How to Look Up an Xbox Controller Serial Number

Insurance claims and events like fire and theft necessitate keeping a record of your electronics' serial numbers. Even something as seemingly trivial as a gaming controller needs to be carefully cataloged so you can provide the necessary information in statements and claims. Microsoft has made it relatively painless to ascertain the serial number on the controllers of its gaming console, the Xbox 360.

Things You'll Need

• Xbox 360 Controller

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Locate the battery pack on the back of the controller.

   • 2

     Pinch the pack between your thumb and your index finger, with you index finger depressing the button on the top of the pack.

   • 3

     Pull the battery pack off the back to reveal the battery springs and contacts. The serial number will be written below a bar code toward the bottom of the battery area.