@cagancelik88 Please add more info about your system, as requested in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first.

Did you install any additional drivers (xboxdrv maybe) ? For the S models, you should install the xpadneo driver from https://github.com/atar-axis/xpadneo, it should work better with the newer Xbox controller models.

Try installing the xpadneo [1] driver and re-do the configuration for the controller - pair it via Bluetooth and configure it in EmulationStation.

[1] - https://github.com/atar-axis/xpadneo

@Thorr69
While that is true, they aren't the same protocol.

The SN30 2.4GHZ version can only work with their 2.4GHZ dongles, and not blue tooth.. it is not universal
https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Sn30-Wireless-Gamepad-Original-nintendo/dp/B08536VCZL/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=SN30+pro+2.4&qid=1589492826&sr=8-6

While the Bluetooth version can work with any Bluetooth capable device, but the dongle is sold seperately
https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Sn30-Bluetooth-Gamepad-Sn-Nintendo/dp/B07GK8LJBJ/ref=pd_sbs_63_7?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07GK8LJBJ&pd_rd_r=2669e596-b69c-4bfc-bc13-2e1906a42450&pd_rd_w=uxy7C&pd_rd_wg=D9CpO&pf_rd_p=d13bb895-21d3-4e96-94a7-553aaae51224&pf_rd_r=31X5SBQFWHGY1FWX1P6C&psc=1&refRID=31X5SBQFWHGY1FWX1P6C

Both can be hooked up directly, and I prefer the Bluetooth version of the newer controllers due to using USB-C instead of MicroUSB, but I've heard from a few people/sites that the 2.4 are faster with less input lag

https://www.retrorgb.com/krikzz-joyzz-vs-8bitdo-m30-2-4g-vs-8bitdo-m30-bluetooth-input-latency-lag-testing.html

and

However, I've noticed that after updating the BlueTooth controller/adapters 8bitdo sells, they seem to have sped up with my Pi... but I am curious if they really did become more stable, or is there something else.

@sad_muso said in Slow game loading times with 8bitdo Lite controller:

Out of interest, what is considered the 'best' Bluetooth retro controller all round for Retropie, considering the build quality, input lag and button compatibility with Retropie?

The PS4 DualShock controller is a good Bluetooth controller, no problems pairing and low input lag.

@quicksilver Brilliant! This worked for me as well.

Hey Bam,

Did you ever get this working in the end? I have the exact same issue, same controller as yourself but running on a Pi4.

Wondering if it can be solved or if I should look at purchasing another controller.

Thanks!

Have you updated RetroPie and/or the OS packages ? Try running and update and say 'Yes' when asked to upgrade the OS/packages. You don't need pulseaudio for pairing a mouse/keyboard, you should remove that.

@mitu Will do. Thanks.

Please add more info about your setup, as detailed in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first.
The reason for the crash is probably shown in the emulator log file (/dev/shm/runcommand.log) can you get the files's contents and post it ?

@KN4THX
The problem it's not the hotkey, a lot of NES games use the select button for doing things in game.
I'm a medium-skilled developer, with some guidance on the retropie bluetooth scripts and stack I could write myself a script which does in background the pairing procedure again, at least with one model, the SN30.
If someone is willing to help or pointing me to who ask questions to, i'll be happy to try to write then publish such script.

@scuzzbuster said in ROM Issues - Intermittent weirdness - And Minor Issues:

I've cycled some of these ROMS through every MAME emu by holding down the button and using the menu to set a new default Mame EMU with no luck on some if I'm not sure which version the ROM was.

This is what I'm saying is your problem. You need to start over and find a matched set for the emulator you wish to use not the other way around. Google search for a "mame2003 0.78 romset" and use it exclusively with mame2003. The link I posted earlier walks you through all of this.

@Lummox-JR So if you're not wanting the Bluetooth USB either, I'd recommend checking this out :

https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/Sound-Issues#using-a-usb-audio-device