Controller Not Working On Windows 10/11? All Fixes In 8 Minutes

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  • Don't use a USB Hub, don't use USB 3, update your drivers, change your power settings, enable generic controller support in Steam or your launcher of choice. Make sure your PC isn't cutting power to the USB ports to save power, make sure your controller is properly enabled. I will walk you step by step getting a controller or gamepad working on your Windows 10 or 11 PC.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 815

  • @Aki-kh2qe-StreetKidZZZ
    @Aki-kh2qe-StreetKidZZZ 5 місяців тому +62

    yep, none of this worked

    • @WiredLain_
      @WiredLain_ 4 місяці тому +3

      lol i’ve never been able to use a controller on my pc bruh, i’ve tried ever since a kid

    • @aghmadsad28
      @aghmadsad28 4 місяці тому

      Me to😢

    • @WiredLain_
      @WiredLain_ 4 місяці тому +1

      damn i got it to work for my ps5 controller, go to add device on computer, and then hold the share button and the home button on the ps5 controller for a bit, the lights will start to flicker, and it will prob show up on add bluetooth device.

    • @hudsonbruce898
      @hudsonbruce898 4 місяці тому +4

      @@WiredLain_I connected my controller but i can’t control any games I’m playing

    • @WiredLain_
      @WiredLain_ 4 місяці тому

      @@hudsonbruce898 if you have steam then go to big picture mode and there will be an option to connect the controller. it doesn’t work dor every game, but it well tell u if it does, for example there will be a controller next to games that support it, and a keyboard next to ones that don’t support it.

  • @QuiteLunacy
    @QuiteLunacy 2 роки тому +8

    Never had any trouble until today. Can't get ANY controller to work on Windows 10 anymore. None of these fixed my issue. I can pair it via bluetooth or hook it up with a USB and it will show up in "Devices and printers" as wireless controller but it's not actually recognizing it. Xbox X, Ps4 or Ps5 controller doesn't work. What happened?
    Edit- Ended up having to reinstall Windows10 with the media creation tool from Microsoft. It gives you the option to keep all your apps and files, so it was actually really simple. Fixed my controller problem.

    • @maku4302
      @maku4302 6 місяців тому

      how did you do it ?

  • @eastcoastginger9027
    @eastcoastginger9027 Рік тому +26

    This video was such a huge help!!! Thank you for covering so many options for troubleshooting my controller for Steam!!

  • @JoseDiaz-qr4wl
    @JoseDiaz-qr4wl Рік тому +18

    Dude, you’ve been the greatest help I’ve had ever. Thanks for the info!🔥🔥💪

  • @mrwalker6026
    @mrwalker6026 2 роки тому +27

    Having the 'correct' controller cable to connect from controller to PC is something that cannot be understated.
    Most cables especially longer third party cables don't transfer data and work correctly for recognition and updating on PC and are simply 'charging' only cables.

    • @lgotxjuice1176
      @lgotxjuice1176 2 роки тому +2

      Wait what do u mean by data transfers ? Because my controller won’t work when I connect it to my pic it says “ usb device not recognized” and just won’t work and won’t turn on when I do connect it

    • @mrwalker6026
      @mrwalker6026 2 роки тому

      @@lgotxjuice1176 yes that was my problem..the cable's I purchased previously were only charging cable's...Kontrolfreek have a long cable that does both data transfer and charging...most regular phone charge cable's work as does included cable's with your consoles but find way too short

    • @ObeyaCorpsArmory
      @ObeyaCorpsArmory Рік тому

      nothing else in the video worked, but i changed my cable to the default PS44 cable i had and it worked. I was using a longer cable but it didn't work for me.

    • @mrwalker6026
      @mrwalker6026 Рік тому

      @@ObeyaCorpsArmory yep you need to use a specific cable that can pass data and not just recharge

    • @jeffy1662
      @jeffy1662 Рік тому +1

      this was why my controller wasnt connecting, thanks man

  • @Smittysmithsmith
    @Smittysmithsmith 2 роки тому +10

    Save the day brother. Thank you for the step by step

  • @flyingeaglex6960
    @flyingeaglex6960 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you very much. My controller stopped working out of the blue while I was playing a game. Going to the device manager to adjust the power saving feature for the USB ports fixed the problem.

