Are you sick of your Xbox 360 controller that keeps on turning off? Well, who wouldn’t? You may have been studying all day or you have had a long day at work.
So in the evening, all you want is to put your phone aside and turn on your Xbox to play some video games.
And, it turns out, your Xbox controller keeps on turning off.
Most of us would grab a pair of fresh batteries and put them in, but the problem persists.
Bummer. Isn’t it?
If it has happened to you, I want to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Now you should know that I’m just a nice guy, not a gaming console expert.
So a heads-up before you picture me as a gaming geek who could fix all of your Xbox console or controller issues right with this piece of content. The only reason you’re reading this is that I have had the same problem, and I sort of got rid of it … even temporarily.
Let’s get right into it.
I have used both wired and wireless Xbox 360 controllers, so this is all based on personal experience.
I did my research when I was frustrated, and found out that there might be three reasons why your Xbox controller turns off.
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3 Reasons Why an Xbox 360 Controller Turns Off
Find out what could be the culprit behind spoiling your gaming experience at home:
1. Weak or Inappropriate Batteries
It’s highly recommended to use good-quality batteries in your Xbox controller for a better gaming experience. If you keep using weak batteries, the Xbox controller would keep on turning off.
Similarly, if you put a weak battery along with a fresh battery, it won’t be a good idea. There is more to this than just using both high-end batteries in the controller. If you pair up two different quality batteries, it won’t work well and it might mess up with your Xbox controller too.
For instance, if you use one rechargeable battery along with a non-rechargeable battery, it’ll be dangerous, and surely no one might recommend this.
Simply put, try using the same quality and strength batteries in your Xbox controller.
2. Rusty Controller Batteries Case
Is your controller battery case getting old and rusty? You might not see the rust or damaged battery case on the outside, but if your Xbox controller keeps turning off while you’re playing games, then it could be a possibility.
It’ll be better if you take your Xbox controller to the gaming store where a technician can take a look at it. Don’t try to fix it yourself; you might end up wasting your money.
I just bought a new Xbox controller batteries case, and it’s my second in the last 15 months. I used to think my batteries suck, so I tried a bunch of different batteries. And, none of them lasted long. More importantly, I have had the same issue with the Xbox controller turning off.
So I went to the gaming store and explained the problem. The guy at the gaming store pointed to this rust problem in the Xbox controller batteries case. The reason he told me was that we mostly leave the batteries in the controller, and that’s where the rust problem begins.
I’m guilty of this thing — I don’t take the batteries off the controller after playing Xbox. I don’t play regularly, so it means it’s most probably the reason why batteries run out too soon or my Xbox controller batteries case gets rusty.
3. Internal Damage
One of my Xbox controllers was internally damaged. It used to give a rattling noise every time I grab it. Perhaps, it was some internal damage that was causing the noise.
It could happen if you accidentally dropped your Xbox controller or if the controller buttons have become too flexible. Anyway, if your controller is turning off for no reason even when you’re using fresh batteries, it may have been internally damaged.
I have used half a dozen wired Xbox controllers, and they don’t usually last longer if you play Xbox regularly. Some of them gave that rattling noise when I would shake them. So, after using the Xbox controllers for four to five months, I usually replace them. The point is that don’t try to be an engineer with something you don’t know about. Instead, replace controllers with new ones.
Did this Blog Post Help You Understand Your Xbox Controller Problem?
Let me know if this blog post has helped figure out the problem with your Xbox controllers.
I know it’s frustrating when you know the problem, but you can’t fix it yourself.
The regular Xbox controllers aren’t that expensive compared to those expensive, third-party Xbox controllers that most gamers dream about buying them.
So try to get the regular ones if you’re on a budget, but please don’t try to mess with the old ones.
Feel free to let us know if this blog post helped you a little bit.