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[epe9686518]

The way listed here to swap games works, but it also envolves a lot of work and the process of converting games on a PC. I wanted to share the method that I use as it works nicely for all games and is all done on the Pi. When looking at the steps, it appears to be a long process, but once you do it in real-time it takes about 30 seconds and is quite easy. This is with using a wireless Xbox 360 controller but should work with most control inputs.

I have my Xbox Button set to open the Rgui and my Hotkey Button is the Left Joystick Button, so I have to press down on the joystick and the Xbox BTN at the same time to open it but one can set this up pretty much how ever they want this is just how I have it on mine.

When a game disc swap pops up, open the Rgui and do the following in the menu…

STEP 1: Go down to “Options” and press the “B Button”.
STEP 2: Select “Core Disc Options”
STEP 3: Select “Disc Image Append” (this will take you to a file broswer). Press the “B Button” on this screen to open up the directory list. Go down to your PSX roms directory and press the “B Button”. Go through the game list until you find the .CUE file of the next CD for the game your playing (EX: Metal Gear Solid (USA) (v1.1) (Disc 2).cue). Select the file by pressing the “B Button”. This will take you back to the game screen…
STEP 4: Open the Rgui menu again and go back to “Core Disc Options”.
STEP 5: Select “Disc Cycle Tray Status” (this will eject the virtual disc tray).
STEP 6: Go up to “Disc Index” and move the “Left Joystick” to the right to select the next Disc. (should go from Disc 1 to Disc 2…)
STEP 7: Go back down to “Disc Cycle Tray Status” and hit the “B Button”. (this will close the virtual disc tray).
STEP 8: Press down on the “Left Joystick Button” at the same time as pressing the “Xbox Button” to exit the menu back to the in-game disc swap screen.
STEP 9: Press the “Start Button” on the disc swap screen to have the game check the disc. At this point it should load the new disc and allow you to continue playing the game.

A quick way to practice this method is to load the 2nd Disc of MGS and start a new game… It will bring you to a disc swap screen asking you to put in the first disc and press stop and then you can use the method above.

Whats nice about this is its quick, simple, and the save games should work just fine when swapping discs.

[mayki]

I installed the new version RetroPie_OpenELEC_Dual-Boot_v7_SS, I proceeded according to this video https://www.petrockblock.com/forums/topic/video-guide-for-ps3-wireless-controller-on-retropie-3-final/ but my PS3 wirelles gamepad works only in the menu, does not in any ROM (Megadrive, PSX, Nintendo) is not working. The previous installation Retropie 3.0 RC everything worked OK.
In /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/PLAYSTATION(R)3Controller.cfg

input_device = "PLAYSTATION(R)3 Controller"
input_driver = "udev"
input_b_btn = "14"
input_y_btn = "15"
input_select_btn = "0"
input_start_btn = "3"
input_up_btn = "4"
input_down_btn = "6"
input_left_btn = "7"
input_right_btn = "5"
input_a_btn = "13"
input_x_btn = "12"
input_l_btn = "10"
input_r_btn = "11"
input_l2_btn = "8"
input_r2_btn = "9"
input_l3_btn = "1"
input_r3_btn = "2"
input_l_x_plus_axis = "+0"
input_l_x_minus_axis = "-0"
input_l_y_plus_axis = "+1"
input_l_y_minus_axis = "-1"
input_r_x_plus_axis = "+2"
input_r_x_minus_axis = "-2"
input_r_y_plus_axis = "+3"
input_r_y_minus_axis = "-3"
input_enable_hotkey_btn = "0"
input_exit_emulator_btn = "3"
input_menu_toggle_btn = "12"
input_load_state_btn = "10"
input_save_state_btn = "11"
input_reset_btn = "14"
input_state_slot_increase_btn = "5"
input_state_slot_decrease_btn = "7"

EDIT: Problem solved
https://www.petrockblock.com/forums/topic/retropie-openelec-kodi-dual-boot/page/7/

[colinshare84]

I would also like to see this as an option.

