Controller Not Working On Windows 10/11? All Fixes In 8 Minutes

Don't use a USB Hub, don't use USB 3, update your drivers, change your power settings, enable generic controller support in Steam or your launcher of choice. Make sure your PC isn't cutting power to the USB ports to save power, make sure your controller is properly enabled. I will walk you step by step getting a controller or gamepad working on your Windows 10 or 11 PC.
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[@ethanfeldman7985]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! This is the exact video I have been trying to find for the last week or so, every other video just skims over the steam controller config setups or something similar. But you provided so many options that I didn’t even see mentioned in 90% of the videos I watched AND you considered almost every possible situation. My controller works great now all thanks to you!

[@okielvis]

Thank you so much for this video. The generic gamepad that I ordered arrived today, and I thought I would have to send it back because steam wouldn't recognize it, but I am now rockin'.

[@JoseDiaz-qr4wl]

Dude, you’ve been the greatest help I’ve had ever. Thanks for the info!🔥🔥💪

[@eastcoastginger9027]

This video was such a huge help!!! Thank you for covering so many options for troubleshooting my controller for Steam!!

[@flyingeaglex6960]

Thank you very much. My controller stopped working out of the blue while I was playing a game. Going to the device manager to adjust the power saving feature for the USB ports fixed the problem.

[@Smittysmithsmith]

Save the day brother. Thank you for the step by step

[@DollopWise]

Amazing! The troubleshoot and plugging into the back on the PC worked for me. Thank you!

[@Claytown77]

BRO! Cant thank you enough - was about to scrap my elite controller. Literally did everything uninstall-firmware-apps-reconfig-everything - for whatever reason going into windows settings + controller + diagnostic settings pulled my controller back into normal behavior. Literally was glitching out so hard, spamming y and couldn't get profile light to turn on at all or change- I still dont understand it but your in depth guide is a GAME changer. Ive hit every resource and your the only one that mentioned this option. Thanks a TON

[@ogiii1423]

WHAT A LEGEND!!Thank you soooo much, i was so worried because my controller worked normally day before. For me, problem was solved when I checked all that controller setting on steam. Thank you so much!!

[@Knottykid]

This video was helpful my desktop has 4 USB port and 2 of them are 3.0 , I couldn’t get my n64 usb controller working but after using the 2.0 port , it works like a charm

[@kapeeeeeeenzz]

bro you are such a life saver . i went through how many channels for a number hours trynna figure out why my new ps5 aim controller ( bought because i watched your review on it) wasnt getting power only hour out of the box. thanks soo much bro !!

[@Rizzlynn_]

This video was sooooo helpful!! Thank you so much!

[@TaeStayHigh]

Definitely had to subscribe your a goat and got my Go toller working thank you ❤️‍🔥🙏🏽🔥

[@JustinPlayzVR]

You Just earned a sub, I love this video and how helpful it is. How do you have only 67.6k you deserve millions!

[@roa7132]

Thanks so much I been struggling to connect my controller but this helped bro

[@panczaki9084]

Huge help for me, and I'm personally thankful for that, because of the fact that I have now working controller thanks to this video. Big props to You for that, Bro!

[@Vexonnn]

thank you ive been having this problem ever since i got this new pc and hopefully it'll work now

[@mistered1397]

Thank you so much for this video, it really helped to get me up and running by adjusting the settings for my controller to work.

[@akou5152]

THE ONLY TUTORIAL THAT ACTUALLY HELPED ME TYSM

[@1kReflexKing]

when i connect my controller it messes with my keyboard makeing it repeat keys

[@RyanELemon]

This has been THE fix for controllers. Turns out updating steam turned off the settings to "Allow x,y,z controllers" and it had me Wigging out the past few days. BUT now I can actually play games with the bois once again. Thank you, and I'll be saving this in the back pocket for any of my friends that have similar issues

[@justin9605]

Thank you so much, I tried playing on PC for the first time ever, wanted to play battlefield2042. I got a scuf controller to play on my PC, I tried it like 6 months ago and it didnt just plug and play like I thought, couldn't find scuf support or battlefield controller support anywhere. I tried getting it to work for like 6 hours over 3 days, super dumb and gave up. I tried breifly last night, with the same outcome. THEN found this video last night, worked through the steps, found that I had to "disable", restart, then "re-able" the controller, stupid dumb quirkiness. But then the controller worked perfectly afterward. So thanks for your outstanding research into this topic.

