xbox360 controller and MAME

[squirrellydw]

I am trying to configure an xbox360 to work with MAME so my mom can play some games instead of using the keyboard.  I can't seem to get MAME to work with it, any idea?

[_Iz-]

Does the controller show up in the windows control panel?

Did you enable joystick support in mame?

[squirrellydw]

Yes and Yes, I have tried to go into the setting for all games also and nothing.  I know I must be missing something

[ArcaMan]

Do any of the sticks/buttons work?

Since there are three sticks on the controller, you may need to make sure you select the apropriate one.

I had to fiddle a bit with mine when I tried it but unfortunatly I didn't think about what I was doing or remember   I just did it.

James

[nullb0y]

u might have probs cause the xbox 360 controller is COMPLETLY analog with pressure sensitive buttons and junk
id say go buy a cheap pc controller

[squirrellydw]

Everything works fine under the control panel.  If I can't figure it out in a day or two I am going to return it for a cheaper one.

[GoPodular.com]

Take a peek at my tutorial on setting up gamepad configs (for MAME32 but easy enough to port over to command line versions):
http://www.gopodular.com/mame_32_emulator_setup_tutorial/index.htm

Since the 360 controller D-pad is seen as a POV hat in windows, the variables you need to assign are:
J1_HAT_SWITCH_U
J1_HAT_SWITCH_D
J1_HAT_SWITCH_L
J1_HAT_SWITCH_R

IIRC, that's accurate.  Post back if you need help or if I'm wrong.  I'm working on some 360 stuff right now anyhow.  Besides, tomorrow is Friday. 

[combobreaker]

Works on my Pc. You have to install the 360 drivers from www.windowsgaming.com before connecting the controller and it should work just like any other controller.

[GoPodular.com]

Are those drivers any different than the official drivers?