8Bitdo Controllers

[shitoken]

Hi 

I got 2 8Bitdo Controllers one is for SNES and the other is for SFC both are single Player.

They work fine with RA in both systems under Player 1.

Since I got only one for each system,   if I  wanted to set up SNES one as P2 in RA for SFC system it wont detect and work.

Any know why or how to fix?

[shitoken]

Hi 
I got 2 8Bitdo Controllers one is for SNES and the other is for SFC both are single Player.
They work fine with RA in both systems under Player 1.
Since I got only one for each system,   if I  wanted to set up SNES one as P2 in RA for SFC system it wont detect and work.
Any know why or how to fix?

No body No body But you..

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[gigapig]

Must be I did  have one a while back but it broke so I returned it. 

[shitoken]

Must be [emoji4] I did  have one a while back but it broke so I returned it. 

Hey Gigapiggy Thanks Bro

Hope someone else got it.

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[thatman84]

@shitoken under User 2 inputs can you change the device index to select your second pad?

I dont know much about multiple controllers on PC. 

[shitoken]

[mention=47291]shitoken[/mention] under User 2 inputs can you change the device index to select your second pad?
I dont know much about multiple controllers on PC. 

Nope user 2 wont detect as P2 I can only see the bluetooth device as user 1. Is like my computer detecting both the controllers as bluetooth 1 only means both as one bluetooth device. That is why RA cant find any difference.


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[thatman84]

Ah thought it may be something like that.

Is above my head

Post over in there forum or search there. Its a common topic iirc

[shitoken]

Ah thought it may be something like that.
Is above my head [emoji20]
Post over in there forum or search there. Its a common topic iirc

Bro you mean in RA forum?

I feel like is my computer problem detecting both usb bluetooth controllers as 1 device maybe because they use same chip inside.



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[Bungles]

You could perhaps use xpadder or joy2key and map the 2nd on keyboard inputs.

[shitoken]

You could perhaps use xpadder or joy2key and map the 2nd on keyboard inputs.

Yes this is my last option if nothing workout

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[Rowr14]

I haven't had any issues with this with my 8bitdo pro controllers. I've got NES30 SFC30 and SNESPro.

Try a different RA version? Newer if possible or go a few versions back.

Also the controllers connect in different modes depending how you start them up so that can confuse things. I get some funny business getting them to initially connect with bluetooth in windows sometimes.

Is it more of a Bluetooth issue than an RA one? Try updating drivers or something?

Also you can try firmware updating the controllers, just follow the instructions correctly from the website.

 

[shitoken]

I haven't had any issues with this with my 8bitdo pro controllers. I've got NES30 SFC30 and SNESPro.
Try a different RA version? Newer if possible or go a few versions back.
Also the controllers connect in different modes depending how you start them up so that can confuse things. I get some funny business getting them to initially connect with bluetooth in windows sometimes.
Is it more of a Bluetooth issue than an RA one? Try updating drivers or something?
Also you can try firmware updating the controllers, just follow the instructions correctly from the website.
 

Hi Rowr

Good to know you have the same controllers and it is working for both P1 and P2.
What do you mean by different mode?
I havent update the firmware will try that.
My RA is quite new .
I will try again after updating firmware .
Will keep you updated.

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[Rowr14]

4 hours ago, shitoken said:

Hi Rowr

Good to know you have the same controllers and it is working for both P1 and P2.
What do you mean by different mode?
I havent update the firmware will try that.
My RA is quite new .
I will try again after updating firmware .
Will keep you updated.

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The controllers can start in four different modes corresponding with the face buttons and holding the start/power on button. It might be something added with the firmware though. There's a mode for windows, android, mac and nintendo switch.

It probably defaults to windows if you turn it on normally I think? There are details on that stuff at the 8bitdo website anyway. I've definitely occasionally had to play around a bit to get the initial bluetooth connection when pairing again after using on a different device, but bluetooth can be inconsistent with a lot of devices I've found.

I might try tonight to confirm I can connect with both just to be sure, I've definitely had the two smaller ones working at the same time.

Also, I assume you are going into the controller settings in retroarch and making sure the two player controller is set to the right device? If you are unsure about that I can find some screenshots so you can see where I mean.

 

[shitoken]

On 4/7/2018 at 7:17 PM, Rowr14 said:

The controllers can start in four different modes corresponding with the face buttons and holding the start/power on button. It might be something added with the firmware though. There's a mode for windows, android, mac and nintendo switch.

It probably defaults to windows if you turn it on normally I think? There are details on that stuff at the 8bitdo website anyway. I've definitely occasionally had to play around a bit to get the initial bluetooth connection when pairing again after using on a different device, but bluetooth can be inconsistent with a lot of devices I've found.