My problem is that I have 2 extra buttons in my arcade machine setup. I want these to ONLY control the volume + and volume -. I have another button I can use to quit the emulator. So I want to disable input_enable_hotkey_btn in general without affecting the ability to use input_volume_up, input_volume_down and input_exit_emulator. These only seem to work when a hotkey is assigned. Does anyone know how I can achieve this?

I’ve tried:

input_enable_hotkey_btn = ” ”
input_enable_hotkey_btn = “nul”
#input_enable_hotkey_btn = “9”

But these all seem to disable the ability to use the volume and exit commands. I can achieve what I want with 1 button by assigning the hotkey to be the same as what I want, ie.

input_enable_hotkey_btn = “9”
input_volume_up_btn = “9”

but this only allows me to use 1 single command rather than all 3 that I need.

I’ve even tried setting multiple input_enable_hotkey_btn, such as:

input_enable_hotkey_btn = “9”
input_volume_up_btn = “9”
input_enable_hotkey_btn = “10”
input_volume_down_btn = “10”
input_enable_hotkey_btn = “11”
input_exit_emulator_btn = “11”

…but this results in only 1 hotkey taking preference rather than all 3. Would I maybe be able to set multiple buttons for hotkeys somehow? This would allow me to use this method and achieve what I need!

Thanks for any help!

[mayki]

Smithers Hi, I have a big problem with a recently installed RetroPie_OpenELEC_Dual-Boot_v7_SS, does not want me to work wireless PS3 gamepad. The menu works OK, but no ROM (Megadrive, Nintendo, PSX) is not working. I’ve set up your in this video https://www.petrockblock.com/forums/topic/video-guide-for-ps3-wireless-controller-on-retropie-3-final/.
In the last installation RetroPie_OpenELEC_Dual-Boot_v1_SS (Retropie 3.0 RC), everything worked OK. Can you help me? In /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/ I have PLAYSTATION(R)3Controller.cfg

input_device = "PLAYSTATION(R)3 Controller"
input_driver = "udev"
input_b_btn = "14"
input_y_btn = "15"
input_select_btn = "0"
input_start_btn = "3"
input_up_btn = "4"
input_down_btn = "6"
input_left_btn = "7"
input_right_btn = "5"
input_a_btn = "13"
input_x_btn = "12"
input_l_btn = "10"
input_r_btn = "11"
input_l2_btn = "8"
input_r2_btn = "9"
input_l3_btn = "1"
input_r3_btn = "2"
input_l_x_plus_axis = "+0"
input_l_x_minus_axis = "-0"
input_l_y_plus_axis = "+1"
input_l_y_minus_axis = "-1"
input_r_x_plus_axis = "+2"
input_r_x_minus_axis = "-2"
input_r_y_plus_axis = "+3"
input_r_y_minus_axis = "-3"
input_enable_hotkey_btn = "0"
input_exit_emulator_btn = "3"
input_menu_toggle_btn = "12"
input_load_state_btn = "10"
input_save_state_btn = "11"
input_reset_btn = "14"
input_state_slot_increase_btn = "5"
input_state_slot_decrease_btn = "7"

[mayki]

PLAYSTATION(R)3Controller.cfg

input_device = "PLAYSTATION(R)3 Controller"
input_driver = "udev"
input_b_btn = "14"
input_y_btn = "15"
input_select_btn = "0"
input_start_btn = "3"
input_up_btn = "4"
input_down_btn = "6"
input_left_btn = "7"
input_right_btn = "5"
input_a_btn = "13"
input_x_btn = "12"
input_l_btn = "10"
input_r_btn = "11"
input_l2_btn = "8"
input_r2_btn = "9"
input_l3_btn = "1"
input_r3_btn = "2"
input_l_x_plus_axis = "+0"
input_l_x_minus_axis = "-0"
input_l_y_plus_axis = "+1"
input_l_y_minus_axis = "-1"
input_r_x_plus_axis = "+2"
input_r_x_minus_axis = "-2"
input_r_y_plus_axis = "+3"
input_r_y_minus_axis = "-3"
input_enable_hotkey_btn = "0"
input_exit_emulator_btn = "3"
input_menu_toggle_btn = "12"
input_load_state_btn = "10"
input_save_state_btn = "11"
input_reset_btn = "14"
input_state_slot_increase_btn = "5"
input_state_slot_decrease_btn = "7"

