How To Set Up 8bitdo Bluetooth Controllers On Raspberry Pi RetroPie Systems - RetroPie Guy

[@pgtmr2713]

I have an N30 Pro. I love it. Not much trouble setting it up compared to several other controllers. Not counting figuring out N64 controls setup, but that seems to apply to ALL controllers. PS3 style aftermarket controllers require some weird extra setup that this doesn't. I did wear out the left analog and the B button, after A LOT of use. Otherwise no visible wear, it is a quality device. If anyone from 8Bitdo is listening a repair/replacement parts market would be great. It's not too bad on assembly/disassembly with a jewelers screwdriver set and flat razor to pop the back cover. One more thing my N30 Pro has vibration, but it has never worked with any game. L1 R1 and select makes them buzz without. Small complaints over all, would buy it again over any other controller I've bought.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Spot on there! Couldn’t agree more. The vibration I actually have gotten to work on retropie. I don’t have it enabled currently but I switch cards around a lot and o and it enabled on my last setup. I believe you have to enable it in one of the option below the pairing option. Can’t recall if it worked on every game but definitely worked on some. It was the 8bitdo model I used for this video so slightly different but they’re not far off between models so I’m sure it would work. Just have to tinker with it a bit

[@RetroRewind77]

Wow dude that was amazing now finally got a blue tooth controller set up to my arcade 😍

[@jbrysoniii]

Just the video I was looking for. Didn't press the sync button in my many times trying to connect. Thanks!

[@mikevogler5455]

Thanks sooooooo much for this video!! Took me a bit but I finally got it done, your instructions/video was awesome and spot-on!!! 🙂

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Thanks so much!!

[@mikevogler5455]

@@RetroGamingGuy You're more than welcome!! Thank You!! 🙂

[@crosbykabir2418]

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[@robertcallis9433]

Thank you soooo much! I would've been helpless without this video.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Glad it worked out!

[@dfcaudiovisual6806]

Hey, I was wondering... Can one play multiplayer on the retro pi, this connect two controllers?

[@dominikhussl]

Great video! I dont think I could have set this up without it. Also on a sidenote and to help others if you have the 8Bitdo pro2 that has a switch for different operating systems and your setup is wonky you might be on the wrong setting. I spent hours on that. I got it all set up but could not get the hotbutton to work. tried everything. What do you know when I got it synced up on the right switch everything worked great.

[@koehlerjj]

Very nice video! Just bought these. Thanks for sharing.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Any time

[@jessr.2490]

Extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Glad to hear it!

[@plunkmaster]

that tattoo on the back of youre right hand is badass!

[@RetroGamingGuy]

thanks!!

[@mightybeto]

Thanks man, this was very helpful.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Any time!! Glad it helped!

[@Sk8erVandy]

Ugh. I’m having issues pairing my 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth controller to my hacked PSC build…I thought that after I updated the firmware on the controller I should just be able to simply pair it with the provided adapter into one of the OTG USB ports but I’m having no luck at all. Any suggestions?

[@jsantivlogs]

You have a video showing how to fix if the joystick is not working on any emulator on those 8bit controllers

[@jsantivlogs]

Not Bluetooth

[@Zerzayar]

Even with the discontinued version of the SF30 Pro / SN30 Pro, you can still use the Upgrade Tool of the current one. My controller was automatically detected (just plugged it in, no special startup mode needed) and installed Firmware v1.35. The Upgrade Tool also worked with an old SF30 (without pro), but I had to put the controller to upgrade mode and select my model manually.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

oh good to know!

[@CYBERWOODVIDEOSTUDIO]

Very helpful I just have a problem my controller works in navigation but when I select a game, my controller doesnt work unless I turn it off and back on, I have to do this on each game.. Annoying anyone else had this problem

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Is your firmware up to date? Very strange never heard of that happening. Maybe there’s a issue with your specific controller. Try reaching out to 8bitdo. Maybe they can replace it for you.

[@grimlockarts8386]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@RetroGamingGuy]

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[@RoilhiIbarra]

Hello, nice tutorial. I've tried to connect two controllers, but I can't success, only one controller is working. The other controller appears in the list of bluetooth connected devices but it doesn't work when trying to configure the input in retropie since it is not detected, do you have any idea?

[@diegoibanez7120]

My retropie keeps switching the controller settings after I setup the buttons once I start any game. Any idea how to avoid this?

