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Plugged in, lights on, zero response: Xbox wireless controller issues on PC

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Accepted solution by Liv Larsen — hmmm test teh controller in Windows with joy.cpl (Game Controllers dialog). if buttons rsepond there, the hardware and driver are fine and…
  1. Hana Quintero
    @hquintero

    ok so i wanted a cozy controller evening with a platformer, but my Xbox wireless controller just doesnt work in it. its connected through USB cable, Windows sees it, the light is on, and i even got this:

    in-game, nothing. not a single button. keyboard works fine. what am I missing?

    i already tried a different cable, restarting the game with the controller connected first and turning it off and on again. nothing changes. it feels like the game simply doesnt see it. any ideas??

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  2. Noah I.
    @noahi565

    are you launching teh game through Steam, and is Steam Input enabled for it?

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  4. Caleb Stone
    @cstone

    hmmm playStation controllers aren't natively supported by every PC game.. 😅 either use Steam Input, which translates them, or a game with native support... without translation the game may simply ignore the controller.

    thumbsup

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  5. Uma Mendes
    @early_sage

    For Bluetooth problems, remove the controller in Settings > Bluetooth & devices, update the Bluetooth drvier from your motherboard or laptop maker, and pair again. Cheap Bluetooth dongles are a frequent cause of drops.

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  6. Liv Larsen
    @silicon_ranger
    Accepted solution

    hmmm test teh controller in Windows with joy.cpl (Game Controllers dialog). if buttons rsepond there, the hardware and driver are fine and the issue is game-side. worked for me anyway 🤷

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  7. Noah I.
    @noahi565

    been there man +1 same here lmk how it goes

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  8. Caleb Stone
    @cstone

    Id avoid installing third-party controller wrappers unless Steam Input really doesnt work. They can conflict with each other and make things worse.

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