NES and SNES official Switch online controller issue

Hello,

I'm having trouble with the official NES and SNES Switch online controllers while using Retrobat. Both controllers navigate the Retrobat menu fine after remapping, but in-game, they behave unpredictably—they pause the game and start moving up and down repeatedly without any input from me. Interestingly, I didn't encounter this issue when using RetroArch with both controllers. Xbox and Nintendo Switch Pro controllers also work perfectly with Retrobat. Has anyone else experienced similar issues with different controllers in Retrobat?

I've attempted to connect both controllers to my PC using both USB cable and Bluetooth.

Hello,

We do not own these so cannot really test...

Maybe try to use a newer sdl dll version in Retrobat (download the latest x86 sdl2.dll from their website and place it in retrobat\emulationstation)

Maybe also check that steam input is not activated, or ensure you are using sdl and not xinput...

I've switched to SDL and am using SDL2_2.28.4, but I'm still experiencing ghost input issues with the SNES and NES controllers. It's strange that this issue doesn't occur when I launch the game from RetroArch; there must be something I'm overlooking. Hopefully, you'll be able to get your hands on the controller one day.

I have a question about an Emulation Station option.

While browsing the forum in search of a solution, I came across this thread:

Link to the thread: https://retrobat.forumgaming.fr/t792-d-pad-issues-nes-switch-controller

The user mentioned fixing the issue by disabling Emulation Auto Config. Could you please tell me where this option is located? I'd like to try disabling it to see if it resolves my issue, which seems similar to theirs

I managed to get it working with the official online SNES controller. Hopefully, this solution will assist others experiencing the same issue or provide insights for developers to address it in the future. Let me reiterate that this issue doesn't occur when launching the game directly from RetroArch.

The first step is to connect the controller to your PC via Bluetooth, launch RetroBat and switch the driver to Dinput. Navigate from the console(SNES) page by pressing Select -> Advanced System Options -> Drivers -> Dinput.

When you launch an SNES game, you may notice erratic behavior such as constantly saving a save state and pausing. Press F1 on your keyboard to access the RetroArch options. You won't be able to navigate it with your gamepad; it will seem as though the gamepad isn't connected.

Connect your controller to the PC using a USB cable, it will automatically disable Bluetooth and switch to a direct USB connection. If you still cannot navigate the menu with the gamepad, disconnect the USB cable; your gamepad should now be active. Repeat the process until it works.  Whether it works via cable or Bluetooth seems random. You should now be able to play games with the gamepad. You have to repeat this process every time you launch Retrobat. Unfortunately, this method doesn't work with the NES controller because it lacks a USB connection.

There appears to be a connection conflict between RetroArch and Retrobat that needs resolving. Again, this issue doesn't occur with Xbox and Nintendo Switch Pro controllers, only with NES and SNES controllers.  It also doesn't happen if the game is launched straight from RetroArch.

Snes controller works fine, what did you set as hotkey ?

The hotkey is Select. I just want to clarify that the issue occurs regardless of which hotkey I assign.  I've tested it on multiple hotkeys.  What strikes me as unusual is that RetroArch doesn't detect the gamepad until I connect and disconnect the USB cable, forcing the gamepad to switch from Bluetooth to USB. I have to repeat this process until RetroArch finally recognizes the gamepad.

If I launch RetroArch directly without RetroBat, the SNES and NES controllers work right away.

It's strange because these controllers are just switch pro controllers, which work well.
I also own the n64 controller from the store,and it works perfectly.

These are unfortunately out of stock, so we cannot purchase one to fix.

Hopefully, it'll get fixed one day; I would love to be able to use the NES controller. RetroBat is great, and I'll continue using it despite the slight hiccup with controller support.  

PS: Don't forget to switch the driver back to auto after you're done with the SNES controller, or else your Xbox/Switch pro controller won't work.

Groen28 wrote:Hopefully, it'll get fixed one day; I would love to be able to use the NES controller. RetroBat is great, and I'll continue using it despite the slight hiccup with controller support.  

PS: Don't forget to switch the driver back to auto after you're done with the SNES controller, or else your Xbox/Switch pro controller won't work.  

Im very impressed with Retrobat but this is causing me problems as well. NES Classic controller for Switch. Works in menu doesnt work at all in game.