Xbox Series X sporadically disconnects controller during gameplay

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  1. Brittany Campbell
    Brittany Campbell Guest

    Xbox Series X sporadically disconnects controller during gameplay


    I've been experiencing an issue where my Xbox Series X controller disconnects randomly during gameplay. It's become quite frustrating as it disrupts my gaming sessions. I've tried replacing the batteries and ensuring the controller firmware is up to date, but the problem persists. Has anyone else encountered this issue? If so, what steps did you take to resolve it? Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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    Brittany Campbell, Mar 16, 2025
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  2. Alvaro A- Win User

    Xbox Series X sporadically disconnects controller during gameplay

    Hi Brittany,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Xbox Community. I'm sorry to hear that you're having issues with your Xbox controller. I understand that it disconnects randomly.

    Does this happen whenever you're connected through USB cable or just when connected wirelessly through Bluetooth? Do you have a different controller to test and compare so we can see if the issue is coming from your console or directly from the controller?

    As part of our initial troubleshooting, please power cycle your controller: Press and hold the Xbox button for 5-10 seconds until the controller turns off. Wait a few seconds, and then press and hold the Xbox button again to turn the controller back on.

    Please let me know how it goes. Thank you.

    Regards,

    Alvaro
  3. ROBIN H 25 Win User

    Vanguard Controller issue ...

    Connecting the controller with a USB cable doesn't work,

    Controller still disconnects even with a USB cable connected,

    I have the same issue with Series X using mouse and keyboard for Call of Duty Vanguard.

    I played during the beta and there was no problems with the controller disconnecting but as soon as the game released, the controller disconnects,

    I've tried a Xbox One controller Series X controller, with batteries and a USB cable, and the controllers still disconnects.
  4. Alvaro A- Win User

    Xbox Series X controller disconnects during gameplay

    Hi Kelly,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Xbox Community. I'm sorry to hear that you're having issues with your Xbox controller. You mentioned that it disconnects during gameplay. Does this happen when connected directly via USB or just with wireless?

    I would suggest that you try connecting it via USB cable and see if you would encounter the same issue. In addition, do you have other device such as PC where you could connect your controller to test and compare?

    Regards,

    Alvaro
  5. redactedx-x Win User

    why is my controller constantly disconnecting?!

    ? no this is during gameplay i will be using the controller and it randomly disconnects...
  6. Alvaro A- Win User

    Controller disconnects randomly during gameplay on Xbox Series X

    Hi Efren,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Xbox Community. I'm sorry to hear that you're having issues with your Xbox controller. Does this happen whenever you're connected through USB cable or just when connected wirelessly through Bluetooth? Do you have a different controller to test and compare so we can see if the issue is coming from your console or directly from the controller?

    As part of our initial troubleshooting, please power cycle your controller: Press and hold the Xbox button for 5-10 seconds until the controller turns off. Wait a few seconds, and then press and hold the Xbox button again to turn the controller back on.

    Please keep me posted. Thank you.

    Regards,

    Alvaro
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