  • @okielvis
    @okielvis 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you so much for this video. The generic gamepad that I ordered arrived today, and I thought I would have to send it back because steam wouldn't recognize it, but I am now rockin'.

  • @seanpauli9423
    @seanpauli9423 Рік тому +26

    Big fat THANK YOU for that quick fix! The hint at 5:00 to uninstall the drivers, then physicaly disconnect, restart pc and after fully booting reconnect the controller solved the problem. Then the driver will be drawn by the device and is now fully functional.
    Appreciate your continuing work!👍

    • @GamerHeavenOfficial
      @GamerHeavenOfficial  Рік тому +1

      So glad that actually helped someone! Right on brother

    • @godzefkiel2686
      @godzefkiel2686 Рік тому +1

      @@GamerHeavenOfficial but why doesn’t my ps5 controller stay on? I turn it on, it blinks six times and shuts down. Sorry if you mentioned this

    • @anassright5342
      @anassright5342 Рік тому

      ​@@godzefkiel2686 it tries to connect via Bluetooth but it dosnt find a pc to pair

    • @godzefkiel2686
      @godzefkiel2686 Рік тому

      @@anassright5342 how to fix that?

    • @Tuahid
      @Tuahid 10 місяців тому

      @@godzefkiel2686did u find a fix?

  • @Claytown77
    @Claytown77 Рік тому +1

    BRO! Cant thank you enough - was about to scrap my elite controller. Literally did everything uninstall-firmware-apps-reconfig-everything - for whatever reason going into windows settings + controller + diagnostic settings pulled my controller back into normal behavior. Literally was glitching out so hard, spamming y and couldn't get profile light to turn on at all or change- I still dont understand it but your in depth guide is a GAME changer. Ive hit every resource and your the only one that mentioned this option. Thanks a TON

  • @lunaz3042
    @lunaz3042 Рік тому +18

    My problem is it won’t even be recognised

    • @heaton14
      @heaton14 16 днів тому

      did you ever find a fix?

    • @nightwolf7yt
      @nightwolf7yt 15 днів тому

      same problem

    • @heaton14
      @heaton14 15 днів тому

      @@nightwolf7yt i found one, you need a data transfer usb type c instead of a normal usb type c, i always thought my wires were fine, but its not if they work or not, its if it can transfer data from the controller to the pc.

    • @damightyshabba439
      @damightyshabba439 13 днів тому

      Same - I bought a genuine, real MS 360 unit for £55... I get Be-Beep noise and.... nothing. My old £2.99 from the Chinese market thing is crap, but at least I can get it to work... after about an hour of setting up for ONE game..... Have to reset for the next... But why I cant just plug n play with a genuine MS controller is beyond me. I've been trying for 6 weeks - nothing.

    • @heaton14
      @heaton14 11 днів тому

      @@damightyshabba439 read my reply

  • @ethanfeldman7985
    @ethanfeldman7985 2 роки тому +25

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!! This is the exact video I have been trying to find for the last week or so, every other video just skims over the steam controller config setups or something similar. But you provided so many options that I didn’t even see mentioned in 90% of the videos I watched AND you considered almost every possible situation. My controller works great now all thanks to you!

  • @chaotic1x_
    @chaotic1x_ 2 роки тому +149

    I was playing cod yesterday morning before work I get home from work and my controller started acting like a mouse everytime I click X to go into multiplayer it goes to the dpad typing bar I tried playing another game fall guys n my analog stick feels like amouse

    • @ZachYoung5
      @ZachYoung5 2 роки тому +6

      Same here bro, idk how to fix it

    • @xSibsterx
      @xSibsterx 2 роки тому +2

      Same here, let me know if yall found a fix yet for this. You guys should report it on their website, might do something 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @kiddofn8918
      @kiddofn8918 2 роки тому +2

      Same here it’s getting irritating

    • @kiddofn8918
      @kiddofn8918 2 роки тому +2

      Doing the opposite of that worked for me

    • @CjxHanma
      @CjxHanma 2 роки тому +1

      On God im tryna figure the same thing out rn

  • @snowowl1524
    @snowowl1524 16 днів тому

    You are a trooble shooting hero! My nintendo pro controller would suddenly disconnect while playing for about a minute and than reconnect again while it was plugged in. Disabling the powercuts to the USB ports and/or changing the USB power settings worked for me after I restarted my laptop. Thanks a lot!

