Turn Off Xbox 360 Controller

Xbox 360 controllers are incredibly popular among PC gamers, as they are compatible with pretty much every game out there. However, unlike the newer Xbox One devices, it is not possible to turn off wireless Xbox 360 gamepads manually.

Turn Off Xbox 360 Controller is a very small application that comes with a very simple solution – just double-click an executable file and all connected Xbox 360 devices will be turned off instantly, allowing you to save battery power.

If you own a wireless Xbox One controller, this program is of no use to you, as these devices can be turned off by simply holding down the power button for a few seconds. However, Xbox 360 gamepads can’t be turned off manually, so you have to either let them power off on their own, after some time, or just remove the battery pack.

Naturally, leaving your device on when it is not being used will drain its power needlessly, and this is why this small utility can prove so useful.

The application consists of a single executable file, and it does not come with a GUI, as it is not needed. When you double-click the file, all connected Xbox 360 devices will be turned off instantly.

It is probably best to keep the application on your desktop for easy access, but you can also just create a shortcut and pin it to the Start menu or Taskbar.

There really isn’t much more to say, as Turn Off Xbox 360 Controller does its job without fault and couldn’t possibly be easier to use. If you want to lengthen your device’s battery life, this is a great utility to have at hand, as it enables you to turn it off manually at any time.