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Controller Pairing and Mapping

  • Writer: retroarchrig
    retroarchrig
  • Sep 19, 2025
  • 1 min read

After booting into your game drive, follow these steps to set up your controller:

Step 1: Connect Your Gamepad

You can use a wired, 2.4GHz dongle, or Bluetooth controller.

  • Wired or 2.4GHz Dongle Controllers Simply plug them in—the system will recognize them automatically.

  • Bluetooth Controllers

    These require manual pairing:

    1. Make sure your computer’s Bluetooth is enabled.

    2. Put your controller into pairing mode. For DS4 gamepad, long press [SHARE] and [PS] buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until light indicator blinks.

    3. Press [SPACEBAR] to open the Main Menu.

    4. Navigate to: Controller & Bluetooth Settings > Pair Bluetooth Pads Automatically or Pair Bluetooth Device Manually

    5. Select your controller from the detected devices list to complete pairing.

👉 Tip: If your controller isn’t detected, restart the system and try again, or disable nearby Bluetooth devices that might be causing interference.

Step 2: Controller Mapping

After successfully pairing, map your controller to ensure all buttons are working correctly.

  • Assign [SELECT] or [SHARE] as the hotkey.

  • Many popular controllers come pre-mapped, but manual mapping is recommended for best performance.

Step 3: Player Assignments

Once mapping is complete, confirm that each connected controller is properly assigned to a player slot. This ensures smooth multiplayer gameplay.


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