Xbox One S controller causing major performance problems in many games when connected via bluetooth. Need dev attention. Widespread, many examples within.

Anonymous
2017-03-28T07:06:52+00:00

When connecting the Xbox One S controller via bluetooth, many games suffer performance problems.

This is remedied by plugging it in via usb.

Firmware updates so far have not remedied the problem.

Just a brief anecdotal example before I demonstrate the scope of this problem

Just Cause 3's menu screen is locked to 30fps.

With KB+M: 30fps

XBone S via bluetooth: 22fps

XBone S via usb: 30fps

Now, this issue has come up in many forums over across the internet.

http://steamcommunity.com/app/462780/discussions/0/154642447923607852

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3233967/xbox-bluetooth-controller-causing-random-severe-fps-drops.html

https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1311648-xbox-one-s-bluetooth-controller-lag-and-fps-drop-issue-pc/

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_10-hardware/xbox-one-s-controller-problem-with-working-on/2e1a9c3e-5ac7-473c-8e55-8e70d66b9cf4

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/1572877-PC-Bluetooth-Controller-Causing-FPS-Drop-In-Combat-Forums

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/1554736-Bluetooth-Xbox-Controller-FPS-DROP-glitch-Forums

http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/1586804-Problem-controller-with-cable-vs-Wireless-Forums

How do we get some dev attention on this issue? It's widespread and affects many games, and seems to be a driver issue.

I've tried updating from the current live release to the most recent insider build, as well as buying a high end bluetooth adapter. The issue persists, and clearly has nothing to do with me, my config, or anything we as users can do.

I've taken a fresh format, installed Trials Fusion(this game is particularly bad, unplayable over bluetooth0, and could immediately see the issue in play.

I've even swapped GPUs, from AMD to nVidia (not in an attempt to fix this, but it rules out display driver related issues)

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-11-17T02:59:40+00:00

    Well I guess I am the latest victim. Just got a brand new BT 4.0 dongle in order to use a controller I picked up and it just kills Destiny 2. USB cable constantly disconnect if it experiences any jostling. Can't believe this hasnt been looked as based on all the feedback I have see all over from here to Reddit.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-11-17T03:39:29+00:00

    bluetooth is a known issue with 1809 and i have several machines all with issues

    the 18282 version works ok but that is not a general release

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-11-17T06:22:23+00:00

    It’s not an 1809 issue. The problem has been around for years. There’s something wrong with the Microsoft bluetooth drivers for this controller. If you override the drivers using Steam’s controller support and still connect with Bluetooth the problem goes away.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-11-17T06:55:54+00:00

    It’s not an 1809 issue. The problem has been around for years. There’s something wrong with the Microsoft bluetooth drivers for this controller. If you override the drivers using Steam’s controller support and still connect with Bluetooth the problem goes away. 

    Please can you share the steps on how to do this?

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-12-07T18:01:43+00:00

    How to do this? Can you please explain?

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