Xbox Series X controller buttons not responding during gameplay

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I'm sorry to hear about this issue. Have you tried connecting your controller using a USB wired connection to see if the problem persists? Additionally, have you tested a different controller to check if the same issue occurs?

In the meantime, I recommend trying the steps below. These are the same steps I follow whenever I experience random disconnections with my controller.

Step 1: Power Drain (CONTROLLER)

1. Remove the batteries on your controller even if it's turned on

2. Press and hold the Xbox button for 10 seconds. This will 1 the remaining power.

3. Wait 2 minutes.

4. Insert the batteries back into the controller

Step 2: Power Drain (XBOX)

1. Make sure that your console is turned on then unplug the power cable at the back to turn it off.

2. Press the power button for about 15 seconds even though it's already off. (This will remove the remaining power on your Xbox)

3. Wait for 2 minutes and plug the power cable

4. Turn on console and wait for the dashboard to appear

5. Turn on controller then test

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need further assistance. Thanks!

I've noticed that the series X takes longer to respond to the controller. try holding the Home Button for maybe 10-15 seconds.

I've noticed that the series X takes longer to respond to the controller. try holding the Home Button for maybe 10-15 seconds.

Update: the problem doesn't occur if i turn on the console using the controller not the console power button. Also, the controller decided to not respond during gameplay, it wouldn't let me control my character, and it eventually turned itself off. It's
acting like it's having interference.

please use your existing thread

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/forum/all/xbox-series-x-overheating-during-extended-gameplay/47968258-fcf7-445f-8251-90c62b925fc2