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.

Install Xbox Accessories app

To install the Xbox Accessories app to remap Xbox controllers, use these steps:

-Open Microsoft Store

-Click the get button

-Click the open button.

-Click the Get button for the Xbox Accessories app.

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 the  Xbox Wirless usb adapter, Bluetooth, or USB cable, and then use these steps:

-Open Xboc Accesories app.

-Click the Configure button.

-Click the new profile option from the left navigation pane

-Confirm a descriptive name for the profile.

-Click the Save button.

-Use the drop-down menu and select the button you want to change

-Use the “Map to” drop-down menu and select the button you want to remap to.

-Repeat  to remap other buttons.

-Click the back button to save the changes.

-Use the drop-down menu and select the Slot 1 to make the profile your new default.

Quick tip: If you’re using the Xbox Elite controller, you’ll be able to set the default for each available slot.

After you complete the steps, the new remap for buttons will save automatically, and you can now start playing games with the new layout.