kemikal Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Great Tom, thanks for your continuous support on this software. Haven't had a chance to install and test this update yet it as I'm at work but was this issue resolved Xbox One controller on GameEx, exit game function not workings (controller button exit combo)? Just thought I`d ask as you haven't listed all the fixes in this update. For my setup, this feature was a game changer, literally! Ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Speirs Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 32 minutes ago, kemikal said: Great Tom, thanks for your continuous support on this software. Haven't had a chance to install and test this update yet it as I'm at work but was this issue resolved Xbox One controller on GameEx, exit game function not workings (controller button exit combo)? Just thought I`d ask as you haven't listed all the fixes in this update. For my setup, this feature was a game changer, literally! Ta! yes, hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Speirs Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Just wanted to add that there were a few new features added to GameEx Arcade edition such as trackball support and additional screensaver modes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStruve Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Installed the update for GameEX Arcade this morning. Looks like there is some issue with MAME. When I launch a game I just get a black screen and then I can hear the game running very sluggish, but get no picture. The other emulators seem to work fine. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Speirs Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, DaveStruve said: Installed the update for GameEX Arcade this morning. Looks like there is some issue with MAME. When I launch a game I just get a black screen and then I can hear the game running very sluggish, but get no picture. The other emulators seem to work fine. Any ideas? could you please post your log file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStruve Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 5 minutes ago, Tom Speirs said: could you please post your log file. 09:36:39.14 3/26/2018: Opening Configuration File 09:36:39.16 3/26/2018: GameEx Arcade Edition: Version 15.20: Starting Log 09:36:39.22 3/26/2018: Windows 10 Enterprise 64-bit 09:36:39.22 3/26/2018: Aero running 09:36:39.22 3/26/2018: Initializing Vista/Windows 7 volume control 09:36:39.24 3/26/2018: Getting CPU and RAM info 09:36:39.24 3/26/2018: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz, 4074MB 09:36:39.24 3/26/2018: 3.11Ghz - 4 Cores or CPU's 09:36:39.25 3/26/2018: Running Randomize() 09:36:39.44 3/26/2018: Loading PlugIns 09:36:39.52 3/26/2018: Checking for applications to Launch On Startup 09:36:39.52 3/26/2018: Setting default net connection limit to 15 09:36:39.52 3/26/2018: Running Misc startup tasks 09:36:39.53 3/26/2018: Setting Menu types 09:36:39.55 3/26/2018: Getting Configuration Values 09:36:39.55 3/26/2018: Using Theme: Draconus 09:36:39.56 3/26/2018: Checking for alternate Image Directory for Theme: Draconus 09:36:39.56 3/26/2018: Launching HideOS.exe 09:36:39.58 3/26/2018: Initialising Video/MNG DLL's 09:36:39.58 3/26/2018: GameEx will check for media insertion (may affect performance) 09:36:39.58 3/26/2018: Hiding Taskbar 09:36:39.60 3/26/2018: Is Media Center running? 09:36:39.60 3/26/2018: Checking/Creating LCD Registry values 09:36:39.61 3/26/2018: Check Media Center Exit/Start Mode 09:36:39.61 3/26/2018: Media Center Mode 2 09:36:39.63 3/26/2018: Video previews on. Warning: Only recommended on modern systems 09:36:39.63 3/26/2018: Custom Game Device Input enabled: Getting custom codes 09:36:39.64 3/26/2018: Snap Delay set to: 7 09:36:39.64 3/26/2018: Get other settings 09:36:39.64 3/26/2018: Desktop set to Hide ICONS and set Background to Black 09:36:39.66 3/26/2018: Set: Find emulator artwork on best match basis 09:36:39.66 3/26/2018: Start work for Form 09:36:39.66 3/26/2018: Getting Original Screen Size 09:36:39.67 3/26/2018: Opening Database Connection 09:36:39.67 3/26/2018: Data Source=C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\DATA\data.db3;Pooling=true;FailIfMissing=true 09:36:39.74 3/26/2018: Initializing Component 09:36:39.77 3/26/2018: MAME Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Emulators\MAME 09:36:39.77 3/26/2018: MAME EXE file is: mame64.exe 09:36:39.86 3/26/2018: ROM Paths are: C:\Users\David\Documents\ROMS\MAME\MAME 0.195 ROMs (non-merged);D:\CHDs 09:36:39.86 3/26/2018: Catver.ini is located at: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\DATA\catver.ini 09:36:39.88 3/26/2018: controls.ini is located at: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\DATA\controls.ini 09:36:39.92 3/26/2018: History.dat is located at: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\DATA\history.dat 09:36:39.92 3/26/2018: nplayers.ini is located at: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\DATA\nplayers.ini 09:36:39.94 3/26/2018: command.dat is located