[@dexterhet9635]

@RetroPie Guy - Trying to connect to Pi4 with 8bitdo pro. I've updated my 8bitdo pro controller to latest firmware and and can see my controller in the bluetooth config to select in the menu, however the problem occurs each time I reach the security mode screen. I've tried both "DisplayYesNo" and "KeyboardDisplay" but each and every time I receive the error "org.bluez.error.alreadyexists ". I've checked that they are no bluetooth devices connected to the Pi4 so there is nothing to clear out. I've even tried all 5 selections on the security mode screen but each and every time I receive the "org.bluez.error.alreadyexists" when attempting to pair. How is this possible when there are no devices connected (therefore nothing shows when I selected "Remove device") and naturally nothing shows up when I select "Display Registered or Connected Devices"? I cant connect the 8bitdo pro since this error is thrown each time on the pair screen. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

I have heard of some having issues lately with this. Are you on a newer retropie update? (have you updated retropie recently?) I spoke to somebody earlier who was trying to update his bluetooth to see if it gets around this issue....I'm waiting to hear back whether that works or not. If so I will be sure to update you on what he did. I'm not having issues on my end so I'm unable to replicate this issue on my end.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Try this…. You’ll need a keyboard hooked up to your pi…. First go into Bluetooth snd remove the controller you’ve been trying to pair because it’s likely still populated into the Bluetooth list. Once that’s done go to main menu and then at the bottom like you are going to shutdown but hit quit emulationstation instead. This brings you to the terminal. Now you’ll type the following commands… sudo apt update (then hit enter) After this updates a new line forms in terminal so youll then type in sudo apt upgrade (hit enter) After this upgrades type in Sudo reboot (hit enter) Your system reboots and you should be able to go through the pairing process now.

[@yourown8364]

I have same issue as well

[@techwithandrew8193]

Anyone else having issues with getting the SN30 Pro+ to show up in the bluetooth section? I’ve tried all the button combinations but still can’t get it to show up in the bluetooth section.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Is it fully charged? Sometimes that affects it. Also check the mode it’s set on? Sometimes it can jump to a different mode that doesn’t work with retropie

[@techwithandrew8193]

@@RetroGamingGuy It’s not fully charged but I’m currently charging it to see if that’s the issue. What mode should it be on that’s the question? Should it be on switch mode or another mode? I’ve read multiple people said multiple different modes that should be used.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@techwithandrew8193 I believe switch is the proper mode. Mine worked on the default mode it came set on so I’m not 100% on that but I believe switch. Worst case you could try each mode until it works but start with switch.

[@techwithandrew8193]

@@RetroGamingGuy Thanks. Looks like it being fully charged helped it showing up as an available device. Now I’m faced with the security options not working no matter which one I choose.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@techwithandrew8193 Damn can't catch a break. I'm not sure what that's about. Only thing I can think is maybe it's a compatibility issue with that specific model or its just a bad unit. I'd return it and get another one. It shouldn't be this difficult for you. I can typically set up any of mu 8bitdo controllers in just 2 minutes start to finish.

[@Zerzayar]

I did exactly as you described. Sadly, the analogue Sticks aren't recognized correctly (left one sometimes, but only up and left, right never). All buttons work perfectly, including the L3 and R3. When using the controller *wired* I got no problems. Also, when having it connected to my FireTV-Stick 4k using bluetooth (D-Input), I have no problems at all. In which mode do you start your 8bitdo controller? Switch-Mode?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Sorry to hear that. This one I didn't have to switch modes just right out of the box I set it up so I'm not sure on the mode but I believe it's dinput mode. Here are the ways to access the different modes. I would try each until you get it. Did you fully update the firmware before pairing? X + START : Xinput mode, for PC Y + START : Switch mode B + START : Dinput mode, for Android devices or PC

[@Zerzayar]

@@RetroGamingGuy I did delete the Bluetooth connection, then upgrade the firmware and re-pair. D-Input worked partially (as described, analogue sticks didn't), X-Input didn't work at all (paired, but the rumble feature went nuts), Switch worked. I know that it has an issue with the range of the analogue sticks, though (only 85 % of full range). Well, perhaps I will try MAC-mode. But that seems to have (re)connection issues. When you turn on your controller, how many of the LEDs light up? One is D-Input, four (rotating) Switch.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@Zerzayar 4 so it’s switch

[@MarkWandRobBobPresent]

I'm currently using an X-Arcade Tankstick which connects as controllers 1 and 2 - I've been using them for a long time successfully. But now I'm trying to connect my two 8bitdo Bluetooth controllers (Pro 2) as controllers 3 and 4. I can get them to successfully pair and connect via Bluetooth. The problem is in Emulation Station, the Configure Input screen says 2 gamepads detected (it should say 4) and they are only my X-Arcade controllers. If I press/hold the buttons for either 8bitDo there is no response. I read about setting the udev rule, and the Bluetooth menu in Retropie does that for you if you select the option to do so. So I did that, but that didn't help. Another thing I checked - in Configuration Editor, there is an option Choose joypad order which let you assign controllers to an order from 1 through 4. If I try to set one of them, my only options are the two X-Arcade controllers, not the 8bitdo controllers. So I'm stuck at this point in Configure Input. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!

