Microsoft KB Archive/908970

= Xbox 360: How to access the Xbox Dashboard and the Xbox Guide by using a controller =

Article ID: 908970

Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
 * Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller
 * Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
 * Microsoft Xbox

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to access the Xbox Dashboard and the Xbox Guide by using a controller.



MORE INFORMATION
To access the Xbox Guide, press the Xbox Guide button on the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller or on the Xbox 360 Controller. The Guide button is the silver button in the center of the controller that has the green “X” on it.

From the Xbox Guide, you can view the Xbox 360 Dashboard. Press the Y button on the controller to view the Xbox Dashboard.

Note Gameplay may be interrupted if you access the Dashboard during a game. After you access the Dashboard, you can use the D-Pad or the left stick to move through the menu choices that are available.

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