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
    2019-03-09T16:22:08+00:00

    Same issue here.

    I can't believe this hasn't been fixed since mid 2017 (and maybe even before that).

    I am getting severe FPS Drops (Down to 4 FPS constantly) in many Games that are played with a controller.

    Most issues with:

    Anthem

    Enter the Gungeon

    No/no severe issues so far with:

    Resident Evil 2: Remake

    Assassins Creed [Insert Random iteration here]

    The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

    Life is Strange 2

    Specs:

    Medion Erazer X7857

    Windows 10 Home Version 1809 (Build 17763.348)

    i7 7700HQ

    GTX 1070

    16GB DDR4 2400MHz

    Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) Driver Version 20.110.0.3 (4th Dec. 2018)

    Holding the Homebutton for a couple of seconds to iniate another pairing resolves the issue temporarily.

    The only solution for me so far is to connect the Controller via USB cable, as many of you mentioned already.

    Since this has so many replies and recommendations: Y U NO FIX DIS M$?

    If I wanted to play with a USB-Controller I would've bought one for 5€ on eBay...

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-02-21T23:24:12+00:00

    POSSIBLE SOLUTION!!!!

    I am using an Xbox One S controller with a gold touch usb bluetooth dongle v4, i was able to fix the issue by switching all my wireless Logitech devices to Logitech's universal usb, disconnecting all bluetooth devices besides the controller from bluetooth and moving the bluetooth dongle to a top usb connection on my PC where it is more exposed.

    Hope this helps!!!

    Games tested are Doom 2016 and Metal Gear Solid 5

    UPDATE:

    Test with my bluetooth speakers, performance is still good. it is Possible you only need to disconnect your other bluetooth inputs

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-02-11T17:47:15+00:00

    Getting hit in a BIG way on Forza Horizon 4. 

    Using XBox 360 wired controller, seeing 80-100 fps.

    Using PlayStation 4 controller via Bluetooth, 80-100 fps.

    Using XBox One wireless via Bluetooth, 25-40 fps. 

    That's just embarrassing!

    Win10 build 17134.523 64bit.

    Ryzen 7 1700X

    AMD Radeon RX 580

    32.0 GB RAM

    Intel Wireless Bluetooth driver 19.71.0.2, but I've used other Bluetooth adapters with no improvement.

    This system should be able to run ANYTHING.

    I suggest sticking with the PS4 controller until somebody fixes the problems with the Xbox One controller

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-08-07T03:04:37+00:00

    Same problem, I encountered it playing resident evil 5 gold edition right after buying this thing. Since Microsoft isn't supporting this product I won't purchase an accessory from them to make it work as intended, I'm trading mine in for a controller from the competition, that happens to work great with bluetooth.

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