Microsoft pushes new firmware for Xbox One controllers in Preview
As part of the February update, to be publicly released soon, Microsoft is also pushing a small firmware update for its wireless controllers. The new firmware brings some “stability improvements” which weren’t detailed but also bring must faster connection times between the controller and the Xbox.
Right now, only users in the Preview program can take advantage of the new features but, rest assured that after being beta tested the firmware will arrive on all devices.
To update a controller you’ll need to physically connect it to the Xbox One via a USB cable, then go into Settings and hit the “update a controller” button. The whole process takes a couple of minutes but you won’t be able to use the controller in that time. And, of course, each controller needs to be updated separately.
Besides the improvements mentioned above, the February update will bring transparent tiles, Game Hubs and a number of new features to Xbox One users and we’ll let you know as you as it becomes available.
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Nathan--Posted:
I was trying to do something last night on my xbox setting's and noticed this
Updating it tonight
Updating it tonight
TreyarchedPosted:
Controllers need updates now?
I remember the time when systems, controllers and games didn't need constant updates just to function.
I remember the time when systems, controllers and games didn't need constant updates just to function.
JastyPosted:
The controller update is said to make your controller connect faster which is useful when sometimes the console full boots up before the controller even recongizes it.
DeluxeHazardPosted:
Since when did controllers ever need updates? Was this ever a thing for the Xbox 360?
pyroboy926Posted:
Hopefully this gets rid of the glitch where you had to hard reset your Xbox to get the controller working again.
DPMPosted:
Never heard of a controller update before, the connection time between the console and controller seems pretty cool though.
gtapro151Posted:
does it fix the mic ? randomly stops working causeing you to have to reboot the console
-GoldCoast-Posted:
-Adobe- I don't see the reason with updating controllers
I reckon, Why do they even do it?
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