Can You Use a Wired Xbox 360 Controller on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Wired Xbox 360 controllers use a proprietary communication protocol that is incompatible with Xbox Series X|S. They will not function, even when plugged directly into the console's USB ports.

What Series X|S Supports

• Xbox Wireless controllers (current generation)
• Bluetooth on select controller models
• Wired Xbox One controllers with USB-C (note: micro-USB Xbox One controllers are not supported for wired play on Series X|S)

For the best experience on Series X|S, use a modern Xbox Wireless Controller or a compatible wired USB-C model.