The Xbox One S Bluetooth controller doesn’t work with Steam Link, yet

Microsoft has revised its Xbox One controller and added some cool features, but it doesn’t work with everything right out of the box.

I just received my custom Xbox One S controller from Microsoft’s Xbox Design Lab earlier today, and I’ve found that it will not connect to the in-home game-streaming Steam Link box from Valve Software. I’m testing out the S controller’s features, and I’m enjoying the improved grip, the extended range, and the Bluetooth connectivity. Previous Xbox controllers all used proprietary tech that required gamers to purchase a special adapter to connect the joypad wirelessly to something like a PC. Bluetooth compatibility means you no longer need that adapter for wireless gaming on a Windows machine or even on most Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. But it’s disappointing that this excellent controller still won’t connect to one of the better devices for playing PC games on a television.