  • @Malick_ibn_dinar
    @Malick_ibn_dinar 11 місяців тому +3

    This video was helpful my desktop has 4 USB port and 2 of them are 3.0 , I couldn’t get my n64 usb controller working but after using the 2.0 port , it works like a charm

  • @TaeStayHigh
    @TaeStayHigh 10 місяців тому

    Definitely had to subscribe your a goat and got my Go toller working thank you ❤️‍🔥🙏🏽🔥

  • @danielm2808
    @danielm2808 8 місяців тому +2

    Got a new pc and everything was fine. All of a sudden my controller will become unresponsive for a few seconds. No idea why, had same issue on another desktop I had. Tempted to just do a fresh Windows install. Cant seem to find a fix 😬

  • @DollopWise
    @DollopWise Рік тому +14

    Amazing! The troubleshoot and plugging into the back on the PC worked for me. Thank you!

  • @yolandidejager
    @yolandidejager 3 місяці тому +1

    MAN UR A LIFE SAVER

  • @shannonsteven3982
    @shannonsteven3982 9 місяців тому +2

    I have an Xbox 360 controller that was working fine with my PC now it has just stopped and says Drivers unavailable.
    I've tried all the trouble shooting and still nothing

  • @liliumvonschneriss6923
    @liliumvonschneriss6923 27 днів тому

    Damn, thanks man. All i got from other channels is headache. Never knew it was as simple as usb 2.0 and 3.0 port problem

  • @Berty_Plays
    @Berty_Plays Рік тому

    For anyone having issues where your controller works but it glitches your screen and can't do certain inputs I tried this and it worked:
    Go to steam > View in big picture mode > go to controller > go to desktop layout > Edit layout > apply NONE to all behaviors

  • @akou5152
    @akou5152 Рік тому +1

    THE ONLY TUTORIAL THAT ACTUALLY HELPED ME TYSM

    • @1kReflexKing
      @1kReflexKing Рік тому +1

      when i connect my controller it messes with my keyboard makeing it repeat keys

  • @atiawatijamir3282
    @atiawatijamir3282 Місяць тому

    This guy is too good like no joke, you sir are helping tons of people
    Thank you

  • @markcuccia7793
    @markcuccia7793 Рік тому +5

    I’m sorry but I’m still having an issue

  • @JustinPlayzVR
    @JustinPlayzVR Рік тому +1

    You Just earned a sub, I love this video and how helpful it is. How do you have only 67.6k you deserve millions!

  • @BloodBath1997
    @BloodBath1997 Рік тому +2

    If controller/keyboard (anything usb) is not plugged in before boot up PC doesn't even register that you plugged in it! Please help

  • @JohnnyLawBMC
    @JohnnyLawBMC Місяць тому

    Fixed mine. I just bought a Thrustmaster eSWAP S and...no go. Swapped to a USB in the rear of my puter and...WHAM! Game on. Thank you so much. I'm saving this video for my future headaches.

  • @roa7132
    @roa7132 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks so much I been struggling to connect my controller but this helped bro

  • @Rizzlynn_
    @Rizzlynn_ Рік тому +2

    This video was sooooo helpful!! Thank you so much!

  • @IMYTAM
    @IMYTAM Рік тому +1

    My Xbox one controller worked fine for weeks but today whan I try to connect it with my usb cable it just doesn't work anything I can do

  • @ogiii1423
    @ogiii1423 Рік тому +1

    WHAT A LEGEND!!Thank you soooo much, i was so worried because my controller worked normally day before. For me, problem was solved when I checked all that controller setting on steam. Thank you so much!!

