PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox - User Manual

Customer Service & Support

For warranty details or support with your authentic PowerA accessories, please visit PowerA.com/Support.

Two-Year Limited Warranty

For warranty details or support with your authentic PowerA accessories, please visit PowerA.com/Support.

Product Overview

This document provides instructions for setting up and using the PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox.

Contents

• PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox
• Detachable 10 ft USB Cable
• User Manual

Setup

1. If your Xbox is off, connect the USB cable between an available USB port on your console and the USB-C port on your controller. Press the Xbox Button on the controller until the console powers on. The small white LED will illuminate to indicate a successful connection.
2. If your Xbox console is already on, simply connect the USB cable into any available USB port on the console and connect the USB-C to your controller. The small white LED light should illuminate indicating a successful connection.

Note: For player and controller assignment, reference your official Xbox users manual.

Controller Diagram

The controller features the following:

• Xbox Button
• Menu Button
• View Button
• Share Button
• D-Pad
• A/B/X/Y Buttons
• Left Analog Stick
• Right Analog Stick
• AGR (Advanced Gaming Button)
• AGL (Advanced Gaming Button)
• Profile/Program Button
• Trigger Locks (Left and Right)
• Headset Jack
• Detachable 10 ft USB Cable
• Connection Indicator LED

Setting Trigger Depth

Adjust the trigger pull depth by sliding the trigger lock under each trigger to the left or right. The pull depth of each trigger can be set independently.

Assigning the Advanced Gaming Buttons

1. Press the Program Button on the back of the controller. The LED Connection Indicator will flash, signaling the controller is in Assign Mode.
2. Press one of the following buttons (A/B/X/Y/LT/RT/LB/RB/Left Stick Press/Right Stick Press/+Control Pad) you wish to assign to an Advanced Gaming Button. Then press the Advanced Gaming Button (AGR or AGL) that you wish to perform that function. The Connection / Program LED will stop flashing, signaling the Advanced Gaming Button has been set.
3. Repeat for the remaining Advanced Gaming Button.

Note: Advanced Gaming Button assignments will remain in memory even after disconnected.

Resetting the Advanced Gaming Buttons

1. Hold the Program Button down for 2 seconds. The LED Connection Indicator will slowly flash signaling the controller is in Assign Mode.
2. Press either AGL or AGR to individually reset each button, or hold down the Program Button for 5 seconds to reset both simultaneously.

Using the Share Button

Refer to Xbox documentation for details on functions and features related to the Share Button.

Attaching Headphones

For audio, fully insert the 3.5mm plug of your headphones (or headset/earbuds) into the 3.5 mm audio jack of the wired controller. Adjust the volume using the Audio settings in Xbox Settings and audio controls on your headphones. Xbox audio settings will control the audio delivered to your headphones. To avoid hearing damage, do not use high volume settings for an extended period of time.

Profile Control

1. Quick-tap the PROFILE/PROGRAM button to cycle through profile settings for T1/T2/T3 trigger locks. The controller can store up to 3 profiles at a time locally. The first 3 profiles set by default adjust the deadzone settings for the triggers.
2. Profile 1 is 99% deadzone and is the quickest maximum value setting (use for T1 trigger lock).
3. Profile 2 is 50% deadzone (use for T2 trigger lock).
4. Profile 3 is no deadzone/full-throw trigger pull (use for T3 trigger lock).
5. Each press of the PROFILE/PROGRAM button will change to the next profile and then repeat the cycle: 3→1→2→3
6. The top housing LED indicator will quickly flash the number of times related to the profile version to signal a profile has been changed and then return to solid.
7. To clear the profiles or change the settings, please use the PowerA Gamer HQ app. The above 3 default settings will be saved as legacy settings (Profile 1 / Profile 2 / Profile 3) in the PowerA Gamer HQ app. The app can store hundreds of custom profile settings that can be pushed to the controller, but the controller can only store 3 at any given time chosen from the app.

Troubleshooting

For current FAQs, visit PowerA.com/support.

Q: Controller will not connect to Xbox console?

A: Confirm your Xbox console is powered "ON".

A: Confirm your TV is set to the proper video input and that you can see the Xbox console interface on your TV screen.

A: Confirm cable is properly connected to your Xbox console.

A: Confirm cable is properly connected to your PowerA Advantage Wired Controller.

Q: Controller is connected but has no function?

A: Confirm you are using the Player #1 controller.

For more troubleshooting refer to your Xbox console User Guide.

PowerA Gamer HQ App

The Gamer HQ app can be used to test, calibrate, and customize settings on your controller. With your controller connected to Xbox or Windows 10/11 PC via USB-C cable you can:

• Update firmware to the latest version
• Test your controller's buttons and analog controls, vibration functionality, and audio
• Recalibrate analog inputs for proper control response
• Set trigger and thumbstick deadzone/active area
• Set game-chat volume balance and vibration intensity
• Remap buttons (including Advanced Gaming Buttons)

Additional Legal Information

©2025 ACCO Brands. All Rights Reserved. PowerA and PowerA Logo are trademarks of ACCO Brands. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox "Sphere" Design, Xbox Series XIS, Xbox One, and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. USB-C® is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum.

Contact Information

ACCO Brands USA, LLC 4 Corporate Drive, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

ACCOBRANDS.COM | POWERA.COM | MADE IN CHINA