Hello I pluged the Countercade to the computer with a mini usb to usb, ran de Mystery Installer, but it only allowed me to do the step one. It was configured but step 02 (install mystery) didn't show up. What do I do?
I picked up a marvel super heroes countercade from QVC after seeing your video and its arriving this wednesday! I know what I'm doing this weekend! Gonna put it up in my new medical practice - thanks PDubs!!
Rad, thanks for posting and giving crystal clear instructions P-Dub. I should have an NBA JAM countercade secured from the community event last weekend and will definetly be running this hack!
My excuse to pick up a countercade. Thanks for the info...you are so clear and well spoken. Big shut out to team encoder, thy keep the coolstuff banging! Yes
this changes everything ! so happy i kept my board from my SF Cocktail Table hopefully itll be compatible , i used my old gaming laptop for it and it was a powerhouse but this will allow me to do the same thing without having to use my laptop now LOL only perks of using using a laptop/Pc for the mod was being able to play FIGHTCADE and play MAME games online. thanks for the video !
If anybody is having issues with their USB cable, it's because of the metal backplate inside the arcade. I had to remove the backplate and once I did, I did not get any errors and installed Batocera just fine.
Fingers crossed! I'm in the UK (so we don't get much of a selection here!) & currently modding my Costco mortal kombat cabinet with a raspberry pi 4. I got a pacman partycade cheap (£120) but the cost to mod that I feel isn't worth doing..... Well I say that but I'll end up doing it unless there is an easy fix like this!
This is very cool. I probably won’t do it with my 1up counter boxes because I have a 3d printed pie 4 counter unit and a beelink PC based 10 inch countertop unit, but it’s really cool to see the option.
Certainly not for everyone, but with Pi prices up and the goals of many aren't to run PC level games as you kinda said, makes for a nice option with little to no work on the user end.
I use Emulation Station on a stock A1UP/6 button control panel, what I did is within retroarch set hold down P1 to bring up the menu, then it's back > up > enter to exit the rom/core back into ES. Sounds complicated but it quickly becomes muscle memory, and that way you can still play 6 player games =)
Yes but honestly most Arcade1up owners I would be worried will accidentally mess up something in RetroArch - give them an easy way to press 2 buttons as a hot key vs fiddling with RetroArch and they'll never need to go into RetroArch
@PDubsArcadeLoft they really do need to make retro arch more user friendly ( for the unknowledgeable users) who just want that retro arch compatibility without the confusing bits 🤣
Awesome Dubs - thanks for the thorough instructions! I never wanted any of these countercades cause I have the larger versions but now I think I need one…
Full size PCB I don’t believe has a port to be flashed. Could be wrong. Only mods I’ve seen for full size basically just takes all the original parts out and makes it into a raspberry pi.
Thanks alot for this great news 👍. This is the simple mod we all waited for !! Wish it was possible on the classic SF2 cabinets, just by adding a USB port to begin with.
I can't install the drivers because the pcb board will not power off. I Turned the switch to the off position and completely removed the power cord. When I connect the micro USB cord to the pc the whole countercade comes on screen & marquee EVEN while BOTH the pcb switch is off & the main power switch is in the off position. How can you power off the pcb on the nba jam countercade?
Thanks for this update PDubs. Question, I noticed you were specific about the style of flashdrive to use for this hack. is it possible to use an external drive in stead of a flashdrive? I have one sitting around not doing anything. If I could use that, that would be great
I'm trying this on my MK countercade, but while it's plugged into my computer via USB, the dang machine powers on. the hard line is unplugged and the PCB is switched to off. the actual power button on the control panel is also OFF. When I go to install drivers (step 1), it's not working. Any suggestions?
Yes the PC will power on the Countercade when the USB cable is plugged in, that's OK if it does, you just don't want the main power supply plugged in. Try another USB cable not all are compatible
I tried this and when I put the USB stick into the countercade and turn on the system it just boots up to the normal marvel stuff, it ignores the usb stick
Hello....I am attempting to do this now but the arcade keeps turning on preventing me from proceeding to step 2! I have unplugged the cable from the metal box and switched the toggle to the right but as soon as I plug the cable into my PC, the unit keeps turning on! Help!
Thank you! Luckily, I kept plugging and unplugging and it worked! I am now following your video of adding roms to the USB drive! Thank you so very much! Happy Holidays and much love health and happiness to you and yours!
I'm trying to do this hack. I have the USB cable plugged in, and I have the switch ALL the way to the right, so it should be OFF, and power cord unplugged, yet it'll start up normally, the ON/OFF switch is set to off on the front part.
Can you put a list of what countercades will work on this in the description or is it all countercades? If it's limited to a certain select few it would be great to know in case someone wants to order one to use this hack on it. Hopefully the Mystery Encoder team does this for 3/4 scale cabs. This is awesome.
I’m finally getting around to doing this mod on my Marvel Super Heroes Countercade. Quick question, I doubt you’ll answer since I’m so late to the party on this one. I’m looking for a particular arcade game, Spider-Man: The Video Game. Any idea if that game is on this build? I’ve been looking everywhere and it’s never part of any rom set. Thanks for your time and helpful video.
Mine (Marvel Superheroes) keeps turning on if i plug the usb into a pc. Yes, the little switch in the back of the silver box is OFF. it doesn't seem to matter which setting that little switch is in btw. even jumping the two pins on the board doesnt keep it off. HELP!
Im trying to connect the counterarcade to the pc and i have turned the switch on the back to off. I go in to install the file and it makes the countercade come back on and wont detect it. Has anyone had this problem?
I have and it's been driving me nuts lol. I've used 20 cables so far. If I find one that works I'll let you know. I'm also getting two more of these on Saturday and if it works on those with the cables I already got then we probably just have a faulty switch.
@@twilightbeats nope. Turned out the board was faulty or something because I bought another one countercade and it was detected instantly with all the cables I had lying around. I'd say if you already tried about 3 cables then the boards probably screwy.
Hi all. I've been trying to do this. Multiple cables, computers, different usb hubs, no usb hub. Always the same - the Marvel countercade turns on when connected via USB. Any thoughts?
