Wired Xbox 360 Controller causes game to stutter

[Mr. Blonde]

Really weird. Play this game on Ultra settings with no problem using my keyboard. Decided to get my USB wired Xbox 360 controller and during the races every 20-30 seconds the game will stutter and lock up for about 2-3 seconds before resuming. Any ideas why this may be happening?

[Purple44]

Using a wireless controller?

[Mr. Blonde]

Originally posted by Purple44:

Using a wireless controller?

Wired. I dont have a wireless to test.

[Mr. Blonde]

Def. controller related. I use same car/same track etc. Start game with controller = stutter. Close it out, start again with controller = stutter.

Close it out, start again with NO controller = smooth. Every time.

Not sure if related to Steam's big picture, the game itself, or some other bug.

[Purple44]

A lot players use a controller with Wreckfest, Can't say I have seen any posts that a controller was causing stuttering.

[Mr. Blonde]

Ensured all drivers for controller, graphics card, OS, etc are up to date. Tried multiple USB ports.
Same issues; game stutters using controller, smooth when using keyboard.

Playing with a few Big Picture settings to see if that has anything to do with it. Hopefully I'm not the only one with this issue :(

[Duke Slade 007]

I use a wired Xbox controller as well. I get stuttering when there's a crapload of cars in the screen, like when a race starts with 20+ cars and they all jam up in the first turn. I just attribute that to my aging slow PC and hold back a bit until the screen clears out (of cars). Then it works fine. I'm not buying a new PC just for Wreckfest, but I AM awaiting the release to PS4.

[Mr. Blonde]

SOLVED! Tweaked a couple controller settings in Big Picture mode and that did nothing.

Went to game properties and disabled:
1) Steam Overlay
2) "Use desktop game theater while steamVR is active

Game runs butter-smooth with the controller plugged in now :)

[Mr. Blonde]

Originally posted by Duke Slade 007:

I use a wired Xbox controller as well. I get stuttering when there's a crapload of cars in the screen, like when a race starts with 20+ cars and they all jam up in the first turn. I just attribute that to my aging slow PC and hold back a bit until the screen clears out (of cars). Then it works fine. I'm not buying a new PC just for Wreckfest, but I AM awaiting the release to PS4.

Have you tried using keyboard to see if it runs smooth vs using the controller? Do a quick figure 8 race.

[Kemix]

Try to turn rumble off

[Mr. Blonde]

With steam overlay and VR turned off, I can run the game using the controller with Rumble on. But would be interested to hear if it helps Duke Slade or if he notices any improvement using a keyboard (must have controller unplugged before starting game)

[TCG | ashton06]

I have the same issue with wireless 360.

[Harry Nurpplez]

Originally posted by deadpool:

I have the same issue with wireless 360.

Well did you actually try the solutions posted?

[MAD37]

I have a wireless Xbox One controller and I was getting spikes of frame drop and lag, turning force feedback all the way off fixed the issue for me.