It is important to note that this feature ONLY works OUTSIDE of LaunchBox and BigBox, so you can't use it to add more control buttons to take advantage of some of the many configuration options you can access via the keyboard (like change theme, change view and many others). And if your emulator is using the key sequence you select, it will conflict with it. On top of that, there are only 4 hard coded functions that this supports, volume up, volume down, close window and show launchbox. In addition, not all the buttons are supported on the controller (like the analog sticks, D-Pad and triggers). So basically, the only thing it really helps with is giving a hotkey to exit the emulator. If you use RetroArch, you already have that capability.
Hello, I have 4 Questions: 1. If I would like to use e.g. Minipac 2x players + 2x xbox360, one, psx, aimtrack, wiimote and other gamepad I understand that the front end recognizes everything without problems and automatically detects what is connected, I also understand that you can not simultaneously detect e.g. minipac, and 2x game pad simultaneously + Is there a problem if the xbox pad, ps3.4 turns off and I want to turn it on again, don't I have to reset the game, etc.? 2. How does the case with steam games look like some older games like MK9, MK10 Injustic need a separate program to emulate joysticks for ipac etc, i.e. the arcade panel as it looks in your frontend, you don't need any additional programs to install separately for the game to work 3. How the case looks with the RGB Arcade Button and the color settings for a given emulator game has no problem with that ?? 4. I have used Hs so far but I plan to move to your Frontend because it seems much more convenient to configure than HS but what about scripts or something like that: In Hs I use Startup and exit script: - Joy2key - Hypersearch - Randomizer 4 startup hyperspin video - No Tray Orphans etc, is there a game search engine etc in your Launchbox? can I set randomly run video at Launchbox startup?
Please help me. I have big box and an Xtension controller, but it treats it the Xtension controller like one big controller, instead of 1st and second player (the run button for Mario All Stars is on the 2nd player side). What doi need to do to fix it? I've had this trouble for over a year.
@@000DANIELSAN000 I am on 10.15 and cannot see controller automation also? My hold buttons work in the menu but not in games. I want to be able to exit games from my controller.
@@00aedwards1 i resolved setting EXIT on LB, under: controller automation section. Plus, on every emulator ( if exist) i set exit using same button. works!!
@@00aedwards1 yes there is. I upgradwd 10.15, too and things works normally. Unfortunately, im not at home for holidays, as soon as ill return, i ll check
Thanks man!! I like what you said about your voice because I was going to ask who does these videos and if it was you who I was also talking to on the forums about getting MAME to exit from BB with a 360 controller, then you said that and I scrolled down and you had said you're welcome to someone!! LOL!! LMK about your MAME, as per my thread. And there needs to be some more sections on the forum/message board, which I will post about somewhere over there.
Hey Brad! Just a quick question , I am using my Xbox One Controller on this feature however I can't assign my Home button for the "Hold Button" , is this feature not available?
Brad quick question, offer installing the drivers for Ps4 controllers, will it work on pc no problem and I could use that on my other emulators? I find Ps4 controller better than Xbox one. Also will it work wireless? Thanks in advance if you have the right answers.
I've tried different button combinations in big box setting up controller automation, all works except show launch box, I assume this command is supposed to keep the emulator running and bring the big box user interface in front of it.?
Whenever I use this feature with ePSXe a confirmation dialogue box appears asking if I'm sure I want to close the game, but I cant confirm using my controller. Is there a way to fix this?
Cannot get my PS4 controller to work in this way. Input mapper gives error: WARNING: Warning: Could not open DS4 F4:93:9F:54:64:31 exclusively. You must quit other applications like Steam, Uplay before connecting a controller using the exclusive mode option. 1/30/2019 3:53:27 PM> TRACE: F4:93:9F:54:64:31 power subsystem octet: 0x1b 1/30/2019 3:53:27 PM> TRACE: VBus: VBus started 1/30/2019 3:53:28 PM> WARNING: We are still unable to open the device exclusively even after running the exclusive mode tool for Win 10 AU. The issue likely resides in another application open that is trying to access the controller. 1/30/2019 3:53:28 PM> TRACE: Device removed 1572954|32772|720816226896 1/30/2019 3:53:28 PM> WARNING: We are still unable to open the device exclusively even after running the exclusive mode tool for Win 10 AU. The issue likely resides in another application open that is trying to access the controller. 1/30/2019 3:53:28 PM> TRACE: Device connected 1572954|32768|720816226896 Steam is not running...
it recognises my usb controller that looks like a ps2 corded controller but when I go into automation, it won't let me click on the box to let it control windows outside of launchbox, what do I do?
