2nd wired controller won't work in game.

kyle _442 · Nov 25, 2023

Hp pc trying to play split screen rocket league. Have 2 wired easysmx controllers. Both work independently. Both also sort of work simultaneously. The 2nd controller will work until we get in game. Says press start to join and nothing happens. Even tried with Xbox one wireless controller same thing been online hours trying to figure it out. Not sure if windows or game thing. Have tried both. Have also removed devices and reinstalled drivers. Made sure drivers up to date. Went into controller settings and nothing. Tested both controllers are working independently in the device manager. They are. Tried adding non steam game to steam to look at settings, epic games doesn't have controller menu have to go through steam. It would let me add epic games launcher to steam library but didn't give the option to choose specific games to add to library which was also odd. I'm lost and very frustrated.

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Tomm_A

Hello kyle _442,

Greetings!

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

It seems that you are having issues with the second controller when playing split screen of the game Rocket League using Epic Launcher. This happens to be an in-game specific issue and best address to the game developer support team. We can help you find the information on how to resolve your concern by searching official article provided by the support team or point you to the dedicated team to submit a ticket so that you can get the most accurate information on how to resolve your concern.

We have found the instruction on how to play Rocket League in split-screen on Epic Games Store. Here is the link and the steps:

Supported controllers:

Xbox 360 Controller
Xbox One Controller

Here are the steps:

Connect your controllers to your PC.
Open the Epic Games Launcher.
Launch Rocket League.
Once in the Main Menu, Player 2 will press:
- Xbox One Controller Menu button
Player 2: Join the party.

You can find the steps here: How do I play Rocket League in split-screen on Epic Games Store? - Rocket League Support

If the steps does not help resolve your concern, you can reach out the support directly by clicking on the contact us button found on the link provided above

We are positive that you’ll get more relevant information and best resolution to your concern.

Sincerely,

StephenKupovics

My 2nd gen and elite controllers only sort of work wired after using an older driver, and only in some games. My wireless dongle won't even let me pair at all anymore. Works fine on another computer with Windows 8.1. I basically have 4 expensive bricks
at the moment. The lack of response on this issue is unacceptable.

Honda Man 04

Unfortunately that means that it is out of warranty, but perhaps you could try exchanging it from the retailer that you purchased it. In my opinion, I don't think that repairing controllers is worth it and not knowing how servicing wired controllers works,
I can only suggest the exchange or replacement. The only problems we tend to hear about here is regarding wireless controllers, which can be handled through support for service or replacement. The link for that in case you are interested is below, but I
am not sure how they will handle a wired controller.

https://beta.support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-warranty

Has the controller been dropped or abused in any way (even if it was accidental)? I am surprised that a wired controller has an issue other than stick drift.

FlashSpirit3

Please make sure you have the latest firmware

https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/controller/update-xbox-wireless-controller

You can use your PC or Xbox Console.

After that my colleague is correct. You need to replace your controller.

MrSmeargle123

I bought this in January of 2020, which is like 5 months ago

2nd wired controller won't work in game.