How do I revert back to a normal keyboard (when using 8-bit emulators)

[MontyMole]

So basically, when running something like an Amstrad or Spectrum emulator under Retroarch via Launchbox, nothing is playable as all the keys on my keyboard do things like fast forward (spacebar) or take screenshots, or resize the window etc.

How do I remove this feature and revert back to a normal keyboard for 8-bit use?

 

Thanks

[Mr. RetroLust]

Look for toggle game focus: https://www.libretro.com/index.php/reicast-libretro-now-supports-the-keyboard-as-an-input-peripheral/

[neil9000]

Also for Spectrum (not sure about Amstrad as i dont emulate it) in the controller settings for the fuse core, set it to "Kempston" you can then use your controller for most games by bringing up the onscreen keyboard with the select button and pressing whatever key the game is asking for to start in Kempston Joystick mode.

[MontyMole]

11 minutes ago, Mr. RetroLust said:

Look for toggle game focus: https://www.libretro.com/index.php/reicast-libretro-now-supports-the-keyboard-as-an-input-peripheral/

THANK YOU!

 

I followed your instructions and found it was already bound to 'Scroll Lock' so pressing this once i start an 8-bit game now lets me play it. Result! 🙂