OK and Back Conflict When Using 2 Different Controllers

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OK and Back Conflict When Using 2 Different Controllers

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Hey everyone,

I have two different types of controllers:

  • 8bit-do SN30 wired
  • Saffun N64 wireless controller (2.4ghz receiver)

When navigating the MiSTer menus, on the 8bitdo, A is "OK", B is "Back". However when I switch over to my Saffun N64 controller, B is "OK" and A is "Back". They're reversed.

I reconfigured the Saffun controller to use A for "OK" and B for "Back", but then the buttons on the 8bit do became reversed (B for "OK" and A for "Back").

I thought this was supposed to be saved per-pad. Why is one configuration affecting the other?

Can someone help me troubleshoot please?

Thanks!

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Re: OK and Back Conflict When Using 2 Different Controllers

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I don't have those controllers to test myself, but I am wondering if the SN30 and the 2.4ghz receiver/dongle have an identical VID/PID.

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Re: OK and Back Conflict When Using 2 Different Controllers

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It's extremely likely that both present as XBox 360 controllers. If you have a means of switching one (or both) to DInput, your problems should resolve.

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Re: OK and Back Conflict When Using 2 Different Controllers

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Okay yeah that is definitely what is happening: They're showing up as the same VID/PID.

I can switch the Saffun over to D-Input, but when I do so vibration no longer works. Any ideas why?

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Re: OK and Back Conflict When Using 2 Different Controllers

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D input doesnt work for Vibration.

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Re: OK and Back Conflict When Using 2 Different Controllers

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Well... there's no ideal solution then?

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Re: OK and Back Conflict When Using 2 Different Controllers

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AtomicShroom wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:31 pm

Well... there's no ideal solution then?

In mister.ini you can enable per USB port mapping, so controllers sharing the same VID/PID can work independently.

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