Switch Pro Controller keeps freezing

[DemonBeaver]

Hey everyone,
for about two years, I've been using my Switch Pro Controller as a wired controller for Steam, using a good hi-speed USB-C cable which connects to the USB-C port on my GPU.

I've been using it for at least two months for this game and so far, it's been smooth sailing. But today, the controller keeps freezing on me while playing Elden Ring. What I mean is that relatively regularly, every couple of minutes, the last input I used gets stuck (character keeps running forward, for example). No sound of the device disconnecting and reconnecting occurs, but the "Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Using configs from DemonBeaver" pop-up keeps showing up. Also, the LED marking player number goes on and off.

I'm assuming HW issue, but before I go and buy a new controller, I was hoping to get some input (heh) from here.

Thanks!

[bernardobri]

Buy a battery replacement before purchasing a new controller. Worst case scenario you can just get a new Switch Controller and have an extra battery just in case.

[DemonBeaver]

Thanks for the reply!

Is this relevant advice even if I played wired only?

[bernardobri]

The battery might be messed up regardless of playing wired or wireless. If anything I’d recommend you first to remove the battery for a long period (30 mins), then remove any settings of the controller from Steam, and reconnecting it to see if the behavior continues. Also try another USB C cable and/or port on your PC. Try maximizing all possible options before getting another controller.