at: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\DATA\command.dat 09:36:39.94 3/26/2018: MAMEinfo.dat is located at: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\DATA\mameinfo.dat 09:36:39.94 3/26/2018: Snap Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Media\MAME\SNAP 09:36:39.95 3/26/2018: Database Snap Path: Not Found 09:36:39.95 3/26/2018: Background Snap Path: Not Found 09:36:39.95 3/26/2018: AVI Snap Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Media\MAME\VIDEOS 09:36:39.97 3/26/2018: Video theme Path: Not Found 09:36:39.97 3/26/2018: Video background Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\THEMES\Draconus\MEDIA 09:36:39.97 3/26/2018: Flyer Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Media\MAME\FLYERS 09:36:39.99 3/26/2018: Cabinet Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Media\MAME\CABINETS 09:36:39.99 3/26/2018: Cabinet 3D Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Media\MAME\3DCabinets 09:36:39.99 3/26/2018: Title Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Media\MAME\TITLES 09:36:40.00 3/26/2018: Title Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Media\MAME\Logos 09:36:40.00 3/26/2018: PCB Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Media\MAME\PCB 09:36:40.00 3/26/2018: Artwork Preview Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Media\MAME\ArtPreview 09:36:40.02 3/26/2018: Panel Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Media\MAME\CPANEL 09:36:40.02 3/26/2018: Manual Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Media\MAME\MANUALS 09:36:40.02 3/26/2018: Icon Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Media\MAME\ICONS 09:36:40.03 3/26/2018: Marquee Path is: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Media\MAME\MARQUEES 09:36:40.03 3/26/2018: Applying Language/Text 09:36:40.05 3/26/2018: Text/Language: English 09:36:40.05 3/26/2018: Loading Language/Text 09:36:40.06 3/26/2018: Loading Addins 09:36:40.08 3/26/2018: Using 3D Alpha Blended Animations. 09:36:40.08 3/26/2018: Retrieving resolution setting 09:36:40.10 3/26/2018: Using General Font: Segoe UI 09:36:40.10 3/26/2018: Using Title Font: Segoe UI 09:36:40.10 3/26/2018: GameEx will try to reduce CPU usage 09:36:40.17 3/26/2018: Initialising Direct3D 09:36:40.39 3/26/2018: Applying GameEx is Loading Image 09:36:40.41 3/26/2018: Setting Resolution to 1920x1080 32 bit color 09:36:40.42 3/26/2018: Creating Surfaces 09:36:40.55 3/26/2018: Creating Back Buffer 09:36:40.55 3/26/2018: Loading graphic Surfaces 09:36:40.56 3/26/2018: Display is running at: 1920x1080 32bit color, 60hz 09:36:40.56 3/26/2018: Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 09:36:40.58 3/26/2018: Max texture size: 16384x16384 09:36:40.58 3/26/2018: Available texture memory: 2966MB 09:36:40.61 3/26/2018: Available video memory: 1024MB 09:36:40.69 3/26/2018: Initialising Bass Audio Library 09:36:40.72 3/26/2018: Creating Surfaces Misc and Dialogs 09:36:40.81 3/26/2018: Creating Surfaces Volume 09:36:40.84 3/26/2018: Creating Surfaces Arrows 09:36:40.85 3/26/2018: Creating Surfaces GameEXlogo Text 09:36:40.85 3/26/2018: Creating Surfaces Toolbar 09:36:40.89 3/26/2018: Creating Surfaces Toolbar Controls 09:36:40.91 3/26/2018: Creating Surfaces Backgrounds 09:36:40.92 3/26/2018: Creating Surfaces GameEx Logo 09:36:40.94 3/26/2018: Creating Surface Unselected 09:36:40.95 3/26/2018: Creating Surfaces Snaps 09:36:40.95 3/26/2018: Creating Surfaces Menu and List Bars 09:36:41.10 3/26/2018: Creating Fonts 09:36:41.10 3/26/2018: Creating Game Font 09:36:41.52 3/26/2018: Creating Game Font Faded 09:36:42.29 3/26/2018: Creating Title Font 09:36:42.30 3/26/2018: Restoring Title Font From Cache 09:36:42.35 3/26/2018: Creating Font Black 09:36:42.38 3/26/2018: Creating Font Black Small 09:36:42.43 3/26/2018: Fonts Created Succesfully 09:36:42.80 3/26/2018: 34MB Video Memory Used 09:36:42.81 3/26/2018: Initial Emulator Load 09:36:42.84 3/26/2018: Loading Custom Emulators 09:36:42.85 3/26/2018: Loading Emulator 1: [Console] Nintendo SNES (Snes9x) 09:36:42.87 3/26/2018: Loading Emulator 2: [Console] Sega Genesis (Fusion) 09:36:42.88 3/26/2018: Loading Emulator 3: [Console] Nintendo Wii (Dolphin) 09:36:42.88 3/26/2018: Loading Emulator 4: [Console] Nintendo GameCube (Dolphin) 09:36:42.89 3/26/2018: Checking if Steam enabled 09:36:42.90 3/26/2018: Steam support is turned off in configuration. 09:36:42.92 3/26/2018: Checking if Origin enabled 09:36:42.92 3/26/2018: Cannot find origin executable 09:36:42.93 3/26/2018: Checking if Uplay enabled 09:36:42.94 3/26/2018: Cannot find UPlay executable 09:36:42.94 3/26/2018: gamebase support enabled. 09:36:42.95 3/26/2018: ERROR: Could not find gamebase path or gblanucher.exe 09:36:42.95 3/26/2018: gamebase support disabled. 09:36:45.53 3/26/2018: MAME CMD options: -nowindow -joy -skip_gameinfo 09:36:47.87 3/26/2018: Initialising DirectInput for Gamepad support 09:36:47.93 3/26/2018: Using Device Xin-Mo Dual Arcade 09:36:47.94 3/26/2018: Using Device Xin-Mo Dual Arcade 09:36:47.97 3/26/2018: Initialising Keyboard support 09:36:47.98 3/26/2018: Loading Start Page 09:36:48.01 3/26/2018: Initializing MCE Remote 09:36:48.03 3/26/2018: Initialization OK! Starting GameEx! 