– RetroChallenge 2018/04 – Update #3 Some people may not have any problem with the controller that the C64 Mini comes with and that is totally fine.
This means it behaves differently than a full-fledged Commodore 64 and, as a result, games designed for the system do not always behave the same way they would when running on original equipment. I'm losing faith - tech is conspiring against me - PS4 controllers didn't work with MAME or any platform really...kept turning on the PS4 inadvertently, something that never happened before.
Do yourself a favour and check our the Freeze64 website for more information. map of the Commodore 64 mode (and its BASIC 2.0) is cov-ered in complete detail in COMPUTERS Mapping the Commo-dore 64. However, if you are like me, you are looking for something that will feel better in your hand over long gaming sessions. I've even installed the gamepad-tool app that recognizes them...but starts acting very strangely & it isn't clear what to do next. The c64 mini FAQ states that it requires a gamepad with at least 8 buttons in order to work, although there have been reports from some people of getting gamepads with fewer buttons to work.. Commodore 64 Mini Retro PC Legacy Games Console CBM64 with Joystick Koch Media. The mini looks for the .CJM file automatically. Source: C64 Mini Hacks Website: Freeze64 I actually based it win_pos.vkm. I hit 'start' on the gamepad & the menu just comes up for a second & disappears. It could be helpful when adding a keyrah to a c64 mini when exact mapping is desired. I doubt that i can pull it off though (seems too techical for my skillset).. Manually create ia CJM.. how does that work? Thank you for your help... Now i`m able to map the space button to the speedlink, and therefore not in need for a remapped keyboard :-)I found this gadget that can convert a keyboard to Bluetooth AND/or it can also act as a usb keyboard pass through that allows you to remap keys and even create macros/shortcuts.
Yep, it worked fine for me, although as I'm using a logitech F710 controller, I wasn't happy with the mapping of the shoot/fire button, so I tweaked my "Thrust.cjm" file some more to be like this: J:2*:SL,SP,A,S,EN,EN,EN,EN,EN,SP,RS,4,JF Not sure why it didn't work for you before. However, Appendix E discusses those 128 features available in 64 mode, and provides a cross reference of impor-tant memory locations for 64 and 128 modes—information that will be useful in translating Commodore 64 machine lan- guage routines for use in 128 mode. The keyboard seems to be recognized just fine. I'll give it another try. I can't help with the dual joystick problem, as I've never tried it myself. Contributes to RetroGamerNation YouTube channel, RVG and Vintage is the New Old blog sites, Reset 64 Magazine, The 8-Bit Annual and various other publications.
Did you know that one of TheC64 Mini’s current limitations is that it assumes that the joystick is connected to port two? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/retrogamernation I've gotten as far as getting my Dual Shock PS4 Gamepad to sort of work - the movement is jerky & I can't figure out how to map the button. Copy it as a text to your .\C64 directory as a .vkm file and point VICE to it. However, the C64 Mini uses emulation to run games. However, on the Archon cjm file, just put the cjm file in the same place you have the Archon.D64 file. The primary reason being my frustration with Vice & all of the emulators I've become frustrated with my inability to configure 2 joysticks to be able to play games that are designed for 2-player simultaneous play. This means that while you can load up great titles like Bruce Lee, Ghostbusters and HERO on the Mini, there is no way to control the game play as they all expect the joystick to be in port one.Fortunately, Vinny Mainolfi who happens to also produce the great Commodore 64 fanzine – Freeze64, has been busy converting some of our favourite port one controller games so that you can play them on TheC64 Mini.At the time of this article, Mainfolfi has been able to convert across Big Mac, Bruce Lee, Bubble Bobble, Delta, Falcon Patrol 2, Ghostbusters, HERO, Hunter Patrol and Le Mans.Mainfolfi is likely to add further hacks across the upcoming days or weeks (no pressure Vinny) so it would be worth book marking his C64 Mini Hacks page to go back to (heck why not bookmark his whole page, it’s that good).For those of you who have not come across Vinny’s fanzine, Freeze64 Each issue is full of features on hacking games, mini game reviews, coder interviews, game ending reviews, desert island disks, special features, game news, tips, revealing hidden game messages, guides and lots more. This is a simple text file that, when formatted properly, will tell the Mini how to operate with certain games. Only 11 left in stock. Jaz Brown. THEC64 Games with CJM Files for USB File Loader/Classic Mode
However, the C64 Mini uses emulation to run games. I still don't know what I'm doing. When I tried to launch the game I'd just saved though, it brought me to the same screen that just kept demanding I insert disk 1.