Controller connect issues

devildog8263758 · Jun 5, 2018

controller will not connect even bought a brand new one changed battery will only connect if plugged in

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LuvOfThaGame · Jun 5, 2018

DESPERATE for help !

for anyone with controller issues, this popped up in tonight's preview update.
A fix to address an issue for users who find their controller will no longer connect via a wireless connection, and only works over USB. If this has occurred to you, after taking this system update, you will be able to connect your controller via a USB cable and wait a few seconds before unplugging it. This will recover your controller and you will be able to connect wirelessly. It is expected that subsequent controller firmware updates will fail. This will be addressed in a later system update.

ISHC4KES · Jun 5, 2018

Console won't search for potential wireless controllers

Review these troubleshooting steps for connecting a wireless controller.

support.xbox.com/.../wireless-controller-disconnects-frequently-or-cannot-connect

If you are still having issues let me know and we will see what else we can do.

DominumStige · Jun 5, 2018

Hi!

Try to check that the controller is correctly
updated (via USB in your case) and try again.

devildog8263758 · Nov 2, 2018

I tried the update already it says there is no update

Mister Cerb

Hey there LaBollita! Thanks for getting back to us with that info!

Based on what you've told us (the same issue happens on multiple games and multiple consoles), we need to start looking for the common factors. My first instinct is to think that the issue lies with the controllers (and it very well might). However, the issue
might also lie with the play and charge kit, since that was also a common factor.

Were these controllers connected to the console via the play and charge kit when you were performing these tests?

If you can, try these controllers out without having the play and charge kit connected. Also, try some completely different controllers (like a friend or family member's controllers) on your console without any play and charge kits connected.

Let us know how those tests go and we'll be standing by to hear from you. =)

Rayvnwingz

I didn't even think of that...I'll give it a try!!

Thanks

Ironwilled

Hi Rayvn,

Have you tried syncing the controller to another Xbox One console? In doing this test you can see whether or not the problem lies in your console no longer recognizing your controller or your controller not recognizing your console. If its the latter, then
I'm afraid you might need to buy a new controller.

Francia J.

Hi, I hope you're doing great out there. I am an Independent advisor and I am here to help you in regard to your concern.

In order for us to isolate the issue further I would like to ask some questions.

Is this happening with other controller? Also, are you on Xbox or PC?

LaBollita

1) I did use the controllers when testing on the second console.

2) No, the controllers are just regular Microsoft controllers. I also use the same NYKO brand play and charge kit for both.

3) They just came up within the past week.

4) I have also tried other games as well, some downloaded and some on disc.

5) A separate hard drive was used to test.

Controller connect issues