Trying to use a 8bitdo M30 but it doesn't recognize the D-pad

[JustEm]

Hey folks. I was trying to set up the game with the 8bitdo M30 controller (The one that is essentially a Sega Saturn controller), but for some reason it doesn't appear to be recognized properly by the game. In specific, it appears to not be recognizing the D-pad at all.

Anyone know a way to fix this? I figured it'd be cool 'cause if I get it working I can play the game as if I was using the original Sega Saturn controls. Thanks in advance!

[markmadpage]

I just tested my 8Bitdo SF30 Pro, and seems to be working. Does yours have modes? If so, are you definitely in Windows mode? For me it's hold X and press START.

[markmadpage]

Ok, I just looked up your controller Manual...
https://download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/M30/M30_Manual.pdf

We have the same Mode settings, and looks like yours (Assuming your also on Windows) is also Hold X and press START. If that's not working though, see if one of the other modes will function, then try re-configuring controls in game (If possible).

[markmadpage]

Looks like your particular controller does not exist in the gamecontrollerdb.txt file in the games archive. There is some information here that may help...

https://github.com/gabomdq/SDL_GameControllerDB

You can create a config for your controller according to this. Maybe someone else on here can help with that. Hope it gets sorted.

[Plaid]

Way to look out for your fellow gamer, markmadpage.

I had similar issues with my Retrobit Saturn controller; it would always default to the Nintendo Switch mode when starting up, making it sort of user unfriendly for PC gamers.
I ended up giving up on it, even though it feels ****ing great to use.
(maybe I'll give it another shot)