psx multitap retroarch 4 players

alexis-puska

@dankcushions
Maybe add to wiki to set standard or analog insteed of default.

darknior

@dankcushions and @MegamanHxH ... please is it possible to have some help ?

I have the last Retropie installation with all the last update and lr-pcsx-rearmed updates from the last source code.
I read all the topic and the Wiki and i configure all fine :

/opt/retropie/configs/psx/retroarch.cfg : ADD game specific options !

rewind_enable = "false"
input_overlay_enable = "true"
input_overlay = "/opt/retropie/emulators/retroarch/overlays/borders/Sony-PlayStation.cfg"
video_smooth = "true"
video_shader_enable = "false"
game_specific_options = "true"

/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg : all is fine configured
/opt/retropie/configs/psx/pcsx/cfg/SCES_02834-SCES02834.cfg : all is fine configured

but i can't find these configuration anywhere :(

frameskip = "0"
region = "PAL"
pad1type = "default"
pad2type = "default"
pad3type = "default"
pad4type = "default"
pad5type = "default"
pad6type = "default"
pad7type = "default"
pad8type = "default"
multitap1 = "auto"
multitap2 = "auto"
drc = "enabled"
neon_interlace_enable = "disabled"
neon_enhancement_enable = "enabled"
neon_enhancement_no_main = "enabled"
duping_enable = "on"
spu_reverb = "on"
spu_interpolation = "simple"
pe2_fix = "disabled"
inuyasha_fix = "disabled"

I can only configure them in Retroarch on my TV to have :

pad1type = "standard"
pad2type = "standard"
pad3type = "standard"
pad4type = "standard"
pad5type = "standard"
pad6type = "standard"
pad7type = "standard"
pad8type = "standard"
multitap1 = "enable"
multitap2 = "enable"

Finally i search on : /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch/config/PCSX-ReARMed

Found : Crash Team Racing (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It,Nl) (EDC) [LC2 Crack by Paradox]

But nothing save too, only 11 lines in each config file :

video_scale_integer = "true"
menu_show_advanced_settings = "true"
savestate_thumbnail_enable = "true"
show_hidden_files = "true"
custom_viewport_width = "1280"
custom_viewport_height = "960"
aspect_ratio_index = "22"
video_refresh_rate = "60.000000"
input_overlay_opacity = "1.000000"

No more ...
I try to had the lines by hand but it doesn't works :(

Have i forgot something ???
Or maybe you must fix the config per game function ???

If nobody do it, we can't make a CFG file by game to help players.
I really want to have a solution to have some games with end without the multitape.

Thanks

akafox

I am not sure about all the code changes being needed..

I just open the retroarch GUI (select+X) and then go to controller options and enable the multitap from there. You want to make sure that you are in the "quick menu" NOT the main menu.

Then save a game specific configuration and quit the game..then restart the game. Now every time you start that game it will enable the multitap every time you start the game without having to go into the GUI...works every time.

darknior

@akafox No, you don't read or understand me :(
Have you try to do it yourself ??

I already do that, i always do that ... for each system ... when i have a game with specific configuration.
But it 's not working on PSX :(
On PSX with lr-pcsx-rearmed when you change something and save it for a game, it save it for the core !!!
And you have this option for all the games :(
I think there is a bug in the Retroarch Menu code of PSX ...

PSX options are ONLY saved in this file for all the games :
/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-core-options.cfg

pcsx_rearmed_frameskip = "0"
pcsx_rearmed_region = "PAL"
pcsx_rearmed_pad1type = "standard"
pcsx_rearmed_pad2type = "standard"
pcsx_rearmed_pad3type = "standard"
pcsx_rearmed_pad4type = "standard"
pcsx_rearmed_pad5type = "standard"
pcsx_rearmed_pad6type = "standard"
pcsx_rearmed_pad7type = "standard"
pcsx_rearmed_pad8type = "standard"
pcsx_rearmed_multitap1 = "disabled"
pcsx_rearmed_multitap2 = "disabled"
pcsx_rearmed_drc = "enabled"
pcsx_rearmed_neon_interlace_enable = "enabled"
pcsx_rearmed_neon_enhancement_enable = "enabled"
pcsx_rearmed_neon_enhancement_no_main = "enabled"
pcsx_rearmed_duping_enable = "enabled"
pcsx_rearmed_spu_reverb = "enabled"
pcsx_rearmed_spu_interpolation = "simple"
pcsx_rearmed_pe2_fix = "disabled"
pcsx_rearmed_inuyasha_fix = "disabled"
pcsx_rearmed_show_bios_bootlogo = "disabled"

Noting more than 11 lines in the games configuration :(
A friend try it too, and have same result. Impossible to save a configuration for one game.

dankcushions

@darknior
works for me.

can you upload your ENTIRE cfgs?

