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# XIM Matrix Guide

There are 2 ways to connect gamepad to Xim Matrix: Wired and Wireless

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## Wired Connection

* Connection-Connect the USB-C to the main pc as the middle image from above.
* Connect Controller to the right side Xim port.
* Connect the MAKCU USB to the USB port NEXT to the USB-C as shown on the picture below:

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## Wireless Connection

connect the Xim Matrix only to Main PC according to the picture below and pair your gamepad.&#x20;

When pairing, you will need to long-press the XIM MATRIX button (about 2 seconds)

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Until it starts blinking blue. At that point, you can then pair your gamepad by activating pairing mode.

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## Pair Xbox Controllers&#x20;

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Xbox controllers with bluetooth support (such as the Elite 2, Series, and One).

* Turn on controller
* Press and hold the sync button until the guide button blinks quickly

## Pair PS4 & PS5 Controllers

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DualSense, DualSense Edge and DualShock 4 controllers.

* Start with controller off
* Press and hold the share button and then press and hold the PS button
* Do not release until controller starts blinking rapidly

## Xim Setup

1. Install  XIMMATRIXManager-PC from[ here](https://xim.tech/support/downloads/) on your Main PC.

   If the program prompts you to download an update, do it

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3. To connect Xim Matrix to your PC for the first time, click on the button indicated in the screenshot below.

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4. Create a new Config by pressing the vertical "..." on the top right and selecting New Config:

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5. Select the game you are playing and platform PC

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6. Select Gamepad as the Input device and Mouse and Keyboard as the Output device​

   And click "NEW" button

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7. Connect your [Makcu Board](/makcu/makcu-board/makcu-board-guide.md) according to our guides.

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8. Launch a game you are going to play, make sure that the output devices in the game settings are be mouse and keyboard

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