Xbox series s controller D pad is continuously running either up or down non stop p

Hi, ErickClauson! thank you for reaching out.

My name is AJ, I'm an Independent Advisor for the Xbox Community.

I'm sorry to hear you are experiencing issues with your controller.

I believe additional information is needed.

If you don't mind, I'd appreciate it if you answer the following questions:

• Are you using this controller on PC or console?

• Have you checked if your controller's firmware is up to date?

• Is this happening on multiple games, apps, or menus?

• Additionally, have you already gone into the controller's test mode to see if it's really the D-pad that is not working?

Thank you! I'll be looking forward to your reply.

Best regards.

You can try resetting your PDP controller. Follow these steps:

1. Power the XBOX one console on.
2. Plug the smaller end of the controllers USB-B micro cable into the top of the controller.
3. Hold down on the directional pad (D-Pad) and plug the larger side of the USB cable into the XBOX one console while still holding down.
4. The controllers red LED lights will illuminate and the controller will begin to vibrate. You may then release the down input on the directional pad (D-Pad)
5. Press A on the controller.
6. The controller will then stop vibrating and the LED lights will power off.
7. Fully rotate both joysticks in a complete clockwise motion and pull each trigger fully (LT and RT)
8. Press down on the directional pad (D-Pad)

You have to do it fast for it to recognize the button pushes.

You will know when you do it fast enough because it will pop up a box that says basically if you continue this will reset your console and are you sure you want to continue and you have to press yes.

The only thing I can reccomend is to keep trying.

Also if it has a choice of whether or not to push to the left, right, up, or down use the D-pad and not one of the sticks the D-pad is the cross pad on the controller

[quote user="dimeo89"]When the Slim console was introduced, it seemed like Microsoft had completely resolved the issue[/quote]The 360 S controller had the same d-pad as the controller bundled with the original 360. The only difference was the color scheme.
The new black controllers are all black instead of the grey/black of the old controllers.

Why then, don't all Microsoft 360 pads have this new d pad?

Are you talking about the new twist d-pad? Twist d-pad controllers are only included with Special
Edition consoles post-introduction. The silver limited edition d-pad controller shipped after the Reach console. All subsequent special edition consoles (Gears of War, MW3, Star Wars) have shipped with twist d-pad controllers.

I simply cannot understand
why, after fixing the 360's most glaring flaw they would continue to sell controllers with the inferior d-pad

The original grey on black controllers were ugly. I'd much rather have black on black controllers.



Anywho, there are a bunch of twist d-pad controllers now. In addition to the original silver/grey/black controller that provoked so much outrage because its a/b/x/y buttons were shades of grey, there are now red/blue/silver chrome controllers and standalone
GOW and MW3 controllers. That I'm aware of, the C-3PO themed controller is only available with the Star Wars console kit.

I realize my Xbox day one edition controller doesn't work with the headset. But when plugged into the second controller bought at game stop it works on there. Also when I hit the down button on the D pad it makes a loud spring sound.