Controller XInput Support Test

I recently embarked on a test to verify the controller XInput support for my setup, and I encountered some interesting findings along the way. Specifically, I noticed that the first line in the ES debug log mentioned 'buggy firmware,' but I'm currently running the latest 8Bitdo firmware available (version 2.02), so I wasn't sure what to make of this warning.

In an effort to troubleshoot the issue, I decided to examine the ES debug log more closely. It appears that ES isn't detecting any input from my controller's triggers at all. To confirm this, I performed a simple test by mapping the RightShoulder button and then pressing the left and right trigger buttons (L2 and R2) ten times each to ensure they would be clearly visible in the log before proceeding.

The output of the ES debug log revealed some interesting details about my controller's behavior. Initially, it detected xpadneo 0005:045E:02E0.000A as a compatible device and went on to enable compliance with the Linux Gamepad Specification. The next step was to fix up the report descriptor size, which seemed to be a minor issue.

However, things took an unexpected turn when ES pretended that my controller was in XB1S Windows wireless mode (changed PID from 0x02E0 to 0x028E). This led me to wonder if there might be some sort of compatibility issue at play here. To investigate further, I decided to power off the controller and then restart it while monitoring the ES debug log.

As soon as the controller connected, I saw the same warning about buggy firmware being detected, with a prompt to upgrade to the latest version. Given that I'm already running the most recent firmware available, this message seemed somewhat confusing. Nevertheless, I'll continue to monitor the situation and see if any further updates resolve the issue.

In summary, my test revealed some intriguing insights into the behavior of my controller when connected to ES. While it's unclear what's causing the 'buggy firmware' warning, I'm hopeful that future updates will help address this compatibility concern and ensure smoother XInput support for my setup.

Controller xinput support test