I might try tonight to confirm I can connect with both just to be sure, I've definitely had the two smaller ones working at the same time.

Also, I assume you are going into the controller settings in retroarch and making sure the two player controller is set to the right device? If you are unsure about that I can find some screenshots so you can see where I mean.

 

 

HI Bro

Yesterday I have updated both the Controllers to latest 1.40 Firmware.

After update problem still exist. I have attached some screen shows of input 1 and input 2

Controllers connected with Bluetooth are SFC30 & SNES30 .
But RA Device type always show SNES JOYPAD for both controllers  nothing else for me to choose.

That's why mapping will use default SFC30 and will map in both inputs 1 & 2 even thought SNES30 is on and correctly connected in Bluetooth. 

Example I want to play SNES system with same controller ofcourse as input 1 and SFC Controller use as spare for input 2
Alternatively if I play SFC I want to use SFC30 Controller as input 1 and SNES Controller as input 2

I tried running a game from SNES  but SNES30 pad wont work at all, only SFC will work as input 1 until I turn off , then SNES will work as input 1. Turn it back it on SFC will be 1 again and can play both P1 and P2 at same time with one pad. 

I don't know why RA always show SNES Joystick and not SFC 

 

[Rowr14]

Hmm, I'm using the pro versions of the controllers (a little smaller with the shoulder buttons and sticks) so i can't confirm that it's not an issue with the pads as you suspect.

I'll try and take a look over and see if there is anything glaringly different with what i'm doing.

My only other suggestion would be to try a slightly older or newer version of RetroArch in case that works.

[shitoken]

1 minute ago, Rowr14 said:

Hmm, I'm using the pro versions of the controllers (a little smaller with the shoulder buttons and sticks) so i can't confirm that it's not an issue with the pads as you suspect.

I'll try and take a look over and see if there is anything glaringly different with what i'm doing.

My only other suggestion would be to try a slightly older or newer version of RetroArch in case that works.

 Yup will try to use different RA too
I have also posted or RA Forum and emailed to 8bitdo.

If this solved I was planning to buy FC30. Old memories but still prefer if have Nintendo branding ...pity

[Bungles]

Is there a way you can set the unique identifier for each player within a config file? 

Or maybe try another emulator for SFC? 

[shitoken]

Is there a way you can set the unique identifier for each player within a config file? 
Or maybe try another emulator for SFC? 

Dont know maybe need to try

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[shitoken]

RA forum someone replied this

SNES Joypad is the EMULATED SYSTEM CONTROLLER

That’s perfectly normal.

Anyway try a recent nightly we don’t support old builds, you shouldn’t have to do anything for those to work.



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[Rowr14]

From the screenshots are you in some sort of settings within the emulator?

Im a bit confused.

This is what I see in menu. What version are of RA are you running?

 

[gigapig]

Maybe you know this already but the device type is just the original control type for that system, so you get "snes joypad" in this  case. 

For another system the control type may say joypad or light gun, scope, mouse etc. Choosing your actual controller is in another section. 

 

[Rowr14]

Yes so the device index is the setting you want to change.

With both controllers connected you want to go to 'input user 2 binds' and switch where it says "bluetooth wireless controller 1" over to "bluetooth wireless controller 2".

This could be what you are already doing without luck, but that's what typically would need to happen assuming retroarch is seeing both controllers.

I believe you confirmed already that both controllers are connecting independently through bluetooth without issue?

 

[shitoken]

22 hours ago, gigapig said:

Maybe you know this already but the device type is just the original control type for that system, so you get "snes joypad" in this  case. 

For another system the control type may say joypad or light gun, scope, mouse etc. Choosing your actual controller is in another section. 

 

Maybe you are right, let me check tonight again carefully.

What I remember is under the index I just got Bluetooth Wireless and Ultimate IPAC , not sure if is BT1 and BT2 

[shitoken]

On 4/10/2018 at 2:13 PM, Rowr14 said:

From the screenshots are you in some sort of settings within the emulator?

Im a bit confused.

This is what I see in menu. What version are of RA are you running?

 

I am on 1.5 version stable built.

[shitoken]

22 hours ago, Rowr14 said:

Yes so the device index is the setting you want to change.

With both controllers connected you want to go to 'input user 2 binds' and switch where it says "bluetooth wireless controller 1" over to "bluetooth wireless controller 2".

This could be what you are already doing without luck, but that's what typically would need to happen assuming retroarch is seeing both controllers.

I believe you confirmed already that both controllers are connecting independently through bluetooth without issue?

 

Yes I can see 3 Controllers under WINS BT  ( SNES, FC & DS4)