@kanz1a It's encouraging to hear that it worked on an older image, which means it is most likely a fixable driver or software bug, rather than a hardware oversight.

I have investigated just about everything related to usb, and controller drivers that I could find, and nothing seems to fix the problem except for diverting all signals away from the 3.5mm jack. I hope there is some solution, and if not I hope a hotfix/patch is possible in the future.

@mitu It didnt work. The lights keep flashing as if it was searching for a player (1,2,3,4)

Try installing the xpadneo driver from RetroPie-Setup (see here on how to install things in RetroPie) and try re-pairing the controller again via Bluetooth.

@offlercrocgod Xbox360 controllers do not have Bluetooth and will require a usb adapter to work. 3rd party adaptors are sold on Amazon and work just fine.
If you wanted to go the Bluetooth route, you need an Xbox one controller WITH BLUETOOTH. Not all have it. Or get a ps4 controller.

@mitu, greatly appreciate the reply and option. Thank-you!

It's probably a little over my head, but I'll dig in a bit.

@mikeb hi there. How about you give us a little more info about your setup per this thread:

https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

We all have been there before with the frustration and trying to get things to work. I’m sure a different attitude will bring a better response from the community here.

Several other users are reporting the same issue on the github for xpadneo:
https://github.com/atar-axis/xpadneo/issues/259

I paired the controller in windows and copied the link key to my raspberry pi as one of the users on github mentioned. Now the pairing works and I can use the controller. Now the Xbox-Button doesn't work as hotkey for both controllers anymore. But this might be an issue because of updating the whole system.

For getting the keys I followed these instructions:
https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1678405#p1678405

Problem solved! :)

vvdveen created this issue in atar-axis/xpadneo open xbox series x controller connected but not working #259

Please add some info about your system, as detailed in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first.
Are you using RetroPie or just RetroArch ?

@g0nz0uk it could be that the driver support has changed in the kernel for this controller, and it's seen differently.

can you not just reset your controller configuration in emulationstation, and rebind? -

Choose Manage Packages.
Choose Manage Core Packages.
Choose emulationstation (Installed)
Choose Configurations / Options (it may also be named Configurations Tools)
Choose the option to Clear/Reset Emulation Station input configuration.
Choose Yes to proceed to clear the controller settings.

Then when you return to ES you will be asked to rebind your controller, that will then filter through to all cores, etc.

@shonee That SD card is probably set up in a way that nobody can possibly predict and therefore support cannot be offered according to the guidelines shown in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first
Only the creator can help you with it.

The best thing to do is install retropie from the official image and follow the first install guide. All your controllers will be autodetected.

Okay, this is resolved now. Previously I had updated xpad from Source, this time I removed it entirely and then installed it from Source. This worked.

@luzer
I like the idea of a Raspberry Pi 4/Retropie gaming set up but almost 3 months on and I've done very little gaming and many, many hours of troubleshooting.

Similar to your issue - I have RP4, retropie, Xbox One S controllers, updated firmware for XB1S controllers, updated everything possible on the Pi4, installed xpadneo and finally got it paired and connected.

Got 2 current issues:
1st: When configuring the controller it wont let me choose the 'Xbox Home' button. Every other button works except XB home button. Watching ETA Prime (YouTube channel) setup, when he selects the XB Home button as his Hotkey button it registers as button 16. Mine just wont work, even though the button works on other devices (PC and Xbox)

2nd: After you choose a game in Retropie it goes to the blue screen where you get a list of options. D-Pad wont let me navigate so I have to use the left stick. When moving down I have to move it kind of down and to the left. I also have to push A button about 20 times to select something.

The last bit of info is a bit hard to explain but here goes: On the blue screen menu where you have all your options the cursor is flashing underneath the 'OK' , it's flashing super fast.
If I disconnect the XB1 controller the flashing slow down and I can use a usb wired controller to navigate & select everything as normal.
So while the XB1S controller is connected it just wont work properly. It only works in Retropie and the games, but not in the blue screen menu.

Drivers are usually not installed in the image, you have to install them - such is the xpadneo driver.

Hi @w0nderw0rm , did @mitu ‘s solution allowed you to use just the Xbox One controller, or the solution also allows you to use the Nimbus Steelseries?

I just started researching which controller to order that would work best for RetroPie AND Apple Arcade on iPhone, and it looks like the Steelseries Nimbus+ is a great controller (but I’m not sure it works with RetroPie).

Is there a better controller I should consider?
Maybe the 8bitdo SN30 Pro+ ?

Found the option I was looking for in /etc/modprobe.d/xpad.conf

Changing from options xpad triggers_to_buttons=1 to options xpad triggers_to_buttons=0
solved my issue.

Hey mitu,

that did it . I m sorry for the trouble that I caused ;-/

Would it make sense to change the description from xbox 360 controller in the documentation, so that its directly clear, that it also counts for xbox one Controllers.
Or maybe just add an xbox one section, since those Controllers are not mentioned at all in the navi line.

Again sorry, in the end this was surely an rtfm issue ;-(

I will now proceed to wipe my rasp4 and install retropie

Thanks for your efforts.
Greetings

Is this because the Xarcade2jstick emulates as an Xbox controller or am I missing something because this wired USB controller is effectively controller 3?

No and yes - the new controller is most likely assigned the P3 slot and it won't work as a P1 or P2.

I am sure I am missing something simple, but I would love to know since I want to add a second wired controller to have games play head to head using gmaepads, not the tankstick.
And moving forward, I want to add another pair of USB Nintendo like controllers for the simple games..

Since your Tankstick is always connected, it might always be assigned the P1/P2 slots, so any new controller(s) will appear as P3(P4, etc.). You can re-order the controllers with something like https://github.com/meleu/RetroPie-joystick-selection or with the Configuration Editor.

@ElrasM said in False controller inputs:

But nevertheless any suggestions for my problem?

First, xboxdrv should not be installed unless you really know how to use it. It's not a real device driver, but emulates an Xbox compatible controller. The xpad is usually used for X360/Xbox controllers. If that doesn't work, then it means you're encountering the same issue.

Is there any chance that there is a seperate file for controller input detection in ES?

The configuration for EmulationStation's input is in \\retropie\configs\all\emulationstation\es_input.cfg. You can verify there that your input is mapped correctly and there are no button overlaps.

You can also start EmulationStation with the --debug flag and it will log the inputs pressed.

@quicksilver
Oof, I really dropped the ball, sorry about that.

I'll gather much more detailed info and update my post later tonight. Sorry for being so vague.