Thanks to a combination of good design sensibilities and Microsoft-powered marketing and distribution, the modern Xbox controller is one of the most ubiquitous gaming controllers on the market.

Today's smartphones are powerful enough that you can really think of them as fully functional computers that fit into a pocket. And just like computers, you phone can also serve as a gaming system.

If you just got a new Xbox controller, there are just a few steps to connect it to your console or PC. You'll be gaming in no time. To start the pairing process, turn on your controller by pressing ...

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