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I also sometimes get no vibrate from the nexus when I hold, or I'll tap it and it vibrates and brings up the power menu.
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I also sometimes get no vibrate from the nexus when I hold, or I'll tap it and it vibrates and brings up the power menu.
I recently bought an elitev2 and have the same problem. Oddly enough its only with the face buttons, through the paddles the command work (even if it is a face button command). I use it on pc through bluetooth that is also problematic, disconnecting midplay sometimes.
Yeah, I've mainly noticed the issue on the Elite 2 with the A button. I can recreate the issue my self by pressing the button top right and it just doesn't register the press for whatever reason.
Personally I thought it was a hardware problem, so I'm not hopeful of some kind of software fix, but I'd hope I was wrong.
That said they don't even seem to acknowledge there's issues with the Elite 2 controllers. :/
Hmm... wasn't it confirmed iFixit said it's the same parts?
Here’s Why PS5 Joysticks Drift (and Why They’ll Only Get Worse) | iFixit News
Why are the PS5’s joysticks drifting? They use the same fallible hardware as most game controllers. Here’s what’s happening inside, and how we could fix it.www.ifixit.com
Yessir, but that doesn't explain the Xbox controller issues. Perhaps the tech inside has gotten too complex so more and more parts break, whether or not it's internals from overuse or Bluetooth parts from conflicts.
Anyway, that PS5 controllers used the same parts as the JoyCons is so crazy to me. There's gotta be a better part to use. Or find another manufacturer. Something.
I've had that happen a few times to me on the Series X (coming out of a cold boot). I have to press the Guide/Nexus button to get the controller working again.
I was having issues where in some games it worked perfectly fine, in others the input would randomly drop entirely, in others only the left stick would work and nothing else, in others every button was mapped to a different button
enabling steam input basically fixed the issues (for games on steam). i wonder if my problems were related to this?
enabling steam input basically fixed the issues (for games on steam). i wonder if my problems were related to this?
I got an XSX a couple days ago and the included controller had a pretty unresponsive/inconsistently responsive D-pad (specifically--down). Is that not included in this investigation?
I just got a new xbox controller a couple weeks ago and use it for my PC and have not yet noticed any issues.
Anyone have an update on this problem? Trying to return one of my Series S|X controllers that I had to send to Microsoft a second time with this issue and the warranty expired a couple weeks ago. ☹️
Had to return this controller model three times already. I returned the controller that came with my Series S twice. Once for busted D-pad and again for an unresponsive Y button + the right trigger spring was 3x stronger than normal. That controller has a year warrenty while my second pad I bought only has 90 days. Between this and the issues I've read about the Elite Controller, seems like Microsoft has really poor quality control. That or I have very bad luck.
Had to return this controller model three times already. I returned the controller that came with my Series S twice. Once for busted D-pad and again for an unresponsive Y button + the right trigger spring was 3x stronger than normal. That controller has a year warrenty while my second pad I bought only has 90 days. Between this and the issues I've read about the Elite Controller, seems like Microsoft has really poor quality control. That or I have very bad luck.
Hey I'm not losing my mind Y started to not register at random times playing state of decay 2 last night definitely an issue
ive been lucky with my series X controller, but the Series 2 Elite has had issues with the A & X buttons missing around 25% of inputs. The only way I found to fix it was to strip it down and add a layer of graphite from a pencil to the button. It works now, but no one should have to go to these lengths
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I am using the xbox series x controller on pc and have this issue with the A button. Unless I press it dead center, it does not always register.
Here is a teardown of the new controller and its face buttons (Series S|X version on the left, Xbox One on the right)
Timestamp = 14:16
The contacts for the face buttons look like the same design. If it's a hardware issue, my guess is the rubber membrane has some issue that is preventing the circuit from closing. I've also noticed that it works better if you press it firmly but I can still find it unresponsive when testing it with the Xbox Accessories app. Not looking forward to taking apart this controller to replace a membrane that's going to cost me ~$10.
Timestamp = 14:16
The contacts for the face buttons look like the same design. If it's a hardware issue, my guess is the rubber membrane has some issue that is preventing the circuit from closing. I've also noticed that it works better if you press it firmly but I can still find it unresponsive when testing it with the Xbox Accessories app. Not looking forward to taking apart this controller to replace a membrane that's going to cost me ~$10.
It's an issue on Series S and PC for me. I will give it a test on iOS today and report back.
Almost everytime i pause for too long i need to remove the batteries and put them back.
My black controller does it and the blue one too.
My black controller does it and the blue one too.
Good to hear. Had this issue a number of times. Have to take the batteries out then put them back in to wake it up. The controller that came with it seems more reliable than one I bought.
My series x controller relatively frequently just turns itself off and needs to be turned back on. New batteries. Old batteries. Don't matter. Super annoying.
I contacted Microsoft Support for my controller. They mostly told me what I already know (controller out of warranty...you're on your own) but I did get them to comment on the statement they gave about the issue.
I also tested my gamepad on Stadia and Call of Duty mobile on iOS and it has the same issues.
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I also tested my gamepad on Stadia and Call of Duty mobile on iOS and it has the same issues.
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What's the warranty period? New controllers haven't even been out a year yet.I contacted Microsoft Support for my controller. They mostly told me what I already know (controller out of warranty...you're on your own) but I did get them to comment on the statement they gave about the issue.
I also tested my gamepad on Stadia and Call of Duty mobile on iOS and it has the same issues.
Also, I can't believe the number of people with ~$200 Elite's that are accepting that they have to push buttons just-so for it to work.
These seem like big issues, that I've only just heard about.
Has anyone had any issues with the rechargeable batteries for the Series X controller? Mine never charges no matter how long I charge it in the console or directly from a power point and it screams like another massive hardware defect to me.
I don't have that happening to me on my two Series S/X controllers but I do have a special edition Xbox One controller (Sport Blue) that never charged a original Xbox battery, other controllers charge fine, so it could be a similar issue on your end. Since I mainly use AA's I never bothered to have it replaced.
Standalone controllers only have a 90 day warranty. The controller that comes with the console is 1 year. I was playing a bunch of indie games that never used the Y button so I did not notice it until I played Apex Legends. I don't understand why this and the Elite controller problems are not a bigger deal.
Apologies if this is a dumb question but you are definitely using the plug and charge kit, not just like random rechargables that you're trying to charge over usb c, yeah?
They are a big deal which is why MS extended the warranty to 1 year from 90 days for Elites.
So I've not been going crazy after all.
My Y button does the same I noticed it in Halo when changing weapons.
My Y button does the same I noticed it in Halo when changing weapons.
Yeah, I am using the official Plug and Charge Kit from MS.
Yeah, I've been noticing this with my A button on my Robot White controller.
I have this issue on the d-pad (up). It's unresponsive until you hard click it. Can this be fixed via firmware?
By the way, I haven't noticed any low-battery notifications before my controller batteries (eneloops) die for a long time. Was this functionality removed in an update?
I use eneloops and get low battery notices still.
If yours is shutting off without warning, I theorize that it alternatively may be caused by ongoing sync/desync issues. I have had a controller in the past that would randomly power off and desync from my Xbox console, though that was on the Xbox One family and not Xbox Series.
That makes sense. I hope this gets addressed. I hate it when my controller dies without warning. It happened once when I was playing a match in Knockout City. I don't normally play multi-player, but it's a real bummer when your controller's battery just dies without warning during a match, as it affects your team, as well.