Hi Tee, do you have a LaunchBox Premium license? I'm thinking most likely you don't and that's why it's currently disabled. The automation features are part of LaunchBox Premium. :)
So unless I pay for it, I can't use a usb controller? Im on a fixed income from a bad car accident and can't afford to pay for services, thats why I signed up because I was told it was a completely free service
You can use a controller to play, you might just want to use a separate program like Joy2key to hit "Escape" with a key combination like the premium mode of Launch Box automates for you. More work, but it's a solution.
@@JoeBloggs777 I've configured my xbox 360 controller to bind 1 in retroarch but can't get them to run consistently in the various games platforms. Still working on it. I think its trial and error a lot of the time.
Hi Unbroken Software Can you make a video on how to set up Ipac Ultimate I / O ? I have made a 2 player flor Arcade machine with spinner, buttons for pinball. I have programmed my Ipac Ultimate board to work with all my buttons, joysticks and spinner. in Launchbox / BigBox controller options: I can't see an opportunity to connect to my Ipac and it seems that there are far too few options in BigBox to be able to handle so many buttons - but maybe I just haven't understood the task ? I have for each player 1 joystick and 6 game buttons + 1 coin button + 1 button to select player1 + flipper buttons In addition to buttons for player 1 and 2 I also have Pause button Stop esc button Volume up Volume down Plunger button for pinball And not to forget my spinner I know that if you use RocketLauncher then there is a third party function that can connect the Ipac controller very easily. Please help me further with BigBox I am very close to giving up and have spent a lot of $$$$ i this cabinet... Thank you for making a huge effort that helps us get our dreams fulfilled Best regards from Denmark
Controls is handled by the emulator you decide to use and not LaunchBox. You need to configure what ever you're using to your controller. There are a ton of tutorials for dozens of systems on our channel though. Find the system you want to emulate and watch the tutorial, it will help you out. If you're new-ish, I would suggest the SNES Tutorial as it assumes nothing and starts off very basic for the user who is new to emulation.
launchbox In the configuration of the automatic control, which switch that is used to exit the emulator ..... the initial proceso an arcade, use USB zero delay controller (dY) and can not leave the emulator by USB, only the button (ESC)
is there a script to remove epsxe exit prompt upon exit with controller automation? I keep getting a "are you sure you want to exit " box Everytime I hit the button combo to exit epsxe
If you are on the latest ePSXe there is an option to turn that off in the options menu. Otherwise, I would suggest RetroArch and the Mednafen core. There is a tutorial for that system on the channel if you are curious.
As long as the controller works in Windows, it should be picked up fine in LaunchBox. Controller Automation is a Premium only feature though. Big Box is also designed more for the controller. While LB can use a controller, it is certainly more designed around a mouse and keyboard, and will feel clunky compared to Big Box and a Controller.
Just exactly what I needed so I can lose the keyboard. THANKS MUCH!! I think my confusion was setting it up in Launchbox, only for it to not work in Bigbox. :)
We can't tell you that. You'll need to use Google. I can tell you that the Redump and Trurip sets are good for Disc based games though. No-Intro for cart based systems, and TOSEC for PC's. Just try and find the newest dated sets.