[@theunseen8054]

You know they have firmware updates program that simplifies it completely

[@mannygonzalez7987]

Hey. So I have the the 8bitdo arcade stick and the 8Bitdo Sn30 Pro+ and I have them both paired via Bluetooth. But now that I paired the 8Bitdo Sn30 Pro+ it messed up my configuration for the arcade stick and the buttons commands got switched around and my hot key to exit doesn’t work no more. I paired the first one with option 1 and the second with option 2 when I paired them via Bluetooth. I’ve tried unpairing them both and paring them back and that doesn’t work. It workes perfect when only 1 controller is paired via Bluetooth.

[@mali.7008]

my sn30 pro + doesnt show up and stops pairing right before the pi shows available controllers. I recently restarted my raspberry pi and it used to work before.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Hmm maybe your controller went into a different mode? There’s 4 modes on these. You want it in switch mode I believe. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Sometimes if it’s not it can behave funny. Does the controller up on connected devices? It could be listed under your connected devices still if you already ha fit paired at one point. If so you would need to remove it first then try to repair it otherwise it won’t work.

[@radmansdorf]

Thank you man!

[@mannygonzalez7987]

I can’t connect my Xbox controller or ps4 controller to Bluetooth. Mine doesn’t say register and connect to Bluetooth device. Mine says pair and connect Bluetooth device and it doesn’t work.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Those controllers have a separate process for pairing. I'm not familiar with the pairing process for either but you may be able to find some tutorials on those.

[@loganrodger6672]

Whenever I try to connect my sn30 pro controller after the pi finds it it just freezes and I'm not sure how to fix it And the 2nd option down like you said gives an error, but the first one just freezes everything

[@VGAplayer]

Thx

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Any time!

[@brianhoskins1979]

For me there was one crucial detail missing from this tutorial, and a whole load of unnecessary hassle ensued. My gamepad was the *8bitdo Pro 2*. On these pads there is a switch on the bottom with positions S.A.D.X and it is defaulted to position S. If you try the setup like this, the RPI will successfully connect to the pad and then in the emulation station when you go to Configure Inputs, it successfully recognises the Pro2 as a gamepad (it states one controller connected). But when you hold down 'A' or any other button for that matter, nothing will happen and you will be stuck. I am not _entirely_ sure what the positions of the switch on the gamepad are supposed to do, but in the instructions it lists the positions for different types of system e.g. PC, Switch, Android etc. I decided to try them all and I moved it from S up to X. On X it finally worked! Unfortunately for me I tried updating my system prior to this and the update corrupted everything and I had to provision my entire system again from the beginning. And only some hours later I finally discovered the 'X' switch solution. So anyway I hope this update finds someone else and allows them to avoid the same hassles!

[@kispie]

Got the SN30 pro+. Updated firmware. Doesn't want to connect at all. Can't even get the controller to be found via bluetooth

[@RetroGamingGuy]

That's weird. Does it work with other controllers? Just to make sure there isn't a bluetooth issue on the card. If not then it could very well be an issue with the controller. It could just have something wrong with it.

[@kispie]

@@RetroGamingGuy My PS4 controller works fine with my Pie. Wired or Bluetooth I cannot get the 8bitdo to work. Wired it recognizes that the controller is there, but button presses do nothing. Can't configure it at all

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@kispie Sounds like the controller itself may be the issue. If you're system is recognizing other controllers through bluetooth it's got to be an issue with the controller. You could try switching modes on the controller first though. 8bitdo controllers usually have different modes. Maybe you are in a mode that isn't compatible with RetroPie.

[@ittime1688]

Is it possible to set up 2 controllers or more at the same time on raspberry pi?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Absolutely! I don't think there's a limit you just can't use more than 4 at a time but you could pair a whole bunch of controllers that will save to your system so you just power on the ones you want to use and those will automatically connect after a few seconds and be ready to go.

[@josephmcafee4560]

@@RetroGamingGuy Hello! How do you make the Pi differentiate between TWO controllers. When I set this up, the Pi sees BOTH controllers, but they both are player 1... HELP :( Thanks!

[@hardware4computer]

@@josephmcafee4560 yep I have the same issue tried deleting them from the bluetooth menu and adding them again but keeps failing connecting them via usb-c cable does work but on bluetooth they both come up as player 1 😳

[@Magnetar83]

Are there any latency with these wireless controllers?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Not that I've experienced.

