Hello,
I am reporting a technical issue that started approximately 2–3 weeks ago, which is severely affecting my gameplay experience.
I play Overwatch 2 using a hybrid input setup: I use an Xbox controller for movement and utility actions (movement, jump, reload, ping, ultimate), and a mouse for aiming and abilities (primary fire, secondary fire, and abilities).
I use this setup because I have coordination difficulties, and this hybrid configuration allows me to play comfortably and consistently. I have been using this exact setup for almost 2 years without any issues.
However, recently something changed, and now when both inputs are used simultaneously, I experience significant stuttering, micro-freezing, and unstable frame pacing. The issue only occurs when both controller and mouse are active at the same time.
Key observations:
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If I use only mouse and keyboard → the game runs perfectly
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If I use only controller → the game runs perfectly
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If I use both together → the game starts stuttering and feels unstable
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FPS remain high, but the game feels like it is constantly hitching or switching input modes
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It feels like the game is rapidly switching between controller and mouse input
This issue is not limited to Overwatch 2:
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It also happens in other games
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It also occurs when using an emulator
This suggests a deeper issue related to how mixed inputs (XInput + mouse) are handled, possibly at the engine or system level.
System details:
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OS: Windows 11
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Controller: Xbox controller (wired)
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Mouse: standard gaming mouse (tested at different polling rates)
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No hardware performance issues
Troubleshooting already performed:
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Reinstalled and updated all drivers
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Disabled overlays (Xbox Game Bar, NVIDIA overlay, etc.)
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Tested multiple USB ports
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Cleaned duplicate devices in Device Manager (HID devices)
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Tested both Battle.net and Steam versions of Overwatch 2
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Closed all background applications
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Adjusted mouse polling rate
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Restarted services related to Xbox input
The issue appeared suddenly without any intentional changes to my setup, which had been stable for a long time.
This strongly suggests that a recent update (either Windows, drivers, or Overwatch itself) may have altered how simultaneous inputs are processed.
Could you please investigate whether there have been recent changes to input handling, especially regarding mixed controller + mouse usage or input switching behavior?
Thank you for your time and support.