Same here with MK. The PCB is switched off, the power switch is off, and the power cable disconnected. The machine still turns on every time it’s connected to the computer through USB
I got mine to work. Use an older laptop so that you can turn USB 3.0 off and the USB charge option, located in BIOS. Then your countercade won’t turn on when you connect it to a PC. Then for your Batocera image, use a USB 2.0 drive.
So, if I plan to do this to my TMNT countercade is there little point since it has a two button layout? I plan to do a bunch of 2 button arcade games... But that won't leave room for a select button?
Thinking I'll put everything on my Marvel Countercade and probably hand select the best NES/early Genesis sports titles to load up on my nephew's NBA Jam countercade with the 3 buttons.
Hi PDubs, Thank you for another great video. I am going to try to see if I can get the box art to work. By the way, will it work on Full Arcade1up cabinet as well with this hack? I would love to turn some of the Arcade1up full cabinet with this hack. I guess not because no USB port. But can we used the MicroUSB port and added USB flash drive to it by using adaptor. Maybe Mystery Encode can made that happen so we can mod all the cabinet using the MicroUSB port for Flash drive stick by using USB adaptor by convert MicroUSB into USB A.
This is ONLY for either the Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam, or Marvel Super Heroes Countercades - if you try to install these on anything else you will destroy your Arcade1up cabinet.
I got the software on my usb drive, but I’m unable to hook the drive back up to my computer to install more roms. It doesn’t recognize the drive anymore. Suggestions?
Ok, this looks great, the instructions are easy to follow, I have modded several things over the years, and I am not computer saavy or a tech geek in any way, shape or form. There are a couple of mods I just can't perform, unfortunately, this is one of them. I only purchased this Arcade 1Up unit just to do this hack, and after about 26 attempts, I still can't get it to work. I get stuck at the very first one each time. I quadruple checked that the power is not connected, the switch is in the off position inside the cabinet, the USB C to USB cable is connected correctly ( I tried 10 different cables) and can't do the second step to install the mystery to PCB. I was able to purchase a USB pre-loaded stick for my Playstation Mini and SNES mini, I have not found one for this unit. At this point, I am willing to do that before I smash this My Arcade 1Up unit and possibly take a hammer to my pc.
@@PDubsArcadeLoft ok, I have a Firestick, but it's not the correct cable. The Arcade 1Up requires a USB C to USB data cable, the Firestick has a flathead one (forget if it's an A or B) that doesn't fit and falls out when put in. The C ones don't stay in great, but they fit. So idk, must be the unzipped files I may have to look at to make sure I did correctly. I'll try one more time, but after that, I'm just going to keep it stock until I run across a preloaded usb stick I could purchase.
Hey, I followed all instructions correctly, until I got to the point of installing the drivers, the assistant says it installed ok, but it will not let me continue beyond that, please help, I'm starting to get pissed at this
I get to the Mame folder and then I’m lost! I’m a rookie! Where did you get the 4000 games from to drag to mame? I’m on the usb driver roms, mame, what am I picking up and where is it to drag to mame? Thanks so much!
Thanks for the video. I have the Marvel Superheroes countercade and followed your video and got it going! Has anyone else noticed that the usb port doesn't stay seated very well when plugging / unplugging usb sticks? It will basically pop out of the slot and ill have to unscrew the screws to open the panel to place it back on. At first I was in absolute horror thinking I snapped the usb port and it fell inwards, however, luckily it will go back on to the post and it still works fine with a usb drive plugged in; just a PIA as it can easily fall back in if using too much force re-plugging...
Those running Batocera on an NBA Jam Countercade, how are you configuring buttons. I'm thinking of setting it up for one player only and using the right side buttons for Start and Select ad assigning the Player.1 Start button as Y.
The on/off button in the back of the unit will NOT turn off and when I plug something into the port and connect it to my computer my computer it is powering the unit because the unit stays on even if the power is off. I need to turn the unit OFF and still be able to plug into my computer. HELP!!!
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I got a new Countercade (I have Marvel & MK) and turned the switch in the back OFF and put the Amazon Fire Stick cord in and for the first couple of attempts it wasn't powering up the unit when the USB was connected to my computer and so I went to install the drivers and it said "Running Installation Failed" (for both Marvel & MK units) and now the Amazon USB cord powers the countercade on. What should I do? I've tried 6 different cords and even the one time it wasn't powering the countercade it said "Running Installation Failed". I REALLY WANT IT TO WORK---please HELP!
oh wow! definitely been hoping for a mod like this although the only cabinet I own at the moment is the stand-up ms. pac-man... and nevermind the lack of buttons on that one, haha. perhaps if there were some way to interface with my atgames joystick (still the best damn home arcade purchase I've ever made!) but seems like a cool mod. hoping they can figure out the hot-key situation cus that's gotta suck not being able to play all those six-button capcom fighters on there!! I guess that does sitll leave the door open for the D&D and NEO*GEO stuff, though.
To mod the big ones you basically turn it into a raspberry pi. You can connect anything to it at that point as you’ll have 4 USB ports in the box you use. You can’t do it this way on the big one.
Have you tried a USB hub on the USB port so you could plug in both the Flash drive and a linux compatible USB WiFi dongle? Batocera has built in WiFi drivers for the most common devices so it SHOULD work unless they put out effort to remove the WiFi drivers that were already there
When I hook up the countercade to my PC with the USB it still turns on even though I shut off the toggle switch. Can't get step 2 to work. It stays in gray and not optional. So where do I go from here?
Plug your USB cable into a USB 2.0 port on your PC and if that doesn't work try a different USB cable in a 2.0 port...if it powers on the device it's OK to move on to the next step if the button is available
Thanks PDub! All my ports are 2.0 and I've tried them all but haven't yet tried another cable. I will and give an update. My cab info BTW is Model Number:1342 Data Code:2021-05-07 System Version: 2021-05-31 PCBA Version: LBQ-1237/1238-A-V1.1 Version No: V01
Do you recommend buying the nba jam countercade and doing this mod or no bc of the limited buttons available compared to the others. Reason I ask is this one is still $99 on Amazon 😉. Thanks!
Hi PDUBS. Do I need a specific micro USB to USB to hook from PC to countercade , or can I use the one that come with my phone or other electronics to charge? Thank you.
