[mythtv-users] recommended joysticks or gamepads for xmame and mythgame

[byron]

Jesse Guardiani wrote:
 > I'm happy to report that these work great. However, I had to patch snes9x
> to get it to recognize:
> 
> a.) the axis for either the analog joystick or the digital crosshair pad.
> b.) the threshold for both
> 
> I also patched a few other minor annoyances. I'll be happy to share my
> patches if anyone is interested. The axis part of the patch is based on
> Reboot's patch found here:
>     http://reboot.animeirc.de/contributions/snes9x.patch
> 
> I also turned on joystick support in MythTV itself and I found that wireless
> X-Box controllers make fabulous remote controls! I may shelve my PVR 350's
> remote and forget my desire to buy an RF remote instead. The only problem with
> the X-Box controller as a remote is that:
> 
> a.) The buttons have to be learned. They aren't labeled.
> b.) No access to ir-exec or similar, as far as I can tell.
> c.) no numeric keys, so I have to resort to my IR remote or wireless keyboard
>     when using MythMusic. (that's a minor UI problem, in my opinion)
> 
> But the controller's range is excellent and the response is much faster than
> with LIRC.
> 
> 

I would very much like to get a hold of your patches.  I am working on
getting MythGame and the various emulators to work with Logitech's
wireless Xbox controller right now as well.

TIA

byron