Constant controller disconnect

Discus and support Constant controller disconnect in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Hi there, For the past few months, I've been experiencing the following symptoms with all of my controllers with my Xbox Series X: Intermittently... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Jet6sic6, Apr 7, 2024.

  1. Jet6sic6
    Jet6sic6 Guest

    Constant controller disconnect


    Hi there,

    For the past few months, I've been experiencing the following symptoms with all of my controllers with my Xbox Series X:

    1. Intermittently disconnecting and reconnecting a few moments later
    2. Intermittent input lag or "overshooting" (e.g., when turning the camera in a game, camera will keep turning after releasing joystick); often happens right before the first symptom above
    3. Controller intermittently disconnects, reconnects, but then becomes unresponsive, i.e. center Xbox light is solid, but can't control Xbox, and controller doesn't appear in Controller Settings on the Xbox
    These symptoms happen to 3 different controllers, one of which is from a friend that works fine with his Xbox. Sometimes these symptoms can happen 10-15x in one session and sometimes several days can go by with no issue, but on average it's at least 2-3x a day. In any case, the symptoms have persisted and it makes gameplay difficult and frustrating. I've had the Xbox for several years without this issue - it's only started happening over the last few months.

    I've scoured the internet across various forums and reddit threads and have tried all of these, none of which have worked:

    1. Resync all controllers
    2. Software updates for Xbox/controllers
    3. Power cycle Xbox and controllers
    4. Factory reset Xbox, with and without keeping games
    5. Disabled Bose Soundbar 300
    6. Disabled WiFi and Universal Control Settings on LG UQ8000 TV
    7. Switched channels on WiFi Router for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz
    8. Unplugged Xbox's external hard drive
    At this point, it seems like the root cause could be (1) internal damage to the Xbox and its wireless functionality with controllers (possible as I recently shipped it overseas, albeit wrapped snugly in a suitcase), or (2) interference from some other source I haven't disabled.

    I can hook my controller up to my laptop and everything works fine hook it up to a different Xbox and it’s fine it’s definitely not the controller.

    :)
     
    Jet6sic6, Apr 7, 2024
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  2. MrDT83 Win User

    Constant Controller disconnects!!!!

    I död some more Reading and IT seems like the Xbox One controller signal i verk weak and users 5Ghz. IT also seems like the Wii U controller use 5ghz.

    So as a last Edfors I turnén of 5Ghz in my router, inpluggad and moped my Wii U controller to a diffrene room. Just to readly test I also put the Xbox One behandlas a wall and played for iver an hour. no disconnects or crackeling sound like before. When
    I tried behandlas a Wall before IT would disconnect within 15 min and då IT iver and iver and the sound would also break up. None of that now. I will try to play some more but maybe IT was interference on the 5ghz that wars the root of the problem.
  3. Sloan1919 Win User

    Constant Controller disconnects!!!!

    Has anyone else noticed a correlation with the disconnection of the controller and intense processing or pressing of buttons on the controller?

    Also has anyone tried to remove all external wireless signals? As in someone who uses it in a basement, lives in the middle of the woods, etc.

    Are most of the people here living in densely populated areas? Near cell towers? TVs with built in wifi?

    What type of wifi are people using 5ghz? 2.4ghz?
  4. Sloan1919 Win User

    Constant Controller disconnects!!!!

    Joining the chorus. I have had this issues since I bought it in June of 2014. It starts with audio crackles then the controller disconnects and tries to reconnect. Mostly happens when there is something intense happening on the screen or I'm streaming audio
    to the controller. Has absolutely nothing to do with batteries or controllers (first thing I ruled out). Once I read the many threads on it I didn't bother sending in my console as 99% of people have the issue with the 'repaired' devices. I live in the NYC
    area in a high-rise and have very little control over external interference. My hypothesis is that there is something common in the environment with all of the people who have the issue and the people who don't have this don't have the item in their environment.
    Whatever the interference is it is not common or a large enough problem for MS to address with anything other than the "I think your an idiot here are basic troubleshooting steps" dismissal posts that they do before the lock the thread. I am moving to a new
    place in mid-town in a month, hopefully I leave behind whatever is plaguing the console. BTW, during certain times of the day I experience no disconnects and others it is every 2 minutes. My guess is that one of my neighbors may be coming home from work when
    the disconnects happen and start doing whatever causes the problem. Could it be microwave ovens? Wifi channels? Wireless HDMI? Bluetooth devices? Certain types of cellular devices? If I knew more about the controller's frequency I might be able to find the
    offending device. The business center at my current apartment is isolated (cell phones don't work there, wifi router can be turned off), if I get some free time I will take it there and see if it works. Anyone have any other suggests? Also how can we get MS
    to stop locking the threads? Do we need to troubleshoot this on another forum?
  5. MrDT83 Win User

    Constant Controller disconnects!!!!

    It has something to do with the WiFi range and interference. I had one Xbox repaired and bought two new and all are the same. If I put it behind a wall for testing it will get even worse wich seems to indicate it is a wifi problem since the signal to the
    controller gets weaker.

    Also, if I use wireless internet on the console the problem gets a lot worse so I only use ethernet-cable because otherwise you cant use the headset adapter because of all the noise and breakup when using wifi for internet. I sit 8 feet away with no walls
    or other obstacles. PS4 works flawless, buy a PS4 if you want a working solution. (Not trolling, I have tried EVERYTHING because I love the Xbox brand)
  6. Trial de Novo Win User

    Constant Controller disconnects!!!!

    I've had this happen many times with different controllers, including the new one that just came out with the 3.5 mm jack. In fact, the new controller seems to be the worst of the bunch. Usually, the disconnect last only a few seconds before reconnecting,
    but the new controller disconnected and wouldn't reconnect for about 30 seconds.

    I can usually tell when it's about to happen because the sound in my headset (probably the chat audio, since I'm using an Astro A50 connected via the Microsoft-branded stereo headset adapter) begins to get noisy and drop out.

    The only way I've found to prevent this is to use a 3 meter USB cable to connect the controller to the console.
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