Xbox Game Bar Connection Issue

Hello Kaiden F.,

Good day! Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

We are sorry to hear that you are having trouble with the Xbox Game Bar party chat. This issue may be caused by a network problem, a microphone setting, or a compatibility issue with your device. No worries, I will do my best to help you sort this out for you to get back to gaming.

Here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue:

1. Reset Xbox Game Bar, Xbox App, and Xbox Live:

• Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > Xbox feature > Advanced Options.
  
• Restart your PC and try again.
  

2. Check Audio Settings: Make sure your headset is set as the default input and output device via the Sound Control Panel.

• You can do this by going to Settings > System > Sound > Input and Output devices. You can also test your microphone using the Voice Recorder app from the Microsoft Store.
  

3. Reinstall the App: If the above steps fail, try uninstalling the app in the same Settings location, restart your PC, then reinstall from the Microsoft Store.

4. Check Privacy Settings: Make sure “Others can communicate with voice, text, or invites” is set to Everyone.

• Go to this link and sign in your adult account: https://account.xbox.com/en-us/Settings
  

5. Check if there are any updates available for your device, the Xbox Game Bar, and the Xbox app.

• Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and Microsoft Store > Downloads and updates.
  

6. Push-to-Talk: Ensure that you don’t have the push-to-talk feature enabled. To disable it, in the Party widget, select the Party options (…) button, choose Party audio, and then clear the Enable push to talk checkbox.

For more troubleshooting steps, you may also check this link: Troubleshoot Game Bar on Windows | Xbox Support

I hope this helps. If you have any other questions or issues, please let me know. We are always happy to assist you.

Have a great day and happy gaming!

Sincerely,



Microsoft Community Moderator

No, none. You really won't listen.

It is not a connection issue. It is an issue where GAME BAR does not properly resolve the steam link. This is a game bar issue, probably in the registry. Unlike my former windows 10 machine, there is no xboxlive registry entry for sea of thieves, and I do not know why this is.

The accounts are linked. The game works. The game bar works. Everything works, except this message pops up when I try to use game bar to join game or accept an invite. I can play Sea of Thieves online via xbox services on steam. THAT WORKS. But the game bar does not resolve join/accept protocols properly.

If you are not equipped to troubleshoot this level of technical issue, GET SOMEONE ELSE!

PS. on windows 11 support for Xbox Console Companion is ending THIS MONTH. It is already delisted from the main store. Everything connection wise is fine and you keep insisting it is a connection issue.

Hey there PROrebelzELITE! Are you only experiencing these connection issues with Black Ops 2? It sounds like it might be the case! If so, can I first have you try clearing your system cache? And then try downloading your profile following the steps in our
support.xbox.com article
Download, move, or delete your Xbox LIVE profile!



If connection issues continue, can I have you try a direct wired connection as a test? First try connecting to your router and then try modem. Let us know if you do still see connection issues!

I actually use xbox game bar on my computer. I believe this is a connection issue, however my connection to everything else is exemplary. Any tips, please?

I'm having the same issue. Unable to connect to party chat using Xbox Game Bar and Xbox Companion. It started between 8pm and 830pm EST.