Unsolved SN30 Pro suddenly not working with Games

[findyournexus]

I’ll start by saying that I’m not tech savvy. Let me save you the time of even asking. I’m probably in over my head (obviously).

Recently, I bought a Raspberry 4 off of FB Marketplace that was primed and loaded with NES, SNES, SEGA emulators. For the last few weeks, everything has worked perfectly and it’s been easy enough to navigate and use.

However, while I was playing Mike Tyson’s Punch Out in the NES emulator - I noticed a small notification box pop up in the upper right corner of my TV screen (which I couldn’t read from how small the text was) - and now the controller is 100% unresponsive in any game software of any kind.

I’ve gone through the process of forgetting the controller pairing and then re-pairing and configuring it - numerous times. The controller works perfectly fine with the central interface but nothing else, and I am at a complete loss as to why or how to resolve it. I’ve configured wired and wireless controllers for Xbox and Switch - all to the same results…. Fine in the menu but won’t work with any games.

As I said, I don’t know the first thing about the intricacies of programming language - so if I’m asked deeply technical questions, it’ll likely be lost on me.

Has anyone else had or encountered this issue or have a solution? I don’t want to give up on this but I’m considering selling it to someone who knows what they’re doing.

[betty4920taylor]

Hello @findyournexus,

It sounds like you're experiencing some frustration with your Raspberry Pi 4, particularly with your SN30 Pro controller suddenly becoming unresponsive in-game software after encountering a notification box while playing Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out on the NES emulator.

First off, it's great that you've been able to navigate and use the system for a few weeks without any issues. However, encountering this problem can be frustrating, especially if you're not tech-savvy.

It's possible that the notification box you saw could have triggered a change in settings or configurations that affected the controller's functionality in game software. Since you've already tried re-pairing and configuring the controller multiple times without success, it might be worth exploring other troubleshooting steps.

One thing you could try is to check the settings within the NES emulator specifically, as well as any system-wide settings related to controllers or input devices. Sometimes, there may be options or configurations that need to be adjusted to ensure compatibility with different controllers.

If you're not comfortable navigating through these settings or making changes, you could consider reaching out to the community on the recalbox forum for assistance. Some likely other users have encountered similar issues and may be able to provide guidance or suggestions for resolving the problem.

Selling the system might be an option, but it's worth exploring troubleshooting steps and seeking assistance first to see if the issue can be resolved. With a bit of patience and help from the community, you may be able to get your SN30 Pro working with games again.