Does the Xbox 360 have Bluetooth?

No, the Xbox 360 does not have built-in Bluetooth capabilities. The Xbox 360 uses a proprietary wireless technology for its wireless controllers, which is different from the Bluetooth standard. As a result, Xbox 360 controllers cannot connect to devices via Bluetooth.

Wireless Xbox 360 Controllers

• The Xbox 360 wireless controllers communicate with the console using 2.4 GHz radio frequency via a dedicated wireless protocol. This is different from Bluetooth, and as such, you cannot pair an Xbox 360 controller with devices that only support Bluetooth (such as certain smartphones, tablets, or laptops) without the use of an additional adapter.

Connecting Xbox 360 Controller to PC

• If you want to use an Xbox 360 wireless controller on a PC, you will need a wireless receiver for Xbox 360 controllers. This receiver connects to your PC via USB and allows the wireless controller to work with the computer. This is not the same as Bluetooth; it uses the Xbox 360’s proprietary wireless technology.

• If you want to use a wired Xbox 360 controller on a PC, simply plug it into the USB port on the computer, and it will work without the need for any extra adapters.

What About Bluetooth on Newer Consoles?

• Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S controllers do support Bluetooth, allowing them to pair with compatible devices like PCs, smartphones, and tablets. These newer controllers are also backward-compatible with Windows 10 PCs via Bluetooth, so if you're using an Xbox One or Series X/S controller, Bluetooth connectivity is supported.

Conclusion

The Xbox 360 does not have Bluetooth support, and its controllers rely on a different wireless technology. If you want to connect an Xbox controller to modern devices like a PC or mobile device via Bluetooth, you would need a controller from the Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S generation.