Xbox button light flashes only when held down, will not turn on

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Xbox Series X Wireless Controller (Modell 1914)

Eine dritte Version des Controllers wurde im November 2020 zusammen mit der Xbox Series X und Series S veröffentlicht. Dieser Controller ist abwärtskompatibel mit früheren Xbox One-Konsolen und PCs.

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Jacob Dziubek @jdziubek

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Xbox button light flashes only when held down, will not turn on

Controller less than 6 mo old.

I use rechargeable AA batteries.

When pressing the Xbox button once, the light comes on and turns off immediately.

When holding the button, the light blinks repeatedly on and off in ~1 second intervals.

I cannot get the controller to turn on and connect to my original Xbox One. I have not had this problem until recently. The problem is inconsistent--sometimes the controller will power on after a few seconds of flashing.

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I can't believe that Microsoft STILL doesn't use built-in batteries! Sure, they're a pain to replace, but rechargeable batteries can also be a pain. I mean, you're always taking them out to recharge them, and in a lot of cases, the device you're powering isn't exactly designed for quick battery changing. Like a flashlight. With a lot of those, you have to unscrew the button cap, then take out a battery case, and finally pry the batteries out. If anything, a company could at LEAST make rechargeable batteries last at least as long as regular ones. Will any company do this? Probably not. I know it's technically possible. A very compact lithium-ion battery can power a Joy-Con for about as long as two AA batteries can power one of my Wii remotes. So why doesn't anyone do something like that with a general-purpose rechargeable battery?

28. Dez 2025 von Fixer of Stuff

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koppie007 @dan0

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Hi!

What happens if you just put normal batteries in, does it work?

If not, I would return it. You should have warranty on it if they are just 6 Months old.

It’s probably the best thing to do now..

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I tried a new set of rechargeable batteries. That worked! Must be faulty batteries.

28. Dez 2025 von Jacob Dziubek

I suppose you tried recharging the other batteries? I would test those batteries in another device, for example, a flashlight. That way, if your controller starts failing again, you know for sure if it's the new batteries or the controller.

28. Dez 2025 von Fixer of Stuff

Yes and otherwise I recommend to stay with the new batteries :)! Have a good one!

29. Dez 2025 von koppie007

You might actually want to test the batteries in a device that only uses one battery, or else use a battery tester. That way, you know if it's one battery or both that's bad.

29. Dez 2025 von Fixer of Stuff

Oh, and you might be wondering where you might find such a device. Some flashlights only use one battery, but you might find it easier to find a battery powered wall clock. On the other hand, those are no doubt designed to consume minimal power, so for testing purposes, you'd be better off with a more power-hungry device like the aforementioned flashlight. Battery testers can be found online (without a doubt) and in some battery storage cases.

29. Dez 2025 von Fixer of Stuff

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I can't believe that Microsoft STILL doesn't use built-in batteries! Sure, they're a pain to replace, but rechargeable batteries can also be a pain. I mean, you're always taking them out to recharge them, and in a lot of cases, the device you're powering isn't exactly designed for quick battery changing. Like a flashlight. With a lot of those, you have to unscrew the button cap, then take out a battery case, and finally pry the batteries out. If anything, a company could at LEAST make rechargeable batteries last at least as long as regular ones. Will any company do this? Probably not. I know it's technically possible. A very compact lithium-ion battery can power a Joy-Con for about as long as two AA batteries can power one of my Wii remotes. So why doesn't anyone do something like that with a general-purpose rechargeable battery? — Fixer of Stuff
I tried a new set of rechargeable batteries. That worked! Must be faulty batteries. — Jacob Dziubek
I suppose you tried recharging the other batteries? I would test those batteries in another device, for example, a flashlight. That way, if your controller starts failing again, you know for sure if it's the new batteries or the controller. — Fixer of Stuff
Yes and otherwise I recommend to stay with the new batteries :)! Have a good one! — koppie007
You might actually want to test the batteries in a device that only uses one battery, or else use a battery tester. That way, you know if it's one battery or both that's bad. — Fixer of Stuff
Oh, and you might be wondering where you might find such a device. Some flashlights only use one battery, but you might find it easier to find a battery powered wall clock. On the other hand, those are no doubt designed to consume minimal power, so for testing purposes, you'd be better off with a more power-hungry device like the aforementioned flashlight. Battery testers can be found online (without a doubt) and in some battery storage cases. — Fixer of Stuff

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller (Modell 1914)

Xbox button light flashes only when held down, will not turn on

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