[@seanpauli9423]

Big fat THANK YOU for that quick fix! The hint at 5:00 to uninstall the drivers, then physicaly disconnect, restart pc and after fully booting reconnect the controller solved the problem. Then the driver will be drawn by the device and is now fully functional. Appreciate your continuing work!👍

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

So glad that actually helped someone! Right on brother

[@godzefkiel2686]

@@GamerHeavenOfficial but why doesn’t my ps5 controller stay on? I turn it on, it blinks six times and shuts down. Sorry if you mentioned this

[@anassright5342]

​@@godzefkiel2686 it tries to connect via Bluetooth but it dosnt find a pc to pair

[@godzefkiel2686]

@@anassright5342 how to fix that?

[@Tuahid]

@@godzefkiel2686did u find a fix?

[@theclovercross]

for some stupid reason just using the big picture mode made my generic controller work. thanks for the guide! seeing how it worked in that windows button checker really gave me the push to not give up haah

[@djskeletrek8026]

Thank you for the tips. I thought i was loosing my mind.

[@OCtheG]

Instant sub, funny and competent rarely go hand in hand

[@TubeYouDSilvy]

Don’t know if it was the power save or moving it TO the usb2 at back FROM usb3 at front - but it’s currently working perfectly. THANK YOU!!

[@codycroosh3073]

Also I don’t know if this is something you have any interest in making a video for but I bought one of those 3 pedal foot switchers that you can use to mute your microphone in discord by stepping on it. But the downside is that they are defaulted to the three petals being mapped to A B and C. Couldn’t find how to remap the foot pedal or if it was possible.

[@benlance97]

sup dude, i think your a genius doing this ... *even some folks in game comunnities were like you may need a new device*.... 5:12 seems to have fixed my issue as the computer and device manager said the adapters and usb and drivers were up to date yet the controller wouldnt pair. so thx for going through each individual thing in relative order to troubleshoot this. ;p

[@blitzritter7867]

thank you, my controller wasn't working because my pc is too modern and every port is usb 3.2 but then I used the usb 2.0 and it worked

[@supertrenty]

Hell yeah, great info thank you!

[@adam551982]

I don't even know if this is going to fix the issues I am having as I am not home at the moment. But, I can't imagine it doesn't. You sir have earned my sub. Well done. I'll be back if this fixes my issues with the garbage fire scuff prestige controller from 2020.

[@srt_spyder]

having it in my 3.0 port was the issue, thanks!

[@Rotary787B]

My Xbox One controller had stopped working on Windows 10 turned out I was using an older Micro USB cable and that was responsible for Windows 10 and Steam not recognizing it. Went back to the USB cable I was using prior and it's working again. Thanks for the video👍

[@Sonic25100]

Kevin stay coming in with the clutch tips for my controller 🔥

[@cubemage3336]

USB selective suspension was the issue. thank you

[@A02POE]

TAHNK YOU SO MUCH I WAS HAVING THIS ISSUE OFF N ON FOR WEEKS FROM JUST DRIVERS UR A LIFESAVER

[@jimpaolo123]

Thank you very much. It helps, I tried the device manager.

[@QuiteLunacy]

Never had any trouble until today. Can't get ANY controller to work on Windows 10 anymore. None of these fixed my issue. I can pair it via bluetooth or hook it up with a USB and it will show up in "Devices and printers" as wireless controller but it's not actually recognizing it. Xbox X, Ps4 or Ps5 controller doesn't work. What happened? Edit- Ended up having to reinstall Windows10 with the media creation tool from Microsoft. It gives you the option to keep all your apps and files, so it was actually really simple. Fixed my controller problem.

[@maku4302]

how did you do it ?

[@mrwalker6026]

Having the 'correct' controller cable to connect from controller to PC is something that cannot be understated. Most cables especially longer third party cables don't transfer data and work correctly for recognition and updating on PC and are simply 'charging' only cables.

