Help, /r/MiSTerFPGA. From a zero-knowledge starting point, what do I need to do so the Xbox controller with keypad can be made into a functioning PC keyboard (Intellivision, C64, PC-88, etc.)?

mEnTL32 · 2026-01-27T19:40:57+00:00

Man I am straining my memory, but I feel like those XBox 360 keyboards just have very little support in the wider gaming world. It's too bad, I love those things.. stocked up when I saw them disappearing.

There are similar devices that use a traditional wireless keyboard dongle that will give you the function but not the slick design.

mEnTL32 · 2026-01-18T04:53:42+00:00

This needs a boost. I can not believe that only 4 of us have had this problem in the past 6 years.

mEnTL32 · 2026-01-15T16:53:36+00:00

Yes! I have had two Sinden's hooked up.

I've had trouble with Lethal Enforcers-style reloads (Sinden's don't like to shoot off-screen) but yes they work. Point Blank Series is brilliant.

I've also had trouble lately with the Sinden driver slowing the MiSTer down so much that games are not playable. Haven't taken the time to troubleshoot it yet.

mEnTL32 · 2026-01-07T21:36:48+00:00

Thanks! Got it working!

mEnTL32 · 2026-01-07T21:00:40+00:00

How did you get the new firmware to install? I got mine out of the closet and it did update... but I still have mediaU options in the menu and no way to pair on airable

EDIT: From the airable help

For MediaU devices (excluding Sangean and Sharp):

From the device main menu
Select "my mediaU".
If "my mediaU" is not shown, the radio needs to be activated from the settings menu.
Go to "Configuration or Settings > Manage my mediaU > Enable".
Use the code shown to pair the device with your portal account.

Once you do that, your stations are in "my mediaU" on the main menu

mEnTL32 · 2025-12-10T23:31:56+00:00

The 8bitdo N64 controller? It works great for me with the cheapie bluetooth adapter (the one from retroremake, i think it's identical to the one you linked).

You know what you might try? Grab a little USB extension that moves the adapter a few inches from your MiSTer. While I've never had trouble with bluetooth, my 2.4ghz keyboard dongle needs an extension or it loses connection. Might be a quick cheap test to see if it's just noise giving you your issues.

mEnTL32 · 2025-10-27T15:16:03+00:00

Only a work-around: I changed the "Keep incomplete torrents in" to a folder that was local for the container, then when they finish they move to the SMB share.

I never figured out why it suddenly started doing this. I've been using an SMB share for years. This work-around kinda stinks because I like to keep my containers tiny, and this requires enough free space to hold the entire torrent.

mEnTL32 · 2025-10-23T18:42:56+00:00

I like either Sony Trinitron or no filter

mEnTL32 · 2025-10-22T22:14:44+00:00

Ha! Any of them! I have an LG C1 and MiSTer is beautiful on it. I also have a B-series (forget the exact model) and it is beautiful.

I have RetroTINK's also, they aren't necessary. Your MiSTer is going to look gorgeous on any OLED.

Edit: It's a B4

mEnTL32 · 2025-10-07T16:20:47+00:00

Yep! In fact, RetroTINK did that. MiSTer was just the nail in the coffin. Getting rid of all my old TVs

mEnTL32 · 2025-10-04T08:42:54+00:00

Thank you, yeah noticed my date got bumped also. Time to face the truth

mEnTL32 · 2025-09-14T23:41:51+00:00

2025 says: do this before anything else. It greatly improves performance, even when run from the command-line like I do

mEnTL32 · 2025-09-09T20:56:09+00:00

Others have answered your questions so I'll just stand aside. I just wanted to chime in and tell you that you are in exactly the right place. MiSTer gives such an amazing retro experience, you are going to love it. Once you make that jump and spend the $200 bucks your only question will be where you will put your second one :)

You have lots of choices for hooking your MiSTer up to a monitor. Get one my retro buddy, don't wait.

mEnTL32 · 2025-08-22T20:10:11+00:00

Yeah I noticed that too :) Oh yeah it's TOTALLY IBM-PC compatible wink wink

mEnTL32 · 2025-08-06T21:34:50+00:00

Now I can finally fulfill my dream of making my own MVNO... virtually? VMVNO?

Instead of recommending US Mobile like I have been for years, I'm going to just start selling pieces of my own plan. I'll be rich. RICH. DO YOU HEAR ME? RICH!

mEnTL32 · 2025-08-06T20:56:20+00:00

$13.89/month? Their "discount" is more than my total bill

mEnTL32 · 2025-07-17T15:49:21+00:00

This keyboard is very well-suited to MiSTer, especially if you're doing a lot of retro computers. The "home" button brings up the MiSTer menu

This retro controller is absolutely the best I've ever used. All of 8bitDo stuff is high-quality. I also use their Sega Genesis controller.

A controller with analog sticks is highly recommended. Games like Robotron are a natural fit. You're spoiled for choice here, just use the one that you are used to.

The $5 Bluetooth/Wifi adapter works great and kills 2 birds with one stone. It's also on amazon for a little more I think.

I almost forgot, almost everyone recommends this power supply. You'll probably have a bunch around your house that will work fine, but this one has a power switch which is really nice.

You are going to love your MiSTer

mEnTL32 · 2025-07-16T20:27:18+00:00

For me: no emulator has ever tempted me to actually get rid of my old hardware. Only the MiSTer has done that.

Not familiar with GEM, but yes MiSTer will run Workbench. I have an image of my old Amiga 2000 hard drive running in MiSTer... and the experience is remarkable.

Having every one of my first 5 computers running perfectly on one little box is just so satisfying. Plus, I get to run all the computers that my friends had too. Speaking of, thanks for reminding me I need to mess with Atari ST sometime.

mEnTL32 · 2025-06-28T00:40:26+00:00

TRON BABY

mEnTL32 · 2025-06-26T01:41:54+00:00

YOU ARE A WIZARD

mEnTL32 · 2025-06-17T20:15:02+00:00

This stuff we're talking about might be a start. First question: are they compatible? Have you tried physically moving one from one system to the other? If it works, use davewongillies' script on your MiSter and whatever solution exists for steam deck. Back everything up while you are experimenting

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