09:36:48.03 3/26/2018: Testing Main Loop Once: Processing Frame 09:36:48.38 3/26/2018: Testing Main Loop Once: Main Loop ran successfully 09:36:48.52 3/26/2018: Attempting to load game list 09:36:48.70 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_1: Snap Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo SNES\snap 09:36:48.70 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_1: Video Snap Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo SNES\video 09:36:48.71 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_1: Video background Path: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\THEMES\Draconus\MEDIA\genericbackground 09:36:48.71 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_1: Control Panel Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo SNES\Controls 09:36:48.72 3/26/2018: Warning: Emulator_1: Control Panel Path Does not exist 09:36:48.72 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_1: Database: [Console] Nintendo SNES 09:36:48.73 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_1: Title Snap Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo SNES\title 09:36:48.73 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_1: Box Art Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo SNES\box 09:36:48.74 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_1: Cart Art Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo SNES\cart 09:36:48.74 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_1: Manual Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo SNES\manual 09:36:48.75 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_2: Snap Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Sega Genesis\Snaps 09:36:48.75 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_2: Video background Path: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\THEMES\Draconus\MEDIA\genericbackground 09:36:48.76 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_2: Control Panel Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Sega Genesis\Controls 09:36:48.76 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_2: Title Snap Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Sega Genesis\Titles 09:36:48.77 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_2: Box Art Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Sega Genesis\Boxes 09:36:48.78 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_2: Cart Art Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Sega Genesis\Cartridges 09:36:48.78 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_2: Manual Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Sega Genesis\Manuals 09:36:48.79 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_3: Snap Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo Wii\Snaps 09:36:48.79 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_3: Video background Path: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\THEMES\Draconus\MEDIA\genericbackground 09:36:48.80 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_3: Control Panel Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo Wii\Controls 09:36:48.80 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_3: Title Snap Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo Wii\Titles 09:36:48.81 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_3: Box Art Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo Wii\Boxes 09:36:48.82 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_3: Cart Art Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo Wii\Cartridges 09:36:48.82 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_3: Manual Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo Wii\Manuals 09:36:48.82 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_4: Snap Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo GameCube\Snaps 09:36:48.83 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_4: Video background Path: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\THEMES\Draconus\MEDIA\genericbackground 09:36:48.84 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_4: Control Panel Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo GameCube\Controls 09:36:48.84 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_4: Title Snap Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo GameCube\Titles 09:36:48.85 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_4: Box Art Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo GameCube\Boxes 09:36:48.85 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_4: Cart Art Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo GameCube\Cartridges 09:36:48.86 3/26/2018: Validating: Emulator_4: Manual Path: C:\Emulation\Assets\Nintendo GameCube\Manuals 09:36:48.89 3/26/2018: Restoring Emulator from Cache: 1 09:36:49.07 3/26/2018: Restoring Emulator Database From Cache: 1 09:36:49.54 3/26/2018: Restoring Emulator from Cache: 2 09:36:49.83 3/26/2018: Restoring Emulator from Cache: 3 09:36:50.07 3/26/2018: Restoring Emulator from Cache: 4 09:36:51.33 3/26/2018: Restoring Cached ICONS from File 09:36:54.36 3/26/2018: Unspecified error 09:36:54.37 3/26/2018: 09:36:54.38 3/26/2018: at DirectShowLib.DsError.ThrowExceptionForHR(Int32 hr) 09:36:54.38 3/26/2018: at GameEx.VMR9Video.a(String A_0, Boolean A_1) 09:36:54.68 3/26/2018: Unspecified error 09:36:54.68 3/26/2018: 09:36:54.69 3/26/2018: at DirectShowLib.DsError.ThrowExceptionForHR(Int32 hr) 09:36:54.70 3/26/2018: at GameEx.VMR9Video.a(String A_0, Boolean A_1) 09:36:58.22 3/26/2018: Unspecified error 09:36:58.22 3/26/2018: 09:36:58.23 3/26/2018: at DirectShowLib.DsError.ThrowExceptionForHR(Int32 hr) 09:36:58.23 3/26/2018: at GameEx.VMR9Video.a(String A_0, Boolean A_1) 09:36:58.34 3/26/2018: Unspecified error 09:36:58.35 3/26/2018: 09:36:58.35 3/26/2018: at DirectShowLib.DsError.ThrowExceptionForHR(Int32 hr) 09:36:58.36 3/26/2018: at GameEx.VMR9Video.a(String A_0, Boolean A_1) 09:37:17.54 3/26/2018: Setting Up RawInput Hook 09:37:17.55 3/26/2018: Launching RawInputHook.exe 09:37:18.76 3/26/2018: Running: cmd.exe /c C: C:\GameEx Arcade Edition\MAME GameEx System Pack\Emulators\MAME\mame64.exe 19xx -rompath C:\Users\David\Documents\ROMS\MAME\MAME 0.195 ROMs (non-merged);D:\CHDs -nowindow -joy -skip_gameinfo 09:37:18.77 3/26/2018: Shutting down display 09:37:38.56 3/26/2018: Exiting game 09:37:38.92 3/26/2018: Shutting down RawInput Hook 09:37:38.94 3/26/2018: Writing MAME stats 09:37:38.97 3/26/2018: Plugin: Game Exit 09:37:38.98 3/26/2018: Plugin: Process Commands 09:37:39.04 3/26/2018: Restoring Window 09:37:39.05 3/26/2018: Reinitializing Graphics System 09:37:39.26 3/26/2018: Warning: Display is running in full screen compatibility mode. 09:37:39.41 3/26/2018: initialized display 09:37:39.42 3/26/2018: Display is running at: 1920x1080 32bit color, 60hz 09:37:40.01 3/26/2018: initialized display 09:37:40.01 3/26/2018: Display is running at: 1920x1080 32bit color, 60hz 09:37:40.59 3/26/2018: Returning to GameEx 09:37:47.14 3/26/2018: Exiting GameEx! 09:37:47.18 3/26/2018: Closing HideOS.exe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Speirs Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 I can see your system is having trouble playing videos but please try 15.21 and let me know if the MAME launch issue persists. Thanks. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStruve Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 40 minutes ago, Tom Speirs said: I can see your system is having trouble playing videos but please try 15.21 and let me know if the MAME launch issue persists. Thanks. Tom. Look like that fixed it. And combined with the screen saver options, looks like we got this thing perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Speirs Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Thanks for the feedback and help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemikal Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Just tried version 15.20 and I had the same blank screen in MAME, upgraded to 15.21 and MAME is working again. However, unfortunalty the global exit key combo via the Xbox One (wireless bluetooth) is still not working in this update I also noticed this update after you launch GameEx and a dialogue appears (bottom left of screen) showing the loading of emulators, database, MAP files etc..., it seems to do an extra "Scanning folders" at the end which includes folder names such as marquees, cabinets etc... which I'm assuming are MAME folders, this extra scan which was not in there prior to 15.20 adds approx. 8 seconds (on my setup) to load time. Thanks @Tom Speirs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Speirs Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, kemikal said: Just tried version 15.20 and I had the same blank screen in MAME, upgraded to 15.21 and MAME is working again. However, unfortunalty the global exit key combo via the Xbox One (wireless bluetooth) is still not working in this update I also noticed this update after you launch GameEx and a dialogue appears (bottom left of screen) showing the loading of emulators, database, MAP files etc..., it seems to do an extra "Scanning folders" at the end which includes folder names such as "marquess", cabinets etc... which I'm assuming are MAME folders, this extra scan which was not in there prior to 15.20 adds approx. 8 seconds (on my setup) to load time. Thanks @Tom Speirs Thanks for the feedback. Ill remove the folder scanning (caching) for the next release. Could you try a simple exit combo and see if that works? The exit combo is actually something Microsoft broke in a windows 10 update. I just tried to work around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemikal Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Tom Speirs said: Thanks for the feedback. Ill remove the folder scanning (caching) for the next release. Could you try a simple exit combo and see if that works? The exit combo is actually something Microsoft broke in a windows 10 update. I just tried to work around it. @Tom Speirs The scanning\caching of folders would'nt be a show stopper if it helped with load speeds in the long run i.e. it does it first time after detecting a change or a forced update via the