Microsoft is finally fixing the pesky controller breaking bug that has plagued the Xbox Series X / S since launch, and tThe patch was included in March 2021 firmware update will be rolled out this week. Microsoft does not directly mention the bug fixes his announcement post, but Xbox’s director of program management, Jason Ronald, confirmed via Twitter that the patch “also fixes a lot of the disconnecting controller that players have reported.”
If you are one of the many players affected by this issue, make sure to install the March 2021 firmware update right away. To update your Xbox Series X / S manually:
- Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide menu.
- Go to Profile and system> Settings> System> Updates.
- Select “Console update available” to download the new version. As it says “No console update available,” then your Xbox already has the latest firmware.
If you’d prefer your Xbox to automatically download future updates as soon as they’re ready, turn on “Keep my console up to date” and the Updates menu. Doing so will ensure that you receive all new features and important bug fixes as soon as possible.
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While the disconnect bug fix is an important part of the March Xbox Series X / S firmware patch, it’s worth installing the update even if you’ve spared the controller connection issues. Several new features have also been added such as the new Auto HDR and FPS Boost modes that add free visual enhancements to select backward compatible Xbox games. We have a guide to make this possible FPS boost on Xbox Series X / S if you are curious.
The patch notes also report extended support for wireless headsets on Xbox and Windows 10; new management options for your games, apps, achievements and subscriptions; and more. You read about all the new features the official Xbox blog
Don’t forget that you can use your Xbox controllers to play games on other devices, and even hot-swap between PC and Xbox Series X / SOur guides for connecting the controller to Apple devices Steam, and setting it up stream via Xbox Game Pass can get you started.
[The Verge]