Noobie here i was disappointed to find i cant use my xbox 360 controller , how else can i give this launchbox a good test before buying premium version ? The keyboard doesnt seem to work either It seems an awesome program indeed , but as an ignorant noob all i can do is launch games How do i setup/use the keyboard ? As of now im just back to the emulators where i can use my controller Please advise
Controller Automation is for a controller only, and may one day be expanded to keyboard buttons and other functions, but not currently. As long as you follow the tutorial to enable and set the controller, then set your Controller Automation buttons it will work. If your 360 controller doesn't show up in the input options menu, you need to select it with the drop down, and if it's not there then the drivers are not properly installed on your PC. Controller Automation also only does the functions in that menu, otherwise it does nothing to control your controller for emulators, you still need to set that stuff up for emulators on your own. There are tons of other tutorials as well for plenty of systems.
Thank you The 360 does show up in menu/drop down menu , but its ghosted out and not accessible . i assume this is because its a pay service when one upgrades ? Thank you again
Controller Automation is, but not the use of a controller. Make sure to check the box to enable controller support and that it is selected. Big Box is more designed around the controller anyways. LaunchBox works with a controller, but is by far more keyboard and mouse oriented.
Ok thnx ill have a go at it before i ask ne more questions 5 am here so i may try after sleep i may as well ask what controller automation is exactly now that im here Cheers
No, we can not accept PayPal anymore. They have denied us from being able to use their service. e-mail jason@unbrokensoftware.com if you need extra payment help.
Being that not everyone like me know the English spoken and you sell your product (launch premium box) around the world may make a written guide to the configuration of launch pits and related emulaori or maybe even subtitled in your original language tutorial so for many users would be easier to understand the various configurations of the launch box and its functions My only TIP OF
It's really a shame the Big Box mode and automation features like this are not available in the free version. Nobody wants to use keyboard and mouse for selecting games when playing in a couch console play situation. Honestly, sure, ask for money to pay for the work you guys do, but don't lock one of the most essential features for an emulation frontend (namely controller support) behind a paywall. Why not? Well, it means people like me, who are probably numerous enough, will never buy your premium service because we have no way of testing the waters before we take the plunge. I'm not spending money on this before I know whether it will even work with my controller setup. Right now the only reason (literally the only one) why I'm not using LaunchBox is because it's annoying to have to step away from the couch and awkwardly use the mouse (with the cursor on the TV screen a few metres away) to select a system or game. That's not how it should be. Every other frontend I'm aware of has some kind of solution for this problem that doesn't involve payment.
Hi Mac, as much as we'd like to give everything away for free, there's no way we'd be able to do what we do without the paid features. I wouldn't be able to do this for a job and thus wouldn't be able to put serious time into it. LaunchBox itself isn't really meant for a couch environment; that's what Big Box focuses on.
LaunchBox Hey, thanks for the reply. I appreciate that you can't give everything away for free. That's not what I suggested. I suggested you include full gamepad support in the base version of LaunchBox. Sure, it still wouldn't be perfect for a couch environment, but it would go a long way in making actually using LaunchBox to sit back and play games a lot more enjoyable than it currently is. I understand that's what Big Box is for. I just fail to see why that has to be a separate premium feature. To me, premium usually means additional bells and whistles, not basic functionality. I suppose it just depends on one's perspective. Cheers for listening to feedback. :-)
@@MacJulian88 don't be cheap mate. Its amazing software. Free version lets you try it out, and if you want to use all functions, pay to support the developers. Simple.
I'm so happy I can finally start doing a let's play series of retro games with ease because of your help and amazing program!! thanks so much
Great to hear! Thank you deadpool! :)
I bought this just for the automation. Plus big box is great! Thanks
It is important to note that this feature ONLY works OUTSIDE of LaunchBox and BigBox, so you can't use it to add more control buttons to take advantage of some of the many configuration options you can access via the keyboard (like change theme, change view and many others). And if your emulator is using the key sequence you select, it will conflict with it. On top of that, there are only 4 hard coded functions that this supports, volume up, volume down, close window and show launchbox. In addition, not all the buttons are supported on the controller (like the analog sticks, D-Pad and triggers). So basically, the only thing it really helps with is giving a hotkey to exit the emulator. If you use RetroArch, you already have that capability.
