Thanks, it does appear to be the same bug. The solution in the second post in that thread worked for me. Plex HTPC detects but cannot use my Xbox One Elite 2 controller when it is already connected to the PC prior to starting Plex HTPC. If I turn the controller off, start Plex HTPC, and then turn on the controller, it can deliver inputs.
Jan 11, 2022 10:51:22.068 [21196] DEBUG - [InputManager] Input received: source: Xbox One Elite 2 Controller keycode: KEY_AXIS_1_UP:0
Jan 11, 2022 10:51:22.068 [21196] DEBUG - [InputManager] Emit input action: ["up"]
Jan 11, 2022 10:51:22.068 [21196] INFO - [InputManager] [InputConnector] Sending actions to UI: ["up"]
Jan 11, 2022 10:51:22.220 [21196] DEBUG - [InputManager] Input received: source: Xbox One Elite 2 Controller keycode: KEY_AXIS_1_UP:1