A new firmware update for the Xbox One Controller promises to cut the time in which the pad syncs with the Xbox One from 4-5 seconds to only two seconds, Major Nelson has announced.
In addition to the new Quick Connect feature the new update also offers a number of stability fixes.
The update is available now to members of the Xbox Preview Program.
To update your controller firmware:
- Connect a controller to your Xbox One with a USB cable. Keep any headsets connected to the controller.
- Connect to Xbox Live.
- Press the Menu
- Go to Settings > Devices & accessories. Select the controller.-If you have multiple controllers attached, you can select Buzz – which will cause the selected controller to vibrate.
- Then select Update to download the new firmware to the controller attached via the USB cable, and the screen will show the Updating controller … progress screen
- When you see the Controller updated screen, press ‘B’ to go back to the Devices & accessories main page
- Reselect the controller, the Firmware version, should now be: 1.2.2236.0
Source: Major Nelson