EDIT: Problem solved
https://www.petrockblock.com/forums/topic/retropie-openelec-kodi-dual-boot/page/7/

[petrockblog]

you can use the hotkey configuration under supplementary menu – see https://www.petrockblock.com/forums/topic/retro-pie-3-exiting-games/#post-104692

there is no desktop environment installed. startx opens with a terminal at the top left, which is by design. You can install a desktop environment if you need one (this has also been answered before – search the forum for “startx”)

[cosmodk]

i did configure through ES (when it starts ES for the first time) and i set select for key 5 and start for key 1 on my keyboard, however this does not work on exiting games back to ES :( i have tried re-installing from the retropie image 3 times over the last week, but i get the same behaviour.

i already tried the script to change hotkeys, but that did not help me much unfortunately. Can it be because i am hooked up to the GPIOs? Retroarch does not seem to recognise my input as a “joystick”

//Jimmy

[Floob]

This hotkey video may help you.

[petrockblog]

if you configured retropie 3.0 via ES it will have set up the escape button to be “select + start” – which would be whatever keys you mapped it to.

To change hotkey behaviour from this – use there is a option in retropie-setup / supplementary to change hotkey behaviour – Configure input devices for RetroArch

[cosmodk]

I hope someone can help me, first my problem…

playstation 1 emulator lr-pcsx-rearmed is not configured with a default exit keyboard button. How do i do this? as it is now i am not able to exit the game other then turning power off the raspberry pi and boot again.

I would LOVE if i could get the emulator to exit on press of 1 and 5 on the keyboard (hotkey setup)

I already tried editing …/all/retroarch.cfg and adding input_exit_emulator = escape but that does not work (i believe that pressing ESC on my keyboard would trigger the emulator to exit, but it does not work :( )

I am using Raspberry pi2 Model B
Retropie 3.0 final
Adafruit-retrogame (for mapping my GPIO arcade controls to keyboard)

Hope someone can help me out, it seems that everybody is using usb gamepads, there is not much info for us guys trying to build a retro arcade console with microswitch buttons.

Kind regards
Jimmy Jensen

[Anonymous]

I am also trying to set up the save state and load state, but I can not figure out what the “number” means that each button.
Ex .: +1 = down button …
I want to configure hotkeys to save and load state in control.
I also want to know if you have to save a game with more than one slot.

I was reading about the settings in
/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/
and
/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg

But would like to know better what I’m doing.
For example, the shortcut to exit the emulator (input_exit_emulator_btn = “7”)
this would be the sum of the Start buttons (to be 3), Select (which should be 4) …

My /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/

root@retropie:~# ls -la /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/
total 16
drwxr-xr-x 2 pi pi 4096 Ago 31 23:33 .
drwxr-xr-x 3 pi pi 4096 Ago 31 23:12 ..
-rw-r–r– 1 pi pi 584 Jul 20 2014 USBgamepad.cfg
-rw-r–r– 1 pi pi 584 Jul 20 2014 USBgamepad.cfg.bak

[Anonymous]

i have the same prblombut i cant fint nobody to help me on her ive been seariung for 3 days .everythiung works fine untill i select snes our nes none of the buttons work our the hotkeys

[Anonymous]

I’m having exactly the same issue. What I did:

in /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg

input_enable_hotkey = alt
input_load_state = f4
input_save_state = f2
input_exit_emulator = escape

and commenting out in /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/GenericUSBJoystick.cfg

#input_enable_hotkey_btn = “7”
#input_exit_emulator_btn = “9”
#input_reset_btn = “8”
#input_load_state_btn = “4”
#input_save_state_btn = “5”
#input_state_slot_increase_btn = “h0right”
#input_state_slot_decrease_btn = “h0left”
#input_menu_toggle_btn = “0”

Basically I’m saving and exiting my n64 emulator via keyboard.
Unfortunately I haven’t found a better solution. :-(

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I was reading this forum searching for a solution before I try to post about it but I can’t find any solution.
The problem is the hotkeys on snes emulator are not working, I read on this forum if you press start+select you exit the game and some hotkeys like that for save and load games but they are not workign. I’m playing with a gamepad and I configured it on “retropie” section on the new retropie 3.0 but I really don’t know how can I configure the hotkeys.