Hello, I have 4 Questions:
1. If I would like to use e.g.
Minipac 2x players + 2x xbox360, one, psx, aimtrack, wiimote and other gamepad I understand that the front end recognizes everything without problems and automatically detects what is connected, I also understand that you can not simultaneously detect e.g. minipac, and 2x game pad simultaneously + Is there a problem if the xbox pad, ps3.4 turns off and I want to turn it on again, don't I have to reset the game, etc.?
2. How does the case with steam games look like some older games like MK9, MK10 Injustic need a separate program to emulate joysticks for ipac etc, i.e. the arcade panel as it looks in your frontend, you don't need any additional programs to install separately for the game to work
3. How the case looks with the RGB Arcade Button and the color settings for a given emulator game has no problem with that ??
4. I have used Hs so far but I plan to move to your Frontend because it seems much more convenient to configure than HS but what about scripts or something like that:
In Hs I use
Startup and exit script:
- Joy2key
- Hypersearch
- Randomizer 4 startup hyperspin video
- No Tray Orphans
etc, is there a game search engine etc in your Launchbox?
can I set randomly run video at Launchbox startup?
Please help me. I have big box and an Xtension controller, but it treats it the Xtension controller like one big controller, instead of 1st and second player (the run button for Mario All Stars is on the 2nd player side). What doi need to do to fix it? I've had this trouble for over a year.
I have latest version, 10.11 with premium lic., but on options i do not have ANY INPUT section !! Help pls, ty
RESOLVED!!! On last versions, menu for automation has been absorbed on "Game controller voice". It Works, LB & BB, too. Ty
@@000DANIELSAN000 I am on 10.15 and cannot see controller automation also? My hold buttons work in the menu but not in games. I want to be able to exit games from my controller.
@@00aedwards1 i resolved setting EXIT on LB, under: controller automation section. Plus, on every emulator ( if exist) i set exit using same button. works!!
@@000DANIELSAN000 but there is no controller automation in 10.15? Neither in LB or BB. I'm really stuck.
@@00aedwards1 yes there is. I upgradwd 10.15, too and things works normally. Unfortunately, im not at home for holidays, as soon as ill return, i ll check
this isnt working anymore?
Any tips on getting the Steam controller to work with Launchbox?
Thanks man!!
I like what you said about your voice because I was going to ask who does these videos and if it was you who I was also talking to on the forums about getting MAME to exit from BB with a 360 controller, then you said that and I scrolled down and you had said you're welcome to someone!!
LOL!!
LMK about your MAME, as per my thread.
And there needs to be some more sections on the forum/message board, which I will post about somewhere over there.
Hey Brad! Just a quick question , I am using my Xbox One Controller on this feature however I can't assign my Home button for the "Hold Button" , is this feature not available?
Generally speaking you can't re-purpose the home button for anything. It's a limitation with the Drivers, possible on purpose.
Brad quick question, offer installing the drivers for Ps4 controllers, will it work on pc no problem and I could use that on my other emulators?
I find Ps4 controller better than Xbox one.
Also will it work wireless?
Thanks in advance if you have the right answers.
I've tried different button combinations in big box setting up controller automation, all works except show launch box, I assume this command is supposed to keep the emulator running and bring the big box user interface in front of it.?
Whenever I use this feature with ePSXe a confirmation dialogue box appears asking if I'm sure I want to close the game, but I cant confirm using my controller. Is there a way to fix this?
Cannot get my PS4 controller to work in this way. Input mapper gives error: WARNING: Warning: Could not open DS4 F4:93:9F:54:64:31 exclusively. You must quit other applications like Steam, Uplay before connecting a controller using the exclusive mode option.
1/30/2019 3:53:27 PM> TRACE: F4:93:9F:54:64:31 power subsystem octet: 0x1b
1/30/2019 3:53:27 PM> TRACE: VBus: VBus started
1/30/2019 3:53:28 PM> WARNING: We are still unable to open the device exclusively even after running the exclusive mode tool for Win 10 AU. The issue likely resides in another application open that is trying to access the controller.
1/30/2019 3:53:28 PM> TRACE: Device removed 1572954|32772|720816226896
1/30/2019 3:53:28 PM> WARNING: We are still unable to open the device exclusively even after running the exclusive mode tool for Win 10 AU. The issue likely resides in another application open that is trying to access the controller.
