newnumbertwo

What appears to have happened is I did the MAME import, selecting RetroArch. This set the "Emulator" for all games imported to "RetroArch". When RetroArch didn't work, I copied my MAME application folder into LaunchBox\Emulators\MAME, configuring it to be the "Default Emulator" for the associated platform "Arcade". Since my MAME games all had a platform category set to "Arcade" on import, it was my expectation that the "Play" command would launch the "Default Emulator" for any game with a platform category of "Arcade". Additionally It was probably this language: that led me to believe that I would not need to do much in the way of modifying emulator settings. Is designating an emulator as "default" for a platform only applicable to placement in the "Launch with" drop-down? Maybe it also determines an emulator config for games newly imported into a category as well?

I tried both "don't use quotes" enabled and disabled with no change in behavior. I also tried disabling startup screen with no change in behavior. Further investigation reveals it will actually launch MAME if I start the game via "Launch with..." but doesn't work when launched with "Play". The game is definitely associated with the "Arcade" platform.

Note that I have also tried un-checking "Use file name only without..." Also tried disabling game startup screen. No change in behavior. FWIW, launching the ROM from cmd works without issue, i.e.: works fine, as does selecting & launching the ROM within MAME itself.

Yes, figured it out. Operator error.

From %USERPROFILE%\Applications\LaunchBox\Emulators\MAME\mame.ini: rompath M:\Games\Mame\roms The games launch fine from MAME itself.

Yes, MAME fullset. Used Fullset importer. OK, some tweaking required. Clearly I have to enter the path to the emulator. LaunchBox is launching the emulator, then ... nothing. The input config is broken for me. It doesn't remember the settings. I'm not sure what I can "tweak" to make it remember settings.

What's the deal with LaunchBox not remembering my controller input? I did watch the tutorials, OP updated.

So, I bought LaunchBox, paid for the premium version. Lots of tutorials, lots of community activity. Seems worth it. First step, import my PSX collection. They're 7z files, with .bin.ecm & cue files. Choose RetroArch as emulator. Looks like none of RetroArch's cores support .bin.ecm files. Move PCSX-reloaded and ePSXe folders into LaunchBox\emulators. Configure. Won't launch with either (both PCSX-r & ePSXe work outside of LaunchBox, albeit with extracted .bin.ecm & cue files as there is no 7zip support in those programs) Second step, give up on PSX collection, go to something "easy" - MAME. Watch tutorial. Import MAME collection. Try to launch with RetroArch. Doesn't work. Try to launch with MAME. Doesn't work (does work with RetroArch & MAME when launched outside of LaunchBox). Figure I will at least try to get my PS4 controller working. DS4Windows installed, controller connected. Go to Options->Legacy->Input->Gamepad/Joystick. Click "Enable gamepad/joystick". See that is has pre-selected "XInput Xbox 360/Xbox ONE". Hit OK, returned to interface. No navigation with game controller. Go back to Options->Legacy->Input->Gamepad/Joystick. See that selection no longer active. Try multiple combos. Nothing is sticking. I guess I do have a nice catalog of un-launchable games, otherwise, I am struggling to see the point of this software. I thought one of the big selling points was that it auto-configures the emulator setup for you. I'm willing to tweak, but it is pretty discouraging that literally neither of the platforms I have imported and tried to use are working. Should I bother with others? Am I missing a security setting?