[@MiracleCelestia]

Extremely helpful

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Glad to hear it!

[@MiracleCelestia]

@@RetroGamingGuy any advise on how to make the joysticks active on certain games? Mainly MAME ones?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@MiracleCelestia yeah go into retroarch (hold x and your hot key button) and then hit b to back out a page and under input then port 1 bonds at the top should be an option to enable analog

[@MiracleCelestia]

@@RetroGamingGuy Thanks man for that info. I’ve been googling for hours to figure that out

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@MiracleCelestia no problem at all. Let me know if you have trouble and I’ll throw a video together on it

[@kennethwhitaker2844]

This video confused me On the pi should i go to configure With the wired 8bitdo?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Just go to main menu, go int input configs, hold a, and you'll jump right into the mapping screen. Assuming you already have a controller setup. If not, then you'd be able to access the mapping page directly upon first boot up.

[@DJCGAMESTUDIOS]

ru a Detroit guy? nice Tatt! thanks for the great video it helped alot

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Thanks brother! Not born and raised but lived there for a little bit! Canton & Oakland Township. Still a lifelong Tigers fan no matter what!

[@DJCGAMESTUDIOS]

@@RetroGamingGuy thats Awesome!!! Go Tigers!

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@DJCGAMESTUDIOS yes sir!!!!

[@light-sg1413]

I can't connect the SF30 Bluetooth pad it is update to the latest firmware as well as retro pie it will pick up the pad but it not connect right I had it set for Nintendo switch settings to I also know if I add a cable to it when it set to switch settings on the pad it not pick up but if I set it for other settings like Xbox PS4 are Android it work fine with the cable it odd it work fine to the Nintendo switch and connects to my windows 10 pc on Bluetooth

[@startrekmaniac1701]

What did you get your retro pie?

[@abdulhadimulkana9881]

Where can I get this theme from?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

If you want the card then our website but if you just want the theme it's called retrorama. This one is customized a bit more than the one you can get stock.

[@abdulhadimulkana9881]

@@RetroGamingGuy Hi, I just want the theme, can you share it with me?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@abdulhadimulkana9881 Just follow the tutorial in the link below and select retrorama and you'll be able to download the theme right to your retropie. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKHZl2p6hLN6aZY

[@abdulhadimulkana9881]

@@RetroGamingGuy perfect. Thanks mate, appreciated it.

[@abdulhadimulkana9881]

@@RetroGamingGuy i just saw the video, I have all of these themes. I just want the modified retrorama theme you're using.

[@SolidHyunkel]

My 8bitdo SN30 PRO is registered as "wireless controller" unlike yours at 8:27 with the full name and mine it connects via bluetooth but it's not recognized by Emulation Station as a joypad no matter what I do....Any advice? Very helpful video from unboxing to finish. Only your voice sounds very low.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Hmmm did you update the firmware on it prior to pairing? Are you positive it's a genuine 8bitdo controller? A lot of the non name brand controller versions register as "wireless controllers". You don't see knockoffs as often now but this particular model did have some out there. I had the misfortune of getting one about a year ago off amazon (advertised as the real thing). You are using bluetooth right and not a dongle receiver? Also, not super familiar with this exact model but if you look at the 4 lights on the bottom of the controller between the analog sticks...when it's powered on which button lights up?

[@SolidHyunkel]

Now I now. Each of the 4 pair modes the control have (windows, Android, Mac and Nintendo switch) has its own name so I was pressing A to pair because since I don't have a Mac I thought I could use that "unused pair slot" and the name the controller assigns to itself in this mode is "wireless controller" and its incompatible with retropie. I was able to finally use it as input pairing it in windows mode but for some reason, both trigger buttons don't work so I can't map them... It's one mystery after another. At least this is a step forward haha

[@SolidHyunkel]

@@RetroGamingGuy Yes I did! I'm on 1.35

[@SolidHyunkel]

@@RetroGamingGuy thanks for the fast reply and help! :)

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@SolidHyunkel I just thought of the modes too. Try X + Start and see if that solves it or B + Start. I never personally experienced issues with the modes but try those and if that doesn't work try Y + Start (Switch mode). One of them should do it where all the buttons work properly. You may need to remove the device from your pairing list between trying each mode.

[@kevincoady3413]

Great video- I had big issues trying to pair my 8bit duo controllers to the raspi, so I purchased an 8bit do bluetooth dongle- Bam it worked- however when I try to map the buttons and some say "button already taken" - does anyone know a work around for this? Thanks all I am noob still

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Thanks for the kind words. Try changing your mode. 8bitdo controllers come with 4 modes sometimes by default it selects the wrong one which I’ll give those messages. Try the switch mode

[@kevincoady3413]

@@RetroGamingGuy I will give it a try ! thank you i love your channel !

