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Usually wired pads are assigned js1, try the above command again but use -j 0

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The Pi can struggle with SNES emulation, particularly Super FX games, the emulator ports are based on older SNES emulators for performance reasons but the trade off is compatibility

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The config file for the Retroarch cores is located in /opt/retropie/configs/all/

Try the auto config:

sudo chown pi /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg
cd /opt/retropie/emulators/RetroArch/installdir/bin
sudo ./retroarch-joyconfig -j 0 >> /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg

(Use -j 1 for wired pad)

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SNES/GB emulation will run fine, but Emulation Station version 2 might struggle with reduced ram. You could use an earlier version of the RetroPie image which uses ES v.1 or check out PiPlay: http://pimame.org/

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Depends which emulators you are using but for the Retroarch emulators edit /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg and specify which pads are which players e.g. to use js3 for player 1:

input_player1_joypad_index = 3

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Connect a keyboard and press tab in PiFBA to configure controls

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Sounds like something went wrong with the install, use the RetroPie setup script to re-generate it

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By the way have a look through the retroarch GUI for 2 player options

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Try putting a retroarch.cfg in /opt/retropie/configs/psx/

This will override the default config in /configs/all/

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Great, thanks!

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I have a feeling it’s beyond the limits of the Pi :-( I’ve ordered another Pi and will test on local network when I get my other Pi back. What are the steps to get it working?
Thankyou

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Great that you have identified the problems! I have lent my Pi to a friend so I cannot try this until I get it back in a few days, I will message you when I do. In the meantime you could try messaging/tweeting Florian, the developer of RetroPie. I am sure he would be interested in trying this out.

Thanks for the effort in getting this far :-)

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See here for the blinking issue: https://www.petrockblock.com/forums/topic/remove-xpad-and-use-xboxdrv-instead-to-stop-controller-light-flashing-constantly/

Regarding All Stars I think there is a problem with this rom, try switching to PiSNES (you need to edit es_systems.cfg, search the forum)

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The file you need to edit is in /opt/retropie/configs/all/

To auto config:

sudo chown pi /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg
cd /opt/retropie/emulators/RetroArch/installdir/bin
sudo ./retroarch-joyconfig -j 0 >> /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg

(If -j 0 doesn’t work try -j 1)

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The config file for the Retroarch cores is located in /opt/retropie/configs/all/

Try the auto config first:

sudo chown pi /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg
cd /opt/retropie/emulators/RetroArch/installdir/bin
sudo ./retroarch-joyconfig -j 0 >> /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg

(Use -j 1 for wired pad)

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Yes a seperate topic would be great and much appreciated by the community. Looking forward to reading the results of your tests :-)

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I gave up on this ages ago, if you have got it to work that’s great :-) Would you be able to post a guide once you’ve figured it all out?

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No don’t delete anything in config.txt, it’s the Pi’s equivalent of the BIOS settings on a PC.

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I don’t have my Pi to hand, but you don’t need to install xboxdrv in the latest RetroPie image it should detect your pad automatically.

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Ok, firstly you don’t need to install xboxdrv on RetroPie image 2.3, RetroPie should detect your pad automatically. Secondly do you have another SD card to test and rule out the card being the issue? To test your pad start with a new RetroPie image:

sudo apt-get install joystick

jstest /dev/input/js1 (or js0)

Does it function correctly?

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Try the rom from a different source

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You need to specify 4:3 ratio in config.txt

sudo nano /boot/config.txt

See here for more info: http://elinux.org/RPiconfig#Video

(specifically sdtv_aspect)

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Firstly what PSU (current output rating) and SD card are you using? These two items can cause all sorts of problems.

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Nice work! Thanks for sharing :-)

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I think you may have more luck answering this over at the Raspberrypi.org forums

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[quote=31541]“es_input.cfg” doesn’t exist (no such file or directory). The only files contained within /etc/emualtionstation are “es_systems.cfg” and “themes”.[/quote]

It must be in the home directory, I haven’t booted up RetroPie for a while. I was trying to remember the location off the top of my head.

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I have encountered this issue as well, it could be a bug in ES.

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There is a good step by step guide here: https://www.petrockblock.com/forums/topic/updated-for-2-3-step-by-step-guide/

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Can you post the contents of retroarch.cfg in plain text

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Place a copy of the rom in /opt/retropie/emulators/mame4all-pi/roms/

You can also edit /etc/emulationstation/es_systems.cfg to point to this location to save having multiple copies of the roms.

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Use FBA emulator

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Yes you can use xboxdrv instead of xpad: https://www.petrockblock.com/forums/topic/remove-xpad-and-use-xboxdrv-instead-to-stop-controller-light-flashing-constantly/

retroarch.cfg location is /opt/retropie/configs/all/

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sudo rm /etc/emulationstation/es_input.cfg and reboot

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If you’re using RetroPie image 2.x you don’t need to install xboxdrv. The config you need to edit is retroarch.cfg in /opt/retropie/configs/all/

Here is my retroarch.cfg setup for a 360 pad: https://www.petrockblock.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/retroarch_xbox360pad.zip

[trimmtrabb]

Hi, this thread may help you: http://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=71858&p=518721

es_config location is now /etc/emulationstation/

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