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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HovaPosted:
This update is nice. Within 2 sec it connects. I used to have to wait 5+ and wen you are mid match and the controller dies it is imperative that your second control hooks up right away.
CartierPosted:
Halo4Edgy Do i need to buy a certain cord or?
I think you do, I just bought a USB to Micro-USB cord on eBay for $1.00 so hopefully that'll work.
Yes this is true. I use my old blackberry charger cable to play with my controller. It makes it easy and the controller never dies!
SagePosted:
Well this is cool sounds like microsoft is actually doing something with all the money they have
MovieTheatreButterPosted:
Edgy Do i need to buy a certain cord or?
the charge and play kit works if you don't wanna buy a micro USB cord
HaloPosted:
Edgy Do i need to buy a certain cord or?
I think you do, I just bought a USB to Micro-USB cord on eBay for $1.00 so hopefully that'll work.
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