Microsoft’s latest Xbox Series X update finally fixes controller disconnect issues
One less thing to worry about
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If you’re one of themany gamerswho’ve been experiencing controller disconnect issues since theXbox Series X’s launch (this writer included), you’ll be happy to hear thatMicrosofthas reportedly addressed the problem with itsMarch Xbox Update.
While not officially listed alongside the new system update’s top features, Microsoft’s Jason Ronald has taken to Twitter to confirm that “this release also fixes many of the controller disconnects players have reported.”
Microsoft first revealed that it wasworking on a fixfor the (very annoying) disconnecting controller problem back in January.
Lots of Xbox news this week, but in case you missed it we released our March Xbox System Update yesterday. In addition to the new features, this release also fixes many of the controller disconnects players have reported.Keep the feedback coming.https://t.co/bltTsL6LtyMarch 10, 2021
Released yesterday, the March update’s headline features include new toggle settings for FPS Boost and AutoHDRon backwards compatible games, a new way to manage your Xbox subscriptions on console, and the return of achievements on the Xbox app.
Microsoft has rolled out its latest update ahead of the newXbox Wireless Headset’s launch, however, it has yet to offer any word on whether the patch will also fix therampant connectivity issues and crackling audio problemsthat have plagued owners of third party gaming headsets since the Series X’s arrival.
Just days ago, Microsoft revealed that it is also’actively' looking for a fix for unresponsive Xbox Series X controllers.
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