Windows registering 2 controllers when I only have 1

Sean Mei · May 4, 2025

I'm using the Flydigi Vader 4 Pro controller on Windows 11, all drivers updated.

I'm having a problem that when I connect the controller, 2 controllers are registered (as seen on Gamepad Tester, as well as Steam controller settings). One of these controllers are fine, the other one will take my RT input and register it as a flickering LT input. It seems to be random which controller is registered as Player 1 vs Player 2. I've tried reinstalling drivers and removing the controller from device manager, but it doesn't solve the issue. This is causing issues where in some games I get double inputs (due to both controllers' inputs gets registered), and in some games I can't play as normal because RT button is effectively disabled at random.

Please help!

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SweetMonet

Hi, Sean! I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with your third-party controller. No worries, I'm happy to assist you with this today.

May I know first if you are using this controller to play games using the Xbox App or the Steam App?

I'm looking forward to your response so we can sort this out.

DmitryGulevich

I have only 1 mail with which I register.
There was such a sequence
1) I change my account name
2) reinstall windows, because my past has eternal departures
3) Install new
After that, I can not log in and do not see the game in my library

Dr Black Bones

If a controller is already plugged in, no matter what it'll register that as #1. Unplug the old controller before turning the console on and then re-plug it back in and it'll register the new controller as the #1 controller.

I use a wired controller, so it's the first thing the console goes to when starting up, even when I use a wireless controller to turn it on.

HarryBrown6

Unfortunately, because i bought the elite controller on its own, i cant seem to register it. When asking where to find the serial number there is no option for the xbox elite series 1. Other people have said unless you bought the package (Which i didn't)
there the serial number option doesn't register the serial number of the controller. the only way to register a xbox elite controller is to by the paddle package and then the serial number is accepted. Personally i don't want to have to buy something just
to be able to see if a warranty is still active.

Lt Farty Pants

Yes you can. I preordered my Series X from Best Buy. I received it Nov 11th.

Just this morning I added the Microsoft Extended warranty for $49 plus tax.

You have 45 days from purchase date to add it.

It's a great deal in that it extends the warranty out 3 years (not 3 years past initial warranty, just 3 years from registered date) and covers up to 2 controller replacements (only 1 replacement if controller is the Elite) and 1 console replacement.

Best Buy wanted $69 and only extended 2 years and included only 1 controller replacement and 1 console replacement.

Windows registering 2 controllers when I only have 1