Different Xboxes keep saying “you need a controller to play this game” in my account only

Discus and support Different Xboxes keep saying “you need a controller to play this game” in my account only in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Several weeks ago, I noticed that my Xbox S started saying “you need a controller to play this game” every time I opened a game. It said that despite... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Stephanie Kemsley, Jan 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM.

  1. Different Xboxes keep saying “you need a controller to play this game” in my account only


    Several weeks ago, I noticed that my Xbox S started saying “you need a controller to play this game” every time I opened a game. It said that despite me using a controller to navigate the menus to open the game and the controller being actively connected. I have never connected a keyboard or anything to my Xbox. It says this no matter which controller I use.

    A couple weeks ago, I brought my controller over and signed into my friend’s Xbox X and had the same issue. Sort of. Whenever I would use my controller to open a game in their Xbox account, I would have no problem. However, as soon as we switch to my account and open a game (regardless of what controller we’re using), it gives me that same pop up again.

    It is not a problem with the controllers.

    It is not a problem with the console.

    It is a problem with my account.

    I have no idea how to fix this. Any ideas??

    :)
     
    Stephanie Kemsley, Jan 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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  2. Mohammed T Win User

    buy xbox one digtal game code

    Hello Mohammed, You will not need a US VPN to redeem the code. When the code says "US region only" it is referring to only your account location. Furthermore, you will not need to keep a VPN to play or need one at all.

    Kind regards, Carlo
    Thank you for your quick response

    please be aware that my location is Oman, will that make any difference ??
  3. TumidShip509656 Win User

    Xbox one: block Halo again for my Kid

    Is it possible to play halo master chief collection with my children and their own controllers on campaign mode on my Xbox one?? It keeps saying that we have to pick a different live account and turn off family something. The only two accounts we have are
    adult accounts. Not sure how to fix this. We don't wanna play online with others right now so we don't have a gold membership. Please help!!
  4. Alliance United Win User

    Multiple users for online 360 games

    Hello,

    They can play online using different or guest accounts on the Xbox, you will just need four controllers. Also make sure the game is not a one person game and can support more. Then just have them turn on all the controllers and login with a different account
    or guest..

    Thank you!
  5. Ironman289 Win User

    Error code 83118853

    I am sick of all the proofs and other crap that keeps my xbox locked down. when my account expires I will not renew. I had a family account so my kids could play with their family in other states and it always does this "proof" crap to my son and it says
    my account is only a 1 month gold plan that expires in six months. WTF? Overcharge for games, and then need "downloadable" content to keep playing after already paying $60+ for a game. Microsoft you SUCK!
  6. erick alves de souza Win User

    Cant play via streaming with 360 Controller in my Series S

    you can only use a single controller while streaming at this time
    Actually I managed to make it work as follows:

    1. Series S controller connected to the console;
    2. Xbox 360 controller connected to the computer (in my case: Windows 11, with an older driver manually installed);
    3. From there, just share the video from the console with the pc (through the XBOX app);
    4. Both controllers will do the same input, however you need to open the game you want to play (any two player/versus/coop game), and use the xbox 360 controller to log in with another account while keeping the other in the preferred account .

    It worked for me and now I can play coop games with an xbox 360 controller connected to my PC.

    Thanks!
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