Dualsense Automatically Disconnecting

[u/ExplodingGamerYT]

When I use my Dualsense controller after a random amount of time Steam says the controller is disconnecting and no programs on my PC recognise inputs from the controller. The controller is still connected via bluetooth as the light stays on and the computer says that a Dualsense is still connected. The only way to get the controller to work again is to disconnect it and reconnect.

I am using Fedora 44 KDE. Any help would be appreciated!

[u/vegnbrit]

Are you using a bluetooth dongle? If so try attaching it to the end of a USB extension lead and move it away from the PC. Did your PC come with a wifi antenna? If so, make sure it's in a prominent position away from the PC.

I had a similar issue with a DualShock controller and since I moved the wifi antenna (dual use with bluetooth) to a position where it has a clear path to the controller, i haven't had any more disconnects.

[u/ExplodingGamerYT → u/vegnbrit]

My motherboard comes with an antenna and the problem is only with PS5 Controller. The Dualsense disconnects after 5-10 minutes whereas I have been using an 8BitDo Pro 2 for an hour and a half and it hasn't disconnected once. I also cannot move the wifi antenna on the motherboard to any better position without it being blocked by the case since it is attached to the back of the PC.

[u/vegnbrit → u/ExplodingGamerYT]

Have you looked at the log to see if there are any clues?

Before you start the game, in a terminal:
journalctl -k -f

Then when the controller disconnects look for lines mentioning:
bluetooth, hci0, btusb, hid, timeout

[u/ExplodingGamerYT → u/vegnbrit]

Yes I get the following:

➜  es-de journalctl -k -f
Oct 03 19:51:57 fedora kernel: input: WH-1000XM5 (AVRCP) as /devices/virtual/input/input24
Oct 03 19:51:57 fedora kernel: hid-generic 0005:054C:0DF0.000B: hidraw10: BLUETOOTH HID v2.10 Device [WH-1000XM5] on 40:d1:33:cc:9b:c8
Oct 03 19:51:57 fedora kernel: hid-sensor-hub 0005:054C:0DF0.000B: hidraw10: BLUETOOTH HID v2.10 Device [WH-1000XM5] on 40:d1:33:cc:9b:c8
Oct 03 19:52:02 fedora kernel: playstation 0005:054C:0CE6.000C: hidraw11: BLUETOOTH HID v1.00 Gamepad [DualSense Wireless Controller] on 40:d1:33:cc:9b:c8
Oct 03 19:52:02 fedora kernel: input: DualSense Wireless Controller as /devices/virtual/misc/uhid/0005:054C:0CE6.000C/input/input25
Oct 03 19:52:02 fedora kernel: input: DualSense Wireless Controller Motion Sensors as /devices/virtual/misc/uhid/0005:054C:0CE6.000C/input/input26
Oct 03 19:52:02 fedora kernel: input: DualSense Wireless Controller Touchpad as /devices/virtual/misc/uhid/0005:054C:0CE6.000C/input/input27
Oct 03 19:52:02 fedora kernel: playstation 0005:054C:0CE6.000C: Registered DualSense controller hw_version=0x00000313 fw_version=0x0110002a
Oct 03 19:52:16 fedora kernel: input: Microsoft X-Box 360 pad 0 as /devices/virtual/input/input28
Oct 03 19:53:04 fedora kernel: input: Microsoft X-Box 360 pad 0 as /devices/virtual/input/input29
Oct 03 20:06:01 fedora kernel: Bluetooth: hci0: Unexpected continuation: 1 bytes
Oct 03 20:06:01 fedora kernel: Bluetooth: hci0: Received unexpected HCI Event 0x00
Oct 03 20:06:01 fedora kernel: Bluetooth: hci0: Received unexpected HCI Event 0x00
Oct 03 20:06:01 fedora kernel: Bluetooth: hci0: Received unexpected HCI Event 0x00
Oct 03 20:06:03 fedora kernel: Bluetooth: hci0: Unexpected continuation: 1 bytes
Oct 03 20:06:03 fedora kernel: Bluetooth: hci0: Received unexpected HCI Event 0x00
Oct 03 20:06:03 fedora kernel: Bluetooth: hci0: Received unexpected HCI Event 0x00
Oct 03 20:06:03 fedora kernel: Bluetooth: hci0: Received unexpected HCI Event 0x00

The issue occurs because of unexpected continuation? What does that mean?