  • @peterblood8074
    @peterblood8074 Рік тому +1

    Windows doesn’t recognize that I’ve plugged it in at all. Switch pro controller. Works fine on the switch itself. Bluetooth works, but not wired. It reads Xbox controller just fine

  • @Cristo-n6n
    @Cristo-n6n Рік тому +1

    after all those steps, my controller is still not working. it flashes like it doesnt even detect the pc. it happened randomly some day and didnt work since then. can someone help me pls?

  • @mistered1397
    @mistered1397 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video, it really helped to get me up and running by adjusting the settings for my controller to work.

  • @Scarxeds
    @Scarxeds Рік тому +1

    My problem is I tried overclocking my controller with my strike pack on (didn’t know) now my controller is on but won’t respond. I’ve tried uninstalling scp, and I’ve trigger unplugging. Can someone please help me

  • @RyanELemon
    @RyanELemon Рік тому

    This has been THE fix for controllers. Turns out updating steam turned off the settings to "Allow x,y,z controllers" and it had me Wigging out the past few days. BUT now I can actually play games with the bois once again. Thank you, and I'll be saving this in the back pocket for any of my friends that have similar issues

  • @blitzritter7867
    @blitzritter7867 7 місяців тому +1

    thank you, my controller wasn't working because my pc is too modern and every port is usb 3.2 but then I used the usb 2.0 and it worked

  • @Whizzmann
    @Whizzmann 2 роки тому +2

    Whenever i plug my controller in it doesnt have any drivers or anything i can find for it, it doesnt even connect. It vibrates like its charging but i cant use it on the pc and cant find a single driver or hardware for it

    • @jimmy4512
      @jimmy4512 2 роки тому

      All I did was restart my pc 😭

  • @theclovercross
    @theclovercross 8 місяців тому

    for some stupid reason just using the big picture mode made my generic controller work. thanks for the guide! seeing how it worked in that windows button checker really gave me the push to not give up haah

  • @joshuavallotton8801
    @joshuavallotton8801 Рік тому +1

    none of these worked, it seems like my pc got rid of the drivers for my controller. not sure how to fix but thanks anyways

  • @zachcalametti
    @zachcalametti 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you very much! ...problem fixed!

  • @jamesboak1414
    @jamesboak1414 2 роки тому +4

    Don't know if anyone can help but I'm having issues with a standard ps4 controller, was playing and then suddenly it stopped working. Ran through all the steps in the above video but all I'm getting is when the controller is plugged in, a minor soft orange glow and then nothing, manually went through all drivers to check if they're up to date and the PC just wont even recognise that the controller is plugged in. I don't even have the icon in devices to delete and then re-add.

  • @AmplaFyy
    @AmplaFyy Рік тому +1

    My issue is that ANY xbox controller that i try to connect keeps giving me a "try connecting your device again" but my playstation controllers work fine with bluetooth. Do i need the dongle for xbox controllers? i thought it was just an option and not a necessity. Ive tried everything on this video and it still don't work :(

  • @jetxero1918
    @jetxero1918 2 роки тому +2

    Hey my controller keep switching from keyboard to controller every time im trying to play with my controller by its self how to fix that

  • @justin9605
    @justin9605 Рік тому

    Thank you so much, I tried playing on PC for the first time ever, wanted to play battlefield2042. I got a scuf controller to play on my PC, I tried it like 6 months ago and it didnt just plug and play like I thought, couldn't find scuf support or battlefield controller support anywhere. I tried getting it to work for like 6 hours over 3 days, super dumb and gave up.
    I tried breifly last night, with the same outcome.
    THEN found this video last night, worked through the steps, found that I had to "disable", restart, then "re-able" the controller, stupid dumb quirkiness. But then the controller worked perfectly afterward.
    So thanks for your outstanding research into this topic.

  • @akiaki9707
    @akiaki9707 2 роки тому +1

    i did everything you told me but it didn't work. any help?

