I just got myself a Speedlink XEOX gamepad controller, loaded up the xbox drivers and the PS drivers just in case. Connected to the Pi and it works a treat. It has two analogue joysticks so I can finally play Operation Wolf. It also has a switch at the back that allows for either DirectInput control or Xinput control, which is a nice option to have, although at the moment I have only used the Xinput option. I got it from Maplin, here in the UK as they were closing down, so instead of it being over £20 I got it for £17. It can also be used on a laptop, and has a rapid fire button, but I feel that is a bit of a cheat, so don't use it. Will post again in a few weeks to give a proper appraisal, but so far so good.

@Onygzz said in [SOLVED] Two 2.4GHz Wireless Controllers with USB dongle recognized as one in RetroPie but not in Windows: I have same problem. Tried procedure from redit, but no success. Anybody can help? Open a new topic and add the info asked in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first. Are the controllers working if you test them with jstest /dev/input/js0 or jstest /dev/input/js1 from the command line ?

OK guys, I solved this one - eventually got the gamepad to connect via usb by trying different ports. Wouldn't work with the bluetooth dongle plugged in, but did without. Then plugged the dongle in, and searched for devices - was able to pair with the plugged in snes30 control (?) and then pair the nes30 control on second attempt. Tried a reset and everything is great! Strange that it wouldn't let the wired keyboard take me to the gui, but it's done now. For anyone that wants to disable onboard bluetooth and use a dongle... the above config entry is good.