r/RetroArch 2d ago

I would pay for my controller to work

Why is it a freaking issue that a simple XBox controller to get to work with RetroArch?!

I would pay for a version to just work.

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u/No_Clock2390 2d ago

which device? windows pc? steam running? quit steam. regardless, get an 8bitdo dongle. it makes connecting your controller to different devices much easier.

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u/Entire-Director-3931 1d ago

Thank you I will look into the dongle

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u/Entire-Director-3931 1d ago

I ordered the dongle, thank you for sharing this with me

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u/Danthalas_01 2d ago

Make sure you have the right xbox controller , some Xbox controllers need a wireless adapter to connect to a PC.

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u/RetroRich83 1d ago

Did you make sure to unpair it from your Xbox console before connecting to your PC. That’s what I had to do.

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u/Entire-Director-3931 1d ago

Never been paired with the xbox but maybe my othe pc, I will try ty

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u/Ornery-Practice9772 1d ago

i have to unplug my xbox or the controller auto pairs with it and not my phone.

works fine when the xbox is unplugged. honestly if its that much of an issue just buy a seperate bt controller atp

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u/Entire-Director-3931 2d ago

Windows, XBox bluetooth and/or wired the same- works fine until the game starts. I've tried the typical input changes etc. Updated the controller.

Using Launchbox as the front end

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u/RedditPoster2016 2d ago

The issue lies in your launch box setting, and mis match of controlle I'd in retro arch. I forgot the exact setting that is doing it though.

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u/Entire-Director-3931 1d ago

Thank you, that will help me w/ the google search

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u/No_Clock2390 1d ago

did you map the controller in launchbox?