Cannot access launch options when starting an emulator

[SkittleBrau79]

Whenever I start an emulator from Emulation Station and I see the "Press a button to configure launch options" i'm never able to access it no matter which controller or keyboard I use. My controllers work fine within the emulators themselves, but never on the launching screen to allow me to access the launch configs. Any ideas? Thanks!

Pi Model or other hardware: 3B
Power Supply used: 2.5
RetroPie Version Used: 4.1
Built From: Pre made SD Image on RetroPie website
USB Devices connected: Saitek Gamepad, WiiU controller, keuboard
Controller used: Tried both above
Error messages received: None
Emulator: Occurs with all

[AlexMurphy]

@SkittleBrau79 Just mash the buttons. It will come up. Also go into Run Command Config on the RetroPie configuration menu and ensure you have "Launch Menu" set to enabled.

[SkittleBrau79]

Thanks Robocop. I had Launch Menu set to enabled, but somehow the option to allow gamepad input was set to disabled. Problem solved. Thanks again!

[markyh444]

@SkittleBrau79 I think it's set to disabled by default so that you don't end up in the settings by accident. I also assumed this was to keep kids and non-technical people out of the run command settings where they could easily mess with and break stuff.

[herb_fargus]

@markyh444 as far as I know it is enabled by default, though there is a setting to disable the joystick without disabling runcommand altogether

[raktfranhjartat]

@skittlebrau79 Where did you find the option to allow gamepad input. I got the same problem!

[BuZz]

@raktfranhjartat 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 (Please start a new topic).

The option is in the runcommand entry in the RetroPie menu on Emulation Station.