XBOX Bluetooth controller not working.

[Richie]

Hi,
Recently purchased this game and my Xbox Wireless Controller hasn't been able to work since the beginning. The furthest I've gotten was in from the start menu into a race but then not being able to accelerate car or move however I am able move the wheels and look backwards. I've tried configuring the controls on the Config Menu but i have issues even doing that. Its seems buggy and thinks I constantly doing a certain input.
If anyone has had similar issues and was able to fix, if you could help out would be great. Controller works fine on other games, so I don't think issue is with controller.
Many Thanks

[warlock7x]

I played it on Xbox One Controller but with the usb. I never faced such issues so maybe you could try using a usb instead of wireless?

[Samson Fairfox]

Steam controller support harms the function of the config tool and game. You might try to disable any support before running the tool or the game.

[Richie]

yeah i just went to controller settings on steam and ticked the xbox controller config driver.
Thanks for help

[Crashed]

I'm noticing the same issue with a PS3 controller running DsHidMini and BthPS3. Works however when enabling controller support in Steam per-game.

[Hiuman]

I prefer to play with my Xbox controller via Bluetooth. But with cases like this one, I see my self needing a cable to play it wired.

Is it safe to plug in a cable between controller and PC while having non-rechargeable batteries inside the controller? I don't want to have to take out the batteries every time I play Sonic Racing.

[Crashed]

Originally posted by Hiuman:

I prefer to play with my Xbox controller via Bluetooth. But with cases like this one, I see my self needing a cable to play it wired.

Is it safe to plug in a cable between controller and PC while having non-rechargeable batteries inside the controller? I don't want to have to take out the batteries every time I play Sonic Racing.

Check the instructions for your controller. Does the controller charge batteries that are in it? If not then it is safe to have the cable plugged in.

[Hiuman]

Originally posted by Crashed:

Originally posted by Hiuman:

I prefer to play with my Xbox controller via Bluetooth. But with cases like this one, I see my self needing a cable to play it wired.

Is it safe to plug in a cable between controller and PC while having non-rechargeable batteries inside the controller? I don't want to have to take out the batteries every time I play Sonic Racing.

Check the instructions for your controller. Does the controller charge batteries that are in it? If not then it is safe to have the cable plugged in.

I've read the safety warnings that comes with my 2020 Xbox Wireless Controller and it's not mentioned anywhere that I shouldn't plug the cable while having non-rechargeable AA batteries in it, but I know that Microsoft sells a rechargeable battery separately: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/batteries-chargers/play-and-charge-kit

This rechargeable battery uses (as far as I know) the same contacts as non-rechargeable AA batteries and it charges within the controller if you plug the controller to a PC or an Xbox console. Therefore, I conclude that it is not safe to plug in a cable between the Xbox controller and PC while having non-rechargeable AA batteries in it.

[Crashed]

Originally posted by Hiuman:

Originally posted by Crashed:

Check the instructions for your controller. Does the controller charge batteries that are in it? If not then it is safe to have the cable plugged in.

I've read the safety warnings that comes with my 2020 Xbox Wireless Controller and it's not mentioned anywhere that I shouldn't plug the cable while having non-rechargeable AA batteries in it, but I know that Microsoft sells a rechargeable battery separately: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/batteries-chargers/play-and-charge-kit

This rechargeable battery uses (as far as I know) the same contacts as non-rechargeable AA batteries and it charges within the controller if you plug the controller to a PC or an Xbox console. Therefore, I conclude that it is not safe to plug in a cable between the Xbox controller and PC while having non-rechargeable AA batteries in it.

Does the rechargeable battery have any extra contacts, or anything that engages a switch to enable charging?

[Hiuman]

Originally posted by Crashed:

Originally posted by Hiuman:

I've read the safety warnings that comes with my 2020 Xbox Wireless Controller and it's not mentioned anywhere that I shouldn't plug the cable while having non-rechargeable AA batteries in it, but I know that Microsoft sells a rechargeable battery separately: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/batteries-chargers/play-and-charge-kit

This rechargeable battery uses (as far as I know) the same contacts as non-rechargeable AA batteries and it charges within the controller if you plug the controller to a PC or an Xbox console. Therefore, I conclude that it is not safe to plug in a cable between the Xbox controller and PC while having non-rechargeable AA batteries in it.

Does the rechargeable battery have any extra contacts, or anything that engages a switch to enable charging?

I haven't got my hands on the Xbox Rechargeable battery, so I can't tell for sure. But I'd be glad if any of you who does have it disclose it here.

[elias the person]

Does it work for other games?

[Hiuman]

Originally posted by Fish in The Water:

Does it work for other games?

My Xbox Wireless Controller works for almost all of the controller-supported games via Bluetooth. This includes non-Steam apps like The Simpsons: Hit & Run with Lucas' mod and the Dolphin emulator.

I've had problem with Batman: Arkham Origins playing with Bluetooth where the button bindings are messed up, but enabling the Steam input fixes the issue with controls via Bluetooth.

For this Sonic Racing, I really cannot play it via Bluetooth. The analog triggers don't work. I have to plug a USB cable to connect between my Xbox controller and my laptop to play it properly. Enabling Steam input for this Sonic Racing game will counterproductively disable my controller for the game.

[StG4Ever]

I just experienced the same thing, only wired xbox controller works on the pc. However if I play on the Shield over Parsec it works fine with the wireless xbox controller connected to the shield…

[QHD_144hz_MLED_5ms]

Originally posted by StG4Ever:

I just experienced the same thing, only wired xbox controller works on the pc. However if I play on the Shield over Parsec it works fine with the wireless xbox controller connected to the shield…

I have Xbox Series controller and I can use it both wired USBC or wireless Bluetooth for any game just fine.

[StG4Ever]

Solved: You need to enable Xbox extended feature support in Steam settings.

[Hiuman]

Originally posted by StG4Ever:

Solved: You need to enable Xbox extended feature support in Steam settings.

Okay. I think I'll download the game again and try it the next morning. I hope it works for me!