I was wondering if anyone has this problem, seems like the volume button doesnt work here, when i take the batocera usb drive off, i can use the volume button without a problem, but when I launch batocera it launches with sound at the highest level and I cant seem to bring the volume down... anyone have a clue what I can do to fix the sound slide? maybe I need to map it?
@@PDubsArcadeLoft In this case I would map 2P Start to it. Set it up so that 2P Start has no other hotkey actions tied to it(so that just pushing it doesn't trigger a hotkey function) and in theory it should work fine. At that point the only remaining issue is the lack of a button to map to Select/Coin.
Hey bro thanks for this video this is a cool mod and I wish I now had a counterdade but I do have a full size NBA jam new still in the box and wanted to ask if this can be done on it? It would be cool if it can, Im being hopefull. Thanks for everything you do and informing us here about these cool mods bro take care.
I wonder if you can use a 2-1 usb connector to have a separate controller and still be able to load the front end? I have the nba jam one and basically can only play older games with 2 buttons maximum.
It works. I bought a 4-1 usb hub on Amazon for 17 bucks. Put the thumb drive in the first port and a usb ps2 controller and it worked. I wanted to test it before buying a USB arcade controller that cost $50. It did not work with a ps4 controller though. That was the first one I tried.
step 2 doesn't come up. I'm running windows on bootcamp..tried several cables some cables make it power up.some cables just say this usb device isn't recognized .
What Rom of Armored Warriors are you using!? I have 3 different roms and none of them even start up? Are you using a different emulator? It's my son's favorite game and it's frustrating that I can't get it to work even though it shows that it works for you.
Hmm, so I followed all the steps but when I get into Bactocera there are only like 7 or 8 systems listed and it’s missing MAME even though the folder is there with ROMs.
Once you drop some ROMS in the other folders, they will appear in the UI. If there are no games in the folder, then that emulator doesn't show up on the system
@@shootermcgavin1208 either should work. But if your ROMs aren't working Google Mame 2003 0.78 Romset and use those in either the Mame or FB Neo Folder..those are the ones I had the most success with
I got this set up, but I can't seem to find the ROMS I downloaded (I've never done anything like this before). I downloaded some arcade games from Rom Hustler and dragged them into the MAME folder. When I turn on the machine, there is no MAME option still. I tried other folders, like NES (because that shows up), and that didn't work either. I also tried opening the contents of a game folder and dragging it into the main folder...also no luck. Any suggestions? I know I'm messing something up. Maybe I downloaded something incorrectly? Thank you
I bought one of the Marvel Super Hero countercades to try this out. Followed the directions on the mystery encoder website and readme file to the letter, but each time I error out on the first step. I used 4 different micro USB cables, 8 different ports on 2 separate computers, but no dice :(
Is there a way to turn off the reset game hot key which is player 2 start button+ player 1 bottom red button? (MSH counter cade) I wasn’t able to find it on the controller setup in the menu or a controller config file on the PC.... thanks!
I am getting a "Running Installation Failed" error message when trying to install the driver to my Marvel Super Heroes Countercade PCB board. Any idea what cold be going on? I am running the driver from my Mac on my virtual machine of Windows. The Countercade's marquee is lit up once it's plugged in.
Just follow the same steps for mapping P1 - hit Start, Controller Settings, Set up controller and hold down one of the player 2 buttons to start mapping P2
I tried this on the Mortal Kombat countercade and after going through step 1 installing the drivers I get the message that the driver installed ok but when I close that window nothing happens, it just says waiting for driver install to exit before continuing, any suggestions for things to try? I have already tried three different cables with no luck.
I have the NBA Jam countercade, I downloaded the ZIP for the correct unit, but when I try to connect to the PCB, I get this message: "Waiting for driver install to exit before continuing.... if PCB is not detected and the other options are not automatically enabled, please disconnect and reconnect the USB cable." I've tried to disconnect the USB several times and it still stays the same. BTW, The NBA Jam game boots up automatically (and is playable) when plugged into the microusb port (Even though the "on/off" switch on the controller board is turned off) Is that normal? Any help is welcome. Thanks for the well worded video, I hope I can get mine rolling.
@@PDubsArcadeLoft Thanks so much for the tip. I used the charging cable from my gaming headset, and the transfer completed as it should within seconds. I loaded up several NES and MAME ROMS, and it’s working pretty well. A few games I had to load a few times before they would play. It seems like it’s going to take a little bit of tweaking, but it’s been fun. Vertical MAME games are definitely not optimized for this screen, as it cut off the top and bottom. I’m sure there’s a setting in retroarch to resize the screen, I just gotta figure it out.
The Micro USB keeps giving the cabinet power and I have the switch turned to off, is this normal? Not sure how to install the drivers if the power is on
I'm having the same problems. Used a few different micro USB cables and different ports to see if that would be the problem, but it didn't change anything
Either the Toggle Switch isn't seated correctly to Off or you need to find a different USB to MicroUSB cable. Usually older cables that are data transfer only people have success with.
Either the Toggle Switch isn't seated correctly to Off or you need to find a different USB to MicroUSB cable. Usually older cables that are data transfer only people have success with.
Thanks PDubs, yes the different Micro USB cable did the trick, and to be more specific, since most people probably have one, I used the Micro USB cord from a Amazon fire stick, and it worked
@PDubsArcadeLoft everything had been working great, but just now i can't get past the loading screen. Has this happened to anyone else, and if so, how can it he avoided? Thanks!
Great video. I knew it looked to easy. I am stuck after install driver. Says it doesn’t detect then I replug usb in. Now it detects but says incorrect driver, try install again. Install again it continues the same loop over again. If anyone else had this happen, any solutions.
So I did this mod today on my Marvel Vs Capcom. Mostly successful except for the button mapping. I did exactly what you said but nothing seems to just launch a game. I got one game to launch accidentally but then I’d hit the wrong button and it would close. Do you have to map the buttons for every system, Nintendo, sega etc? Or just one time for all? Don’t suppose you could do a vid to clear it up? If not, no worries.