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

darknior

@dankcushions Yes for sure, thanks a lot :)

https://gist.github.com/Darknior/f8e187ae844a5397e17e24417e5cc45c

dankcushions

@darknior
all-retroarch-config-PCSX-ReARMed-GameSpecificConfigFile.cfg
where is this? what's it called? how was it generated?

your /all/retroarch.cfg is not a default retropie one (they are a lot smaller), so there could be an issue there.

darknior

@dankcushions said in psx multitap retroarch 4 players:

@darknior
all-retroarch-config-PCSX-ReARMed-GameSpecificConfigFile.cfg
where is this? what's it called? how was it generated?

your /all/retroarch.cfg is not a default retropie one (they are a lot smaller), so there could be an issue there.

It is : /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch/config/PCSX-ReARMed/PCSX-ReARMed.cfg
or : ...../Croc 2 (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It,Nl,Sv).cfg
Same files ...

My ALL Retroarch config ALL CFG is original, i only change some config with the RETROARCH config in the RETROPIE-SETUP
But if you think it can help me, give me yours and i will try it.

Do you verify your games CFG files ? Are they saving the PADTYPE and MULTITAP settings ?

darknior

You have share one here, very impressive with all lines commented ....
I don't know why i don't have same in my Retroarch ? :(

https://pastebin.com/quurrCnh

https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/12421/rpi3-psx-emulation-regression/6

dankcushions

@darknior said in psx multitap retroarch 4 players:

@dankcushions said in psx multitap retroarch 4 players:

@darknior
all-retroarch-config-PCSX-ReARMed-GameSpecificConfigFile.cfg
where is this? what's it called? how was it generated?

your /all/retroarch.cfg is not a default retropie one (they are a lot smaller), so there could be an issue there.

It is : /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch/config/PCSX-ReARMed/PCSX-ReARMed.cfg

this is a core override. you should not have one of these, as it may override a game override.

or : ...../Croc 2 (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It,Nl,Sv).cfg
Same files ...

you didn't say how you're generating them? i'm checking they aren't being generated manually - you should generate them via the RGUI as the wiki instructs: https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/Playstation-1#multitap-3-8-player

My ALL Retroarch config ALL CFG is original, i only change some config with the RETROARCH config in the RETROPIE-SETUP

'some config' :/

darknior

@dankcushions said in psx multitap retroarch 4 players:

all-retroarch-config-PCSX-ReARMed-GameSpecificConfigFile.cfg
this is a core override. you should not have one of these, as it may override a game override.

I remove them all .. ok

you didn't say how you're generating them? i'm checking they aren't being generated manually - you should generate them via the RGUI as the wiki instructs: https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/Playstation-1#multitap-3-8-player

Yes i read this first and use the WIKI solution from the beginning

My ALL Retroarch config ALL CFG is original, i only change some config with the RETROARCH config in the RETROPIE-SETUP

'some config' :/

Only Hotkeys, filters, some options, nothing more than other emulators...

SOLUTION / SOLUTION / SOLUTION / SOLUTION / SOLUTION / SOLUTION / SOLUTION /

I removed core-override files, use the Wiki tuto again, change my settings and make a SAVE GAME OVERIDES in Retroarch.
I nerver understand it before but it is my ERROR !!!! so sorry :(
I must use in Options the 1rst line Game-options file !!!!

Now if i understand all fine, there are :

RetroArch general settings for all emulators : /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg
RetroArch systems options for all emulators : /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-core-options.cfg

Override RetroArch general settings for PSX : /opt/retropie/configs/psx/retroarch.cfg
Override RetroArch systems options by games : /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch/config/PCSX-ReARMed/ ROM NAME.opt
That is a little strange that it copy settings for all the systems and not only the PSX ... easier to code i think.
Gamepad settings by games :/opt/retropie/configs/psx/PCSX-ReARMed/ ROM NAME.rmp

I'm true ? Is it fine ?
Thanks

dankcushions

@darknior said in psx multitap retroarch 4 players:

@dankcushions said in psx multitap retroarch 4 players:

all-retroarch-config-PCSX-ReARMed-GameSpecificConfigFile.cfg
this is a core override. you should not have one of these, as it may override a game override.

I remove them all .. ok

you didn't say how you're generating them? i'm checking they aren't being generated manually - you should generate them via the RGUI as the wiki instructs: https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/Playstation-1#multitap-3-8-player

Yes i read this first and use the WIKI solution from the beginning

My ALL Retroarch config ALL CFG is original, i only change some config with the RETROARCH config in the RETROPIE-SETUP

'some config' :/

Only Hotkeys, filters, some options, nothing more than other emulators...

