Controls

Compatible Xbox Controllers

Wondering if the Xbox 360 controller you have will work with Polycade (or any Windows PC)? Here's what works:. Xbox Series X controllers. Xbox 360 (wired). Xbox 360 (wireless). Xbox One (wireless). How to identify:

Testing joysticks & buttons

Method 1. 1. On your keyboard, press [WINDOWS LOGO KEY]+R. 2. In the box that pops up, type "joy.cpl" without quotes and press [ENTER]

What do all the buttons do?

The buttons on the Polycade panel are mapped to the buttons you would find on an XBox controller. We also include a trackball and 3 smaller buttons near the trackball that can be used as a mouse. Below is a guide on how the button are laid out on the

Gameplay controls

Use the Joystick to navigate to the game you want to play

Recommended controllers

Here are our picks for the top controllers that are compatible with Polycade AGS:. Here's a list of more controllers that may work (with or without special configuration or add'l hardware): XInput Controllers. Keep in mind, a lot of other controllers

Remapping Controls

Polycade enables you to load games from multiple different sources, i.e. our game store, Steam, ROMs, etc. If you want to remap your controls, the process is different depending on which source it's coming from. In Polycade AGS, arcade games use the

Controller not working

Often times simply refreshing the USB connection between your controller and the Polycade computer will fix controller issues. 1. Open the drawer on your Polycade. 2. Unscrew the 2 thumbscrews located near the edges of the panel (see red arrows in im

How to pair your controller

Removing the "Control Panel"

In order to remove the control panel on your Polycade, follow these steps:. 1. Open the drawer on your Polycade. 2. Unscrew the 2 thumbscrews located approximately 4-5 inches from the outsides of the panel. NOTES:

Controller Player Order

On an arcade machine, it's important for player one to appear on the left side, and player two to appear on the right side. This is one reason we created the Neo-Arcade Board, as it ensures player order is consistent. However, there are exceptions to

Player 1 and Player 2 swapped

If you find player 1 is on the right and player two is on the left, please read below to resolve this issue. Full Panel & Polycade Lux. If you're using a "Full Panel" as pictured here, you can try resetting the player positioning by holding this butt

How to Use a Wireless Xbox 360 Controller on a PC

This guide is intended for Xbox 360 controllers only. Newer Xbox controllers use bluetooth and don't need to follow this process. The following help article is copied from https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/how-to-use-a-wireless-xbox-360-controller-o

Controller Firmware Update

If you want to use a different console with your Sente or Neo-Arcade Boards, you may need to run a firmware update on them. See here for the compatibility list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ezi1XSLtFHYFSoaKgKK_QY-neMRdTa38-TuzwtE0DRI/edit?

Sinden Lightgun Setup

We're currently in the process of integrating the Sinden Lightgun software into Polycade AGS. When this is complete, AGS will automatically install the Sinden software for you, and AGS will manage the launching & exiting of the Sinden software at the

Sticky Button

If your button sticks when you push it, there are two possibilities:

SpinFlight Spinner Firmware Update

The following instructions will update your spinner to move diagonally instead of just horizontal or vertical. Diagonal is advantageous as it makes the spinner work for horizontal games and vertical games without having to switch between the two mode

Joystick Mode Switching

The Neo-Arcade board allows you to change the function of your joystick, enabling it to behave as any one of:. Sometimes it's helpful to be able to test the controls and understand definitively which setting the joysticks are using. See this guide fo