1/30/2019 3:53:28 PM> TRACE: Device connected 1572954|32768|720816226896
Steam is not running...
Thanks again!!!!!
it recognises my usb controller that looks like a ps2 corded controller but when I go into automation, it won't let me click on the box to let it control windows outside of launchbox, what do I do?
Hi Tee, do you have a LaunchBox Premium license? I'm thinking most likely you don't and that's why it's currently disabled. The automation features are part of LaunchBox Premium. :)
So unless I pay for it, I can't use a usb controller? Im on a fixed income from a bad car accident and can't afford to pay for services, thats why I signed up because I was told it was a completely free service
You can use a controller to play, you might just want to use a separate program like Joy2key to hit "Escape" with a key combination like the premium mode of Launch Box automates for you. More work, but it's a solution.
How can I do this on the free LaunchBox version?
how do you get the controllers to work in the games themselves. Is that done in retroarch?
@@JoeBloggs777 I've configured my xbox 360 controller to bind 1 in retroarch but can't get them to run consistently in the various games platforms. Still working on it. I think its trial and error a lot of the time.
Hi Unbroken Software
Can you make a video on how to set up Ipac Ultimate I / O ?
I have made a 2 player flor Arcade machine with spinner, buttons for pinball. I have programmed my Ipac Ultimate board to work with all my buttons, joysticks and spinner.
in Launchbox / BigBox controller options: I can't see an opportunity to connect to my Ipac and it seems that there are far too few options in BigBox to be able to handle so many buttons - but maybe I just haven't understood the task ?
I have for each player 1 joystick and 6 game buttons + 1 coin button + 1 button to select player1 + flipper buttons
In addition to buttons for player 1 and 2 I also have
Pause button
Stop esc button
Volume up
Volume down
Plunger button for pinball
And not to forget my spinner
I know that if you use RocketLauncher then there is a third party function that can connect the Ipac controller very easily. Please help me further with BigBox I am very close to giving up and have spent a lot of $$$$ i this cabinet...
Thank you for making a huge effort that helps us get our dreams fulfilled
Best regards from Denmark
hi.... how do i map diferents controls for diferent sistems?!?! have any way to use. launchbox withou keyboard or mouse?!?! regards.
Controls is handled by the emulator you decide to use and not LaunchBox. You need to configure what ever you're using to your controller. There are a ton of tutorials for dozens of systems on our channel though. Find the system you want to emulate and watch the tutorial, it will help you out. If you're new-ish, I would suggest the SNES Tutorial as it assumes nothing and starts off very basic for the user who is new to emulation.
can you do a controller on how to use the guide button to open bigbox and close games?
launchbox
In the configuration of the automatic control, which switch that is used to exit the emulator .....
the initial proceso an arcade, use USB zero delay controller (dY) and can not leave the emulator by USB, only the button (ESC)
How to connect Switch Pro controller?
Ps5 controller not supported?
is there a script to remove epsxe exit prompt upon exit with controller automation? I keep getting a "are you sure you want to exit " box Everytime I hit the button combo to exit epsxe
If you are on the latest ePSXe there is an option to turn that off in the options menu. Otherwise, I would suggest RetroArch and the Mednafen core. There is a tutorial for that system on the channel if you are curious.
+Sentai Brad thank you !
does the xbox one controller work wireless in launch box free version and cane i make it the default controller for all emulators.
As long as the controller works in Windows, it should be picked up fine in LaunchBox. Controller Automation is a Premium only feature though. Big Box is also designed more for the controller. While LB can use a controller, it is certainly more designed around a mouse and keyboard, and will feel clunky compared to Big Box and a Controller.
Just exactly what I needed so I can lose the keyboard. THANKS MUCH!! I think my confusion was setting it up in Launchbox, only for it to not work in Bigbox. :)
Well I am glad it helped you out.
Muchas Gracias!!
Bro I have a Logitech F310 Gamepad
can it work on Launch box
Yes, it will. Any XInput controller will work best with your PC and software.