What romset are you using? For instance the Arcade Games I am running through the MAME folder/emulator and I'm using a Mame 2003 0.78 Roms you probably just need to change what roms you are using depending on the emulator
Looking forward to trying this on my Marvel Countercade. Has anyone who has tried this attempted to use a USB hub to connect the thumb drive and a usb controller at same time? This might be a workaround for getting an extra button to map as the hotkey
I unplugged from the wall, Put in safe mode Connected to the usb and the cabinet turned on I made sure that the the power was off. I stopped the mod not knowing if that was normal and safe to do the mod.
Oh man very cool but alas my hopes got destroyed when I realized my ms pacman wont be hackable. Any word on the old 2 button countercades getting a build later? Great video. Very clear and concise! :)
If that MicroUSB port is OTG maybe that Flashdrive can go inside with an adapter as with those Classic mini versions to have an extra USB port, not sure if that will work, can you check :) ?
Check out my latest Video on how to set up 6 button controls, box art, and video Snaps! ruclips.net/video/5EtqrLUh1Ug/видео.html
I keep trying to install and it keeps saying running installation failed is the game supposed to be playing and on while it’s playing
Can you do this with a Mac or do you need a PC?
Hello I pluged the Countercade to the computer with a mini usb to usb, ran de Mystery Installer, but it only allowed me to do the step one. It was configured but step 02 (install mystery) didn't show up. What do I do?
@@sergiojimvi1 try a different USB cable, use the one from an Amazon fire stick if you got it
@@PDubsArcadeLoft ok thank you so much for your quick response.
I picked up a marvel super heroes countercade from QVC after seeing your video and its arriving this wednesday! I know what I'm doing this weekend! Gonna put it up in my new medical practice - thanks PDubs!!
Rad, thanks for posting and giving crystal clear instructions P-Dub. I should have an NBA JAM countercade secured from the community event last weekend and will definetly be running this hack!
Enjoy my friend!!!
My excuse to pick up a countercade.
Thanks for the info...you are so clear and well spoken.
Big shut out to team encoder, thy keep the coolstuff banging! Yes
They are doing amazing work!
this changes everything ! so happy i kept my board from my SF Cocktail Table hopefully itll be compatible , i used my old gaming laptop for it and it was a powerhouse but this will allow me to do the same thing without having to use my laptop now LOL only perks of using using a laptop/Pc for the mod was being able to play FIGHTCADE and play MAME games online. thanks for the video !
thanks for watching!
Can't wait to try this, great stuff. Thanks for the great video and keeping the community strong
Happy to help!
If anybody is having issues with their USB cable, it's because of the metal backplate inside the arcade. I had to remove the backplate and once I did, I did not get any errors and installed Batocera just fine.
Very cool. Wish we had some kind of software mod like this for the Partycades. Might have to start watching for one of these Countercades
May happen in the future!
@@PDubsArcadeLoft Are there any simple ways to mod a partycade similar to this without purchasing additional hardware?
Fingers crossed!
I'm in the UK (so we don't get much of a selection here!) & currently modding my Costco mortal kombat cabinet with a raspberry pi 4. I got a pacman partycade cheap (£120) but the cost to mod that I feel isn't worth doing..... Well I say that but I'll end up doing it unless there is an easy fix like this!
This is very cool. I probably won’t do it with my 1up counter boxes because I have a 3d printed pie 4 counter unit and a beelink PC based 10 inch countertop unit, but it’s really cool to see the option.
Certainly not for everyone, but with Pi prices up and the goals of many aren't to run PC level games as you kinda said, makes for a nice option with little to no work on the user end.
I use Emulation Station on a stock A1UP/6 button control panel, what I did is within retroarch set hold down P1 to bring up the menu, then it's back > up > enter to exit the rom/core back into ES. Sounds complicated but it quickly becomes muscle memory, and that way you can still play 6 player games =)
Yes but honestly most Arcade1up owners I would be worried will accidentally mess up something in RetroArch - give them an easy way to press 2 buttons as a hot key vs fiddling with RetroArch and they'll never need to go into RetroArch
@PDubsArcadeLoft they really do need to make retro arch more user friendly ( for the unknowledgeable users) who just want that retro arch compatibility without the confusing bits 🤣
This Hack is available as of today for only the Arcade1up Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam, and Marvel Super Heroes Countercades.
I just bought the ms pacman, can i use it?
@@blakkjak no
TeamEncoder is a dickhead of the worst kind
Can we get a hack for Big Buck Hunter already?Everyone wants it
@@mikelucas3272 No, because of the way you asked #cancelled.
Awesome Dubs - thanks for the thorough instructions! I never wanted any of these countercades cause I have the larger versions but now I think I need one…
Lol FOMO brother!
Why dont this work on the full size???
Full size PCB I don’t believe has a port to be flashed. Could be wrong. Only mods I’ve seen for full size basically just takes all the original parts out and makes it into a raspberry pi.
Thanks alot for this great news 👍.
This is the simple mod we all waited for !!
Wish it was possible on the classic SF2 cabinets, just by adding a USB port to begin with.
What format does the usb stick need to be in? Exfat or fat32?
Great tutorial! Now I want to get one of the supported counter cades! Game on !
I can't install the drivers because the pcb board will not power off. I Turned the switch to the off position and completely removed the power cord. When I connect the micro USB cord to the pc the whole countercade comes on screen & marquee EVEN while BOTH the pcb switch is off & the main power switch is in the off position. How can you power off the pcb on the nba jam countercade?
Having the same issue. Can anyone assist with this, please? I really don't want to do the pi route.
Thanks for this update PDubs. Question, I noticed you were specific about the style of flashdrive to use for this hack. is it possible to use an external drive in stead of a flashdrive? I have one sitting around not doing anything. If I could use that, that would be great
I just followed team Encoder instructions on what to use...you could test it
@@PDubsArcadeLoft "Full size" meant USB-A not Micro USB, the form factor of the USB itself is irrelevant.
I'm trying this on my MK countercade, but while it's plugged into my computer via USB, the dang machine powers on. the hard line is unplugged and the PCB is switched to off. the actual power button on the control panel is also OFF. When I go to install drivers (step 1), it's not working. Any suggestions?
Yes the PC will power on the Countercade when the USB cable is plugged in, that's OK if it does, you just don't want the main power supply plugged in. Try another USB cable not all are compatible
I tried this and when I put the USB stick into the countercade and turn on the system it just boots up to the normal marvel stuff, it ignores the usb stick
did you find solution?
