Controller is connected, but doesn't work?

Discus and support Controller is connected, but doesn't work? in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; My controller says it's connected to my xbox series x, but the buttons don't do anything. I've tried power cycling on both controller and the Xbox. Ive... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by elijahjordan1, Apr 9, 2025.

  1. Controller is connected, but doesn't work?


    My controller says it's connected to my xbox series x, but the buttons don't do anything. I've tried power cycling on both controller and the Xbox. Ive changed the batteries. Ive tried resyncing both multiple times. Ive also plugged the controller into my xbox, but it doesn't come up. Any ideas?

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    elijahjordan1, Apr 9, 2025
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  2. Salad_Dodger Win User

    Xcloud on Edge Browser (Xbox) not working.

    I don't have a mouse connected normally, i mentioned it because i have to connect the mouse and disconnect the controller.

    So basically,

    1.it doesn't work properly/i connect a mouse

    2.it still doesn't work properly/i turn off the controller

    3. I click it with the mouse with the controller off, button works as intended.
  3. Doot x2 Win User

    360 Elite won't complete boot.

    That doesn't work because the controller isn't fully connected.
  4. JDRColegio Win User

    Controller gets stuck

    What type of problem are you having with your controller?

    MY CONTROLLER WON’T CONNECT TO MY CONSOLE OR PC -> it doesn't apply. the controller does connect to my pc

    I CAN’T UPDATE MY CONTROLLER -> it doesn't apply. Xbox Accessories says it is up to date

    MY CONTROLLER DOESN’T FUNCTION CORRECTLY -> somehow it doesn't. let's take this option

    MY CONTROLLER WON’T POWER ON -> it doesn't apply. the controller does power on

    SOME OR ALL OF THE BUTTONS ON MY CONTROLLER DON’T WORK AT ALL -> it doesn't apply. All buttons do work correctly

    SOME OF THE BUTTONS ON MY CONTROLLER DON’T WORK AS EXPECTED -> it doesn't apply. All buttons do work as expected.

    so:
    Xbox One Wireless Controller Solution
    doesn't have an option for the "stops working" symptom
  5. ShadowSlayer78 Win User

    How to use backbone on cloud play without backbone app?

    My phone and yes. But it still doesn't work and still doesn't show that I have a controller connected.
  6. Acid Element Win User

    Suddenly, My xbox can't connect with HDMI/HDMI-DVI cable.

    Having the same problem here. RT+Y doesn't work, but the HDMI works on my laptop when connected to the tv.

    Seems like the wireless controller doesn't want to connect to the console during boot up, and the boot up lights (Lights spin around the player lights on console) doesn't even happen.

    Just tried reconnecting the wireless controller to the xbox, the xbox and controller flash to show that the connection went through, and the controller just goes back to flashing every 2 seconds.
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