request: Dempa/Micomsoft XE-1AP support

[sdsnatcher]

BlueRetro firmware version

2024-04-24

BlueRetro firmware specification

HW1

BlueRetro firmware variant

Universal

BlueRetro hardware type

External adapter dongle (1 port only)

Manufacturer

RetroScale

System used

SEGA MegaDrive Genesis

Bluetooth controller brand & name

No response

What is problem? (only list ONE problem per report)

The Dempa/Micomsoft XE-1AP was one of the earliest analog joypads, with multi-platform support. Many Sega MegaDrive and PC-Engine games supported it. For a complete list, check here:
https://segaretro.org/XE-1_AP
https://github.com/pce-devel/PCE_Controller_Info

Unfortunately, this controller protocol is not supported by BlueRetro yet.

What did you expect to happen?

Support for the XE-1_AP to be added as the analog mode for the Sega MegaDrive and PC-Engine.

To switch between the digital and analog modes, the PS/XBox button could be used, i.e., mimicking the behavior of the original PS1/PS2 controllers "analog" button.

Attach files like logs or Bluetooth traces here

No response

[SebastianMSX]

This feature would be great!