Issues with Xbox wireless controller on PC (ME1, ME2)

Same for me. The first time I launched the game in Bluetooth mode the controls were weirdly configured and didn't work right. The second time it worked perfectly. Now I have to play with the controller in wired mode or the camera will spin and controls don't work.

@Darnaltung I'm having the same issue.  My XBOX Series X Controller works just fine in the ME:LE launcher (all inputs working as intended), but as soon as I launch ME1 the Y-Axis becomes inverted (and the toggle in the game menu does nothing to correct this) and the A button becomes disabled/remapped to X. Yet, in the options menu the X button performs as both A and X. I have also found that removing the batteries and connecting to my PC via USB-C corrects this issue, but my cable isn't long enough to allow me to sit centered at my desk while connected to my back panel (I, unfortunately, don't have a front panel USB-C port and have to connect to the rear I/O).

I have tried updating the controller firmware (which was out of date), my chipset Bluetooth driver (which was up to date), and verifying the game files via Origin (where I purchased the game) and so far the problem persists.

I opened a ticket with EA Help, but the Advisor really didn't have any other advice besides disabling my antivirus and restarting (which didn't help at all) followed by recommending a full reinstall (which I am trying now, but it's 100GB which takes me about 40 minutes with my internet speeds). We'll see if that helps at all, but I'm doubtful that it will).

I may have to request a refund if I can't find a solution that doesn't require me to go out and purchase a longer USB-C cable.

Same here, also with an XBox series X controller. Can't use a cable, the PC is over the other side of the room by the TV. Unplayable as a result.

I tried launching it through Steam, as that sometimes helps by allowing you to remap controllers. When I do that it just hangs on the ME1 splash screen.

Yup, same issue as described here, will try playing in wired mode for now then, but this one needs fixing (as well as adding actual control customisation for the controller in settings, along with keybinds).

I had this issue with a bluetooth Xbox One Controller. Exact same symptoms of camera spinning around Shepherd. I had other controllers/joysticks plugged into my computer via USB that were causing conflict issues. Once I unplugged those I launched the game via Steam Big Picture Mode and enabled Xbox configuration Support and Extended Feature Support. Controller is now working properly.

Hey, I think @Coop2g is on the right track. From some testing, disconnecting other devices may help with the wireless issues detailed here.

The game is literally unplayable for me.

Mouse and KB there is a left drift, with no other controllers plugged in.  I have tried unplugging and plugging M/KB, as well.

Wired and wireless, official and aftermarket XB controllers work on the ME1,2,3 select screen, but they do nothing on game launch.

Correction: my HOTAS was plugged in, so KB/M works.