Xbox controller not working with certain games on PC

An Xbox One controller will work perfectly and you can just plug it in via USB.

However it should be noted that not all PC games support controllers so it may still not work in certain games.

Hi! My name is Pam. I'm an Independent Advisor and I'll be glad to help you today.

I'm sorry to hear that. I suggest to check for controller updates. You can use this as a reference.

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-ne...

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Greetings!



Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community



I do understand the urgency of you wanting to find other ways for this issue of yours in regards with your Xbox Controller. We are very glad to help you out to find some of the best possible options and troubleshooting's that we can provide for you.

Based on the information you have provided; it seems that the games are not recognizing your Xbox controller as a gamepad and are treating it as a keyboard and mouse. This can happen due to various reasons, such as outdated drivers, incorrect game settings, or compatibility issues.



Find possible options within this issue of yours. I recommend that you try the following steps:



1. Update your Xbox controller drivers:

• Make sure that you have the latest drivers installed for your Xbox controller. You can download the latest drivers from the Microsoft website.
  

2. Check game settings:

• Check the game settings to ensure that the controller is selected as the input device. You can usually find this option in the game's settings menu under "Controls" or "Input."
  

3. Disable keyboard and mouse:

• Some games have an option to disable keyboard and mouse input. Check the game settings to see if this option is available and enable it.
  

4. Check for compatibility issues:

• Some games may have compatibility issues with certain controllers. Check the game's website or forums to see if there are any known issues with your controller.
  

In addition, you can try to check on this support articles for any further information to troubleshoot or perhaps see other options that you may do on your controller:

Connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to a Windows Device

Update your Xbox Wireless Controller

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your issue. I hope all of this information's are helpful. We look forward on your response.

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Right, I've tested two games with local multiplayer. Both controllers work fine side by side. I tried Sonic All Stars Racing as a Split screen race, works great. I also tried the PC version of FIFA 13. FIFA worked fine too with both controllers appear
to work fine side by side as I tried a local two player soccer match.

I'm pretty certain that two Xbox One controllers would have no issues on a PC either.

Skyrim must just choose the first controller it sees. It no major problem there then, its only a single player game anyway.

Great work Microsoft!