How do I get my wired xbox 360 controller to sync up/work?

Question

When I plug my wired 360 controller in, the green lights in the middle of the controller flash and keep flashing but they don't settle to the player two position (I already have one wireless controller synced up) and the player two light on the actual console doesn't light up. I don't usually use the xbox (it's my brother's), so this may be a stupid question, but can somebody please help? Thanks!

Answer 1

same here 4 the brother thing but all u have 2 do is re sinc it so just find the little button on top of the controller next 2 where u take off the battery pak then while still holding that button push the smallest round button on the front of the 360 then only 1 green section should show up  OR just plug it in another port or into the other ting

Answer 2

Check that it's securely in there.  Also wiggle or reconnect the inline release.  (That little dongle thing that supposed to disconnect if you trip over the cord)

Try swapping the inline release with another one.

Examine all the cords for cuts or tearing.

Test it in all the USB ports, even the ones on the back.

Try the wired as 1st player.

Final: Check that the game is 2 player.

Final final: Contact MS support, they might service the xbox or give you a new inline release if you're nice.