@mitu I couldn't find an error but I just tried a different config with Attract Mode (prefered frontend) and it seems to be working. Still need to see if RetroArch works ok. I'll also check Emulation Station again.

Here is the working config.

# For more options and information see # http://rpf.io/configtxt # Some settings may impact device functionality. See link above for details # uncomment if you get no picture on HDMI for a default "safe" mode #hdmi_safe=1 # uncomment the following to adjust overscan. Use positive numbers if console # goes off screen, and negative if there is too much border #overscan_left=16 #overscan_right=16 #overscan_top=16 #overscan_bottom=16 # uncomment to force a console size. By default it will be display's size minus # overscan. #framebuffer_width=1280 #framebuffer_height=720 # uncomment if hdmi display is not detected and composite is being output #hdmi_force_hotplug=1 # uncomment to force a specific HDMI mode (this will force VGA) #hdmi_group=1 #hdmi_mode=1 # uncomment to force a HDMI mode rather than DVI. This can make audio work in # DMT (computer monitor) modes #hdmi_drive=2 # uncomment to increase signal to HDMI, if you have interference, blanking, or # no display #config_hdmi_boost=4 # uncomment for composite PAL #sdtv_mode=2 #uncomment to overclock the arm. 700 MHz is the default. arm_freq=800 # Uncomment some or all of these to enable the optional hardware interfaces #dtparam=i2c_arm=on #dtparam=i2s=on #dtparam=spi=on # Uncomment this to enable infrared communication. #dtoverlay=gpio-ir,gpio_pin=17 #dtoverlay=gpio-ir-tx,gpio_pin=18 # Additional overlays and parameters are documented /boot/overlays/README # Enable audio (loads snd_bcm2835) dtparam=audio=on # Automatically load overlays for detected cameras #camera_auto_detect=1 # Automatically load overlays for detected DSI displays display_auto_detect=1 # Enable DRM VC4 V3D driver #dtoverlay=vc4-kms-v3d max_framebuffers=2 # Disable compensation for displays with overscan disable_overscan=1 [cm4] # Enable host mode on the 2711 built-in XHCI USB controller. # This line should be removed if the legacy DWC2 controller is required # (e.g. for USB device mode) or if USB support is not required. otg_mode=1 [all] [pi4] # Run as fast as firmware / board allows arm_boost=1 [all] overscan_scale=1 arm_64bit=0 #tft screen dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-v3d #Waveshare 3.2 TFT Screen #same resolution for hdmi and tft hdmi_cvt=320 240 60 1 0 0 0 hdmi_group=2 hdmi_mode=1 hdmi_mode=87 dtparam=spi=on dtoverlay=waveshare32b:rotate=90,speed=82000000

ok i gave up im not using pigrrl 2 controller anymore

Hum, I edited the retrogame config file and remove all buttons that weren't wired yet, and it seems to work !
I don't understand why it was working when the dtoverlay was off though... But I can go on to another issue now :)

Regards

so guys i had problems with the GPIOnext and the waveshare driver that i had. They both used pins at the same time.
Thanks mholgatem the programmer of the program he gave me some commands to type in,to configure the buttons with the right pins that are usable. So guys i wired this thing just with the single purpose of using pins who are not used and dont damage the raspberry or the display . So the commands are with my ports .

MY SETTINGS
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sudo python3 /home/pi/GPIOnext/config_manager.py --pins 3,5,22,10,7,29,31,32,33,35,36,37,38,40

gpionext set pins 3,5,22,10,7,29,31,32,33,35,36,37,38,40

gpionext reload

sudo reboot
//if you soldered your wires to different ports you can add them in the line down below !
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sudo python3 /home/pi/GPIOnext/config_manager.py --pins 29,31,32,33,35,36,37,38,40

gpionext set pins 29,31,32,33,35,36,37,38,40

gpionext reload

sudo reboot
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