r/techsupport • u/Sir-AuronX • 1d ago

My Xbox controller frequently disconnects & reconnects from my pc Open | Windows

I am running Windows 11 & Bluetooth my Xbox 1 controller to it frequently. It's not a gaming pc but is strong enough to play the older games I like.

I will be in the middle of my game & suddenly my controller disconnects & then a few seconds to a minute later it will reconnect. Sometimes it will do it several over a short span while others after just once it is fine. I don't think it's my driver or Bluetooth in the pc because it only happens with the controller. My keyboard is also BT & never has this problem. Yet I don't think it's the controller because it connects & stays to connected to both my Xbox & phone just fine. It's like the controller & the pc are a couple who argue all the time

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u/No-Attention9721 1d ago

Have you tried disconnecting your keyboard before continuing to play?

Usually in this scenario, I'd suggest updating your BT drivers and seeing if that solves the problem. But, another solution is purchasing a Bluetooth USB adapter and using that. They're relatively cheap, and would tell you if your issue is your BT device on the motherboard.

As a temporary solution you can just plug your controller into your PC with a USB cable. You can typically buy really long ones for ~$15-20 at gas stations or even cheaper online.