Why does my elite series 2 controller suddenly and randomly change direction

Discus and support Why does my elite series 2 controller suddenly and randomly change direction in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; I bought a new Elite Series 2 Controller direct from Microsoft less than a month ago. With it I've put in over 200 hours into Starfield as well as a... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by King Worzhak, Oct 28, 2023.

  1. King Worzhak
    King Worzhak Guest

    Why does my elite series 2 controller suddenly and randomly change direction


    I bought a new Elite Series 2 Controller direct from Microsoft less than a month ago. With it I've put in over 200 hours into Starfield as well as a few hours into other games I play with my friends.

    My issue is: once in a while it will randomly and suddenly look straight up or straight down. This isn't joystick drift. I bought this controller to replace 2 other controllers that drift so I know what that looks like. This is sudden and random. It doesn't do it all the time, but when it decides to do this, it does it several times within a few minutes. I usually just stop gaming and go do something work related. When I return to gaming, the issue is usually (but not always) gone. I have updated and power cycled it several times. The issue still happens. Any ideas what I can do? Or do i need to get it replaced.

    As an aside when I got my controller, it didn't come with the replacement parts advertised on the box. This doesn't bother me much since I didn't buy it for that, but I'd like to get what I paid for. I'd also appreciate secondary suggestions for this.

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    King Worzhak, Oct 28, 2023
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  2. Worzhak Win User

    Why does my elite series 2 controller suddenly and randomly change direction

    I have tried all the things you suggested, including contacting support. Since my issue is with a controller, they don't have an option for me to talk with someone, including in chat. As for power cycling my controller, I mentioned in my OP that I tried that already without success. And as for power cycling my console and wifi connection, they have both been on and off several times since this issue has started. Thank you for your reply, but as you mentioned, this isn't really the place to ask this question. I only did so because the Xbox support bot told me this is where I should post since they won't let me talk with someone.
  3. KhajiBower34 Win User

    Why does my elite series 2 controller suddenly and randomly change direction

    Hello (Nombre de la persona), I am an independent advisor and I will be happy to help you today. My name is Khaji

    I understand that you are having problems with your Elite Series 2 controller, I will leave you some tips that you have not tried to solve your problem.

    Restart your controller: Press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds until the controller turns off, then unplug the power cord and wait 2-3 minutes before plugging it back in and turning on the controller

    Erase persistent storage: Go to System > Settings > Devices and streaming > Blu-ray > Persistent storage > Erase three times > Restart console

    Check the Internet connection: Make sure that your Xbox is properly connected to the Internet and that the speed of your connection is sufficient to play online (It is of utmost importance that you have a good Internet connection)

    As for the missing spare parts, you can try contacting Microsoft support to inform them of the problem

    Really the only thing you can do and what is recommended is that you
    continue insisting with the Xbox team, explaining the situation in detail
    since they are the only ones who can help you because they do have access to
    the accounts and can see what possibly happened. . This forum is really not the
    most appropriate medium to discuss your topic, especially since we as players do
    do not have the tools to help you as it is a sensitive privacy and security issue.

    Below I will leave you the link so you can contact Xbox technical support:
    https://support.xbox.com/contact-us

    Note: Remember that Xbox chat is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. m. to 9:00 p.m. m.
  4. EwanSnape Win User

    , I have a problem with the elite controller

    I got a similar issue going on with my elite series 2, it randomly opens the share tab of the guide menu, even when not even touching the controller. It just does it completely on its own at random intervals....
  5. RyanEmbry Win User

    Xbox elite controller series 2 Issues.

    I have had the same issue with like 3 of these Controllers and the A button was messed on first controller but why can i not use my Elite series 2 that costed more then the Price of Gold on Trigger Setting 3 it wont acknowledge the triggers being clicked
    only on setting 3 tightest triggers setting i mean damn i paid 230$ Canadian for this thing and had nothing but problems with it please help how do i get brand new elite series 2 triggers to actually work on setting 3 this is False Advertisement and a Lawsuit
    is in order here. .... second elite 2 i had and just replaced kept randomly disconnecting also..
  6. Viper7Gamer Win User

    Series X controller wish?

    I like the little changes to it, the share button is nice. But I will be using my Elite Series 2 Controller when the Xbox Series X comes out.
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