[@lgotxjuice1176]

Wait what do u mean by data transfers ? Because my controller won’t work when I connect it to my pic it says “ usb device not recognized” and just won’t work and won’t turn on when I do connect it

[@mrwalker6026]

@@lgotxjuice1176 yes that was my problem..the cable's I purchased previously were only charging cable's...Kontrolfreek have a long cable that does both data transfer and charging...most regular phone charge cable's work as does included cable's with your consoles but find way too short

[@ObeyaCorpsArmory]

nothing else in the video worked, but i changed my cable to the default PS44 cable i had and it worked. I was using a longer cable but it didn't work for me.

[@mrwalker6026]

@@ObeyaCorpsArmory yep you need to use a specific cable that can pass data and not just recharge

[@jeffy1662]

this was why my controller wasnt connecting, thanks man

[@owenchasee]

Thank you soooooo much I was about to give up thank you

[@ZzzerooQ]

helped steam configuration!) Thank you!!!

[@larsjohansson7066]

Hi, it worked on my old Saitek, Thanks a lot!!!

[@formofrocket04]

YOU ARE A LEGEND!!!!! Thank you so much for this incredible troubleshooting. My controller all of a sudden stopped working for no apparent reason. Your suggestion at 4:30 solved my problem. You earned a sub!

[@super3d81]

same

[@REDxGaming-]

He is not a legend you are a legend I was trying it from a hour and I saw this comment and restarted my pc it worked.Thanks!

[@baby333]

Damn super cool background XD

[@quasar6781]

Thanks for this i recently bought like 4 controllers 2 of which were not working until i disabled then enabled it

[@Croacker1]

Thank you, your a Hero bro

[@vaderballermetdierammieopz4676]

Thx man now my mouse doesn’t work wireless and my keyboard doesn’t work either not even the controller I was trynna get help for had to write this on my phone instead of help you gave me more work

[@romneylorenzo6424]

EXACT VIDEO IM LOOKING FRO THANKS

[@JCR7113]

Thanks for the informative video! I'm hoping that you have some insight on how to use a new Scuf Reflex Pro on my brand new ASUS TUF F15 laptop wirelessly. I was able to pair the Scuf controller, and it is showing up on the Blue Tooth device list as "wireless controller", but it doesn't work in Destiny 2. I tried updating the driver, and searching for drivers, but no luck. It is working fine while plugged in, just hoping to get around the clutter of wires.

[@yolandidejager]

MAN UR A LIFE SAVER

[@super3d81]

thank you. you help me alot

[@lux3797]

Tysm honestly ❤

[@luisarubiano5327]

Hi, thanks for your video kinda helped but I am still having the issue the it will plug in and when I enter the setup a game controller y won´t give me an option, like it knows it's connected, but it doesn't recognize it as a controller, it's not the controller since I've tried it with 2 different Dualshock 4 controllers and it isn't the drivers since I already tried that fix. Help would be very much appreciated. Again thank you very much in advance.

[@dipzz209]

Legendary video. Controller god - thank you

[@BloodBath1997]

If controller/keyboard (anything usb) is not plugged in before boot up PC doesn't even register that you plugged in it! Please help

[@wethepeople7163]

Can you do a calibration tutorial with the windows controller calibrator?

[@frankenbet]

Like other people said - the cable really matters when connecting controllers. I was trying to connect an xbox controller to my pc and finally the nintendo switch USB-C to USB worked.

[@thinknoddlesfinks4733]

welp i was sure that i'd have to buy a new controller but thank you the thing just came back to life out of nowhere after a few seconds/minutes

[@MetteWuns]

I still have problems with my Nintendo Pro Controller. My PC won't recognize it. I've plug it in in every USB-slots I have with no luck. But it works fine plugged directly into my Switch, so it does work. Any idea on how to get my PC to recognize my Nintendo Pro Controller?

[@nr_jason7245]

Hey man I have the Flydigi Vader 2 Pro and my pc thinks its a mouse. It was working perfectly until I downloaded the Flydigi app on my PC and as soon as I connected it the controller stopped responding like a normal controller. I don't know if this will help but mainly use the controller with the USB Dongle connected to my PC.

