Windows 10: SERIES X CONTROLLER - A COMPLETE DISASTER ON WINDOWS 10!

strangefuel_502 · Dec 21, 2020

Dear Microsoft,

Please listen to a loyal consumer: FIX the absolutely disgraceful state in which you have left your new Xbox Series Wireless Controller in terms of how it is supported byyour own Windows 10.

Out of the box, even after downloading the Xbox Accessories app and upgrading the firmware, it took multiple tries to successfully pair the controller. Then, after some Windows updates, the controller has becomeimpossible to pair altogether. Now it takes me 20+ tries of just pressing the connect button, each one of them failed and yes, my OS is up to date, my controller firmware is up to date, my drivers are up date, and somewhat ironically the problems started to get worse as soon as I updated everything, and just about on the 20th try I am not exaggerating the controller successfully paired.

However, each time I want to connect the controller again, when I press the XBOX button, Windows 10 does not connect automatically to it, and I have to turn it off holding the button for 6 seconds and then turn it on about 5 times before the OS detects it and lets me play. It literally takes me 15 minutes of completely random trial and error every time I want to play: this is appalling.

Microsoft, this is your own controller, which you advertise as "Windows 10 ready" it is far from ready: it is simply disgraceful that it does not even work on your own operating system. I upgraded to this from a SONY DUALSHOCK4, which worked far better on Windows than your own controller. Please think about this carefully and improve the support ASAP.

If any kind soul of the Microsoft Community has experienced the same issue and managed to solve it, I would appreciate it enormously if you gave me some advice. I am really extremely angry, frustrated, and about to give up and return this useless and broken product.

Many thanks in advance for helping me.

:)

Brink · Dec 21, 2020

App Compatibility for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Consoles

UWP applications (both apps and games) are a pivotal part of the Xbox experience. As we near the launch of the new console generation, we want to address some common questions regarding app and game development on the new Xbox family of consoles. If you have been developing for the Xbox One X using UWP and leveraging the Dev Mode Activation App, the same features will be supported on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Please refer to the following FAQs for further guidance.

Thank you for your partnership with Xbox!

FAQs:

Will my current UWP app or game continue running on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?

Yes, apps and games running on the Xbox One should continue to run at parity on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The underlying platform APIs and codecs that UWP apps are built on have been tested and validated with key scenarios by Microsoft and through thousands of hours of usage in our internal Xbox flighting program. These APIs and codes are supported on the new Xbox family of consoles. When the new Xbox family of consoles is released, we recommend doing additional validation of your UWP app or game on the chosen device if desired.

How can I verify that my UWP app or game is working on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?

Devkits are not publicly available. UWP application developers should continue to rely on the Dev Mode Activation App used on the Xbox One X to convert their retails consoles into a development kit to test for compatibility As the same APIs and codecs are used between the Xbox One X and the new Xbox family of consoles, an app that works on the Xbox One X should continue to work on the new Xbox family of consoles

When the new Xbox family of consoles are available in retail, app partners can rely on Dev Mode Activation App to convert those consoles into a development kit.

Do I need to change or rewrite my application from the current UWP application?

No app development changes are required for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. You use the same SDK, build environments, and UWP APIs to develop your applications. The same publishing process for UWPs on the Xbox One will continue to apply for the new Xbox family of consoles.

As a reference, here are the links to the UWP documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/win...etting-started

Are there any features my app can take advantage of for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?

We focused our efforts on backwards compatibility for apps on our new Xbox family of consoles to make it easier for our partners and enable a seamless transition for your app from the Xbox One generation to the next generation of Xbox consoles. This means that all of your favorite apps will carry over to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on day 1.

We currently do not have additional features for apps on the new Xbox family of consoles that are not already a part of the Xbox One X.

Will I need to sign a new agreement to bring my Xbox One UWP application to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?

No, the existing Store App Developer Agreement terms will continue to cover distribution for apps on the new Xbox family of consoles. No additional agreements are required to run your app on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.

Will my app show that it supports the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on the Store?

Yes, Microsoft will list the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as a platform on the Store PDP. No additional work is required from the app partner to add in Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S listing to the Store

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Source: App Compatibility for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Consoles - Windows Developer Blog

See also: Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X Launch November 10

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kousik2020 · Dec 21, 2020

Xbox series x/s controller connected to PC via Bluetooth but not working

Yes. I also followed the steps provided my Microsoft

Known Issues on Xbox Series X|S

windows 10 KB number for OS Build is greater than the one listed

the controller firmware is up to date from the Xbox Accessories app.

chispy · Dec 21, 2020

Creative X-Fi Soundcards and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 1709 = Complete Disaster / Not Working

Any Windows update breaks my Creative sound drivers. Best way for me is to disable it via group policy:

Go to Run –> gpedit.msc

In the Group Policy Editor, go to Computer Configuration –> Administrative Templates –> System –> Device Installation –> Device Installation Restrictions

In the right hand pane, select “Prevent installation of devices not described by other policy settings” and set it to Enabled.

Once that's done, uninstall the driver Windows put in there and install the correct one.
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Thank you for trying to help , i did tried your suggestion but it did not work :/ , nothing seems to make it work on Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 1709. In the meantime i have bought a new SoundBlasterX AE-5 and it did installed flawlessly , no problems whatsoever. it is up to Creative ( drivers ) and Microsoft ( bug fix ) to fix this huge bugs with Audio.

Kind Regards: Chispy

Windows 10: SERIES X CONTROLLER - A COMPLETE DISASTER ON WINDOWS 10!

SERIES X CONTROLLER - A COMPLETE DISASTER ON WINDOWS 10!

SERIES X CONTROLLER - A COMPLETE DISASTER ON WINDOWS 10!

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