Hello....I am attempting to do this now but the arcade keeps turning on preventing me from proceeding to step 2! I have unplugged the cable from the metal box and switched the toggle to the right but as soon as I plug the cable into my PC, the unit keeps turning on! Help!
See many comments on here - need to use a different USB to MicroUSB that provides data signal only. The one that comes with an Amazon fire stick works
Thank you! Luckily, I kept plugging and unplugging and it worked! I am now following your video of adding roms to the USB drive! Thank you so very much! Happy Holidays and much love health and happiness to you and yours!
I'm trying to do this hack. I have the USB cable plugged in, and I have the switch ALL the way to the right, so it should be OFF, and power cord unplugged, yet it'll start up normally, the ON/OFF switch is set to off on the front part.
Try a different USB cable - if you have an Amazon fire stick the cable with that works well - and won't power on the machine
Can you put a list of what countercades will work on this in the description or is it all countercades? If it's limited to a certain select few it would be great to know in case someone wants to order one to use this hack on it. Hopefully the Mystery Encoder team does this for 3/4 scale cabs. This is awesome.
Glen when you click the link and look at the website it tells you only available for Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam or Marvel Super Heroes at this time.
@@PDubsArcadeLoft Ah, thank you. I should have taken that extra step. As usual, you are the MAN!
I’m finally getting around to doing this mod on my Marvel Super Heroes Countercade. Quick question, I doubt you’ll answer since I’m so late to the party on this one. I’m looking for a particular arcade game, Spider-Man: The Video Game. Any idea if that game is on this build? I’ve been looking everywhere and it’s never part of any rom set. Thanks for your time and helpful video.
Interested in performing this! Any word on if a fix to play 6 button games has been implemented since?
Mine (Marvel Superheroes) keeps turning on if i plug the usb into a pc. Yes, the little switch in the back of the silver box is OFF. it doesn't seem to matter which setting that little switch is in btw. even jumping the two pins on the board doesnt keep it off. HELP!
The unit needs to be off when it's plugged into PC, if it's off you're good
Tyrol feel ur pain, it turns the cabinet on when u plug usb in. This must be fake video
Im trying to connect the counterarcade to the pc and i have turned the switch on the back to off. I go in to install the file and it makes the countercade come back on and wont detect it. Has anyone had this problem?
I have and it's been driving me nuts lol. I've used 20 cables so far. If I find one that works I'll let you know. I'm also getting two more of these on Saturday and if it works on those with the cables I already got then we probably just have a faulty switch.
Did you find a cable that worked?
@@twilightbeats nope. Turned out the board was faulty or something because I bought another one countercade and it was detected instantly with all the cables I had lying around. I'd say if you already tried about 3 cables then the boards probably screwy.
Awesomeness! Great video! Cant wait to do this over the weekend!
Enjoy brother!
Hi all. I've been trying to do this. Multiple cables, computers, different usb hubs, no usb hub. Always the same - the Marvel countercade turns on when connected via USB. Any thoughts?
Same here with MK. The PCB is switched off, the power switch is off, and the power cable disconnected. The machine still turns on every time it’s connected to the computer through USB
Same.
After trying several computers with no luck, I tried different cables and it finally worked. It was a little thin cable that worked.
I got mine to work. Use an older laptop so that you can turn USB 3.0 off and the USB charge option, located in BIOS. Then your countercade won’t turn on when you connect it to a PC. Then for your Batocera image, use a USB 2.0 drive.
The driver keeps saying it failed to install for some reason and i tried 3 different micro usb cords. Would could be the issue?
So, if I plan to do this to my TMNT countercade is there little point since it has a two button layout? I plan to do a bunch of 2 button arcade games... But that won't leave room for a select button?
Thinking I'll put everything on my Marvel Countercade and probably hand select the best NES/early Genesis sports titles to load up on my nephew's NBA Jam countercade with the 3 buttons.
Hi PDubs, Thank you for another great video. I am going to try to see if I can get the box art to work. By the way, will it work on Full Arcade1up cabinet as well with this hack? I would love to turn some of the Arcade1up full cabinet with this hack. I guess not because no USB port. But can we used the MicroUSB port and added USB flash drive to it by using adaptor. Maybe Mystery Encode can made that happen so we can mod all the cabinet using the MicroUSB port for Flash drive stick by using USB adaptor by convert MicroUSB into USB A.
This is ONLY for either the Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam, or Marvel Super Heroes Countercades - if you try to install these on anything else you will destroy your Arcade1up cabinet.
I got the software on my usb drive, but I’m unable to hook the drive back up to my computer to install more roms. It doesn’t recognize the drive anymore. Suggestions?
Ok, this looks great, the instructions are easy to follow, I have modded several things over the years, and I am not computer saavy or a tech geek in any way, shape or form. There are a couple of mods I just can't perform, unfortunately, this is one of them. I only purchased this Arcade 1Up unit just to do this hack, and after about 26 attempts, I still can't get it to work. I get stuck at the very first one each time. I quadruple checked that the power is not connected, the switch is in the off position inside the cabinet, the USB C to USB cable is connected correctly ( I tried 10 different cables) and can't do the second step to install the mystery to PCB. I was able to purchase a USB pre-loaded stick for my Playstation Mini and SNES mini, I have not found one for this unit. At this point, I am willing to do that before I smash this My Arcade 1Up unit and possibly take a hammer to my pc.
Have to use a data only cable, if you have an Amazon fire stick the cable that comes with that should work
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I'll give it a try, right after I find another cabinet since I destroyed the other two. JK of course.
@@PDubsArcadeLoft ok, I have a Firestick, but it's not the correct cable. The Arcade 1Up requires a USB C to USB data cable, the Firestick has a flathead one (forget if it's an A or B) that doesn't fit and falls out when put in. The C ones don't stay in great, but they fit. So idk, must be the unzipped files I may have to look at to make sure I did correctly. I'll try one more time, but after that, I'm just going to keep it stock until I run across a preloaded usb stick I could purchase.
Thanks so much for this! Does this overwrite the original programming? Can i switch between the USB and the original games?
