I never had good luck using bluetooth with my elite 2 controller on PC, though I do use it for my headphones without noticeable issues. With the wireless adapter though (the newest version as far as I know), it's been flawless.
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Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10...has it been discontinued?
- Thread starter StrifeAzure
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Yea, I noticed bluetooth being an issue with my standard Xbox One controller as well. It would drop inputs sometimes. Any of my other controllers work fine over bluetooth though. That goes for my DS4, 8bitdo SN30 PRO, and the Switch Pro controllers.
Maybe the Xbox controllers just have a really weak bluetooth radio transmitters inside? Using my wireless adapter I never have any issues.
Yea, this happens every so often. Kind of annoying for sure. Not the end of the world, but still something I wish would be fixed. Hopefully the upcoming controllers are better all around, although I have my doubts.
Since we had a local multiplayer thing last year and tried to use Bluetooth with that I also bought one of these. Hassle free since then when before I would have disconnects on controllers all the time and setting them up would take ages.
Works with up to 8 controllers too if you wanna play Bomberman.
Works with up to 8 controllers too if you wanna play Bomberman.
Doesn't sound good and probably some recent Win 10 update messing things up.
Good job PS4 controller is now supported well. I still use the Xbox 360 controller and wireless dongle for older games but I'm still playing AC Odyssey with DS4 so haven't tested if the 360 con is fucked.
Good job PS4 controller is now supported well. I still use the Xbox 360 controller and wireless dongle for older games but I'm still playing AC Odyssey with DS4 so haven't tested if the 360 con is fucked.
I'm using mine without its dongle - just with my standard nameless bluetooth adaptor that has a ton of other stuff paired.
Never had any performance or other issues.
Same with my wireless DS4 controllers.
Never had any performance or other issues.
Same with my wireless DS4 controllers.
AC Origins/Odyssey are the worst for me with a bluetooth connected Xbox controller. Every 5-15 minutes the game will turn into a 1 frame per second slideshow until I disconnect and reconnect the controller. Using it wired solves the issue (new batteries didn't help). No idea if that would be solved by the official adapter or not, but I'm curious...
I can't find an explanation anywhere on why this would happen, does anybody know? It seems kind of idiotic that a bad Bluetooth connection would interfere on how the game runs.
Also, is this issue recent? I played without problems like a year ago through Bluetooth (apex legends I think) and have only been playing wired recently... I'll probably test it tomorrow to see if I have issues too.
Also, is this issue recent? I played without problems like a year ago through Bluetooth (apex legends I think) and have only been playing wired recently... I'll probably test it tomorrow to see if I have issues too.
The issues I've had with Xbox One bluetooth controllers never made sense to me. The controllers sometimes take forever to appear as a device to pair with on my iphone, can randomly disconnect from my xbox one (and Shield TV), and seems to randomly kill framerates on PC
I recently ordered one as a gift for a friend, and thought it was strangely difficult to find in stock as well. Northern Europe here.
Had a period where my BT performance was terrible when using Xbox controllers, troubleshooted for what felt like weeks, different drivers and adapters and it turned out it was simply because there were too many devices nearby operating on the 2.4GHz band, including device interference from neighbours.
Moved all my own devices to 5GHz where possible and moved my PC further away from my router and it cleared up everything.
Moved all my own devices to 5GHz where possible and moved my PC further away from my router and it cleared up everything.
I ordered one and it was delivered today. Is recognized as the official product and I've had zero issues with it so far.
Reinstalled Windows 10 a few days and connected my XBO controller to bluetooth, and it's miraculously working smoothly with my on-board bluetooth. Probably helps that i'm using a bluetooth mouse now instead of a 2.4GHz mouse.
I have an official adapter and I feel like my Xbox One controller acts funny when using it. Can't say I've tested it wired. Occasionally the controller would just go left or right for no reason, got very frustrating when trying to play Hollow Knight (was only using d-pad.)
The dongle is maybe 1-2 feet from the controller I'm using. Also my official PS4 PC wireless adapter hasn't had any of the issues I faced with the Xbox adapter plugged into the same USB slot. So I dunno, I always chalked it up to either the adapter, or just my controller being bunk.
Using my elite 2 though Bluetooth and never had any problem. When I used the elite 1 with the dongle it was an absolute nightmare, I had to sync it all the time.
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Thats great news, I feel much more confident in the purchase now, ty
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Forgot to ask, was the one you receive V2? smaller size and cap top?
