@zarrath https://retropie.org.uk/docs/RetroArch-Configuration/

@BuZz I already have my two systems set up and working after the manual copying. I'm actually out of extra Pis and USB drives at the moment. If it's broken it's not bad enough that I wasn't able to fix it so it didn't really bother me.

@Allanbuzzy Why don't you just try it and see?

ok i will try reinstalling it.

@emuchicken Please do not post a support request without first reading and following the advice in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

open a new topic and provide the information requested.

I've tried a couple things since I posted, but with no luck. Here's what I've done to hopefully weed out the issue...

I've followed the instructions in this thread to add Joystick Selection to the RetroPie Menu. I configured the all four controller ports for XBOX 360 controllers solely for N64.

The back out hotkey (select+start) works on the controller, but nothing else. Oddly enough, all of the buttons on the wireless keyboard work in the games. I've rebooted with just the controller connected, and still no luck.

What possible steps do I have from here?

@Smashpwn As the Pi uses more processor when running an emulator etc, it'll up it's power usage. So when you get the crashes back to ES it makes sense this could be at fault.

Also, the official Pi3 power spec does state that 2.5a is the minimum required.

@Smashpwn said in Games exit on there own.:

I also use a 2v power supply.

Nothing will work. You need 5V. Do you mean 2A? If so, you need 2.5A for a Pi3. You have failed to provide the essential information listed in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first so no further assistance is meaningful or possible.

@BuZz : You are right, the the sd card seems to be corrupted. I tried to format it and I got error meassages. So topic is done, thanks for your help :-)

@pieguy which n64 emulator are you using? Right after you select a game where it says press a button to configure it says what emulator.

@Vlad Yes Enhanced Resolution shouldn't be used for 2D sprite games.

@dankcushions

Wow, thank you for all your help! I probably never would've found eboot files if it wasn't for you. Happy New Year friend.

Never mind, worked the second time with no input no output security. Weird.

@dankcushions

The devices report more than just a VID and PID number then, correct? Because you'll see different text show up for different controllers (like Mayflash, or RetroUSB, iBuffalo, etc), and the config files get named differently as well.

And I will run that command when I get home, thanks. I only have I think 2 different quasi-generic brands of SNES controllers at home now (maybe a third this weekend if it comes in) - gave the others away. I'll see what my Hyperkin Genesis says too as that one is also generic for some reason (think I have a Tomee? NES one as well). My iBuffalo we know is fine and unique.

@Afgin

Never mind.

Problem has miraculously disappeared. Don't know what I have done differently, but seems to work now :D

Old topic I know, but I created it so live with the bump! lol

So my 16-year old cousin brought his Pi Zero I built for him over to his buddies house and the sound wouldn't work. Regular consumer-style like 50" flatscreen (he didn't remember the brand/model), with the same cable he uses at home. After my other cousin had an issue with sound on an older ~32" Sony I've used hdmi_drive=2 on all of these. Any suggestions on what to try?

The elinux wiki says to also try adding:

hdmi_force_hotplug=1 hdmi_force_edid_audio=1

but I honestly have no clue what those do and haven't seen them referenced anywhere else...

@Kristopherson05 Please adhere to the forum rules agreed to when signing up and read this first: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

@SlowSL MAME GUI seems to generate additve "OR" keymaps while you remain on that line for input. If I want to remap a control, I simply move up or down to the next one, then back to the one I want to edit and remap. This always replaces what is there starting with a fresh mapping. If you just keep pressing ENTER on the same line they combine (as you noticed).

Sometimes, I will combine stuff intentionally. For example, I might combine coin drops when playing from the vertical ends of my cabinet (3-sided cocktail design). I might also map multiple action buttons for a game to give the player the option to hit one button or another button for the same function.

Understanding the "null" mapping in per-rom .cfg files is also really useful, as it blocks the retropad mapping and allows just the raw key inputs to reach the MAME GUI. This is necessary if you want to do complex boolean mapping (with "NOT" settings for example to setup a tankstick).

@Jazzy

How many games have you tried and which ones? Some only support the keyboard.