Any solution?
Thanks!!

[waymon]

I am having the hardest time getting both my N64 controllers to both work. I want to use them for c64, atari, nes, snes and n64. I want to bind both shoulders buttons to quit the rom and return to the emulation station…I have this working in NES.

input_enable_hotkey_btn = 4
input_exit_emulator_btn = 5

Attached are the configurations below…what am I doing wrong? I know how to use the jstest /dev/input/js0 but I don’t know what to bind those buttons to for each emulator…can anyone help?

Pi Model: (2)
RetroPie Version Used: (3.0)
Built From: (SD Image)
Controllers: Two N64 controllers connected USB.

Below are the retroarch.cfg files:

/opt/retropie/configs/c64/
/opt/retropie/configs/atari7800/
/opt/retropie/configs/nes/
/opt/retropie/configs/snes/
/opt/retropie/configs/n64/

Any guidance would be great! Thanks

[petrockblog]

When configuring controls on a keyboard, retropie 3 uses the same hotkey style as with a gamepad. This is so that when using arcade style controllers that map to keypresses, RGUI menu and exit is available. It also stops conflicts with other hotkeys that may be defined – which could be accidently triggered before.

You can force the hotkey behaviour by adjusting configs/all/retroarch.cfg or by using the retroarch input configuration menu in retropie-setup and choosing an alternative hotkey scheme.

[herbfargus]

There is a way you can modify the hotkey behaviour with the setup script in option 3 you could try the options there and see if that sorts it out.

[herbfargus]

If you have a joypad plugged in it overrides the nulbinding of the keyboard and you need to use the joypad hotkey (default select) in order for ESC on the keyboard to work to exit.

But you should just be able to use select+start on your joypad to exit. If you’re having problems with that see this post:

3.0 – How do I exit a game back to the emulator now?

[ron-a-tron]

That’s a thing of beauty.

Really silly question but i think you may be the man to ask.

I’m planning a similar control panel utilising an ipac2. Although mine wont be an upright so it can be mobile/put away when not used (my 1 year old would trash it otherwise)

My questions are about buttons. How many credit buttons do you have? E.g. Do any Roms require a player2 credit button.

Also have you included keys for emulator function e.g. tab esc f4. I’ve seen some projects recommend it and others just use hotkeys.

Thanks

[dankcushions]

hmm, there are a few options that will reduce performance. perhaps one of these is mistakenly set in retropie 3.0 final? because i’m running an updated 3.0 beta 3 with retroarch 1.2.2 with lr-pcscx-rearmed r22 and my performance is fine.

here’s a few things that might sort it

hotkey (usually select) + triangle/Y to get to the RGUI

quick menu > core options
frameskip should be 0
dynamic recompilier should be enabled
interlacing should be disabled
enhanced resolution should be disabled
enhanced resolution should be disabled

quick menu > shader options
shader passes should be 0 (you can get away with some shaders with minimal performance impact, so if you know what you’re doing, go ahead!)

settings > video
HW Bilinear Filtering should be OFF (this turns off smoothing of the screen – has a performance impact)

settings > driver
input = udev
joypad = udev
video = gl
audio = alsathread
audio resampler = sinc

if any of this works, post it here so we can get the relevant scripts updated :)

[herbfargus]

This should answer your hotkey button issue:

3.0 – How do I exit a game back to the emulator now?

And your WiFi should be remembered- I haven’t had any problems with it. Post the results of /etc/network/interfaces. If you have your ssid and password in that file ammend it accordingly before you post.

[Jassen Payen]

Hi there,

So I’ve finally taken the plunge and moved over to 3.0 from my old 2.3 build, and absolutely loving the improvements. It’s much easier in general to configure than before however I have a couple issues I hope I can get some help with.

I am using an XBOX 360 controller, and it was working well, however the buttons were in the wrong order, so I reconfigured this through the retroarch configuration file directly through one of the cores (The SNES one I think, because of the button layout). Once I made the change, I have found that I cannot exit with the regular Start + Select hotkey on ANY emulator any longer, which includes stuff not part of retroarch like Pi-MAME etc.

