Microsoft is finally fixing the annoying controller disconnect bug that has plagued the Xbox Series X / S since launch, etThe patch is included in March 2021 firmware update released this week. Microsoft does not directly mention bug fixes in your ad post, but Xbox director of program management Jason Ronald confirmed via Twitter that the patch “also corrects many of the controller disconnections that players have reported”.
If you are among the many players dealing with this issue, be sure to install the March 2021 firmware update immediately. To manually update your Xbox Series X / S:
- Press the Xbox button on the controller to access the guide menu.
- Go to Profile and system> Settings> System> Updates.
- Select “Console update available” to download the new version. It says “No console updates available,” so your Xbox already has the latest firmware available.
If you’d prefer your Xbox to automatically download future updates as soon as they’re ready, enable “Keep my console up to date” and the Updates menu. This will ensure that you get all the new features – and major bug fixes – as quickly as possible.
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While fixing the disconnect bug is an important part of the March Xbox Series X / S firmware patch, it is worth installing the update, even if you have been spared the controller connection issues. Several new features are also included, such as the new Auto HDR and FPS Boost modes that add free visual enhancements to backwards-compatible Xbox games. We have a guide to enable Increased FPS on Xbox Series X / S, if you are curious.
The patch notes also mention expanded wireless headset support on Xbox and Windows 10; new management options for your games, apps, achievements and subscriptions; and more. You’ve read about all the new features in the official Xbox blog.
Don’t forget that you can use Xbox controllers to play games on other devices and even hot-swap between PC and Xbox Series X / S. Our guides on how to connect the controller to Apple devices, Steam, and configuring streaming via Xbox Game Pass can help you get started.
[The Verge]