[@leaf1555]

JESUS THANKS !!!! I've been searching a fix for 3 days and at lost all hopes... Finally just connecting it to a 2.0 USB port made it works after deleting the driver !!!!! thanks

[@kumklapper5450]

Dude mine says it works on steam but it is registering as an audio device somehow i can’t change it ive done everything in this video everytime i try getting it to work im damn near bout to throw my fist through monitor pain in the dick just to get a simple controller to work

[@azidaa]

saved me, switch pro controller wasn't detected on w10 on front usb3.1 connectors, worked first time while plugged into the back usb 2

[@_.Cheems._]

Im having an issue where on my PS5 edge controller whenever im using the steam big picture mode for it whenever I press the right side of my touchpad it clicks options but when i check it in the controller button testing it doesnt do that is it too new for it to know what it is?

[@ardinio]

Geniunely great video

[@rahulchauhan1597]

thank you so much for your help

[@pablogaztelu4316]

After 20 videos you solved my problem!

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

That makes me happy

[@Viperblink182]

Tried a new usb port. Thank you!

[@ver6150]

thanks man it works!

[@leavemealone3089]

dude, thank you. was about to toss out this used controller that seemingly worked on every device but mine, just needed a driver update. fuck yeah.

[@Tipovago3]

Thank you!!! You are my hero! I had a xbox series x controler and it didnt connect even throught USB now i can finally play Fifa23 in peace! :D

[@noahnattress]

I've been trying to connect my controller with the blue tooth feature but it is not showing up on my PC. Any ideas? I was trying to avoid having to buy a cable.

[@F4UC3]

Thank you!

[@yassinboutaleb7471]

Please help me with my cheap USB controller , when I move the right analog stick it shows in steam big picture mode that I am moving the analog to up left when I move it to left , and when I move ut to the right it shows that I am moving it to the bottom right , and also why is my controller acting like a keyboard , I can't select my controller as second player !? Please help 🙏🙏😢

[@Aki-kh2qe-StreetKidZZZ]

yep, none of this worked

[@WiredLain_]

lol i’ve never been able to use a controller on my pc bruh, i’ve tried ever since a kid

[@aghmadsad28]

Me to😢

[@WiredLain_]

damn i got it to work for my ps5 controller, go to add device on computer, and then hold the share button and the home button on the ps5 controller for a bit, the lights will start to flicker, and it will prob show up on add bluetooth device.

[@hudsonbruce898]

@@WiredLain_I connected my controller but i can’t control any games I’m playing

[@WiredLain_]

@@hudsonbruce898 if you have steam then go to big picture mode and there will be an option to connect the controller. it doesn’t work dor every game, but it well tell u if it does, for example there will be a controller next to games that support it, and a keyboard next to ones that don’t support it.

[@jetxero1918]

Hey my controller keep switching from keyboard to controller every time im trying to play with my controller by its self how to fix that

[@thomasgifkins9983]

Love the video! I have a Flidigi Apex controller that shows up as a Flidigi mouse, any ideas why. Since it shows up as a mouse I am unable to do the diagnostics. My Device Manager is very different from yours in that some categories are missing. I would appreciate any help. Thanks😂

[@COMPENSIVE]

THANK YOU SO much

[@4DCResinSmoker]

Please make a walk thru to connect a game pad for use with Star Citizen.

[@christiantensley1638]

Hey so I've tried all these methods and my controller will work but when i load cod like all of the buttons do different things. Such as my X and O inputs are flopped my triggers don't work at all, etc. etc. But its a brand new controller and I've had it with Xbox controllers and ps4 controllers but it still has the same issue. The thing is its only on Call Of Duty and other games it's fine.

[@cloudzfn5]

huge help thanks

[@MooseMeus]

I had this problem where my bluetooth would pick up the DS4, but when i tried to play a game it would be laggy, not register inputs, etc. The solution for me was finding the bluetooth antenna that came with my PC/Motherboard. It has two coaxial connections, plugged them into the back of my PC, and now I can play from my mailbox. Hope this helps.

[@dipankarkalita8652]

Facing the same issue with my EvoFox Elite X and everytime I have to unplug my dongle and restart my system to get it working again

[@TheTofu.]

