Controller keeps disconnecting during Xbox Live sessions

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  1. Jon Kerr1
    Jon Kerr1 Guest

    Controller keeps disconnecting during Xbox Live sessions


    Hello everyone,

    I'm having a frustrating issue with my Xbox controller continuously disconnecting during Xbox Live sessions. This problem just started recently and it seems to happen randomly, sometimes just a few minutes into a session.

    I've tried replacing the batteries, ensured the controller firmware is up-to-date, and even restarted my console, but the problem persists. It seems to happen regardless of the game I'm playing, which makes online gaming nearly impossible.

    Has anyone else experienced this issue or have any troubleshooting tips for fixing it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks in advance!

    :)
     
  2. Jeffrey.C - MSFT Win User

    Controller keeps disconnecting during intense gameplay sessions

    Hello, Emmet Chakkalakal.

    We appreciate you posting in Microsoft Community.



    Benefiting from your detailed description, I noticed that your Xbox controller disconnects frequently during gameplay.

    I'm glad to have the opportunity to help you with this issue.



    Based on past experience, potential problems with the console and controller are the primary direction for troubleshooting.

    Some wireless signal interference may also cause this problem.



    Here are some initial troubleshooting and cross-testing steps:

    Remove your controller from your Xbox console first.

    Then you can do a Power cycle:

    - Press and hold the Xbox button on the front of the console for approximately 10 seconds.

    - After the console has shut down, unplug the power cord and wait 30 seconds.

    - Also remove all peripherals like Storage Expansion Cards, UBD HDDs, battery charging stations, etc.

    - Plug the console back in and turn it on by pressing the Xbox button.

    Then try re-add the Xbox controller.



    Also, to troubleshoot your controller, you can connect it to PC, and try using a wired connection on console to see if it disconnects during gameplay.



    Finally, can you tell me in which stage of which game this problem mainly occurs? Is this the only game where this problem occurs?



    Feel free to share with me your results after performing these steps and more information, I will help you further based on your update.

    Thank you for your cooperation.



    Best Regards.

    Jeffrey - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
  3. ZREXMike Win User

    Autolog & Multiplayer Connection Problem

    Okay, got to play some, but in Career Mode it gets disconnected from Autolog all the time. Also gets disconnected in Multiplayer during sessions, causing a session to end, breaking up any group of players that were playing together. This sucks! :(
  4. ryanstokes53 Win User

    Why am I being told that the issue is my fault and I should buy a new xbox

    Can't connect the controllers unless the plugged in and keep connecting and disconnecting to xbox live
  5. Trickyzeus Win User

    Forza Horizon 4 disconnecting from live sessions (PC)

    Downloaded today whole game in 2hours 30 odd minutes. Doesn't seem to be bad internet. Keep disconnecting from live session after 1 minute of entering into live. Same problem here.
  6. katrinacoe Win User

    xbox elite controller series one is broken...AGAIN.

    The little buttons on the back that slide up and down to control how far down the triggers can go have both fallen down inside the controller, the joystick has become unresponsive, and it keeps disconnecting from the xbox during play.
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