Why is my Xbox one controller lagging/slowing down games when using on PC?
Why is my Xbox one controller lagging/slowing down games when using on PC?
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“I'm experiencing significant performance issues with my PC when playing games via the controller. My frame rates drop dramatically compared to using a keyboard and mouse – even after updating drivers and trying older Windows versions (including Windows 7). This seems to be a persistent problem regardless of the game. I’ve tried various troubleshooting steps, including switching between different driver versions, but nothing consistently resolves the issue. It's possible that there is a conflict or incompatibility with the controller input being processed by the system. Could this be related to how the operating system handles controller inputs versus keyboard/mouse? Are there any known solutions for optimizing controller performance in games, such as adjusting settings within the game itself or exploring alternative driver configurations?”
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Michael Hillyer :
It's probably input lag, not FPS.
if it is input lag,how can i stop/reduce the amount of lag
DrDevilHell :
Michael Hillyer :
It's probably input lag, not FPS.
if it is input lag,how can i stop/reduce the amount of lag
If you are monitoring fps using software and are seeing an actual drop in fps that is NOT input lag. Input lag does not affect fps.
Are you running the wireless adapter or via USB?
sizzling :
DrDevilHell :
Michael Hillyer :
It's probably input lag, not FPS.
if it is input lag,how can i stop/reduce the amount of lag
If you are monitoring fps using software and are seeing an actual drop in fps that is NOT input lag. Input lag does not affect fps.
Are you running the wireless adapter or via USB?
I am using an USB cable to play.The Xbox one controller i am using is the normal wireless controller, not the bluetooth enabled one.
DrDevilHell :
sizzling :
DrDevilHell :
Michael Hillyer :
It's probably input lag, not FPS.
if it is input lag,how can i stop/reduce the amount of lag
If you are monitoring fps using software and are seeing an actual drop in fps that is NOT input lag. Input lag does not affect fps.
Are you running the wireless adapter or via USB?
I am using an USB cable to play.The Xbox one controller i am using is the normal wireless controller, not the bluetooth enabled one.
Hmm the problems I had were with wireless but its still worth uninstalling and reinstalling the driver encase its corrupted. You don't need a Bluetooth controller for wireless, you just need one of these adapters
http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/xbox-one/acces...ss-adapter
Are your motherboard drivers up to date, just encase its a USB driver issue?
sizzling :
DrDevilHell :
sizzling :
DrDevilHell :
Michael Hillyer :
It's probably input lag, not FPS.
if it is input lag,how can i stop/reduce the amount of lag
If you are monitoring fps using software and are seeing an actual drop in fps that is NOT input lag. Input lag does not affect fps.
Are you running the wireless adapter or via USB?
I am using an USB cable to play.The Xbox one controller i am using is the normal wireless controller, not the bluetooth enabled one.
Hmm the problems I had were with wireless but its still worth uninstalling and reinstalling the driver encase its corrupted. You don't need a Bluetooth controller for wireless, you just need one of these adapters
http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/xbox-one/acces...ss-adapter
Are your motherboard drivers up to date, just encase its a USB driver issue?
I have already tried reinstalling the drivers completely and yes my motherboard has the latest driver.
I have also tried using an xbox 360 controller via wireless dongle but this suffers the same problem
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The issue often arises when connecting gaming consoles to displays, particularly with modern devices experiencing lag. The process itself – sending data digitally via HDMI – introduces delays. Windows further compounds this by processing the Xbox data, adding extra microseconds to the response time. This results in a noticeably slower experience.
When playing multiplayer games, these small delays are amplified by network latency (ping) and connection strength. Microsoft’s pairing feature is intended as an enhancement, but it's best used sparingly. It’s crucial to consider that factors beyond the display unit itself – like internet speed and game server location – can significantly impact performance.
If you’re experiencing lag with a Windows PC connected to an Xbox, it’s often due to this chain of processing steps. You can research solutions online or share details about your specific TV/monitor here for further assistance.
MasterChief86 :
dude, can you look up your tv/monitor? it's build and year, brand and stuff? a lot of display units have heinous lag (mine has one) so you can google stuff up or post the details of your tv here. with that said, windows pc does get paired with xbox one but the issue is this...
first of all, your console will send the information to the display unit via tha cable, which takes time since hdmi is digital and not analog like vgas used to be,
secondly, windows will process the data from xbox which will add precious microseconds to the response time, thus making it crappier.
In case you're playing a multiplayer game, the output will also be subject to ping and the strength of your connection. so think of microsoft's pairing feature as an addon but don't use it too much. lemme know if i'm missing something.
Cheers
Ok,This issue has only been present since i upgraded to windows 10,i.e.it is not a hardware deficiency.I have found that when i use a game pad mapper,the lag is not present when the controller is recognised as the keyboard/mouse.However this solution is very glichy and not ideal.