v1.4.0 - Global Game Support, P1 Merge & P2 Secondary Modes

What's New in v1.4.0

Safe Global [default] Installation

You can now safely enable xbox_controller.prx under [default] in /data/GoldHEN/plugins.ini:

• The plugin automatically checks the running process Title ID (CUSA, PCAS, PLAS).
• Non-game processes (Homebrew apps like Apollo Save Tool, Itemzflow, GoldHEN Cheats Manager, PS4-Explorer, and system daemons) are cleanly bypassed without installing hooks.
• Eliminates crashes when launching homebrew applications with the plugin enabled globally.

Dual Operating Modes (Single Player & Local Co-Op)

• Single Player (MERGE - P1): When only one user is logged in, the Xbox controller merges directly with Player 1 (DualShock 4). Analog sticks are merged smoothly and buttons are combined.
• Local Multiplayer (SECONDARY - P2): When 2 or more users are logged in, the Xbox controller is automatically assigned to Player 2, operating as an independent controller.
• Mode Toggle Combo: Switch between Player 1 (Merged) and Player 2 (Secondary) at any time during gameplay by pressing:
  LB + RB + Back + Start

Central Xbox Guide / Home Button Mapping

• The central Xbox Guide / Home button is now mapped to Touchpad Click (DS4_BUTTON_TOUCHPAD), opening maps, journals, and inventories instantly in games (e.g., GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2, The Witcher 3, etc.).
• Eliminates watchdog freezes and system error CE-36329-3.

Polling, Hotplug & Connection Fixes

• Fixed USB interrupt transfer timeout handling (SCE_USBD_ERROR_TIMEOUT) that previously caused an infinite connect/disconnect notification loop.
• Full USB hotplugging support: disconnect and reconnect controllers at any time while playing.
• Dedicated 250 Hz (4ms) low-latency polling thread.
• Immediate on-screen notifications indicating whether the controller joined as [Player 1] or [Player 2].
• Dynamic executable memory trampoline allocation (sceKernelMmap within +-2 GB) replacing static .bss trampolines for reliable function hooking.

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Installation & Setup

1. Copy xbox_controller.prx to /data/GoldHEN/plugins/ on your PS4.
2. Edit /data/GoldHEN/plugins.ini and add:

   [default]
   /data/GoldHEN/plugins/xbox_controller.prx

3. Launch any game — your Xbox or compatible controller will be detected automatically.

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Full Changelog: v1.3.0...v1.4.0

v1.3.0 - Third-Party Xbox Controller Support & Build Improvements

What's Changed

Features

• Generic Descriptor-Based Detection: Added automatic detection for third-party Xbox 360 (FF/5D/01) and Xbox One (FF/47/D0) controllers (PowerA, PDP, Razer, Hori, 8BitDo, etc.) in XInput mode without requiring hardcoded VID/PID lists.
• Dynamic Endpoint & Interface Resolution: Dynamically parses USB configuration descriptors to claim the appropriate interface and determine interrupt IN/OUT endpoints.
• Vendor Init Sequences: Added initialization packet sequences for third-party Xbox One compatible pads (PDP and PowerA).

Build System & Toolchain

• OpenOrbis Compatibility: Added patch header for missing libusb_endpoint_descriptor definition in OpenOrbis toolchain.
• Submodule Fix: Added .gitmodules configuration for GoldHEN_Plugins_SDK.
• Windows Build Support: Added �uild_windows.sh for compiling under MSYS2 environments on Windows.
• Makefile Improvements: Replaced hardcoded user paths with portable environment and relative directory resolution.

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Installation & Setup

1. Copy xbox_controller.prx to /data/GoldHEN/plugins/ on your PS4.
2. Add the plugin entry to /data/GoldHEN/plugins.ini under the specific game Title ID:
   ini [CUSAXXXXX] /data/GoldHEN/plugins/xbox_controller.prx

⚠️ WARNING: Do NOT enable this plugin under [default]. Enabling it globally will cause your PS4 to crash when launching homebrew applications. Always bind it to specific game Title IDs ([CUSAXXXXX]).