Re: XBox Controller Not Working on PC for Battlefield 2042
My controller not being detected issue stemmed after playing without any issues for 64 hours of gameplay.
My issue only started a couple days ago out of nowhere, I'm assuming after a game update.
I play the Steam version of the game.
I use an Xbox controller.
After going thru the process of elimination of all the possible fixes found on the internet for this controller issue.
I tried the following things individually with a restart of the system in between without success.
- Update GPU drivers
- Verified game files on Steam
- Unplugged all other USB devices
-Tried using different controllers
-Unchecked all controller support from Steam
-Checked only Xbox controller support in Steam
-Tried the same in Big Picture Mode in Steam
I got to the point where the only suggestion from the internet left was to uninstall and reinstall the game.
As I was reinstalling the game, I saw the post #302 by hairEbutt123 and thought I might as well try this also. So, I disabled the "Origin While in Game" option in the Origin app like it was suggested in the post.
I wish I would have waited to make sure it wasn't just the reinstall that was needed.
After the game reinstalled and the files were verified on Steam, I launched the game.
Upon entering the first match I was able to finally use my controller again. So, it was either the option in Origin app that needed to be unchecked or the reinstall that did it for me.
*Update 2 days later*
Had the same issue arise again.
This time I went straight to the Origin app, where I was forced to log in.
I then went to the same game properties and checked the same box, clicked save, went back in unchecked it, clicked save.
Then was able to use the controller again.
I know I read many people had tried "everything" with no luck, but this worked for me. I hope this will help others fix their issues as I know how frustrating it can be.
It's sad when a game company doesn't actually have fixes for these issues, and we have to rely on the game community to assist each other in trial-and-error attempts in order to fix the creators foul ups.
Good luck everyone, I'll see you on the Battlefield.