[@VillegasNation14]

Whats the max amount of controllers we can use on a raspberry pi as i want to get this for the old multiplayer games

[@RetroGamingGuy]

4

[@RetroGamingGuy]

At one time anyways. You could use as many as you want. Many switch out controllers often like if you want to play n64 you could use a usb n64 controller. Same with ps, Sega games, nes, snes, etc

[@bend7726]

Whenever i try to connect my SN3O Pro + to retropie i get the following error: Creating device failed: org.bluez.Error.ConnectionAttemptFailed: Page timeout). PLEASE HELP!

[@RetroGamingGuy]

I have never seen this error message before. Did you update the firmware on your 8bitdo controller?

[@bend7726]

@@RetroGamingGuy hello there. I've finally fixed the problem after 2 hours of troubleshooting. It turned out to be a big problem with the Bluetooth package so I just ended up uninstalling everything and readding it manually. Finally that fixed the problem. Controller firmware was fully up to date:)

[@aleroart]

Hello I had reset my controller configuration and after I started back up formatting my controller it doesn't hold. Even as well. I find having to shut off and on my retro pi to change out games any links or videos I can fix my problem?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Unfortunately I'm not sure what is going on there. I haven't come across this issue personally. You did a input config reset to retropie right so you reset everything? Check your 8bitdo controller with their website and see if there is a firmware update for it. I was having a weird issue with my 8bitdo arcade stick and turns out there was a new firmware update which I did and then everything began working smoothly again when I reconfigured it.

[@danielvickers4972]

I got it to work. I can go through the menu but when I select a game it will only let me use player one joystick set up not the controller

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Are you doing this with a arcade cabinet setup?

[@danielvickers4972]

@@RetroGamingGuy Yes. got it figured out...had to reprogram the software to recognize the 2 controller on 1 usb

[@GreenTeaViewer]

What button do you map to Select/Hotkey on the M30?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

The button on the far right below the start button. Check the link below and skip to 5:15 mark for the mapping instructions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/paDSloOlh8qkZpY

[@GreenTeaViewer]

@@RetroGamingGuy thanks I followed your instructions and it is all set! I wasn't aware of the need to map both to retropie and then to the game system through retroarch.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@GreenTeaViewer Glad it worked out!

[@kennethwhitaker2844]

Do this works with the wired version? Do i just go to configure?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Yeah, may still need to update firmware but yeah just plug it in and advance into the input configs from the main menu.

[@KitchenerLeslie2]

Will qanba arcade sticks work with retropie raspberry pi4 consoles? Both are usb wired. Q4raf and obsidian.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

I believe so! Just need to be in D input. I have not used them personally but had a customer mention using them. They said obsidian is what they use and in D input mode.

[@Wilhuf1]

I can confirm the Qanba fightstick works on Retropie on pi4. I use the stick in ps4 mode on my Retropie pi4.

[@BigHushAffiliate]

Where did you get that arcade image for your raspberry pi?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

www.retropieguy.com/products/retropie-guy-256gb-24-000-game-ultimate-raspberry-pi-4-game-collection-sd-card

[@BigHushAffiliate]

@@RetroGamingGuy thanks! 😊

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@BigHushAffiliate any time

[@richardmackenzie8284]

I can get the m a m e games up but won’t start or come out of page

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Try switching emulators it may be defaulting to one that doesn’t work. Try the wary mame emulators not the later ones like mame 2010 2015 etc. That wouldn’t be a controller issue sounds like either emulator issue or something with Roms.

[@CompuforceWally]

Hello, I have the SN30 model (not pro or ➕), these come without analogue button. I have successfully paired 4 of these, however for the N64 the directional buttons do not work. Rest of consoles / computers work fine. Any idea please?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Likely not going to have enough controls on that for n64 but open retroarch (usually hot key and x button) when in a n64 game and go into the mapping section within retroarch and remap for your d pad to be the analog stick. Check link below to see what I mean. I'm changing it for arcade controls but same idea for you just with the d pad. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enO5pmCMh9qUbpo

[@ARGbass86]

I love this retro gamepad, I was wondering if the USB cable is just for charging or I can play plugged also?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

I believe it's just for charging.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

You may be able ti use it to connect to devices as well but I've heard mixed reviews on using it on RetroPie connected via the cable. I never tried personally. I just use it for charging and the battery life is always so good on these.