My Xbox one controller worked fine for weeks but today whan I try to connect it with my usb cable it just doesn't work anything I can do

[@Berty_Plays]

For anyone having issues where your controller works but it glitches your screen and can't do certain inputs I tried this and it worked: Go to steam > View in big picture mode > go to controller > go to desktop layout > Edit layout > apply NONE to all behaviors

[@nikajo__8755]

It was the steam settings for me 🤦🏻‍♂️ always something dumb! Thanks man, appreciated

[@anthony53820]

I don't know if it's a problem with the installation, but my nba2k22 does not detect m gamepad. The controller is obviously installed and a tests show that its connected, but whenever I startup the game, there is a notification that a gamepad is not detected. PS: I use an xbox 360 gamepad. Please help!

[@zoehou7229]

Hi, I've got my "Xbox 360 Wireless Controller via Play & Charge Kit" appearing properly in Device Manager, but when I run "Controller" it does not show up --> Any idea what that means?? FYI I tried everything you listed (different usb slots, drivers updated, power settings, disabled + restart + reenable), though I should mention my PC only has usb 3.0 slots. And no power seems to go to the controller.

[@jwillie000]

this vid saved the day , thanks

[@GamerHeavenOfficial]

Glad it helped!

[@smartcardnine]

I know a lot about computers and recently my computer controller from my PS five was not working on Steam. I have tried everything one of the settings that you talked about that the Bluetooth driver was not working I updated what was the first thing I did and still didn’t work, I did all the updates on the video you told me and still didn’t work. The last thing I remember was the connect that USB port in the back of the hard drive and then finally it worked.😅

[@DanielRodriguez-xn6of]

Hi, thank you so much for the info I have a peculiar problem with my afterglow switch controller wich I use for my PC as well. It's not recognize as a controller (appears as "other devices"). It works on steam but on other (let's say not very legally obtained) games it just doesn't work. Do you know what can I do?

[@hybridlionable]

If only any of these fixes helped with the Envision pro not being recognized by my pc.

[@4321olleH]

When I played just cause 4 every time i pressed A I would jump, but then no matter what button I pressed I wouldn't move / do what the keybind is for a few seconds, as in it just would not work and then suddenly work again. It's fine for games like madden 24, and other controller games and it was fine the last time I had this game installed. Any idea how to fix it? Thanks.

[@600ThaProducer]

what brand of controller are you using in this video

[@ZahidsJourney]

Everything i have done which you have shown at last i have checked the controller is working on my pc but when i open game like forza 5 than it says reconnect the controller anyone have idea how to fix it?

[@inkdupslum]

Out of nowhere my ds4windows stopped working like it loads up finds my controller but all the button remapping i did months ago isnt working anymore. It still shows that the buttons are remapped but in game the remapping is all out of whack now and when i try to remap it it still doesnt work. Does anyone know a fix to this?

[@deadshotXXIII]

Okay here’s one for you i have a series 2 elite and when i plug it into my pc and it doesn’t turn on like it did previously how do i fix it

[@vyhhs]

Yo when i go to settings and type controller as you said and go into the menu my controller pops up for a split 5 seconds and i have enough time to click properties and it tells me that my device is not plugged in properly and it also will not turn on for longer than 3 seconds.

[@heyimkaos]

so my pc does not have bluetooth but i use an adapter for my wireless mouse however when i open up settings on my pc and go to bluetooth settings my settings application just closes itself as well i used to be able to plug in my controller with a usb and play but now my pc isn't recognising any of my ps4 controllers any fixes i could try??

[@Owaiz-zw3ov]

Thanks bro it was cutting power to the usb

[@jakobidusdercoole2813]

Thabk you so much!!!!

[@samarthbhaskar3919]

Thanks for this video. I bought GLab Thorium controller for my PC. It is connecting to my PC, being recognised as "XBox 360 controller" but it's not working. I have tried updating/reinstalling the drivers. It's still not working. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

[@TheAnanda1993]

I am facing the same issue with the same controller! My PC is not even recognizing the controller! I tried on a laptop and it got connected fine! Have you found any solution?