Alternatively, a direct USB connection can be used to link the controller with the PC. For newer Core controllers, you will need a USB Type-C cable, but older controllers still used micro-USB as well.

Learn how to check the Xbox Controller Battery on PC. When your Xbox Controller is plugged in via USB, you will also see a plug over the battery icon.

How to connect wireless Xbox controller to ASUS ROG Ally Once you’ve got yourself the best controller for ROG Ally, it’s time to connect it.

While a foolproof way to connect your Xbox controller to your console is with one of the best USB-C cables, wireless connections avoid the frustrations of tangling with cables.