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[Solarstrike]

Having trouble with random disconnects of the Microsoft Xbox gamepad on your PC? Your not alone! Did you know you can update your gamepad? Here's how:
Download and install the Microsoft Accessories App from the Windows Store (or do a search if link is not working). Make sure your gamepad is plugged in securely to one of your PC's USB ports. Start the app/program. You'll then be presented with an graphic of the gamepad. Click the three dots below the gamepad graphic, to the left of the flask icon:

Next you be presented with a few options, including an Update feature. If an update is available, it should take between 1-2 mins to complete.

 

[Bojji]

Is there option to increase deadzone? My series controller started some stick drift this week...

 

[Zuzu]

Yeah the Series X controller does have occasional updates. I've probably had to update mine 3 or 4 times since the end of 2020.

 

[Kataploom]

So it was a firmware bug? Thanks for sharing, I'll try and remember to update more frequently

 

[Bojji]

It works wirelessly too, just updated mine.

 

[Zuzu]

It works wirelessly too, just updated mine.

Yep if someone is updating it using an Xbox or using the Wireless USB adaptor for Windows it will update wirelessly

 

[Dr.D00p]

Windows Bluetooth is latency city trash.

I just gave in and went wired connection, TBH

 

[El Muerto]

About time. I have to keep reinstalling an old driver to prevent the disconnects using the official wireless adaptor.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Windows Bluetooth is latency city trash.

I just gave in and went wired connection,h

How old is your MB?

Most of the recent ones have had decent BT.

Then again, I use the wireless receiver for the One s and Series pads I have.

I do have to consistently unplug and plug back in my receiver dongle.

I'm not sure if it's the HW or because the pads need updating.

Really annoying to have to do that L.kst every boot up.

 

[El Muerto]

How old is your MB?

Most of the recent ones have had decent BT.

Then again, I use the wireless receiver for the One s and Series pads I have.

I do have to consistently unplug and plug back in my receiver dongle.

I'm not sure if it's the HW or because the pads need updating.

Really annoying to have to do that L.kst every boot up.

This driver version here works the best with the official wireless receiver that comes with the Series gamepads. Once i installed this instead of the driver that installs via windows update my gamepads would connect immediately.

Download Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter Driver 18.31.1.43 for Windows 10 64 bit

Download Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter Driver 18.31.1.43 for Windows 10 64-bit - Network Card

drivers.softpedia.com

 

[LiquidMetal14]

This driver version here works the best with the official wireless receiver that comes with the Series gamepads. Once i installed this instead of the driver that installs via windows update my gamepads would connect immediately.

Download Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter Driver 18.31.1.43 for Windows 10 64 bit

Download Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter Driver 18.31.1.43 for Windows 10 64-bit - Network Card

drivers.softpedia.com

You updated straight from Device Manager?

 

[El Muerto]

You updated straight from Device Manager?

Yes, just unzip the cab file. Then go into device manager -> Networking adapters and update the Xbox wireless adapter and then click browse for driver then let me pick. Then locate the files you extracted from the .cab. Just a heads up, a windows update might update the driver.

 

[flying_sq]

Bump, the app was recently updated to completely support elite series 2 controllers. Prior to this, you had to configure things via an xbox

 

[clarky]

How old is your MB?

Most of the recent ones have had decent BT.

Then again, I use the wireless receiver for the One s and Series pads I have.

I do have to consistently unplug and plug back in my receiver dongle.

I'm not sure if it's the HW or because the pads need updating.

Really annoying to have to do that L.kst every boot up.

Not sure of your set up my my rig is behind the tv and i would get constant disconnects or not at all, i just bought a usd extension lead to drop the wireless reciever under the tv. Works like a dream now

Edit: nvm i see you post is from a year ago.

 

[clarky]

Bump, the app was recently updated to completely support elite series 2 controllers. Prior to this, you had to configure things via an xbox

I just use the accessories app for the Elite, always have. No xbox required. whats different?

 

[Magic Carpet]

Bump, the app was recently updated to completely support elite series 2 controllers. Prior to this, you had to configure things via an xbox

Whats new? I've been using the Elite Series 2 for several years now on PC and the Xbox accessories app has worked just fine. I even turn the xbox iight purple because I can.

I just use the accessories app for the Elite, always have. No xbox required. whats different?

Yea, What you said. What have I been missing?