Unplug the USB and turn it on and it goes back to stock
@@PDubsArcadeLoft awesome thanks so much!
Hey, I followed all instructions correctly, until I got to the point of installing the drivers, the assistant says it installed ok, but it will not let me continue beyond that, please help, I'm starting to get pissed at this
TMNT and the buttons aren’t working. Nothing is set up to start game. Is there a way to reset the buttons?
I get to the Mame folder and then I’m lost! I’m a rookie! Where did you get the 4000 games from to drag to mame?
I’m on the usb driver roms, mame, what am I picking up and where is it to drag to mame? Thanks so much!
Oh you need to find your own ROMs online, Google mame 2003 0.78 romset
I'm getting a running installation failed when trying to install the driver
I'm actually having the same issue and can't find any solutions online. Really sucks
Join the team Encoder discord channel and head over to the countercade chat and they'll help you there
@@PDubsArcadeLoftI just setup a discord and searched for team encoder and its saying no community found. Do i need to add them as friends instead?
@@nadrac2002 link to join their discord is in the video description
very cool!
side question: i havent seen this cabinet in person, so that screen looks really small. what size is that?
8" screen
@@PDubsArcadeLoft 8”??? Jesus that’s small!!
@@AbominusRules not what my wife says
@@PDubsArcadeLoft hahahaa! well played
Thanks for the video. I have the Marvel Superheroes countercade and followed your video and got it going!
Has anyone else noticed that the usb port doesn't stay seated very well when plugging / unplugging usb sticks? It will basically pop out of the slot and ill have to unscrew the screws to open the panel to place it back on. At first I was in absolute horror thinking I snapped the usb port and it fell inwards, however, luckily it will go back on to the post and it still works fine with a usb drive plugged in; just a PIA as it can easily fall back in if using too much force re-plugging...
Awesome video, thanks man. I have a marvel super hero’s cabinet so I think I’m gonna have to do this!
Boom baby
Those running Batocera on an NBA Jam Countercade, how are you configuring buttons. I'm thinking of setting it up for one player only and using the right side buttons for Start and Select ad assigning the Player.1 Start button as Y.
Hell yeah, I've been waiting for this!
Enjoy!
The on/off button in the back of the unit will NOT turn off and when I plug something into the port and connect it to my computer my computer it is powering the unit because the unit stays on even if the power is off. I need to turn the unit OFF and still be able to plug into my computer. HELP!!!
Use a different cable, use the one that comes with an Amazon fire stick
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I got a new Countercade (I have Marvel & MK) and turned the switch in the back OFF and put the Amazon Fire Stick cord in and for the first couple of attempts it wasn't powering up the unit when the USB was connected to my computer and so I went to install the drivers and it said "Running Installation Failed" (for both Marvel & MK units) and now the Amazon USB cord powers the countercade on. What should I do? I've tried 6 different cords and even the one time it wasn't powering the countercade it said "Running Installation Failed". I REALLY WANT IT TO WORK---please HELP!
@@PDubsArcadeLoft Hello, I got help from the Discord page. Thanks! It was that I needed Windows 10. Thanks for the great videos!
oh wow! definitely been hoping for a mod like this although the only cabinet I own at the moment is the stand-up ms. pac-man... and nevermind the lack of buttons on that one, haha. perhaps if there were some way to interface with my atgames joystick (still the best damn home arcade purchase I've ever made!) but seems like a cool mod. hoping they can figure out the hot-key situation cus that's gotta suck not being able to play all those six-button capcom fighters on there!! I guess that does sitll leave the door open for the D&D and NEO*GEO stuff, though.
Thanks Dude!
To mod the big ones you basically turn it into a raspberry pi. You can connect anything to it at that point as you’ll have 4 USB ports in the box you use. You can’t do it this way on the big one.
Have you tried a USB hub on the USB port so you could plug in both the Flash drive and a linux compatible USB WiFi dongle? Batocera has built in WiFi drivers for the most common devices so it SHOULD work unless they put out effort to remove the WiFi drivers that were already there
Nope haven't tried.
When I hook up the countercade to my PC with the USB it still turns on even though I shut off the toggle switch. Can't get step 2 to work. It stays in gray and not optional. So where do I go from here?
Plug your USB cable into a USB 2.0 port on your PC and if that doesn't work try a different USB cable in a 2.0 port...if it powers on the device it's OK to move on to the next step if the button is available
Thanks PDub! All my ports are 2.0 and I've tried them all but haven't yet tried another cable. I will and give an update. My cab info BTW is
Model Number:1342
Data Code:2021-05-07
System Version: 2021-05-31 PCBA Version: LBQ-1237/1238-A-V1.1 Version No: V01
I tried 5 different cables and 2 different laptops and still not able to do the 2nd step
Do you recommend buying the nba jam countercade and doing this mod or no bc of the limited buttons available compared to the others. Reason I ask is this one is still $99 on Amazon 😉. Thanks!
I would recommend this one so you can play more games with more buttons
After I close the window, step 2 won't open. I've closed the window after getting "install OK" am I missing something?
Nevermind. It worked with a new cable
Hi PDUBS. Do I need a specific micro USB to USB to hook from PC to countercade , or can I use the one that come with my phone or other electronics to charge? Thank you.
Older microUSb to USB cables work best if you have an Amazon fire stick that cable works for sure
@@PDubsArcadeLoft thank youPDUBS
I was wondering if anyone has this problem, seems like the volume button doesnt work here, when i take the batocera usb drive off, i can use the volume button without a problem, but when I launch batocera it launches with sound at the highest level and I cant seem to bring the volume down... anyone have a clue what I can do to fix the sound slide? maybe I need to map it?
Should work in game just not main menu
I'd prefer having a countercade. It needs a larger screen and better controls. Being able to add a few more games would make it awesome!
Well now you can lol
@@PDubsArcadeLoft can you swap buttons and sticks on a countercade?
Great tutorial man. We appreciate you and Team Encoder.
Thanks Dude!
teamencoder is a fail pos
Does the TMNT 2 Player Counter-Cade hack include the classic arcade X-Men, The Simpsons and MK games? Those are some of my faves!
If you add them
FYI, mapping the extra two buttons to L1 and R1 will generally cause Retroarch to map them as the fifth and sixth buttons in six-button arcade games.
