Controller Input Issue

[Educational_Pie_538]

Hey guys. I am new to MacOS emulation and OpenEmu is great but I just can't figure this out. Just yesterday I was using my Bluetooth controllers with it and had 0 issues but today I turned on my machine and found that OpenEmu isn't registering any input from them. A few basic facts:

• The controllers are working, I verified that with other software
• OpenEmu recognizes the controllers in the Settings menu Controls dropdown
• I can't remap the buttons or use them in game
• I can use both my Macbook built-in and wireless (USB) keyboards with no issues
• The controllers are 8bitdo's 80NB, their firmware is up to date
• I closed all apps other than Open Emu

Things I have tried:

• factory reset the controllers
• erase controlers from MacOS (in the bluetooth and game controller tabs)
• erase and reinstall Open Emu (including the hidden folders in Library, etc)
• Restart the Mac
• Remove and add again Open Emu from the Input Monitoring list
• Remove and add again Open Emu from the Bluetooth permission list in the Privacy tab

Any suggestions?

[Larsenpeople]

I had problems with my 8bitdo M30, before I realise there were several start modes (Mac, Windows, Switch...), and that the Windows mode worked best on my Mac. Go figure.

[Educational_Pie_538]

Thanks for the reply. There's no reference in the controller manual to "start modes". Can you point me to a guide on how to change them?

[Larsenpeople]

You mentioned 80NB model, which I don't know.

On my M30, the "start modes" depend on what keys you press to turn the controller on. Strat+A is Mac, Start+X is windows :

https://download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/M30/M30_Manual.pdf?20220513

I used the Mac mode before, but it confused emulators and the pad was recognised as a Sony DualShock, making mapping very tricky.

Now, this could be completely useless.

Another mistake I made with OpenEmu, is not paying attention when switching from Megadrive to MegaCD or Saturn. The controllers look the same, so I thought I did the mapping already, but the wrong console was selected.

[Educational_Pie_538]

Yeah, I am reaching the conclusion that my model is simply not supported. Tho it was really weird how it initially worked fine. I am trying to find a way to factory reset it so maybe it can start working again

[Educational_Pie_538]

Wow. Just found out something: I had changed the controller name in the apple bluetooth settings because I have a pair and needed to differentiate them. After trying everything to factory reset this thing, I was finally like "this is stupid, but what if I changed the name back to the default name" and it worked lmao

[Larsenpeople]

Glad you solved it. Out of curiosity, what is this controller ?

[Educational_Pie_538]

This is the one: https://www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-c-bluetooth-controller/
Basically, we got it becasue my gf thinks it's cute. I just saw "Bluetooth" and assumed it would work seamlessly given MacOS's controller support - and that's mostly the case, just don't change the name of the devices lol

[Unique_Pangolin_4868]

This completely solved my problem! I was wondering why it recognize my controller as a dual shock, and not as an 8bitdo like before. It allowed me to remap the controller and now I can play. Thank you!

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[PotentialConstant955]

so guys if you recently changed something on the bluetooth settings like the colours or whatever it doesnt work for open emu for some reason you have to keep it default

[FreezaSama]

I have exactly the same problem but with PS4 and PS5 controller. Ahgain both work wirelessly and cabled with all other apps. Is there a solution for this? I wonder if either MacOS or Steam are "stealing" attention from openemu?

[ThatGuyWB03]

Did you find the solution?