thraxlol Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Hey guys, got an odd issue in MESS that I can't find an obvious answer to, mostly due to how convoluted MESS is as a piece of software. It's worth noting straight up that I've installed and configured MESS exactly as the Launchbox youtube video on it shows to. So... the problem! I'm using MESS to run Atari 2600, 5200, 7800, Lynx, and the ColecoVision - and all of them load etc just fine, however my mapped controls in MESS (using a wired xbox360 controller FYI) only work on the Atari 7800 and the Lynx. The other 3 systems (2600, 5200, ColecoVision) don't respond to any button presses etc. The ROMs load and work etc, but my input mappings do nothing! My natural assumption is that I need a custom config for those systems, but the doco and articles on MESS control configs are archaic at best... any of you fine folk able to assist me with how I get controls working for these systems? Many thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOS76 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 If you set your own inputs for that specific machine they aren't picked up? Have you considered switching to MAME if you are using an old version of MESS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thraxlol Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 I was going to use MAME for arcade etc, but a standalone MESS for consoles - also essentially the exact config @SentaiBrad outlines in the video, so I'm happy with it that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOS76 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Brads last few MESS videos even he switches to MAME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SentaiBrad Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Yes I did. Watch the latest MESS related Tutorial and then apply that to everything else. MAME will automatically configure controls for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thraxlol Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Roger that, thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmonkus Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Controls are still setup on a "per machine" basis for consoles and computer systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thraxlol Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 @SentaiBrad which one is the latest that you're referring too? That Vectrex or ColecoVision MESS ones? I've watched the older Atari5200 and Emulating MAME (which shows RetroArch core use as well, which I chose to use RetroArch for ease of use). Sounds like using the latest MAME is going to be a better alternative, just want to get the right tutorial before I start configuring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SentaiBrad Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I want to say both of those used regular MAME? I can't quite remember. The last one for MESS / MAME was the Vectrex one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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