1 more thing where can i get PS2 ROM's
We can't tell you that. You'll need to use Google. I can tell you that the Redump and Trurip sets are good for Disc based games though. No-Intro for cart based systems, and TOSEC for PC's. Just try and find the newest dated sets.
Thx BRO
Noobie here
i was disappointed to find i cant use my xbox 360 controller , how else can i give this launchbox a good test before buying premium version ?
The keyboard doesnt seem to work either
It seems an awesome program indeed , but as an ignorant noob all i can do is launch games
How do i setup/use the keyboard ?
As of now im just back to the emulators where i can use my controller
Please advise
Controller Automation is for a controller only, and may one day be expanded to keyboard buttons and other functions, but not currently. As long as you follow the tutorial to enable and set the controller, then set your Controller Automation buttons it will work. If your 360 controller doesn't show up in the input options menu, you need to select it with the drop down, and if it's not there then the drivers are not properly installed on your PC. Controller Automation also only does the functions in that menu, otherwise it does nothing to control your controller for emulators, you still need to set that stuff up for emulators on your own. There are tons of other tutorials as well for plenty of systems.
Thank you
The 360 does show up in menu/drop down menu , but its ghosted out and not accessible . i assume this is because its a pay service when one upgrades ?
Thank you again
Controller Automation is, but not the use of a controller. Make sure to check the box to enable controller support and that it is selected. Big Box is more designed around the controller anyways. LaunchBox works with a controller, but is by far more keyboard and mouse oriented.
Ok thnx ill have a go at it before i ask ne more questions 5 am here so i may try after sleep
i may as well ask what controller automation is exactly now that im here
Cheers
If you watch the video it explains all of this.
PS while im at it , in payments im wondering if you accept paypal ?
No, we can not accept PayPal anymore. They have denied us from being able to use their service. e-mail jason@unbrokensoftware.com if you need extra payment help.
OK i will note that email
Being that not everyone like me know the English spoken and you sell your product (launch premium box) around the world may make a written guide to the configuration of launch pits and related emulaori or maybe even subtitled in your original language tutorial so for many users would be easier to understand the various configurations of the launch box and its functions
My only TIP OF
Without ETA Prime doing the video, don’t want it.
It's really a shame the Big Box mode and automation features like this are not available in the free version. Nobody wants to use keyboard and mouse for selecting games when playing in a couch console play situation.
Honestly, sure, ask for money to pay for the work you guys do, but don't lock one of the most essential features for an emulation frontend (namely controller support) behind a paywall. Why not? Well, it means people like me, who are probably numerous enough, will never buy your premium service because we have no way of testing the waters before we take the plunge. I'm not spending money on this before I know whether it will even work with my controller setup.
Right now the only reason (literally the only one) why I'm not using LaunchBox is because it's annoying to have to step away from the couch and awkwardly use the mouse (with the cursor on the TV screen a few metres away) to select a system or game. That's not how it should be. Every other frontend I'm aware of has some kind of solution for this problem that doesn't involve payment.
Hi Mac, as much as we'd like to give everything away for free, there's no way we'd be able to do what we do without the paid features. I wouldn't be able to do this for a job and thus wouldn't be able to put serious time into it. LaunchBox itself isn't really meant for a couch environment; that's what Big Box focuses on.
LaunchBox
Hey, thanks for the reply.
I appreciate that you can't give everything away for free. That's not what I suggested. I suggested you include full gamepad support in the base version of LaunchBox.
Sure, it still wouldn't be perfect for a couch environment, but it would go a long way in making actually using LaunchBox to sit back and play games a lot more enjoyable than it currently is. I understand that's what Big Box is for. I just fail to see why that has to be a separate premium feature.
To me, premium usually means additional bells and whistles, not basic functionality. I suppose it just depends on one's perspective.
Cheers for listening to feedback. :-)
if you like to play in the coach, try the premium version, you'll not have any regards about it !
its only a one time 20 dollar payment
@@MacJulian88 don't be cheap mate. Its amazing software. Free version lets you try it out, and if you want to use all functions, pay to support the developers. Simple.