Random Button Presses When Using Wii U Pro Controller

Enter Username · 18 Dec 2016, 20:06

I am using a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B with RetroPie 4.1 (installed from the image on the website). I've connected a Wii U Pro Controller with the Pi's bluetooth (no dongle), and the controller randomly presses buttons while playing games. I've left it sitting on it's own just to make sure, and it happens once every few minutes. I've also left it sitting while connected to my Wii U and it doesn't do it on that system, so I don't think the controller is malfunctioning. Has anyone else encountered this? I've tried using different Bluetooth security and connection modes, but that hasn't fixed it. Any advice?

cdickinsIU · 30 Dec 2016, 17:55

I'm experiencing the same thing with my Wii U Pro Controller using the same setup. Did you ever resolve the issue?

SIrRandall · 26 Jan 2017, 03:40

same issue here gets worse at times

2skoops · 31 Jan 2017, 02:51

I get the same thing. New Wii U Pro controller with updated RetroPie on a Raspberry Pi 3.

Dochartaigh · 31 Jan 2017, 03:08

From the research I've done, the only thing I see as a explanation is something to the effect of "this is an upstream problem" (i.e. it's not RetroPie itself, but the software it's built upon). Haven't been able to find a fix to it. For myself personally (who doesn't own Wii controllers), it's random button presses on like 4 or 5 different types of controllers. Most commonly a down or up press as you're switching from one system to another then the ROM list just starts scrolling automatically like you're pressing up or down (when you're clearly not).

TaskMaster · 13 Mar 2017, 16:45

I'm having the same issue.

barbudreadmon · 13 Mar 2017, 19:13

No issue here with dongle + bluez5, i played mrboom-libretro with 2 wired controllers + 6 bluetooth controllers (mix of wii u pro, dualshock3, dualshock4 and 8bitdo SNES30) 2 weeks ago.

sonicsheppard · 13 Mar 2017, 19:28

This issue seems specific to Emulation Station for me when using Wii U Pro controllers. It doesn't occur when running cores or emulators.

Doesn't happen very often and seems random. For what it's worth I notice it more when I SSH in using WinSCP when ES is running. Might be totally irrelevant, but just something I've noticed.

TaskMaster · 14 Mar 2017, 03:26

@barbudreadmon

What version Pi? Are you using a dongle because of internal BT issues or running a Pi with no BT?

barbudreadmon · 16 Mar 2017, 19:13

@TaskMaster As i said, dongle, the same one i bought a few years ago for my rpi1

nosunlight · 19 Mar 2017, 04:36

I got my pi last week, set up retro pie, and bought a Wii U Pro controller. I haven't had any problems like that yet. Hopefully it doesn't start acting up.

TaskMaster · 25 Mar 2017, 08:48

I tried installing BLUEZ and still had the random button presses. I'll have to try a dongle and see.

thepk · 1 Apr 2017, 22:04

You have to have a dongle-like device for the WII control or try and update your RetroPie version, 4.2 is already out.

SIrRandall · 1 Apr 2017, 22:04

@thepk nope still the same issue even with a dongle. I think this might be to some wii u pro controllers as some have issues while others don't.

iamaburr · 15 Apr 2017, 18:30

I found this thread as I was having the same issues. Previously I used 2 xbox 360 controllers with a wireless transmitter.

Out of ideas I removed the wireless dongle and reset the controller configuration using the following thread

SSH in (https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/ssh), run sudo ~/RetroPie-Setup/retropie-setup.sh and go to Emulation Station configuration via

Manage Packages -> Core Packages -> emulationstation -> Configuration or
Configuration / Tools -> emulationstation

and choose the option to Clear/Reset Emulation Station input configuration

(All packages with configuration appear in Configuration / Tools when installed)

So far I've played with this configuration for about an hour and had no problems. I still need to do some real world testing but so far I'm happy with the results.

scully1888 · 17 Apr 2017, 01:00

I'm having the same issue. Running on a Pi 3 with Wii U Pro Controller, using bluetooth, no dongle.

For me it's fine when playing games, it just seems to happen on the Emulation Station menus. One minute I'm scrolling down the list of games, the next it's moved to the next system and launched the first game it finds.

It's as if phantom button commands are being sent to the Pi (in this case, Right on the D-Pad to change category then A to select the first game it lands on).

Like I say though, once the game boots I've seen no issues.

Bluescreen · 23 Apr 2017, 09:19

I have exact the same problem.
moving and starting games and exiting runing games
is there a solution for this Problem?

Fish17 · 7 Jun 2017, 01:07

Me too, someone please figure this out. The Wii U Pro controller is awesome except for this.

On another note can someone hook me up with remap files for the dreamcast and n64 for the controller?

seekator · 7 Jun 2017, 04:49

Hi same issue with PS4 controller ds4 . I found till now info that can be a problem with motion sensor. When I press dpad buttons and move my pad , cursor in the menu starts to move what is annoying.
I think that is the same source of the same problem. Paired via BT without additional ps pad diver.

sonicsheppard · 7 Jun 2017, 12:22

It may not be the most ideal solution, but I can highly recommend the LogiLink BT0015 USB bluetooth adapter as recommended by @jwcbronski in this thread - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/10657/alternative-dongles-to-mayflash-for-wii-u-pro

I've been using it for a number of days now and it's resolved all the random input issues for the Wii U Pro controllers.

It uses up one of the USB ports, but if you're not bothered about that then you get get around the on board Bluetooth.