[@ARGbass86]

@@RetroGamingGuy I see... well thanks for your answer bud

[@kevinhanley6462]

Good tutorial, but the sound effects were 10 times louder than your voice: you've fixed this in your later videos.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Definitely stabilized the audio since 👍🏻

[@leechurchill5182]

great video. Ive bought two of these controllers and im having problems using two at the same time. both controllers show as player one LED. arghhhhhhhhh

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Hey thanks! Did you do a firmware update on each and individually pair and map them ?

[@leechurchill5182]

@@RetroGamingGuy hi. Im trying as we speak but keep getting error when updating. Think it maybe cos im using Windows 11? The controllers work the Pi fine but when i use them together like in turtles etc the controls go all crap. Wont jump or punch etc. I managed to find the firmware download but i think they've stopped making the pads now

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@leechurchill5182 hmmm not sure if windows 11 would be the issue. There may be a version of the firmware updated for 11. Even if it's discontinued they should still be able to update to the last firmware available. My 8bitdo controller is discontinued as well but I can see still use the updater on it. There's just no new updates beyond what's on there now.

[@michaelyork5617]

I’m following this video and even using your 256GB image but the pi will not pair with my SF30. At first it would find the 8bitdo controller but then it would hang on the following screen when trying displayonly. Now it won’t allow me to remove “pro controller” to try pairing again (getting a GDbus error “resource not ready”) and the pi is unable to find any Bluetooth devices. Could this have messed up my pi’s Bluetooth radio? Nothing works. Not restarting or retrying.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

If you cut the power and restart are you able to navigate around your card? Not sure what’s going on there. I have no seen this issue before or that error message. Did you update your firmware prior to connecting your controller? Have you tried any other controllers via Bluetooth? The card wouldn’t cause issues to the pi itself. If there’s an issue with the card it stays there. No risk of it causing issues onto the pi. Worst case I’d be happy to exchange the card for you.

[@michaelyork5617]

I think the reason for my issue is here: retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/30262/bluetooth-retropie-setup-script-issues. It’s not the SD card. Apparently there’s an issue with Bluetooth controllers on the latest raspberry Pi 4 B. I haven’t been able to try the suggestions to overcome this issue yet.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@michaelyork5617 That's really odd though because that issue has been tied to the SN30 Pro + controller which I have heard some people did experience that issue with that controller and retropie while others did not. I actually just ordered one of those today to test out and possibly do a video on. You said you have the SF30 which I actually have and used in this video. I'm still using it to this day and just set it up on my arcade setup earlier this evening without any issues. You could potentially have a faulty controller or be running a different version of the firmware than I am. I actually haven't updated my firmware since the video here was made. Basically I have no idea what's going on unfortunately. It certainly won't hurt to try those suggestions in the the link there.

[@michaelyork5617]

I’m only assuming the issue I have is similar because the exact same thing is happening to me. When trying to complete the security phase of pairing it just freezes. I will try the suggestions on the forum tomorrow morning and see if it helps.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@michaelyork5617 Sounds good definitely keep me posted.

[@JirouLierge]

So i get to the "hold A" part. Nothing happens from there as much as i try. I've tried unplugging my wired controller for that part aswell. That didn't work. The problem is, that it's worked great before. Now it somehow got disconnected and wont let me configure it when i try to set it back up .

[@RetroGamingGuy]

I would see if the website has a firmware update. Not sure if they even do them for wired controllers but worth checking. I never used their wired controllers for any long period of time so I'm not as familiar but when I've had issues with their controllers suddenly not working it was always fixed with a firmware update through their website.

[@JirouLierge]

@@RetroGamingGuy The wired controller works fine, it's when I'm trying to configure the Bluetooth 8bitdo is when the problems start. I can hold "A" all i want and nothing happens. Even though it's connected.

[@JirouLierge]

Got it working!

[@pcm2fchris]

Buddy of mine got me a pi. Bought myself an 8bitdo Pro Plus. I know nothing about modding, and am trying to get the bluetooth to work. At about 7:37 you are using some software, where you scroll down to bluetooth. I think I need to download this? I literally have the pi cartridge, a laptop, and my 8bitdo. What do I need to do? 34 year old over here who's kinda lost. :(

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Hey so that's retropie's settings. Do you have a card in your pi with retropie? If not that's what you neend. That would get you moving 100% with games and everything you need. Without that you basically just have a empty computer with no operating system on it. You'd get yourself a sd card with retropie and games on it then you would need either a usb keyboard or a wired controller to set up the bluetooth controller you got. You wouldn't be able to set that up without one of these as you wouldn't be able to navigate to the bluetooth page without first having something already set up.

