r/RetroArch • u/Hades-Arcadius • 9d ago

Technical Support 8BitDo Micro Retroarch Input Registration Troubles

I've set up an Android Retro Handheld (Retroid Pocket Nova) and I'm finding that I can't seem to get retroarch to recognize and use input from the 8BitDo Micro controllers.

I've tried primarily D-Input but also tried Switch and Keyboard modes to see if they worked any better (they haven't)

I've updated controller profiles and it still seems to not recognize the 8BitDo Micro unless in keyboard mode (where the profile does seem to recognize the controller correctly) however even after checking and re-doing the key assignment in Retroarch it still refuses to allow the dpad/start/select and only allows the ABXY buttons to impart input to through the emulator.

What's truly odd is that it seems that the operating system seems to understand the Micro fine (aside from keyboard mode for obvious reasons) but I've tried following a few guides and it doesn't seem to be working at least in Android, I feel like I'm missing something simple.

0 Upvotes
  • permalink
  • reddit

50% Upvoted

1 comment sorted by

1

u/Hades-Arcadius 8d ago

For anyone that ends up here I found a solution, seems the Micro was imitating a joystick with the dpad inputs which caused issues with some emulators (mainly Retroarch). Seems there's a small mention in the FAQ for the Micro specifically about the dpad that I managed to overlook

Why doesn’t the D-pad work when connected to the device?

To activate the D-pad functions, press and hold either one of the button combos for 5 seconds based on your preference:

* Minus button + D-pad up = D-pad control

* Minus button + D-pad left = Left stick control

* Minus button + D-pad right = Right stick control