By the way, USB 3.0 fucks up a 2.4Ghz signal. Not sure if that's using it at all, but that's a known thing, for anything that tries to use their Logitech mice through a USB 3.0 port.
In my experience DS4 works perfectly fine, but X1S controller via Bluetooth cause all sort of issues
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I made a video (about 1 minute long) showing playing CoD: Warfare using Controller via Bluetooth connection/and with off, it clearly demonstrates the issue, but where can I upload video, I already tried Gfycat but it said video possibly violated TOS.
Wife was playing Evil Within with the Xbox One controller and it would just randomly drop the connection. Turning the controller back on fixed it for a little while. At first i thought it was the batteries, but even after a fresh set, the issue continued. We eventually just ran a long USB cord to the PC and continued.
I have not completely ruled out the controller itself having a fit instead of the wireless adapter, but up to now its been flawless.
I have not completely ruled out the controller itself having a fit instead of the wireless adapter, but up to now its been flawless.
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Here is a quick demonstration I did of Bluetooth issue.
The first part of video is using controller connected via Bluetooth (poor frame time, lag spikes, frame hitching, 112-118fps)
At the 15 second mark in video where game pauses is me plugging in same controller via USB cord (Excellent/perfect Frametime, 152fps, smooth, no hitching)
Which one? You quoted a post that had two.
Also, the second one is missing the Xbox symbol on the stick itself.
The smaller one that looks like the v2 adaptor. Yes, it does not have the Xbox Logo, but Windows 10 picked it right up as the same adaptor. I've been using it for the past 5 hours now with no issue.
I ditched my bluetooth adapter, because I had similar issues to yours, and got a V2 adapter. It had issues when plugged into the front panel, but far fewer/zero issues when plugged into the back. The 360 adapter, for whatever reason, was the most reliable adapter I ever used.
I just tested this and..,holy fucking shit it's true. Used my Xbox with USB and all problems went away. Now I want a wireless adapter but they are all sold out. Hopefully one with a decent range as I sometimes play my PC on my 4K set and it's about 25 feet away. When playing on my desk I can just use the USB cable.
this solved my frame problems in Doom Eternal and COD Warzone. On BT, especially Warzone, Had frame time issues. I was going crazy thinking it was something wrong in my build.
this solved my frame problems in Doom Eternal and COD Warzone. On BT, especially Warzone, Had frame time issues. I was going crazy thinking it was something wrong in my build.
I still have the v1 adapter did I've never tried Bluetooth. Very strange it's out of stock. Wonder if a version 3 is incoming?
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Trust me, I thought my brand new Alienware Aurora R8 was a terrible purchase at first, till I seen it was the Xbox controller via bluetooth that was tanking the performance. When using controller via bluetooth, it tanks my FPS by up to 30%-40%. I researched the issue with Xbox controller/bluetooth and its been an issue for years (3-4 years according to forum post around the internet complaining about exact issue)
Huh, had no idea Bluetooth cause performance issues. I have the official adapter somewhere but I havent used it in years, just plug it in directly the little I use it on pc.
Reminds me I need to find my damn adapter for my valve controller.
Reminds me I need to find my damn adapter for my valve controller.
If the Difference is the size and latency I don't really mind too much.
I have used both first and later the second gen official xbox controller adapters on my desktop. Both of them have operated flawlessly for me. I do remember that the majority of listings were sold in a bundle an xbox controller. Perhaps there has been a lack of stock because Microsoft has been gearing up to sell xbox series x|s controllers?
Guys for what it is worth it appears to be back in stock on Best Buy's website. I ordered one yesterday from an Ebay link that was on here but they canceled my order. Here is the link.
The 2nd gen Xbox One controllers come with Bluetooth, but for some reason if you connect one to a Windows PC through Bluetooth there are tons of issues. I have never had frame rate drops but mine keeps disconnecting after some minutes of play. It's unusable.
Similar issues do not happen if I connect to Android with Bluetooth - I have used the controller clipped to my phone and on my Shield TV with no issues. It's really weird that the issues are specific to Windows. The conspiracy theorist in me suggests that Microsoft made it bad on purpose to sell more expensive adapters.
Thats terrible
If I connect a usb cable to it I shouldny have this issue, or I still would need an adapter?
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USB cable works great, only reason why I am trying to go wireless is because the way I recline, I seem to put stress on the usb cord and the connector inside of controller (bent)
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Yep I just received mine today from the one you linked on Amazon, sure it has no Xbox logo, but its recognized as Microsoft Xbox adapter and works great, connects quick, thanks for pointing me that direction of the adapter.