Correct - but - what are you going to map as your Hot Key? You only have 7 buttons
@@PDubsArcadeLoft In this case I would map 2P Start to it. Set it up so that 2P Start has no other hotkey actions tied to it(so that just pushing it doesn't trigger a hotkey function) and in theory it should work fine. At that point the only remaining issue is the lack of a button to map to Select/Coin.
@@FormulaFox already tested that before I made the video - you cannot map P2 buttons at all for P1
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I didn't say anything about mapping it to P1. I said mapping it to HOTKEY.
@@FormulaFox it won't work - I tested and none of the Player 2 buttons can be mapped to the Player 1 Hot Key.
What game file should I use when getting roms? When I place it in the mame, it doesnt work in the actual arcade.. Where did you find your games?
I used an older Mame 0.78 Romset, just Google that
Great video PDubs. Will this work on a Crombook laptop?
I don't own one of those so I can't answer that, give it a shot
@@PDubsArcadeLoft thank you I will.
Hey bro thanks for this video this is a cool mod and I wish I now had a counterdade but I do have a full size NBA jam new still in the box and wanted to ask if this can be done on it? It would be cool if it can, Im being hopefull. Thanks for everything you do and informing us here about these cool mods bro take care.
No only works on Countercades
Do you have to leave it connected to the PC to use it or after you install everything do you disconnect from the PC ?
disconnect after installation
I wonder if you can use a 2-1 usb connector to have a separate controller and still be able to load the front end? I have the nba jam one and basically can only play older games with 2 buttons maximum.
Worth a shot - it won't hurt anything - let me know how it goes!
It works. I bought a 4-1 usb hub on Amazon for 17 bucks. Put the thumb drive in the first port and a usb ps2 controller and it worked. I wanted to test it before buying a USB arcade controller that cost $50. It did not work with a ps4 controller though. That was the first one I tried.
Just curious, will the countercade play uce files or will I have to secure arcade roms in a different file type?
it will not play uce files.
step 2 doesn't come up. I'm running windows on bootcamp..tried several cables some cables make it power up.some cables just say this usb device isn't recognized .
switched to an oldschool heavy duty one. cord was on its last leg but worked
Yes making sure the flash toggle is in the right place on the PCB and using a different cable works
What Rom of Armored Warriors are you using!? I have 3 different roms and none of them even start up? Are you using a different emulator? It's my son's favorite game and it's frustrating that I can't get it to work even though it shows that it works for you.
Using MAME - using a Mame 2003 0.78 Romset
Yeah that's what I'm using. All 3 roms I have are from a mame 2003 0.78 archive. Neither of them even boot up
Once I set this up, do I need to connect the countertop every time I add new roms, or can I just add them to the USB?
Just add to USB
Hmm, so I followed all the steps but when I get into Bactocera there are only like 7 or 8 systems listed and it’s missing MAME even though the folder is there with ROMs.
Once you drop some ROMS in the other folders, they will appear in the UI. If there are no games in the folder, then that emulator doesn't show up on the system
@@PDubsArcadeLoft Thanks, do the ROMs have to be their own folders within the Mame2003 file or just the ROM itself?
@@shootermcgavin1208 either should work. But if your ROMs aren't working Google Mame 2003 0.78 Romset and use those in either the Mame or FB Neo Folder..those are the ones I had the most success with
Any idea if i can do this on the TMNT 1 player counter? no external USB but i thought OTG cable to micro USB so i can connect my drive? thoughts?
This doesn't work on that model just the 2 player
I got this set up, but I can't seem to find the ROMS I downloaded (I've never done anything like this before). I downloaded some arcade games from Rom Hustler and dragged them into the MAME folder. When I turn on the machine, there is no MAME option still. I tried other folders, like NES (because that shows up), and that didn't work either. I also tried opening the contents of a game folder and dragging it into the main folder...also no luck. Any suggestions? I know I'm messing something up. Maybe I downloaded something incorrectly? Thank you
Google Mame 2003 0.78 Romset and try those in the Mame folder
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I got it to work! I can’t thank you enough. Any suggestions as to where to find good arcade roms?
Do you remember how you got it to work? Can't get any mame or fbneo games or emulator to come up in the main menu.@@IamTheGameWJWF
I tried 3 different micro usb cables including a brand new one and step 2 always says If PCB not detected reconnect USB. Any ideas ?
Have an Amazon fire stick? Use the cable they came with that
Thank you! Ended up being I was not plugging the usb far back enough and I thought it was being plugged in
I bought one of the Marvel Super Hero countercades to try this out. Followed the directions on the mystery encoder website and readme file to the letter, but each time I error out on the first step. I used 4 different micro USB cables, 8 different ports on 2 separate computers, but no dice :(
No luck for me
Join the Team Encoder Discord channel link in video description and look for help under the countercade section
Is there a way to turn off the reset game hot key which is player 2 start button+ player 1 bottom red button? (MSH counter cade) I wasn’t able to find it on the controller setup in the menu or a controller config file on the PC.... thanks!
Quick question !! Quick question!!! Can we put all neogeo and SNK roms?
Up to you
I'm trying to do this, but the #2 option to install MysteryMSHCC to PCB isn't selectable after install drivers. What am I doing wrong. HELP!
I am getting a "Running Installation Failed" error message when trying to install the driver to my Marvel Super Heroes Countercade PCB board. Any idea what cold be going on? I am running the driver from my Mac on my virtual machine of Windows. The Countercade's marquee is lit up once it's plugged in.
same issue for me, Mac running Windows and the marquee is lit up
I wonder why they put usb slot in some of these Arcade1ups to begin with. Besides outrun, we haven't seen any easter eggs.
To add or use a separate USB controller
Has anyone had issues when trying to install. I unplug the power cord and switch the system to off. But when I plug usb in it turns the machine on?
Use a different usb cable, if you have an Amazon fire stick use the cable that comes with that
@@PDubsArcadeLoft got it! Thanks. I have slow down and frame rate issues. Is this a rom issue or bactocerra settings issue?
Hi, im on the last step and forgive my ignorance but im not sure where to drag those 4k roms from? Any help would be greatly appreciated
After installing driver and selecting ok, 2nd step never becomes available. Any suggestions?
following. The same is happening with me.