  • @MetteWuns
    @MetteWuns 2 роки тому +1

    I still have problems with my Nintendo Pro Controller. My PC won't recognize it. I've plug it in in every USB-slots I have with no luck. But it works fine plugged directly into my Switch, so it does work. Any idea on how to get my PC to recognize my Nintendo Pro Controller?

  • @chickyyy5084
    @chickyyy5084 2 роки тому +3

    my controller connects via bluetooth perfectly and even in the Test in windows settings all the buttons and my joysticsk work flawlessly, but in games it's still as if i never even connected the controller, it just doesn't work... i dont understand what could be wrong if windows recognizes it but no games.

    • @leodinosaur8946
      @leodinosaur8946 Рік тому

      Same issue i have lasted all this days figuring it out

  • @kapeeeeeeenzz
    @kapeeeeeeenzz Рік тому

    bro you are such a life saver . i went through how many channels for a number hours trynna figure out why my new ps5 aim controller ( bought because i watched your review on it) wasnt getting power only hour out of the box. thanks soo much bro !!

  • @baby333
    @baby333 Рік тому

    Damn super cool background XD

  • @panczaki9084
    @panczaki9084 8 місяців тому

    Huge help for me, and I'm personally thankful for that, because of the fact that I have now working controller thanks to this video. Big props to You for that, Bro!

  • @TubeYouDSilvy
    @TubeYouDSilvy 6 місяців тому

    Don’t know if it was the power save or moving it TO the usb2 at back FROM usb3 at front - but it’s currently working perfectly.
    THANK YOU!!

  • @OCtheG
    @OCtheG Рік тому

    Instant sub, funny and competent rarely go hand in hand

  • @Apuyina
    @Apuyina Місяць тому

    When I started the video, i had the random idea to flip the usb input cable on the joystick and that worked for some reason

  • @benlance97
    @benlance97 2 роки тому +2

    sup dude, i think your a genius doing this ... *even some folks in game comunnities were like you may need a new device*.... 5:12 seems to have fixed my issue as the computer and device manager said the adapters and usb and drivers were up to date yet the controller wouldnt pair. so thx for going through each individual thing in relative order to troubleshoot this. ;p

  • @Dylan-ln6qt
    @Dylan-ln6qt 9 місяців тому +3

    Not a single fix here helped

  • @christiantensley1638
    @christiantensley1638 Рік тому +1

    Hey so I've tried all these methods and my controller will work but when i load cod like all of the buttons do different things. Such as my X and O inputs are flopped my triggers don't work at all, etc. etc. But its a brand new controller and I've had it with Xbox controllers and ps4 controllers but it still has the same issue. The thing is its only on Call Of Duty and other games it's fine.

  • @leaf1555
    @leaf1555 8 місяців тому

    JESUS THANKS !!!!
    I've been searching a fix for 3 days and at lost all hopes...
    Finally just connecting it to a 2.0 USB port made it works after deleting the driver !!!!!
    thanks

    • @kumklapper5450
      @kumklapper5450 8 місяців тому

      Dude mine says it works on steam but it is registering as an audio device somehow i can’t change it ive done everything in this video everytime i try getting it to work im damn near bout to throw my fist through monitor pain in the dick just to get a simple controller to work

  • @yassinboutaleb7471
    @yassinboutaleb7471 10 місяців тому +1

    Please help me with my cheap USB controller , when I move the right analog stick it shows in steam big picture mode that I am moving the analog to up left when I move it to left , and when I move ut to the right it shows that I am moving it to the bottom right , and also why is my controller acting like a keyboard , I can't select my controller as second player !? Please help 🙏🙏😢

  • @noahnattress
    @noahnattress Рік тому +1

    I've been trying to connect my controller with the blue tooth feature but it is not showing up on my PC. Any ideas? I was trying to avoid having to buy a cable.

  • @luisarubiano5327
    @luisarubiano5327 Рік тому +4

    Hi, thanks for your video kinda helped but I am still having the issue the it will plug in and when I enter the setup a game controller y won´t give me an option, like it knows it's connected, but it doesn't recognize it as a controller, it's not the controller since I've tried it with 2 different Dualshock 4 controllers and it isn't the drivers since I already tried that fix. Help would be very much appreciated. Again thank you very much in advance.

