Authentication controllers
Some consoles check if a controller is a genuine controller. Our controllers are unoffical, so we need to trick the console into thinking our controller is genuine.
There are currently three ways to trick the console
- Pass the check to an offical controller, by plugging a genuine controller into your Pi Pico. (This method only works on the Pi Pico)
- Mod the console. There is a patch for the Xbox 360 that removes the authentication check.
- Some games support controllers that don't need authentication, such as a keyboard, or a PS3 instrument.
Consoles needing authentication
- Xbox 360
- Usually needs authentication in form of a wired controller, but as of v10.4.0, the Santroller firmware now has authentication for unmodded Xbox 360s built in.
- Xbox One and Series S|X, but only if you are not playing Fortnite Festival.
- For Fortnite Festival you can follow the Fortnite Festival guide.
- PS4 / PS5, but only if you are not playing Fortnite Festival or Rock Band 4.
- For Rock Band 4, you can use PS3 mode. Do note however that when you do this, it will only work in game, and not the PS4/5 system menu.
- For GHL, you can patch the game to support other instruments using OrbisInstrumentalizer if you have a GoldHEN modded PS4.
- For Fortnite Festival you can follow the Fortnite Festival guide.
Passing authentication checks to a legitimate controller
You can follow the USB Inputs guide. When USB Inputs are enabled, authentication checks will automatically be passed to a controller.
Supported controllers
Xbox One / Series S|X: The Xbox One or Series gamepads will work here, third party controllers do not.
PS4: DualShock 4 works, most other controllers should work too.
PS5: A "typed" controller is needed. A GHLive dongle or a MAGPS4 should work for this, or a PS4 drumkit, guitar, wheel or fight stick. A Dualshock 4 or Dualsense will NOT work here.