@Operator0949 said in Cannot connect Bluetooth controller:
I even attempted a fresh install
Did you also updated RetroPie-Setup ? To get the lastest version of the xpadneo driver you also need to update RetroPie. I guess is not that important now, but xpadneo is the go-to driver when it comes to Xbox Bluetooth controllers.
I also followed this guide i found
Not so surprising, the author is just a scammer posing as a 'retro gaming enthusiast'. You'll notice it's also not using RetroPie, but a 3rd party image/fork. I'll remove the video link, since I don't want to legitimize their channel.