libretro / libretro/RetroArch

Wii U Pro Controller not working as main controller.

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platform: wiiu
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Description

When changing Pro Controller to Port# 1, it does not work anymore.
Only the Wii U Gamepad can be used in port 1.
Also when changing the Wii U Gamepad to Port #5 freeze RetroArch with a black screen and some white text mentioning a controller issue.

It seems that it should to be possible to set the Wii u gamepad to Port 5 (or 0, or even disable it) and the pro controllers to ports 1 to 4 (with the home btn working on pro controller).

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the Wii U controller port changes described in the issue and inspect RetroArch's Wii U input and controller-port handling. Done means Pro Controllers can use ports 1–4 with the Home button working, while the Wii U GamePad can move to port 5 or 0, be disabled, and no longer causes a freeze or black screen.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
game-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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