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Edge not recognizing Xbox controllers (for Xbox cloud gaming) anymore
This problem is now present since around 6 months or longer, some update in Edge totally broke gaming controller support. Problem is reported by countless people on here too:
https://www.reddit.com/r/xcloud/comments/zit4tg/edge_not_recognising_controller/
https://www.reddit.com/r/xcloud/comments/zfrucy/edge_update_issue/
https://www.reddit.com/r/xcloud/comments/zwejbj/xbox_360_wireless_controller_not_working_in_xbox/
https://www.reddit.com/r/xcloud/comments/zwtekr/controller_doesnt_work_on_microsoft_edge/
and so on.
Would be nice if someone would look into this and fix it.
Can be easily tested on:
Xbox 360 controller with wireless adapter connected to Windows 11 pc.
Edge: doesnt work
Chrome: works
Firefox: works
The problem seems to be related to Xbox 360 controllers. I have tested a Xbox One controller via Bluetooth, that one is recognized in Edge (also Chrome and Firefox of course). Xbox 360 controller via Windows wireless USB adapter, not recognized in Edge (working in Chrome and Firefox).
GabrielSBMicrosoft
Hi makedir, thank you for using Microsoft Edge and providing this piece of feedback! Could you please try using your gamepad with Edge Canary version 112.0.1689.0 or above? We have made some fixes to this version that should help. You should be able to get it from here: https://www.microsoftedgeinsider.com/en-us/download/canary
Please let us know if it works for you.
makedir Not just Xbox 360 controllers. I bought a PowerA Enchanted wired Xbox One controller, and it's not detected just by the Microsoft Edge browser; it works with other platforms, though. It's pretty upsetting, because edge cloud gaming works the smoothest, and it has that new feature called "clarity boost," which improves visuals a lot. I discovered a workaround that allowed me to play on Edge Cloud. There is an extension for Microsoft Edge called "XCloud keyboard and mouse," which basically remaps your buttons from an Xbox controller to a keyboard and mouse. It works fine and is optimized, but the input lag is a problem here. I honestly don't know; I only tried it for a short time, so I can't pass judgment. However, you may be able to customize the game settings to your liking.
- I know that addon, it costs money now. I dont see a reason to use it, I want native support from MS for mouse and keyboard, not something like this.
Answer from some MS dev please on this problem?- You can use unlimited trials with it if you want. Just use temporary emails to create fresh accounts within 3 days after expiration date tho. I hope it helps.
