • Bolle@feddit.de
    1·
    3 years ago

    on my fedora pc i actually Had to use xpadneo to get my xbox (Elite 2) controller working via bluetooth. before i did that, it would connect and show up in buetooth but wouldnt work and not be recognized by steam. but keep in mind i did this on a pc with fedora and not a deck so it might not work

  • SecurityPro@lemmy.mlOP
    1·
    3 years ago

    Used a Windows PC (not VM), installed the “Xbox accessory” app from the Microsoft store and it updated the controller firmware. It works perfectly with Steam Deck now.

    Thanks everyone for your assistance.