    • @FeverishFlux
      @FeverishFlux Місяць тому

      It's been a year but have you ever figured this out? Currently having the same EXACT issue but with a Xbox controller

  • @D1sc0rd-
    @D1sc0rd- Рік тому

    I never had an issue with my dualshock when I just had a laptop. Now I have a pc… after three days I fixed a ground loop issue with my speaker system (plugging the 3.5 into my monitor fixed the gpu buzz, I didn’t even know there was a 3.5 on the back). AAAAND now I can’t freakin use my ps4 or ps5 controller on it. Ps4 controller gets random inputs without me touching it and the ps5 controller does one of three things: Doesn’t connect, connects and disconnects over and over at the speed of light, or stays on for 2 minutes then shuts off. My guy has a hundred controllers behind him, I pray to God you have the knowledge to save me from buying an expensive xbox controller and having to re learn its weirdass layout after having used ps4 controllers my whole life.
    Edit: Well it’s working about as well as I think it will, no real issues except that the controller… idk, disconnects every once in a while? I only tested it on one game so far, Stray, and it seems to only do it when there’s a cutscene or something. It doesn’t really disconnect either, I think it just becomes unresponsive for a split second and immediately reconnects, which for Stray will kick me to the menu (like the in game pause menu, not the main menu or steam menu)

  • @Vexonnn
    @Vexonnn 2 роки тому +1

    thank you ive been having this problem ever since i got this new pc and hopefully it'll work now

  • @frankenbet
    @frankenbet 10 місяців тому

    Like other people said - the cable really matters when connecting controllers. I was trying to connect an xbox controller to my pc and finally the nintendo switch USB-C to USB worked.

  • @cubemage3336
    @cubemage3336 Рік тому

    USB selective suspension was the issue. thank you

  • @ZzzerooQ
    @ZzzerooQ Рік тому

    helped steam configuration!) Thank you!!!

  • @formofrocket04
    @formofrocket04 Рік тому +8

    YOU ARE A LEGEND!!!!! Thank you so much for this incredible troubleshooting. My controller all of a sudden stopped working for no apparent reason. Your suggestion at 4:30 solved my problem. You earned a sub!

    • @super3d81
      @super3d81 Рік тому

      same

    • @REDxGaming-
      @REDxGaming- Рік тому

      He is not a legend you are a legend I was trying it from a hour and I saw this comment and restarted my pc it worked.Thanks!

  • @pablogaztelu4316
    @pablogaztelu4316 9 місяців тому +1

    After 20 videos you solved my problem!

  • @ockerpijlman6733
    @ockerpijlman6733 Рік тому +1

    None of these fixes work, because when I plug in my controller nothing happens like nothing was plugged in. (I have never used a controller on my pc before btw)
    Ps: I dont think my controller is an official xbox controller since it doesnt have the logo on the button, but it worked on my brothers laptop so I dont think that's the problem.

  • @CammyTheNub
    @CammyTheNub Рік тому

    Gaawd dammit i tried everything every other youtuber showed me and nothing worked. Now im playing thomb raider and my buttons are working exactly like it does on console. Big like. Big thanks

  • @zoehou7229
    @zoehou7229 Рік тому +1

    Hi, I've got my "Xbox 360 Wireless Controller via Play & Charge Kit" appearing properly in Device Manager, but when I run "Controller" it does not show up --> Any idea what that means?? FYI I tried everything you listed (different usb slots, drivers updated, power settings, disabled + restart + reenable), though I should mention my PC only has usb 3.0 slots. And no power seems to go to the controller.

  • @_.Cheems._
    @_.Cheems._ Рік тому +1

    Im having an issue where on my PS5 edge controller whenever im using the steam big picture mode for it whenever I press the right side of my touchpad it clicks options but when i check it in the controller button testing it doesnt do that is it too new for it to know what it is?