Can anyone please point me in the right direction on setting this back up please?

Lastly, I have found that when I stick in the wifi settings using the new GUI method, it gets lost upon reboot/shutdown. Can someone please tell me how I can get this saved, or does this need to be done via command line? Thanks in advance for your help!

-J

[grizzlema]

First off i would like to thank NinjaJoey’s post over at http://forum.8bitdo.com/thread-328-1-1.html

@kingchili for the use of his es_input.cfg

I have beat my head against a wall on this for about 2 days and these are the step I took with Retropie v3.0 final. I have uploaded my es_input.cfg,8BitdoNES30Gamepad.cfg, retroarch.cfg (controllers.rar)
I would make backups of your current es_input and retroarch configs and over write them with the ones i uploaded to save yourself from doing a lot of editing.The biggest thing is getting the bluetooth mac addresses and registering them. I have tested the controllers in Super Dodge Ball and both worked great. Make sure you back up the files you edit incase something goes wrong, or risk reloading your image.

Make sure you have updated your controllers firmware( at the time of posting 2.62)

Raspberry Pi2
RetroPi 3.0
Kinivo BTD400 bluetooth adapter
All commands were done through putty to ensure only the BT dongle was plugged into the Pi
File transfers were done using WinSCP

es_input.cfg goes here: /home/pi/.emulationstation/
retroarch.cfg goes here: /opt/retropie/configs/all/
8BitdoNES30Gamepad.cfg goes here: /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads

1. sudo apt-get update

2. sudo nano /usr/bin/bluez-simple-agent
Once in you need to look for ‘KeyboardDisplay’ (search for it by crtl+w) and change it to ‘DisplayYesNo’
Now hit Ctrl + x, y, enter to save it

3. sudo reboot

4. Make sure your dongle is plugged in and see if it is working
lsusb

5. To check your device number (mine was hci0)
hcitool dev

6. HOLD START on your NES30 controller for 3 secs until it comes on ( YES, just START )

7. hcitool scan (get the MAC address of the controller)
*You will see xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx “8Bitodo NES30 GamePad”

8. sudo bluez-simple-agent hci0 xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx

9. sudo bluez-test-device trusted xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx yes(dont forget the yes)

10. Verify it was added (should return only a “1”, if “0” start over at step 6)
sudo bluez-test-device trusted xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx

11. sudo bluez-test-input connect xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
**Now you should have a solid blue light**

12. I changed the retroarch.cfg (if you used the one i uploaded you can skip this)

sudo nano /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg

Now Look for

input_player1_left = left
input_player1_right = right
input_player1_up = up
input_player1_down = down

These should be under keyboard.

Now change them to:

input_player1_left = nul
input_player1_right = nul
input_player1_up = nul
input_player1_down = nul

and at the end of the file add this: ( all the way to the bottom )

# Player 1
input_player1_a_btn = “11”
input_player1_b_btn = “12”
input_player1_y_btn = “15”
input_player1_x_btn = “14”
input_player1_start_btn = “22”
input_player1_select_btn = “21”
input_player1_l_btn = “17”
input_player1_r_btn = “18”
input_player1_left_btn = “2”
input_player1_right_btn = “3”
input_player1_up_btn = “0”
input_player1_down_btn = “5”

# Player 2
input_player2_a_btn = “11”
input_player2_b_btn = “12”
input_player2_y_btn = “15”
input_player2_x_btn = “14”
input_player2_start_btn = “22”
input_player2_select_btn = “21”
input_player2_l_btn = “17”
input_player2_r_btn = “18”
input_player2_left_btn = “2”
input_player2_right_btn = “3”
input_player2_up_btn = “0”
input_player2_down_btn = “5”

input_enable_hotkey_btn = “21”
input_exit_emulator_btn = “22”

