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PaperclipPerfector  5d ago (text post)   1664 thread views

Friday Fun Thread for November 21, 2025

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>Xbox One controller that I use with my Windows 10 computer stops working (switch under right bumper is broken)
>Buy 8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox
>Windows doesn't recognize it
>Troubleshoot with 8BitDo support
>The controller works on my mother's computer but not on mine, indicating a driver problem
>8BitDo support gives me a driver to install
>It doesn't fix the problem
>8BitDo's spam filter blocks my messages when I try to continue the support conversation
>Manually deleting the three driver files associated with the controller doesn't fix the problem
>Okay, fine. I initiate the return process for the 8BitDo controller and get a GameSir G7 SE controller instead
>Windows doesn't recognize that controller either
>I throw up my hands, cancel the return process for the 8BitDo controller, and completely reinstall Windows
>The problem still has not been fixed

Obviously, @orthoxerox has used his ineffable psychic powers to make my computer incompatible with controllers, specifically to force me to play with mouse and keyboard.

Weird. Are you seeing anything change in Device Manager when you plug in or unplug the controllers? If there's no sound or tree reloading behavior, that points to an issue with the USB hardware on the motherboard. If there are changes, set up an event manager filter to track down what they are; unknown device IDs can also point to hardware issues (usually a past short-from-D+-to-5V). If it's a desktop, switching to different USB ports or to a PCI(E) motherboard might be a cheap way to get back up and running.

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