  • @Rotary787B
    @Rotary787B Рік тому

    My Xbox One controller had stopped working on Windows 10 turned out I was using an older Micro USB cable and that was responsible for Windows 10 and Steam not recognizing it. Went back to the USB cable I was using prior and it's working again.
    Thanks for the video👍

  • @srt_spyder
    @srt_spyder 8 місяців тому

    having it in my 3.0 port was the issue, thanks!

  • @ramezalaa
    @ramezalaa Рік тому

    I have fantech GP13 controller
    Issue: Controller needed to be restarted and disconnected every time I put my computer to hibernate or sleep and controller needed needed steam to use controller inside games
    Fix: I plugged the controller in the back of my pc instead of the front usb ports that come with the pc case
    Result: My controller works fine after waking my pc from hibernate or sleep .Also, I no longer need steam launcher to make my controller works in games. It is finally plug and play.
    Thanks gamer Heaven.

  • @TomLuck
    @TomLuck 2 роки тому +3

    I'm having an issue where my controller works for Halo, but doesn't work for Warzone or Cod. So frustrating.

    • @turntable912
      @turntable912 2 роки тому

      Same here. It works for EVERYTHING just not COD. Even when I press the "xbox" buttons my panel comes up. But nothing works inside the game.

    • @SheLuvvJakai
      @SheLuvvJakai 2 роки тому

      @@turntable912 did you find a fix ?

    • @turntable912
      @turntable912 2 роки тому

      @@SheLuvvJakai no I haven't. Or even a video that shoes this exact problem. Frustrating. Luckily it's my laptop and I primarily game on my PC. Just sucks that I can't play COD on my laptop with a controller

    • @josephconaway8259
      @josephconaway8259 Рік тому

      @Blahq Sage Media find a fix? Just bought my first gaming laptop and have no clue what I'm doing. My xbox controllers are wired and work in the xbox app but if I launch literally any game nothing works but the home button will still work and pop up the options and stuff. I've tried games across 10 years and nothing. Works just fine with my xbox I just don't get it.

    • @TomLuck
      @TomLuck Рік тому +1

      @@josephconaway8259 The only fix I found for Cod was when I wanted to play with controller I would choose controller as the option to use then unplug my keyboard. Once I saw the controller worked normally I would then plug my keyboard back in.

  • @jocelynbenito11
    @jocelynbenito11 Рік тому +1

    hey how can i fix a controller that wont connect in usb and cannot be found by my pc

  • @krisvonfricken7769
    @krisvonfricken7769 Рік тому +1

    none of this worked for me.. my controller works in big picture mode but does not work in game. ive gone through every step i can find online and in this video and nothing has worked.

    • @lilbro7109
      @lilbro7109 5 місяців тому

      Hey bro did you get it to work? I got two generic ps2 like controllers which do not work in games but they do work in just big picture mode. It works in CS2 but the sensitivity and controls are way off. It doesn't work on any other game. How can I fix this?

  • @Lil_Ian_C
    @Lil_Ian_C 3 місяці тому

    Literally fired my controller doing this, now it won’t respond to both my PC & Console. Glad it worked for most other people tho🙏🏼🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @jwillie000
    @jwillie000 Рік тому +1

    this vid saved the day , thanks

  • @reecesullivan8028
    @reecesullivan8028 Рік тому +1

    None of these worked. My micro usb when I plug it into my headphones will charge my headphones but when I put my controller in, it makes that noise when you plug something in and says it’s not recognized I have done everything on your list and it still does not work.

    • @reecesullivan8028
      @reecesullivan8028 Рік тому

      Then when I plug in a diffferent micro usb, it does not even register that there is a usb in the port. It still charged the headphones and ps4 controller, but does not say usb device not recognized, it doesn’t show anything, it’s like the usb it not even plugged in, minus that it is charging.

  • @MooseMeus
    @MooseMeus Рік тому +1

    I had this problem where my bluetooth would pick up the DS4, but when i tried to play a game it would be laggy, not register inputs, etc. The solution for me was finding the bluetooth antenna that came with my PC/Motherboard. It has two coaxial connections, plugged them into the back of my PC, and now I can play from my mailbox. Hope this helps.

