Draco1962

I am not familiar with the cabinets that you mention. Can you give more details - What OS? What hardware? If you are running Windows on them, the Jamma controllers should be compatible. If you are looking for primarily the "arcade feel" then GameEx Arcade Edition is the way to go IMO. You can get that and more if you enable the HTPC features of GameEx - the original powerhouse that pulled arcade, console emulation, and multimedia access under one roof. If you choose Arcade Edition, here is a good startup video by Just Jamie: Also by Just Jamie for GameEx:

For my demo and bug capture videos I use the Xbox Game Bar instructions.

Features work for Windows 10 as well.

For screen video capture, I use the built-in Windows features. More here: Windows Screen Recording For the second bug, I will see if I can replicate it. This may be by design to keep GameEx from loading everything for all games for the sake of minimizing latency. Just a guess and I may be totally wrong.

Two (maybe three) things: First, please upgrade to the latest version 18.75. Second, always attach copies of your gameex.ini and log.txt files when reporting an issue! Third, if possible, please provide a video example of what you are experiencing. Thanks!

May help if we know what version # and flavor you are running of MAME as there are issues with earlier versions. I am guessing that you may be running into a conflict with that. Also, please attach your newest gameex.ini and log.txt files from this newest install. Thanks.

Glad you got it sorted!

There is no repository going back nearly that far. The oldest that is available 18.11 found in the download change log. I wish I could tell you something that would make this better for you but I'd have to lie, so I won't.

You may have been confused by my suggestion to back up your installation (save it somewhere local to you, on a thumbdrive or the like). I looked at the log and it doesn't say anymore than what you reported: 07:26:30.9 9/1/2024: GameEx: Version 5.31: Starting Log 07:26:30.9 9/1/2024: Operating System Platform: Win32NT 07:26:30.9 9/1/2024: Operating System Name: Windows XP 07:26:30.9 9/1/2024: Operating System Version: 5.1.2600 07:26:30.9 9/1/2024: ERROR: An error occured while checking for previous instance of GameEx 07:26:30.9 9/1/2024: This can be caused by a bad windows or .net framework install. 07:26:30.9 9/1/2024: GameEx will likely function incorrectly as it cannot check for running processes 07:26:30.9 9/1/2024: GameEx will now exit with errors 07:26:30.9 9/1/2024: Application-defined or object-defined error. 07:26:31.0 9/1/2024: ERRORS DETECTED: EXITING You could try to install the latest version, but be prepared for the possibility of having to update configurations, update emulators, etc. due to compatibility. Over-the-top install would not be recommended for such a jump in versions as the gameex.ini format is much different. Also, I am not sure that you will not run into issues due to monitor, controllers, or other peripherals in your cab as you are looking at 11+ year old kit. You may also run into .NET errors due to backwards compatibility. .Net 4 is the oldest that is currently supported in the latest versions of GameEx, but that will not last for much longer per Tom's post HERE. If the original manufacturer is still around, you may be able to get some details about your specific system and upwards compatibility for OS with the PC and peripherals for a newer OS, although hard for me to say if possible not knowing what was installed in your kit.

Per your log file: Can you look in the log.txt file from your most recent install and confirm that the version shows 18.75 (latest) instead of 16.73 as the version?

That sucks. Best of luck to ya.

A question for you regarding the new monitor - did you change the way it connects to the PC, such as from VGA to HDMI, DisplayPort or the like?

GameEx v5.31 is quite old and well beyond our current ability to triage, I'm afraid. If you can locate the log.txt file this may give us more to work with. I make no promises that there will be much more that can be done than to recommend that it's time to upgrade your kit.

Hi Mike - You are on v16.73 and the current version is 18.75 so you are way out of compliance! It may be a good idea to backup your current installation if you have any concerns, then download and perform an over-the-top installation of the latest version. It is possible that the issue you are encountering has been addressed, or it may persist. Let's start with that first, shall we? Attach new gameex.ini and log.txt files and let us know the current state. Thanks! OG Mike

Thanks guys! Searching the interwebs using "AtGames Pinball, or ALP + control panel not working" as a key search phrase turns up lots of issues reported across the various VP forums, Reddit, and Steam. Found the attached at AtGames Legends Pinball OTG Direct Controller Configuration @ VP Forums which may be of help to ensure proper configuration of the OTG controller. While the instructions are pointed towards Pinup Popper, the portions prior to that focus could be helpful in getting these types of issues resolved for PinballX users. If confirmed, may be a PinballX specific instruction could be crafted. AtGames Legends Pinball OTG Direct Controller Configuration for Visual Pinball.pdf In addition to providing the requested pinballx.ini, log.txt, and SetupWizard.log files, he may also want to load a text editor (Notepad, Notepad++, etc.) to see if there is an input "sticking" - would show as repeated character assigned to the key. This could possibly cause the button program to close immediately. Just a few thoughts.

I thought this looked somewhat familiar to this one - whattya think @Mike_da_Spikeand @scutters?

Locking this topic as resolved due to answers given and no further response since last query.

As noted previously, as a workaround to keep up-to-date, you can download the fole directly and perform an "over the top" installation until @Tom Speirs can address the issue.

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Introducing... SUPER GOD MODE!!!!! Given that Microsoft is set on elminating Control Panel some time in the near future, expect options like this or even a 3rd party GUI version some time to replace it.

Thanks, a bit more than needed initally. You left out the log.txt file from after the install error occured. Much needed. BTW, I am able to replicate issues with the automated update, but was not aware of the issue as I normally download and perform an over the top installation. Old habit from back when update notifications were not a thing.

Please attach current copies of your gameex.ini and log.txt files when reporting an annoying issue. Thanks.

Can you please attach copies of your latest gameex.ini and log.txt (right after black screen with Custom Menus enabled) files please. Thanks.

Traduzca al inglés y adjunte copias de sus archivos pinballx.ini y log.txt cuando solicite ayuda con un problema. ¡Gracias!