13. In Retropie 3.0 controller configs are located:
/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads

I made my own .cfg file named 8BitdoNES30GamePad.cfg and pasted the below into it it, then uplaoded to the controller directory.
####
input_device = “8Bitdo NES30 GamePad”
input_driver = “udev”
input_b_btn = “12”
input_y_btn = “15”
input_select_btn = “21”
input_start_btn = “22”
input_up_btn = “0”
input_down_btn = “5”
input_left_btn = “2”
input_right_btn = “3”
input_a_btn = “11”
input_x_btn = “14”
input_l_btn = “17”
input_r_btn = “18”

input_enable_hotkey_btn = “21”
input_exit_emulator_btn = “22”
####

14. Register the 2nd controller
Hold start on the controller
hcitool scan
sudo bluez-simple-agent hci0 xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
sudo bluez-test-device trusted xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx yes

This will add the controllers mac to the trusted devices and will let it connect when using the shell script

I made a shell file on my pc and uploaded it to the ports rom folder to connect player 2 controller
sudo bluez-test-input connect XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX (controller2.sh) with your MAC
Do the following so you can execute the script from ES
cd RetroPie/roms/ports
cdmod +x controller2.sh

sudo reboot

Now the shell should show up in the ports folder and can be ran. I just pressed start to start my 2 controller and came up fine.

To be able to control emulationstation with the controller i used config modified by kingchili
make a backup of your current es_input.cfg and over write it with the one post above.

[multikoopa]

I’m running Retropie 3.0 on a Pi 2. The big “Logitech” button in the center of the F710; I’m not sure why, but I cannot get the emulators to recognize any changes I make with it individually.

I can change the global keys so that, if Select is set as the Hotkey button, Select+Home will work for a purpose (in this case, Fast Forward Toggle), but nowhere, not in individual Retroarch settings or in the global F710 settings, can I get simply the Home Button on its own to do something.

Why is that?

[Floob]

@beliaaal What happens if you try to set your left trigger as the hotkey enable for lr-fba only? (in /opt/retropie/configs/fba/retroarch.cfg)

I *think* the only reason you cant get the controller to work is due to not being able to add credits or use the hotkey there – so try as above and change to something else in lr-fba.

[Anonymous]

I can confirm this! This is also my 1st post.
I use a ps3 controller and i have no trouble with insert coin since i changed:
input_enable_hotkey_btn = "16"
16 is the PS button, so i doesn’t conflict with select.
I also have no problems with my bluetooth dongle or pairing my ps3 controllers.
no problems with lr-imame4all
no problems with lr-mupen64plus
no problems with lr-pcsx-rearmed
no problems with lr-snes9x-next

The shortcut PS Button + Start can quit this 4 emulators, but when I load a game in lr-fba I have to ssh into it to reboot the system since neither the keyboard nor the controllers work.
If anyone can identify the problem please enlighten us!

*EDIT*

Reinstalling it from source in a fresh retropie 3 fixed it for me.
(only on the 5th try tho ^^)

*/EDIT*

[herbfargus]

There are two emulators. Libretro-stella and just Stella (which libretro Stella is a port of) default is stella I believe. Thr other uses retroarch configs. You can change the default emulator by pressing a key on the keyboard or js0 on your joypad as your ROM loads (assuming you’re running retropie 3.0- if you aren’t you should look into updating.) If you have a joypad plugged in it overrides the nulbinding of the keyboard and you need to use the joypad hotkey (default select) in order for ESC on the keyboard to work to exit.

[Anonymous]

Hello,

I am using RetroPi 3.0 on RP2 and I am trying with big fustration to configure a xbox wired controller. Always when I follow the on screen instructions, I am stuck with the left top button on my xbox controller. Either it does not detect this button at all, or it is so sensitive that in accepts it but skips the next 3 buttons. Is there no way to go back to a previous button? Or reset the config without the need of reboot? (retropi does not accept my “F” buttons of my usb mac keyboard, or the hotkeys on my xbox controller at this stage), Why do I have to configurate the controller at all? RetroPi already detected my xbox controller. So why does RetroPi not just load a standard config file for this controller with a standart mapping (that the user could change in the setting if he wants)? That would really be a big feature request for me.

After spending now over an hour trying to get though this GUI mapping process I give up! Is there an easier way to just do it over terminal or drag an drop a file onto my microSD ?

