Please add the "Screenshot" button to the paddle for the ELITE controller

To be very, very clear, the problem is that the newest firmware updates to Xbox elite 2 controller has broken the functionality of the paddles. As of the latest firmware, the paddles are completely disabled when in default profile. The paddles used to work in default mode, and now they don't. Steam can corroborate this: last year Steam added functionality to customize the outputs of the elite controllers paddles, which means that the paddles used to output a unique signal instead on only emulating other controller buttons.

A quick internet search reveals numerous accounts from users who had used steam to customize the paddle outputs, proving that the paddles used to work. You can also see a growing number of recent complaints from Elite controller users who are realizing that their paddle inputs are now broken. This is not an isolated occurrence, the elite controller was broken by the latest firmware updates, and people are realizing it.

The changes made to the Xbox elite 2 Controller paddles in the latest firmware updates NEED TO BE REVERTED.

I think I'm having the same issue, but since I just got my Elite 2 controller today I can't be sure. Could you check something for me?

Go into Control Panel -> Devices and Printers, then find your elite controller (listed as "Xbox Wireless Controller" I think) right click and select "Game Controller Settings". From there you should see a readout of all of your controller inputs. Mine lists 16 total buttons, but the paddle buttons will not activate. If I remap the paddles to other buttons within the XBox Accessories app then I can emulate a different button with the paddles, for instance X lights up the "3" button, and so does the paddle... but the paddle button never illuminates.

The paddles seem to produce NO UNIQUE INPUT OF THEIR OWN, they can only emulate other buttons, even though the computer knows the paddle buttons exist.

From all the searching I've done, what I've gathered is that the "Default" profile (which you can activate by holding the profile selector for a few seconds) used to allow the paddles to work independently, but something within the last few months broke that. For instance Steam's Big Picture controller configuration options used to allow for remapping the paddles, but now they do not.

TLDR: Microsoft seems to have recently broke something in and update to the Xbox Elite controller, which is now preventing the paddle buttons from sending their unique button input while using the default profile. They can now only emulate another controller button, or send no input at all.

Hello TYRIN B.,

We appreciate you for sharing this with us and welcome to Xbox Forums.

We understand that you are experiencing slow response time when using the back paddles on your Elite Series 2 Controller. I'm here to help you with that.

To proceed, as per LegoNinja187, on this thread: Elite Controller Series 2 paddles not working - Microsoft Community

Just make sure the paddles are on the controller correctly and are pressing in the little button under them. also make sure that they have an assigned button in the Xbox accessories app.



On the other hand, I would like to ask if you have updated your controller's firmware to the latest version? If not, please follow the steps below to update your controller's firmware:



1. Connect your controller to your Xbox One console or a Windows 10 PC using a USB cable.

2. Press the Xbox button to open the guide.

3. Select Profile & system > Settings > Devices & connections > Accessories.

4. Select the ellipsis (…) button next to the controller you want to update.

5. Select Device info > Firmware version.

6. If there's a firmware update available, select Continue to start the update.



After updating the firmware, please test the back paddles again to see if the response time has improved.



If the issue persists, you can try resetting your controller to its default settings. Please note that resetting your controller will erase all customizations, including button mapping and sensitivity settings. To reset your controller, please follow the steps below:



1. Press and hold the Pair button on your controller for three seconds.

2. Release the button.

3. Press and hold the Xbox button on your controller for 15 seconds.

4. After 15 seconds, release the Xbox button.



Once your controller has been reset, please test the back paddles again to see if the response time has improved.



If the issue still persists, you may want to visit these helpful articles:

Get to know your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 | Xbox Support

Configure your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 | Xbox Support

I hope this information helps with your Elite Series 2 Controller. If there is any misunderstanding or clarification that you want to add, please let me know.

Kind regards,



Microsoft Community Moderator

I have mapped buttons to the paddles with no issues at all, with the new elite controller you can now map TV functions such as volume up and down to the controller

Probably one of the biggest gain you will get from the elite controller is mapping the front buttons to the paddles on the back of the controller meaning no need to release the thumb sticks when you have to press other buttons on the controller.