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8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller Compatibility

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    trecuu @mitu
    last edited by 11 Mar 2023, 07:52

    @mitu
    Heres the output: https://pastebin.com/raw/PmkZcmdC

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      trecuu @mitu
      last edited by 11 Mar 2023, 08:10

      @mitu
      Using:
      Raspberry Pi 2 B 1.1v
      Linux retropie 5.10.103-v7+
      Built From Pre made SD Image on RetroPie website
      The only USB device connect is the receiver of the 8bitdo controller.

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        mitu Global Moderator
        last edited by 11 Mar 2023, 08:21

        Seems like a driver support issue, which hopefully may get resolved if you update the xpad driver. You haven't specified which version of RetroPie you're using right now, so run an update (which should update the xpad driver also) and reboot, then try again the dongle.

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          trecuu @mitu
          last edited by 11 Mar 2023, 08:57

          @mitu
          I just updated via the Retropie Setup Script. Is that enough?

          Still not working...

          https://pastebin.com/raw/tXiPDg7x

          Thx!

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            mitu Global Moderator @trecuu
            last edited by mitu 3 Nov 2023, 16:15 11 Mar 2023, 16:13

            I just updated via the Retropie Setup Script. Is that enough?

            Should be enough, but unfortunately it seems that's not solving the issue. I see in the logs that the controller advertise itself as a Nintendo Switch Pro, then it disconnects, tries to mimic an Xbox controller, then it disconnects again and finally just shows as a generic input device (with a different name).

            It seems it's not fully compatible with RetroPie/Linux. FWIW there are a couple of similar issues reported for the xpad driver (here and here).

            Does the controller have any firmware update(s) that can be applied ? I know some of Linux users have made it work. This is the controller you have, right ?

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              trecuu @mitu
              last edited by 11 Mar 2023, 21:50

              @mitu
              I found where the xpad package was, and even manually updated it, but it did not fix the problem.
              I have both of them updated to the last version of the firmware. Even tested the beta one, and no success either.

              And yes, that is exactly the controller that I have.

              Ill look further in these issues you gave...

              Thx again!

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                trecuu @mitu
                last edited by 12 Mar 2023, 06:55

                @mitu
                I tried messing around with the xpad source, made some changes and now the controller keeps CONNECTED, doesnt give any ERRORS.

                But... it does not work any buttons. =/

                Heres the output from dmesg:
                https://pastebin.com/raw/9vv628c7

                And heres the changes I did:
                https://github.com/paroj/xpad/compare/master...trecuu:xpad:master

                Thx for the help =)

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                  mitu Global Moderator @trecuu
                  last edited by 12 Mar 2023, 08:17

                  @trecuu said in 8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller Compatibility:

                  But... it does not work any buttons. =/
                  Heres the output from dmesg:
                  https://pastebin.com/raw/9vv628c7

                  Looking at the log, xpad is not even called, since the controller advertises itself as a Switch compatible Nintendo.Co.Ltd. Pro Controller. If you're willing to use the Switch mode for the controller, then you should install the hid-nintendo driver - see here how to install it.

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                    trecuu @mitu
                    last edited by 12 Mar 2023, 09:02

                    @mitu

                    Doesnt work either.
                    https://pastebin.com/raw/FkTP7zY5

                    Strange thing is, xpad shows as not installed when I manual install it.

                    Thx for the help!

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                      trecuu @mitu
                      last edited by 16 Mar 2023, 11:15

                      @mitu
                      Updating.

                      I did a fresh install of retropie, updated all the packages before even plugin the controller in. And got the same problem as I first stated.

                      Changed all the power suplies, and even cables. Changed even the monitor I was using to be sure. And does not change the output whatsoever.

                      Thx!

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                        trecuu @mitu
                        last edited by 23 Mar 2023, 03:00

                        @mitu
                        Managed to fix it by downloading a beta firmware for the receiver to be able to change to D-Input.
                        It does not work while on X-Input, only on D-Input.

                        Thx for the help.

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                          mitu Global Moderator @trecuu
                          last edited by 23 Mar 2023, 04:17

                          Thanks for the follow up, good to know.

                          It does not work while on X-Input, only on D-Input.

                          That usually means rumble will not work, so be aware of that.

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                            himed @trecuu
                            last edited by himed 4 May 2023, 15:48 4 Apr 2023, 05:06

                            @trecuu said in 8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller Compatibility:

                            @mitu
                            Managed to fix it by downloading a beta firmware for the receiver to be able to change to D-Input.
                            It does not work while on X-Input, only on D-Input.

                            Thx for the help.

                            Hi @trecuu I’m in the same situation as you but I’m not able to find the beta firmware you mentioned. 8bitdo Support informed me that it was no longer available. What version number is the beta? Any chance you still have a copy of the beta firmware? The latest controller firmware is V1.03 and V1.02 for the usb dongle receiver. I appreciate your time and your help,
                            Best Regards

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