Xbox Wireless Controller Stops Working

[JoshuaCade]

I have this problem with my xbox wireless controller, if I walk away from the game for 15 minutes the controller shuts off. When I turn the controller back on, it doesn't work in the game, I have to restart the game. Is there a fix for this problem?

[Reika]

Technical support issue. Orrrr Xbox controllers just suck.

[JoshuaCade]

Lol I don't think it's the controllers fault. It worked during beta 2 or 3, but stopped working in the open beta.

[Valor]

FF shouldn't be tainted by Xbox.

/the end

In all seriousness, no clue, but I think this should go under the technical section so you can get proper help. If you want well formulated and articulate responses that would further you in your search for epic truthiness.

[Mishakai]

Not a fix, however if you:

a)turn off the controller in the background option in xiv config.

b)run xiv in windowed mode, not full screen.

c)make sure xiv is not the active application when you go afk.

d)turn the controller back on before making xiv the active application again.

You will not have that issue. It's a pain of a workaround, but the only one I have found sofar.

FYI, I do think it is more of a controller issue. I have the same issue in Vent (I have my push to talk mapped to my controller as well).

[Dreamer]

I'm not sure it's applicable, but I use a wired 360 controller and I've never had this problem.

[VagabondPriest]

Not a fix, however if you:

a)turn off the controller in the background option in xiv config.

b)run xiv in windowed mode, not full screen.

c)make sure xiv is not the active application when you go afk.

d)turn the controller back on before making xiv the active application again.

You will not have that issue. It's a pain of a workaround, but the only one I have found sofar.

FYI, I do think it is more of a controller issue. I have the same issue in Vent (I have my push to talk mapped to my controller as well).

Thanks I was having the same problem and I always play window mode. Good Info!

[JoshuaCade]

I'm not sure it's applicable, but I use a wired 360 controller and I've never had this problem.

Yeh I've thought about buying a wired controller, but I really don't want to trip on wires in my living room. My keyboard and mouse are wireless and they work fine after they fall asleep.

[BrockRampage]

Far from ideal, but another work around is if you have the play and charge kit, you can plug the charging cable into the controller when you go afk. The controller won't turn off while its plugged in. Then when you come back just unplug and play.

Hopefully they address this issue at some point. I've read various threads about this issue and people have spoken highly about a logitech wireless controller (don't remember which model off hand) that will still work after the controller falls asleep. So it seems to be some issue with the Xbox controller specifically and not wireless controllers in general.

[Vix]

I have this problem with my xbox wireless controller, if I walk away from the game for 15 minutes the controller shuts off. When I turn the controller back on, it doesn't work in the game, I have to restart the game. Is there a fix for this problem?

No way around it. Basicly its the same if your using a wired controller. You unplug it and the game wont recognize if if you plug it back in. You have to shut down the software. Thats why I dont use a wireless. Go pick up the $20 madcatz(wired) from walmart. Its a really nice controller. Cant beat the price either.