Enable xboxdrv: This will install the driver and add a start-up configuration in /etc/rc.local.

When used this way, it's even possible for both xpad and xboxdrv to coexist together.Īccess the RetroPie Setup Script and navigate to Manage Packages > Manage Driver Packages > xboxdrv

However, these incompatibilities are not an issue when using xboxdrv as a calibration and key-mapping tool for almost any gamepad, including the Xbox 360 controller. As such, the xpad drive is currently the best option to simply make an Xbox 360 controller operational in RetroPie. Note! There are known incompatibilities with this driver when used in it's default configuration with the latest kernel. Input_device = 'Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver (XBOX)' Reboot for good measure, reconfigure your controllers and the lights should work properly.Ī complete working config (that was generated from the EmulationStation configuration) is listed below at /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch-joypads/Xbox360WirelessReceiver(XBOX).cfg You access the driver through Manage Packages > Manage Driver Packages > Xpad Driver and you'll install it from source. With the recent kernel issues of xboxdrv rendering images unusable, there is an updated xpad driver which will work just as well for Xbox controllers, it's possible it may also support Xbox One controllers. Starting with the RetroPie 4.1 SD image, the Xpad driver is enabled by default and the following steps are unnecessary.

you will need to repeat these steps to pair each additional controllerĪutomatic Configuration (Easiest) Xpad Driver.

then press the tiny connect button on the top of the controller.

press the connect button on the receiver (green light will start flash).turn on your wireless Xbox 360 controller (hold down the Guide button).To pair your controller(s) with the wireless receiver: You can pair multiple controllers to a single wireless receiver. The Official Microsoft Xbox 360 receiver or a generic brand like zettaguard, VicTsing will work.

To use wireless Xbox 360 controllers, you will also need a USB wireless receiver plugged into your Raspberry Pi. Universal Controller Calibration & Mapping Using xboxdrvĬonvert RetroPie SD Card Image to NOOBS Image Validating, Rebuilding, and Filtering Arcade ROMs

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