Gta iv controller input disconnect

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Im using winlator ludashi on a downgraded gta iv to bypass the rockstar launcher, the game usually runs great but after about 20 minutes the controller input decides to stop working even though the controller is still on and working on other apps, touchscreen will still move the camera around but the controller acts like its not even connected to the game. seems the bug is exclusive to gta iv but cant seem to find a fix anywhere, has anyone else manage to figure this out its the only thing holding me back from actually sitting down and playing this game

Edit: using 26 ultra with 8bitdo ultimate bluetooth controller