External Hard-drive causing Controller issues

Hey there Gothemite.

What is the make and model of the external storage device that you're having trouble with? Any possibility to test a different storage device to see if the same issue occurs?

hello again Gus

The fact that your controller stops unpairing and your games load smoother when your external hard drive is disconnected suggests that the external hard drive might be causing the issues you've been experiencing.

Here are some possible explanations and next steps:

Possible explanations:

Overworked USB port: Connecting an external hard drive draws additional power from the USB port. If the port is overloaded, it might be causing the controller to disconnect and games to lag.
Incompatible hard drive: Not all external hard drives are compatible with Xbox consoles. An incompatible drive might cause performance issues and instability.
Hardware issues: The hard drive itself might be malfunctioning or experiencing hardware failures.
Next steps:

Test with another USB port: Try connecting the external hard drive to another USB port on your Xbox. This will help determine if the issue is specific to a particular port.
Format the hard drive: Reformatting the hard drive can fix any corrupted data or file system issues that might be causing performance problems. However, remember that this will erase all data on the drive, so back up your important files before proceeding.
Use a different external hard drive: If you have another external hard drive, try connecting it to your Xbox and see if the issues persist. This will help determine if the problem is specific to the original hard drive.

I hope this helps! Don't hesitate to ask if you have any further questions or need additional clarification.

Do you have an External hard drive plugged into your console? A corrupted External hard drive may cause issues as well.

Do you have an External hard drive plugged into your console? A corrupted External hard drive may cause these issues as well.

Thank you for the update.

Are you using an External hard drive? A corrupted External hard drive may cause issues as well such as deletion of some installed games.