How to remap Xbox One controller buttons on Windows 10
You can remap the Xbox controller buttons to anything you want, and in this guide, you’ll learn the steps to complete this task on Windows 10.
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Although the Xbox controller provides the most optimal button layouts for gamers, it’s not the perfect configuration for every game. Sometimes, you may need a different mapping depending on the game, personal or required preferences, which is why it’s essential to a quick and easy way to remap buttons on the controller.
If you’re usingWindows 10, you can use the Xbox Accessories app available from the Microsoft Store, which provides an easy to use interface to remap every button on the controller, whether you have a standard Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller (or Series 2), orXbox Adaptive Controller.
In this Windows 10 guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to remap the buttons of an Xbox controller to play games with custom button layouts.
How to remap Xbox controller buttons
If you want to use a custom button layout when playing games with an Xbox controller, you’ll first need to install the Xbox Accessories app from the Microsoft Store. (This is available on Windows 10,Xbox Series Xand Series S, and Xbox One.)
Install Xbox Accessories app
To install the Xbox Accessories app to remap Xbox controllers, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the app will be available from the Start menu to remap buttons on an Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, or Xbox Adaptive Controller.
Remap controller buttons
To remap the Xbox buttons, connect the controller to your device using theXbox Wireless USB adapter, Bluetooth, or USB cable, and then use these steps:
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After you complete the steps, the new remap for buttons will save automatically, and you can now start playing games with the new layout.
Alternatively, you can also remap buttons by pressing and holding the button, stick, or triggers and pressing the button you want to map.
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How to edit remap Xbox controller buttons profile
At any time, the app allows you to modify the button layout, rename, or delete the profiles.
To edit a remap button profile for an Xbox controller, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the profile will save the new changes or be removed from the app.
Create remap profile based on another profile
If you want to create multiple profiles with similar configurations, you don’t need to start from scratch since the Xbox Accessories has an option to copy the settings into a new profile, which you can then modify to make it different.
To create a new profile based on an existing remap configuration, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the new profile based on a previous configuration will be saved.
How to restore default button settings for Xbox controller
If you no longer want to use custom remaps on your Xbox controller, you’ll need to remove it from the slot.
Once you complete the steps, the controller will revert to the original button settings. Alternatively, if you want to reset the settings for a specific profile, while in the profile editing page, click theRestore to defaultoption.
We’re focusing this guide on the standard version of the Xbox Wireless Controller. If you’re using the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller or Series 2, or the Adaptive Controller, you’ll be able to access many other customization options. For example, you’ll be able to adjust the brightness of the Xbox button, rename the controller, store up to 256 different configurations, swap thumbstick X and Y axes, specify Shift inputs, and a lot more.
Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
