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supported_controllers [2024/09/11 20:06] – [X-Arcade Tankstick] nadenislamarresupported_controllers [2025/03/18 21:25] (current) – [4dapter] tugg_speedoman
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-With the sunsetting of Google Stadia, Google released an optional firmware update for its controllers to make them function as generic Bluetooth controllers. The update is performed through the browser [[https://stadia.google.com/controller/index_en_US.html|on this page]] (Google initially stated that the Bluetooth update will be available only until December 31st, 2023, which they have now extended to December 31st, 2024). This controller is supported in Batocera **v36** and higher.+With the sunsetting of Google Stadia, Google released an optional firmware update for its controllers to make them function as generic Bluetooth controllers. The update is performed through the browser [[https://stadia.google.com/controller/index_en_US.html|on this page]] (Google initially stated that the Bluetooth update will be available only until 2023, then extended it to 2024 have now extended to December 31st, 2025). This controller is supported in Batocera **v36** and higher.
  
 Once the controller is switched to Bluetooth mode, it cannot be switched back to Wi-Fi mode for use with Stadia (not that this matters anyway as Stadia is discontinued). Once the controller is switched to Bluetooth mode, it cannot be switched back to Wi-Fi mode for use with Stadia (not that this matters anyway as Stadia is discontinued).
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-There are adapters (sometimes called adaptoids) that can be used to convert original controllers over to USB, which should work in most cases. These are usually console specific but sometimes feature multiple ports; the latter of which is always a third-party solution where quality may be questionable.+There are adapters (sometimes called adaptoids) that can be used to convert original controllers over to USB, which should work in most cases. These are usually console specific but sometimes feature multiple ports; the latter of which is always a third-party solution where quality may be questionable, especially with regards to added input lag. 
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 +==== 4dapter ==== 
 +An excellent original controller adapter that connects via USB-C with [[https://rpubs.com/misteraddons/inputlatency|1ms input lag]] is the [[https://www.tindie.com/products/timville/4dapter-switch-mister-retro-controller-adapter/|4dapter: Retro Controller Adapter]] by [[https://www.tindie.com/stores/timville/|Timville]], which is an all-in-one adapter that supports original **NES**, **SNES**, **Genesis** and **Nintendo 64 (N64)** controllers.  
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 +> Note: Make sure to select the Firmware Option -> **Batocera/Retroarch Optimized** at checkout  
 +> Note: NES, SNES and Genesis controllers are automatically configured, Nintendo 64 controllers do require a **manual remap** according to the diagram below 
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 ==== SNES/NES GPIO controllers ==== ==== SNES/NES GPIO controllers ====
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