[@pcm2fchris]

@@RetroGamingGuy Ok, so I've finally got all that! Man, noob here. :X Anyway, Now that I've got the pie, I'm trying to connect my Switch Pro controller to it, but it never finds it when I try to pair via bluetooth. It keeps just saying no devices detected. Tried dozens of times. Any tips?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@pcm2fchris hey the switch pros never work. I drove myself nuts with several models and had zero luck. Some wouldn’t pair and a couple would but then they wouldn’t work in any games. 8bitdo has been the best bet so far or usb wireless receiver controls also work well. We sell a PlayStation style one that I love. Really cool d pad setup too which I like better than the original ps d pad.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@pcm2fchris kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX_do6BtnJ2eoKc this controller in case you want to check it out

[@ViXtOwN]

I was finally able to set up my 8bitdo controller thank you! My only issue currently is that it's not letting me map L2/R2 for some reason. Any ideas on how I can fix this?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Hey try to update your firmware on their website and then try again. I've had that solve that issue in the past with my older controller.

[@ViXtOwN]

@@RetroGamingGuy I'll give it a shot, thank you!

[@GameMedic]

Wouldn't let me define L trigger when doing controller setup. Ran it a second time and all was good.

[@zoe-ri4im]

Hello I've been trying to figure this out for months now and I hope you can help I have the 8bitdo pro plus it works great in the emulation menu but when I start a game nothing works I would appreciate any input

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Hey! You likely are in the wrong mode. 8bitdo has 4 modes for each controller. You have to try each until one works. Almost every will likely work to navigate but it won’t work in games. Try that. I believe switch is the mode that is best but each model could differ. Try that and let me know.

[@zoe-ri4im]

@@RetroGamingGuy thanks for the quick replies i have an arcade cabinet with the xinmo usb for my joystick is there a different setup using this

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@zoe-ri4im shouldn’t be. I think it’ll be the same. Make sure the firmware is full up to date on the controller as well

[@zoe-ri4im]

@@RetroGamingGuy thank you for all your help I took your advice and paired it in switch mode now it works in dreamcast games but not other systems some say to turn off multitap but I cannot find this option in retroarch any suggestions thanks

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@zoe-ri4im damn that’s really weird. It really makes me think there’s just something not right with the controller. After you pair you are going to the configuration mapping screen right and mapping each button to the proper function?

[@rgblue]

I need some help. I have a raspberri pi hooked up inside my Mortal Kombat arcade machine. EVERY TIME I PRESS THE LOW KICK button when im playing, for about half a second at the bottom of the screen, it will say, "Cheats On" or "Cheats Off". It is super annoying. Can you help? Please? I have no idea how to stop this message, it only happens when i press the low kick button on the Player 1 side.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

You must have a mapping issue. I haven't come across that myself but maybe try remapping your controls. Is it done while hitting just one button or is it when you hit two buttons at once? The combo could be shortcut button.

[@rgblue]

@@RetroGamingGuy when I press the low kick button only, I get that message at the bottom of the screen. I've tried remapping my controls and no matter what, it always does it......

[@rgblue]

@@RetroGamingGuy is there a tutorial online of how I can do a factory reset on my Raspberri pi? I'm thinking maybe that will solve the issue 😉

[@mangmerciless9606]

First security mode failed, second mode just freezes. What do I do from here?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Did you update your controllers firmware?

[@mangmerciless9606]

@@RetroGamingGuy Yes, I updated the firmware just like in your video. Now it doesn't even turn on or charge.

[@sanstheskeleton1869]

My SN30 controller works on the menu screen but not with any games.

[@RobbyRaccoon]

Same...different model though

[@londonoverground]

@@RobbyRaccoon have you installed the ps3 controller package in the past? if so uninstall that.

[@RobbyRaccoon]

@@londonoverground I have not. Last night I uninstalled and reinstalled Retropie and that fixed it.

[@londonoverground]

@@RobbyRaccoon ok cool. Installing the PS3 package prevents other controllers working via bt which is why I thought it could be that. I would also recommend you get an 8bitdo usb retro receiver and connect your controller through that instead of the pi's onboard Bluetooth.

[@sbell2571]

Will this wireless setup work with the Odroid N2 or N2+?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

It should

[@notetivanobisukae2365]

can support dual joystick bluetooth?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Yeah

[@notetivanobisukae2365]

@@RetroGamingGuy can connect dual but gamepad1 and gamepad2 key map is Duplicate How fix it?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@notetivanobisukae2365 what controller are you using?

[@notetivanobisukae2365]

@@RetroGamingGuy Shinecon

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@notetivanobisukae2365 I haven't tried that controller so I can't be certain on anything 100% but button is duplicated? Are you saying you set up one controller and went to set up another and it's saying that? Not sure I fully understand what is happening. Let me know.

