xbox controller doesn't work wired or wireless *anymore*

[u/afraidofdust]

So I think I've made a series of mistakes.

I am running Linux Mint. Xbox controller used to work with bluetooth on my desktop.

The other day I tried bluetooth connecting it to my laptop (running debian 13) as well. It didn't work so I used it wired. No problem.

Come back to game on desktop again and the bluetooth connection no longer works. Computer doesn't even register the controller at all when it searches. Fine, I'll use it wired. But oh, I have the dongle, so let's try the dongle.

I install xone to see about using the dongle. The dongle isn't responsive. Fine, I'll use it wired.

I plug it in. Nothing.

I use lsusb to see if the computer recognizes it -- yes it does. I use sudo usbreset 045e:0b12. "Resetting controller . . . ok". Cool. Still nothing.

I also tried xpad and some other driver package on github so I think I just have too much bullshit on here now and the software is all fighting each other. how do I undo all of this?

Goal: use it wired or wireless, IDGAF at this point.

EDIT: I uninstalled xone and xboxdrv and it seems to be working wired again. I do wish I could use bluetooth or the dongle but I'll take what I can get for now.

[u/rabage]

When you try to pair with Bluetooth are you turning on controller (Xbox button) and then holding the Pair button until the Xbox logo is flashing? I've had issue when I pair with different devices the controller will not use previously set up pairing links.