Saturday, January 28, 2012

How can I get games to stop pausing automatically when the controller turns off?

Question

I'm playing through Fable III as a good guy, so I need to amass a ton of cash. I own everything there is to own in Albion - now it's time to wait for those income payments to roll in. But when my Xbox controller turns off after a period of inactivity, the game pauses and income stops coming in until I touch it again. This is not ideal.

Can I either

  • Get the game or the Xbox to stop pausing when the controller goes to sleep; or
  • Get the controller to stop going to sleep after a period of inactivity?

Answer

Unfortunately, there isn't any way to keep the game from pausing when your controller shuts off. However, there is a way to keep the controller from turning off. Sadly, you need either a wired controller, or the Play 'n Charge Kit.

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By connecting the controller via the USB port on your Xbox, it will keep the controller from powering off, allowing you to rake in the digital dough.

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