    • @dipankarkalita8652
      @dipankarkalita8652 11 місяців тому

      Facing the same issue with my EvoFox Elite X and everytime I have to unplug my dongle and restart my system to get it working again

  • @ardinio
    @ardinio 6 місяців тому

    Geniunely great video

  • @owenchasee
    @owenchasee Рік тому

    Thank you soooooo much I was about to give up thank you

  • @leavemealone3089
    @leavemealone3089 6 місяців тому

    dude, thank you. was about to toss out this used controller that seemingly worked on every device but mine, just needed a driver update. fuck yeah.

  • @Timmonius311
    @Timmonius311 9 місяців тому

    I did everything! My controller works everywhere, shows up in steam, on windows, in the troubleshoot area shown, works on big picture menus, except when I actually play a game! It is so disheartening. I have no idea why it all of a sudden did this. Have been unable to play games for a few days and have spent way too much time trying to figure this out. Came out of nowhere.

  • @djskeletrek8026
    @djskeletrek8026 Рік тому

    Thank you for the tips. I thought i was loosing my mind.

  • @Noah4.2
    @Noah4.2 2 роки тому +1

    My xbox controller is plugged into my pc and its works for a bit then turns off

  • @jimpaolo123
    @jimpaolo123 7 місяців тому

    Thank you very much. It helps, I tried the device manager.

  • @adam551982
    @adam551982 Рік тому

    I don't even know if this is going to fix the issues I am having as I am not home at the moment. But, I can't imagine it doesn't. You sir have earned my sub. Well done. I'll be back if this fixes my issues with the garbage fire scuff prestige controller from 2020.

  • @Sonic25100
    @Sonic25100 2 роки тому +3

    Kevin stay coming in with the clutch tips for my controller 🔥

  • @rossauty8200
    @rossauty8200 2 роки тому +1

    im having issues with my xbox controller such as when i go on gta my buttons act weird such as when i try to run by spamming x it will just spam record in gta or when i push the left joy stick up it open my phone which the up dpad should do that not the left joystick

    • @willmiller2381
      @willmiller2381 2 роки тому

      Having the same issue after the new update

  • @terasage6539
    @terasage6539 6 місяців тому +1

    I've done pretty much everything. I've removed the Xbox controller from the regedit directory and even device manager. It still shows up in bluetooth settings so IDK what to do. Literally nothing I've done has allowed me to remove and re-pair the dang thing

  • @SophisticatedFrog69
    @SophisticatedFrog69 Рік тому +1

    I dont have a cord but i have a Bluetooth connector and that isint working what do i do

  • @julianneroe6436
    @julianneroe6436 Рік тому

    "Do you know what you're doing?!"
    "No we don't, but we're gonna do it anyway"
    LOL
    Take your like, damnit.
    My controllers (PS4 and PS5) still don't register using USB, but take it anyway.

  • @larsjohansson7066
    @larsjohansson7066 11 місяців тому

    Hi, it worked on my old Saitek, Thanks a lot!!!

  • @Moumszk
    @Moumszk Рік тому

    My controller has an "analog" button that doesn't work and it's driving me nuts. It's a generic seisa controller. I tried EVERYTHING and it doesn't work. The right stick acts as the action buttons (a, b, c, d, )

  • @DubHead69420
    @DubHead69420 Місяць тому

    Great video! Even though it didn't fix my problem I still subbed, because you really go on depth with the subject.
    Okay so my issue is: I have a PowerA Xbox One (I think) controller that stopped working after I got a new keyboard "Razer Huntsman V2 Analog"
    The little white LED is on, and there's only ONE button that's functional, the screenshot button. 😅
    Even when I go in the menu to test the controller, it shows that it has only one button?
    I hope there's someone who got a fix for this.
    BTW I'm on Windows 11.

  • @A02POE
    @A02POE Рік тому

    TAHNK YOU SO MUCH I WAS HAVING THIS ISSUE OFF N ON FOR WEEKS FROM JUST DRIVERS UR A LIFESAVER