Game stuttering when using Xbox one controller FIXED Helios 300
I figured Id share how I fixed the 'stuttering' in some games using my Xbox one controller on my Helios 300. The game would operate normally using keyboard and mouse, but when I start moving the analog sticks the game stutters and lags quite a bit, making any game unplayable. So, I contacted Acer customer support via phone. The person was very helpful but through uninstalling/installing my Bluetooth drivers as well as resetting my pc I still had the same issue. So I did some troubleshooting of my own to avoid waiting weeks to return and eventually get another gaming laptop. I noticed after unplugging my monitor that the game did not stutter on the predator's display. Finding this, I looked under device manager (you can look this up in the windows search bar) then went to my display adapters and updated my 1660ti driver from device manager. I also checked for windows updates windows search bar>>check for updates>>clicked check for updates. There were some updates found so I updated them then I restarted my computer to install them. The issue was still present after this though, so I decided to restart the computer again with my monitor disconnected then connected it again. Loaded up a classic, rocket league, and just to my surprise it actually worked. No stuttering or lag whatsoever anymore, I am using a bluetooth connection for my controller without the wireless adapter (don't buy that **** thing you do not need it), not that I had one in the first place but I just wanted to put that in there. So there you have it, a very annoying issue fixed just with some simple troubleshooting.
I may also add that I overclocked my monitor's refresh rate to 75hz from 60hz by adding a custom resolution because I wanted a higher refresh rate. This is very easy to do. I may add that you need to look in the owner's manual for your monitor to see what cable supports what resolution at what refresh rate, for example: I am using an HDMI cable so I saw that in my monitor's owners manual says it can only support 75hz at a 1920x1080 resolution. So this will not be listed in the control panel as a native resolution, which means you have to create a custom one. This is done my right clicking your desktop and selecting the NVIDIA control pannel>>change resolution>>customize>>it will then pull up a new tab just check the box at the bottom that makes it visible>>create custom resolution. Then create your custom resolution with the specified refresh rate, making sure it is on progressive. You then will click test at the bottom
