Xbox controller suddenly not working with some games on PC

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  1. Xbox controller suddenly not working with some games on PC


    I've been using my wired Xbox controller to play games on my PC, and several weeks ago, it suddenly stopped working correctly - but only with some games. With Dead by Daylight and Fall Guys, the controller works fine, but not with Fortnite or Minecraft. With Fortnite, for example, the joystick acts like the sensitivity is cranked up to 300%. Pushing the right bumper button to switch weapons also opens my inventory. Pushing the left joystick to sprint opens an onscreen keyboard. The menu button doesn't work at all. The on screen control prompts will suddenly shift to show the mouse/keyboard prompts. Issues in Minecraft are similar; attempting to use an item with the trigger will only work intermittently.

    I have verified that the games are set up to take controller input, and it's not that the controller doesn't work at all or that the PC fails to recognize it. Attempts to fix to date have included:

    * Ensuring the driver software is up to date

    * Updating controller firmware
    * Testing with a different controller
    * Using a different USB port
    * Using a different USB cord

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

    *** move from Windows/Windows 10/Gaving ***

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    PeggyRogers96, Aug 23, 2022
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  2. MtheTank Win User

    Xbox controller suddenly not working with some games on PC

    Hi, have you resolved this issue? I am currently facing the same. Any tip would be appreciated. Thanks
  3. Geri M. Win User

    Xbox controller suddenly not working with some games on PC

    Hello PeggyRogers96,

    We appreciate for your patience and effort here on Xbox Forums.

    We could not really imagine how important it is for you to be able to rectify this issue at the soonest possible time. However, we have realized that this issue of yours would be dealt better by our live support team so that they can properly check what’s going on with your device and applications. They are more equipped with all the tools and resources to get your problem diagnosed. Kindly follow the steps below to contact our live support team Contact us | Xbox Support Select the " See Contact Options" or "Request a Call" button

    1. Select the following drop-down menu options in the following order:
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    2. The third box will ask you to describe your issue and then select the "Next" button.
    3. The next window will provide you with support articles based on your request and we recommend reviewing the relevant articles before selecting the "See contact options" button.
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  4. PeggyRogers96 Win User

    Xbox controller suddenly not working with some games on PC

    I apologize, I just saw the response. I have already updated the controller as per the article that you linked, and I have attempted to install the Epic Games Launcher (which is what I use to play Fortnite). However, my Windows is now not recognizing my attempt to install either that computer or Epic Online Services. I was able to uninstall an unrelated application.
  5. Geri M. Win User

    Xbox controller suddenly not working with some games on PC

    Hello PeggyRogers96,

    We hope that you are doing well today.

    With the latest information we would like to suggest that you contact Fortnite Support and submit a ticket on this issue. The controller is working on some other games. You may visit this link: Fortnite Support | Get Help & Customer Service for Fortnite (epicgames.com)

    This can also help you : Epic Games Store FAQs | Get Answers to Your Frequent Questions - Epic Games.

    We hope it worked out well for you. If not, please reply back to this forum to let us know. We will be glad to follow up and help you.

    Kind regards,



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  6. PeggyRogers96 Win User

    Xbox controller suddenly not working with some games on PC

    1. I don't understand how formatting a flash drive will fix an issue on my computer. The page references a fix for the xBox; I'm not playing on the xBox.

    2. I reset the Microsoft Store app and every xBox app on my computer. It did not fix the issue.

    3. I don't have anything called Windows PowerShell (Admin). I attempted the command in Windows PowerShell and received an access denied error.

    4. Playing offline is useless to me as I play both Fortnite and Minecraft with friends.
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