Thanks for help

[Floob]

Do remember if you edit your retroarch.cfg in the “all” directory as per the screenshot it will hardcode your controller, which isnt always ideal. I wouldnt do that unless you know 1) Those settings are for your controller 2) You never intend to use a different controller.

The hotkeys are automatically added when you add your controller.

This video may help:

[Floob]

The hotkeys will be within the Retroarch controller file.
It will be in /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/(controller-filename)

You can of course override them in the file you mention.

[Anonymous]

Ok i change the hotkey to something different but when i start the game again, it seems to revert back to what it originally was and the setting i made doesnt appear to skick. Any ideas?

[retroco]

Same problem, can pair the PS3 controller just fine, Emulation Station works fine, SNES emulator works proper with controller, NEOGEO doesn’t respond to any input (FBA). Even the keyboard does not respond to insert coin (or anything).

Clean Flashed, same problem. Install Retropie 2.6, working controller. looks like input is blocked on 3.0 with PS3 controller (bluetooth). Changed hotkeys, configs and what not, but no joy

[tr1plx]

Hi Folks,

I’m running the latest Retropie V3.0 (not RC1 or beta4) on a Pi2.
For my N64 I use a retrolink USB Clone, which is noticed as a “GenericUSBJoystick” – so after setting it up I have:

/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/GenericUSBJoystick.cfg

input_device = "Generic   USB  Joystick  "
input_driver = "udev"
input_a_btn = "6"
input_b_btn = "8"
input_l_btn = "4"
input_r_btn = "5"
input_l2_btn = "7"
input_start_btn = "9"
input_down_btn = "h0down"
input_up_btn = "h0up"
input_left_btn = "h0left"
input_right_btn = "h0right"
input_l_x_plus_axis = "+0"
input_l_y_plus_axis = "+1"
input_l_y_minus_axis = "-1"
input_l_x_minus_axis = "-0"
input_r_y_plus_btn = "2"
input_r_x_minus_btn = "3"
input_r_y_minus_btn = "0"
input_r_x_plus_btn = "1"
input_enable_hotkey_btn = "7"
input_exit_emulator_btn = "9"
input_reset_btn = "8"
input_load_state_btn = "4"
input_save_state_btn = "5"
input_state_slot_increase_btn = "h0right"
input_state_slot_decrease_btn = "h0left"
input_menu_toggle_btn = "0"

So my hotkey-Button is “Z” – that’s the button on the back and all the “hotkey-functions” are working great, for example Exit Emulator, save oder load a slot, etc. BUT The funktion of the Button Z won’t have any effect in the gameplay until I uncomment it and reload the emulator.

#input_enable_hotkey_btn = "7"

So either key “7” is working in the gameplay or it has its function as a hotkey_enable but both at the same time seems not working. I got the same behaviour when I use some other button on the pad.

Any suggestions ?
All other systems like NES or SNES works just fine.

Thank you for you help

[herbfargus]

I’m not sure I understand the question. For some of the issues they are related to emulators specifically (like lr-mame4all and fba-libretro) if your hotkey button and exit button aren’t working at all with anything then it may be a hardware or config issue. You can see this page for creating custom configurations for individual emulators:

https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/RetroArch-Configuration

[petrdel]

Using ControlBlock with 1 joystick & 9 arcade buttons.
In RetroArch everything works except COIN, START & ESCAPE buttons.
Anyone have a clue? Here’s my .cfg:

input_device = “ControlBlock Arcade Gamepad”
input_driver = “udev”
input_r_btn = “5”
input_save_state_btn = “5”
input_l2_btn = “9”
input_start_btn = “11”
input_exit_emulator_btn = “9”
input_l_btn = “2”
input_load_state_btn = “2”
input_up_axis = “-1”
input_a_btn = “4”
input_b_btn = “3”
input_reset_btn = “3”
input_down_axis = “+1”
input_right_axis = “+0”
input_state_slot_increase_axis = “+0”
input_x_btn = “1”
input_menu_toggle_btn = “1”
input_select_btn = “10”
input_enable_hotkey_btn = “11”
input_y_btn = “0”
input_left_axis = “-0”
input_state_slot_decrease_axis = “-0”