XInput not working when wireless (Xbox One Controller) - Only FF 11 impacted

[Alhanelem]

As I recall this is a really old issue; but I think there's a workaround. I'll see if I can find it for you.


Just a check: Do you have any other controllers connected? I've heard having multiple controllers can cause an issue like this.

I've never even tried to play FFXI with a controller but I"m reviewing one for some company in the near future so I'll see if it happens for me as well.

[UncleNaxey]

Thanks for the response, and looking into it.

I've scoured the internet for hours and have found 3 different workarounds, however none of them work 100%. The best workaround disabling xinput takes away some of the buttons, making it playable but frustrating. I posted because from what I've seen this was resolved or patched back in 2016 but was worried an update might have broken the fix. /shrug.

[UncleNaxey]

Found the issue, it's a Microsoft firmware update to the controller which causes it to break. Downgrading the firmware resolves the issue. Leaving this here as a bug in hopes that SE devs make an update to accommodate the latest firmware. This issue exists with FFXIV & Kingdom Hearts through Epic Games store as well.

[Alhanelem]

Found the issue, it's a Microsoft firmware update to the controller which causes it to break. Downgrading the firmware resolves the issue. Leaving this here as a bug in hopes that SE devs make an update to accommodate the latest firmware. This issue exists with FFXIV & Kingdom Hearts through Epic Games store as well.

Ah yes, I remember reading about this. I think it's for a similar reason that Sony finally allowed people to update PS5 controllers on their PC.