SOLUTION / SOLUTION / SOLUTION / SOLUTION / SOLUTION / SOLUTION / SOLUTION /

I removed core-override files, use the Wiki tuto again, change my settings and make a SAVE GAME OVERIDES in Retroarch.
I nerver understand it before but it is my ERROR !!!! so sorry :(
I must use in Options the 1rst line Game-options file !!!!

Now if i understand all fine, there are :

RetroArch general settings for all emulators : /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg
RetroArch systems options for all emulators : /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-core-options.cfg

Override RetroArch general settings for PSX : /opt/retropie/configs/psx/retroarch.cfg
Override RetroArch systems options by games : /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch/config/PCSX-ReARMed/ ROM NAME.opt
That is a little strange that it copy settings for all the systems and not only the PSX ... easier to code i think.
Gamepad settings by games :/opt/retropie/configs/psx/PCSX-ReARMed/ ROM NAME.rmp

I'm true ? Is it fine ?
Thanks

you've got it :)

That is a little strange that it copy settings for all the systems and not only the PSX ... easier to code i think.

yes, this has been raised with retroarch but yeah apparently it's hard to code it to just do the psx ones in the psx .opt file(s)

darknior

@dankcushions Thanks a lot now all is perfect. i wish it will help other user ...

Byakuyadx

Hi Team,

I am having a similar issue. after enabling Multicap 1 and disabling multicap 2, I can select three players options in CTR, however the third controller won't take any input in the character selection screen.

To fix this, I have to open the quick menu and go to controllers and switch from retro to retro/w analog for user 3, then it will work fine. I have to do this every time I start a three player game.

Anyone has permanent fix for this ?

thanks

darknior

Strange, i think you have a bad configuration somewhere :(
In options you must choose standard or analog. And in input the pad that correspond.
You can save the setting for options by game and same for pad.

akafox

@byakuyadx So even after you change all that and get it working you...:

Reset the game (not quit) the resume it to make sure it still works
Saved a controller configuration file after making changes
Go back to the "retroach quick" menu and save a game option and it reads saved successful..
Then you quit the game and then restart it..

but the changes don't take effect?

I can't remember the actually hardware setup..my psx is in the attic...but I could swear when we played that game the tap was plugged into the second port of the psx..but again that was years ago....

akafox

I can confirm this even after saving the controller file and configuration file for the game. Both configs load correctly on start. Not sure what the problem is..

Although the game does work after changing the config in the rgui and restarting from there. Again starting from emulationstation causes it not to work correctly for some reason.

This is on the PI and PC this problem occurs...with CTR anyway

sonicsheppard

Hi all,

Sorry to open up an old post, but I am still unable to get multitap working on the latest le-pcsx-rearmed PS1 binary (1.6.7 r22).

I have tried both Crash Team Racing and Micro Machines V3 but neither work,

Pi Model or other hardware: Rasberry Pi 3
Power Supply used: 5V 3A USB power cable
RetroPie Version Used: 4.3.2
Built From: Built from 4.3 image, fully updated to 4.3.2, all cores, ES, retroarch etc.
USB Devices connected: Bluetooth dongle
Controller used: WiiU Pro (x2), Sony PS3 (x2)
Guide used: https://retropie.org.uk/docs/Playstation-1/
Emulator: lr-pcsx-rearmed (1.6.7 r22)

How to replicate the problem:

Update to lr-pcsx-rearmed 1.6.7 r22 with latest retropie-setup scripts, launch either CTR or Micro Machines V3. Open up retroarch menu (with per-game config enabled - see guide) and enable either Multitap Port 1 or Port 2. Restart game and test Multiplayer section.

No matter what I try I just can not got 3+ player working on either of those titles. I've tried enabling both Multitap port 1 and 2, just port 1, just port 2, setting to auto, restarting game from RetroArch or fully restarting from ES after saving per-game configs. Nothing I have tried has worked so far.

CTR won't allow me to select 3P or 4P, they remain greyed out. Micro Machines V3 allows me to select more the 2 players, but Player 2 seems to have control over both Player 1 and Player 2 selection, while Player 3 has no input.

The controllers work fine, and I have successfully gotten multitap working on other lr- cores (e.g. Mega Drive, SNES, NES, TG16).

Is there something else I can try? is this a known issue that lr-pcsx-rearmed multitap doesn't work at the moment, or have others got it working.

Please let me know if you need any other info. Thanks as always everyone!

akafox

I have been able to get Crash Bash, CTR, Bomberman Party and World, Twisted Metal 3 and 4 to work fine for me. Haven't tested 8 players for FIFA 98 yet not enough controllers.

sonicsheppard

Thanks very much for the response and confirmation @akafox . Before I go ahead with a full image re-install, I don's suppose there's anything obvious you can think of that I could try or that I've missed?

Would you mind listing exactly how you got it to work?