PDubs when mapping the buttons does that work for only player 1 controls? do you have to setup player 2 controls? if you have to setup ....How? Thx
Just follow the same steps for mapping P1 - hit Start, Controller Settings, Set up controller and hold down one of the player 2 buttons to start mapping P2
@@PDubsArcadeLoft Thought so but wanted to make sure....Strong work Thx
I tried this on the Mortal Kombat countercade and after going through step 1 installing the drivers I get the message that the driver installed ok but when I close that window nothing happens, it just says waiting for driver install to exit before continuing, any suggestions for things to try? I have already tried three different cables with no luck.
Make sure you USB cable is plugged into a USB 2.0 Port on your PC
@@PDubsArcadeLoft Thank you for your help I didn't think to try that
Is it possible to hide the other systems on batocera? I would prefer arcade and maybe just a few select systems?
Sure...delete the folders off the USB
Are there any mods available for one player counter Cades? I have the Ms. Pac-Man qnd id love to not go Raspberry Pi
Not without doing a full gut mod of the hardware
Um..will this work on the Ms Pacman Arcade 1 UP? I dont think it has a USB port? plus the screen is vertical.
No it wont
I have the NBA Jam countercade, I downloaded the ZIP for the correct unit, but when I try to connect to the PCB, I get this message: "Waiting for driver install to exit before continuing.... if PCB is not detected and the other options are not automatically enabled, please disconnect and reconnect the USB cable." I've tried to disconnect the USB several times and it still stays the same. BTW, The NBA Jam game boots up automatically (and is playable) when plugged into the microusb port (Even though the "on/off" switch on the controller board is turned off) Is that normal? Any help is welcome. Thanks for the well worded video, I hope I can get mine rolling.
You need to try a different USB to MicroUSB cable
@@PDubsArcadeLoft thanks! I will definitely give that a shot. I’ll comment back either way. Have a good one!
@@PDubsArcadeLoft Thanks so much for the tip. I used the charging cable from my gaming headset, and the transfer completed as it should within seconds. I loaded up several NES and MAME ROMS, and it’s working pretty well. A few games I had to load a few times before they would play. It seems like it’s going to take a little bit of tweaking, but it’s been fun. Vertical MAME games are definitely not optimized for this screen, as it cut off the top and bottom. I’m sure there’s a setting in retroarch to resize the screen, I just gotta figure it out.
Would this work with a USB A-A cable like what is used to charge the Legends Gamer Pro and connect to the side port on the counterade ?
No microUSB A to USB A
What size flash drive would I need? Would 64 GB be enough, considering the limits of the physical hardware behind this system? Thanks
64gb more than enough
The Micro USB keeps giving the cabinet power and I have the switch turned to off, is this normal? Not sure how to install the drivers if the power is on
I'm having the same problems. Used a few different micro USB cables and different ports to see if that would be the problem, but it didn't change anything
Either the Toggle Switch isn't seated correctly to Off or you need to find a different USB to MicroUSB cable. Usually older cables that are data transfer only people have success with.
Either the Toggle Switch isn't seated correctly to Off or you need to find a different USB to MicroUSB cable. Usually older cables that are data transfer only people have success with.
Thanks PDubs, yes the different Micro USB cable did the trick, and to be more specific, since most people probably have one, I used the Micro USB cord from a Amazon fire stick, and it worked
@PDubsArcadeLoft everything had been working great, but just now i can't get past the loading screen. Has this happened to anyone else, and if so, how can it he avoided? Thanks!
Great video. I knew it looked to easy. I am stuck after install driver. Says it doesn’t detect then I replug usb in. Now it detects but says incorrect driver, try install again. Install again it continues the same loop over again. If anyone else had this happen, any solutions.
Try a different USB cable
I had the same issue and I used a different usb port and made sure it was 2.0 and this fixed the issue for me.
So I did this mod today on my Marvel Vs Capcom. Mostly successful except for the button mapping. I did exactly what you said but nothing seems to just launch a game. I got one game to launch accidentally but then I’d hit the wrong button and it would close. Do you have to map the buttons for every system, Nintendo, sega etc? Or just one time for all? Don’t suppose you could do a vid to clear it up? If not, no worries.
What romset are you using? For instance the Arcade Games I am running through the MAME folder/emulator and I'm using a Mame 2003 0.78 Roms you probably just need to change what roms you are using depending on the emulator
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I’m using Mame 2003 0.78. The same as you.
hey! If I remove the USB, will it start up the normal system again?
Yep
not all arcade roms work. Try Galaxian, Galaga, Halley's Comet, Gyrus...and there are more...they won't work right..part of the screen is missing.
Looking forward to trying this on my Marvel Countercade. Has anyone who has tried this attempted to use a USB hub to connect the thumb drive and a usb controller at same time? This might be a workaround for getting an extra button to map as the hotkey
See new video for hotkey fix
II have tried roms with hit or miss success. My copies are like 15 years old or more. Any idea if Blazing Star works on this?
Does anyone know if the marvel countercade still has a side usb? I was going to order one now but in the pictures on the site there is no side usb
Only the 2 player version
I unplugged from the wall,
Put in safe mode
Connected to the usb and the cabinet turned on
I made sure that the the power was off.
I stopped the mod not knowing if that was normal and safe to do the mod.
I followed the fist steps just as shown
Need to try a different USB cable that is Data Only, No Power.
@@PDubsArcadeLoft that was it thanks for you help!
So why would this not work for a countercade? Is it because you can't get a vertical image yet?
Different PCB board.
Oh man very cool but alas my hopes got destroyed when I realized my ms pacman wont be hackable. Any word on the old 2 button countercades getting a build later? Great video. Very clear and concise! :)
No word on the older Countercades
If that MicroUSB port is OTG maybe that Flashdrive can go inside with an adapter as with those Classic mini versions to have an extra USB port, not sure if that will work, can you check :) ?
After you clicked on mama2003 where did you get the games to drag there? Help please!!
From the internet. Just google mame 0.78 romset
Greetings, I bought a Blitz 1up arcade and I would like to know if these mods can be made?
Doesn't work on Blitz