menu, then going forward it loads quicker as it's loading from the cache, however I've started GameEx several times and it does this new folder scan everytime. I (and hopefully many users) would not mind the initial caching load time if it meant the following boot ups would be quicker. With regards to the controller button exit combo, my config for this since day has been DPad down + Back (btn7) + Start (btn8). Pressing this combo on a Xbox One (wireless bluetooth) controller does not work yet it works on a 360 controller on the same machine running Windows 10 x64. Did a more through test with the Xbox One controller just now... Set the DPad down only as exit, did not work. Set the DPad down + Back (btn7) as exit, did not work. Set the Start (btn8) only as exit, this works. Set the Back (btn7) + Start (btn8) as exit, this works. So it looks like the DPad on the Xbox One (wireless bluetooth) is not being detected by the Input script in GamEx or as you said Windows 10 is blocking it. Hope that helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemikal Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Wooohooo. Looks like I've sussed the Xbox One controller exit button combo out, just testing out on another machine and will confirm in my next post! The scanning of folders upon launch is becoming an annoyance though... you can't please some people can you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemikal Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Okay this might not apply to everyone but only my setup setup but I've managed to get the Xbox One (wireless bluetooth Xinput device) controller to exit an emulator using the global exit button combo, in my case this is the DPad down + Back + Start. It works in version 15.21 with Windows 10. I have found that in the Advance Config tool under Input you have to set the DPad down using the Left Analogue Stick down (plus the other button combos you want to use). When you launch a game via GameEx pressing the DPad down + Back + Start now exits the game as expected. The great thing is this is also working for the 360 wireless controller! When using the DPad down the Advance Config > Input looks like this: [JOYCODE_1_HATSWITCHD][JOYCODE_1_BUTTON7]|[JOYCODE_1_BUTTON8] The custominput.ini for when selecting the DPad down as a part of the combo looks like this and does not work for Xbox One (wireless bluetooth Xinput device) : JoystickExit=303|6|7 Use the Left Analogue down via Advance config > Input: [JOYCODE_1_YAXIS_DOWN_SWITCH]|[JOYCODE_1_BUTTON7]|[JOYCODE_1_BUTTON8] The custominput.ini for this is looks like this and works for both Xbox One and 360 controller: JoystickExit=203|6|7 The change is the first number 203. There are too many moving parts to pin point exactly what the issue is (why does the left analogue stick down work for dpad down? why does the dpad down on the Xbox one not work as standard as a exit combo key, is it GameEx interpreting the wrong info or Windows 10 giving the wrong info, why do certain button combos not work with the Xbox One controller yet work with the 360 controller, DirectX input, Xinput? etc...). Anyways, all in all, by hook or crook I think I've got it working consistently, I can start enjoying GameEx again (I'll delete that LaunchB*x installer from drive). Can't wait for the next update of Windows (or GameEx) and start all over again. Hope this was helpful @Tom Speirs and it might aid you to find a fool proof method for global exits via controllers in future updates, as I said, I might a be rare case but hopefully it will help others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Speirs Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 This release is a significant update to GameEx and GameEx arcade edition but involves work mainly on the back end. There are also too many fixes to mention in this release but the original purpose of it was to upgrade the DirectX library from managed DirectX to SlimDX. In addition all video rendering is now GPU hardware accelerated. This all provides significant stability and performance improvements, especially on older hardware. On newer hardware 4k 60fps video previews are no issue at all. There is also a fixed and improved GameLauncher mode and the background snap theme and mode is working as expected again. Again, there are many fixes in and minor improvements in this release. You may find some issues you had fixed and because the changes are so substantial I will provide the previous releases in case I missed something in my regression testing. View the full article 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tglopez Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 For some reason, GameEx isn't prompting me to update to 15.21-- and has in the past. Is there a way to force the program to do so, so I don't have to do a full reinstall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Speirs Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Ive not pushed out the update yet. You can do it manually without issue, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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