[@japyoo2248]

sn30 pro + doesnt work with retropie unfornatuatly

[@RetroGamingGuy]

I haven’t tried myself but have had a few people tell me they didn’t have issues with it.

[@japyoo2248]

@@RetroGamingGuy it finds it when you pair it but when you have to choose security mode it just locks up and freezes.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@japyoo2248 interesting. I’m going to grab one from 8bitdo and test it out. See if I can find a way around that.

[@japyoo2248]

@@RetroGamingGuy retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/30262/bluetooth-retropie-setup-script-issues

[@puterhacker31]

How do I get my controller to reconnect after I power the pi back on without having to go through the whole bluetooth settings again?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Just hit the start button to power the controller on. it will light up and may take a few seconds but you'll notice the green light on it becomes solid and you should then notice that you can navigate your system with the controller at that point.

[@puterhacker31]

@@RetroGamingGuy I just want to thank you not just for replying but for everything.. iv learned so much from you

[@AntonioCunningham]

Which setting on the back should the controller be set to?

[@RetroGamingGuy]

I've never had to change from the default one that they come in.

[@AntonioCunningham]

@@RetroGamingGuy Mines came with the default being S (Switch) I've not seen anyone talking about the button mode for Raspberry Pi. So I'm going to assume that's the default.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@AntonioCunningham yeah switch is the one I used by default

[@StayUber]

turn up your mic my guy, i can barely hear you in a somewhat loud room at full volume while other videos i can hear just fine.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

My bad can’t change it now

[@PSUNATION]

Did everything you mentioned and it won’t detect game pad. I am using sn30 pro. It will move up and down in the retro pie menu. Shows game pad detected, but it won’t recognize the buttons.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Did you go to main menu then input configuration and map the controls after pairing?

[@PSUNATION]

@@RetroGamingGuy it would not recognize the controller. So I found this. retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/27965/8bitdo-sn30-pro-bluetooth-usb-connection-issues/8 Shows steps near the bottom. It works and shows 8bit on the Bluetooth screen Still can’t get this to connect. Lol nightmare Update. I can get it to work connected usb, but not Bluetooth. :-(. It shouldn’t be this difficult lol.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@PSUNATION have you tried switching modes? There’s 3 or 4 modes on the 8bitdo controllers you may have it to the wrong one.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@PSUNATION nevermind I see the link details that

[@RetroGamingGuy]

You updated the firmware right?

[@bigmusclemike6257]

Didn't help me. So frustrated. I just got a 8-bit duo SN30 pro+ controller to use with my Raspberry Pi4. I got it paired on the blue screen on the configure Bluetooth devices. But just the d-pad, both analog sticks, and L &R trigger's work in the blue screen. All the other buttons do not work. I've tried option setup dev rule for joypad. But as soon I get out of bluetooth settings. The controller does not work. It's still connected ( one green led lit up) but does nothing. Tired rebooting with no controls plugged in. No prompt comes up. As soon as I get out of the Bluetooth settings it doesn't work. I'm using a fresh retropie build (retropie buster-4.71-rpi4_400.img.gz)on a new SD card.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

What’s the issue?

[@bigmusclemike6257]

@@RetroGamingGuy I got it working finally. I had to go into the add control config manually. It did not pop up automatically after I added it. .

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@bigmusclemike6257 oh man what a pain . Sorry to hear that. At least it ended up working in the end. Must be a different setup process for that specific model.

[@MegaZeeeh]

my raspberry pi never finds my 8bitdo

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Is the firmware on the 8bitdo up to date? Do any bluetooth devices show up when trying to pair?

[@MegaZeeeh]

@@RetroGamingGuy yes, my smart watch appears, I don't know about the firmware, I need to arrange a Windows or Mac to check, since 8bitdo doesn't have a Linux software yet.

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@MegaZeeeh Okay got it. That's likely the issue then since you are getting other devices detected on RetroPie.

[@jfjfjf]

why is it gonna take me 13 minutes to do this

[@RetroGamingGuy]

It’s not going to. It’s 13 min with explaining everything. You can knock it out in 5 min depending on how long it takes to update firmware.

[@glovedcop69]

This did not work it works on the menu but not the game

[@RetroGamingGuy]

Did you map the controls?

[@glovedcop69]

@@RetroGamingGuy yes... I followed your video instructions

[@RetroGamingGuy]

@@glovedcop69 must be something wrong with either your card or the controller. Maybe you're in the wrong mode? There's modes listed on the back on the controller. Try switching modes.

[@I_SuperHiro_I]

I can barely hear you