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Batocera V39 stable has been released! (March 7th, 2024):
It is that time again! Batocera v39 is available. Lots of new features, and fixes. I will post a summary of standout features soon. As always, I will test each build to make sure everything works well before I recommend that you update your system. Check here or in my Facebook group for updates. I will notify everyone when I have completed testing. Bios files are available for download in the Batocera Guide sections below. 
Batocera changelog for v39: https://batocera.org/changelog                                                        Builds that are tested and cleared to update:
Pi 4/400: 256gb, 512gb, 1TB, and 2TB builds
Pi 5/5B: 512gb, 1TB 
PC (Mini, Laptop, Desktop): 512gb, 512gb Lightgun, 1TB, 2TB

Retrobat V6 Stable was released yesterday (Feburary 11th, 2024):
All Retrobat builds purchased will be V6 from this week onward. Check Retrobat support folder below for update instructions. 

Batocera v39 Beta builds for Raspberry Pi 5/5B are available (February 10th, 2024):
I have tested Gamecube, Wii, and Switch games. It can play less demanding to certain mid-range games well. I have found the best overclock levels to keep the build stable. Check the store for details or to purchase a build.

Batocera V38 Update is now live! (October 14th, 2023) :
The latest update to V38 was released on October 14th! This is our standard update for the fall. Lots of great additions and fixes. PC users now have Visual Pinball (VPX)! They added better support for Sega Model 2 and Model 3 lightguns, added support for more PS2 lightgun games, fixed the rocket launcher in Terminator 2 and Operation Wolf, Exteme Hunting 2 runs, and much more! There is a new PS2 emulator (Play!), updates to all major emulators, steering wheel support, and updated Nvidia and AMD graphics  drivers. I tested each drive and SD card to ensure everything works well. All builds are clear to be updated. I have provided the latest bios files for download in each Batocera section below. During testing, I found that the current bios files (v36 or v37) are working fine. So, if you do not want to add new bios files, you will be fine. If you update from V37 to V38, bios files are not necessary for any build. I have tested every one of them with the current bios and they work fine. If you are updating from V35 or V36, you may want to add the files though. Bios files are in the Batocera Guide links for each device below this announcement section. 
PC Users: The following builds are clear to update (from V35, V36, and V37) to V38: 512gb , 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB, 12TB
Link to PC Update doc and files: 
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/p9u7k6aw9kew4rqwyzri2/h?rlkey=lu5kvuoxeqpej1i7sgva59nvy&dl=0
Pi 4/400 Users: Builds Clear to update from V37 to V38: 256gb, 512gb, 1TB, 2TB
Note: Pi 4/400 Users updating from V35 or V36 to V38 will require a special config.txt file. I have uploaded it into the Batocera Pi 4/400 V38 Upgrade section. I will update the instructions to walk you thru adding the file. 
Link to Pi 4/400 Update Doc and Files: 
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a7mui5mkcabl5vw/AAC2P4LPNT0Mamrn9x_c0Pbba?dl=0
Odroid Users: Batocera has not released V38 for Odroid yet. I will update here when it is released. 

Joystick Setup For Cabinets With Identical Generic Encoders (PC and Pi Builds) (5/12/23): 
When all joysticks or controllers have identical IDs, consecutive controller mapping overwrites the previous maps. So, we ONLY MAP PLAYER 1. Please follow this method. Use a 7 port powered USB hub.
PC Builds - Plug joysticks into the hub from the USB wire: Players 4,3,2,1 (in order) If 4,3,2,1 does not work and buttons are not responding, switch the order to 3,2,1,4. Plug the 7 port USB hub into one of the USB 2.0 ports on the back of your PC (black tabs). If you use a 2nd USB hub for controllers and lightguns, do not plug it into the same USB controller (a port with the same color tabs). Plug the 2nd hub into the USB port on front of your PC, or a USB 3.0 Port.  
Pi 4/400 Builds - Plug joysticks into the hub from the USB wire: Players 3,2,1,4 (in order)
How to setup joysticks for all devices: Map Player 1 ONLY. Restart. That's it. If any joysticks are out of order, swap USB positions between the 2 that appear to be in the wrong assigned position (example 1 for 3). Then remap player 1 and restart. 
(2 Player Cabinets: Just plug in Player 1 and Player 2 into the Hub in order, map player 1, restart.)
For All Systems Using Joysticks + External Controllers on Batocera: Follow the setup instructions for your respective device above. When you add external controllers, the best method is to plug them into the lead USB 3.0 ports (ports that are ahead of the USB 2.0 ports you have the joysticks plugged into). Map them in Controllers & Bluetooth (If they are identical controllers, only map the first one). Then go back into Controllers & Bluetooth. Click on P1, and set it manually to the external controller. Do the same for P2 if you have a 2nd external controller. Those controllers will now be player 1 and player 2. When you are done playing games with them, go back to "Controllers & Bluetooth" P1, P2, and switch the settings back to default, If you want to leave the external controllers plugged in, but want joysticks to be player 1, 2, etc, just power off the controllers. You can leave the P1 and P2 set to your external controllers. When you power them down, Batocera will automatically switch P1 and P2 back to your joysticks. Then when you power on the controllers again, they will automatically be player 1 and player 2. I suggest using a 4 port unpowered hub with power buttons next to each USB port. Add a USB extension cable to place the 4 port hub outside of your cabinet (to access the port power buttons). The same principles work for wireless external controllers. Follow the steps above by mapping them, and to set them as P1, P2, and leave them set that way. When you power them down, your joysticks will go back to being Player 1 and 2. When you power on the wireless controllers, they will automatically take over Player 1 and 2. 
Note: The Batocera team changed the labels the system uses while mapping the 4 main buttons ABXY. They are now labelled EAST SOUTH NORTH WEST. They are not joystick directions. They are the buttons. Joystick mapping is labelled DPAD, UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT. Please reference the picture in your setup email (or posted at the bottom of this page). Let me know if you have questions. 

Sinden 2 Player USB Port setup solution for Pi 4/400 & PC (7/26/23):
Sinden reported that they are working on a bug that causes only one of the 2 Sinden lightguns to register when plugged in and powered on. We have worked out 2 solutions until Sinden fixes the issue.
Method 1 - Plug the 2 Sindens into a 4 port unpowered hub with power buttons next to each device. Boot up Batocera with both Sindens powered down. Hit the power button on each Sinden one at a time, and see if the crosshair moves on the screen. If the second Sinden doesn’t work, power them off. Then try it again. Power each one up, one at a time, and test to see if the crosshairs move for each one. If they both move, you will be able to play 2 player games. If they do not, try the steps again until both crosshairs move. We have found that this fix usually works within a few tries. 
Method 2 - The second solution does not require powering the lightguns on and off. Looking at the back of Pi 400 USB ports from left to right, set up your Pi this way (do something similar with a Pi 4):
Port 1 USB 3.0 (left port): Sinden Gun 1
Port 2 USB 3.0 (middle port): 4 port hub with SSD and/or external controllers
Port 3 USB 2.0 (right port): 7 port powered hub with joysticks, trackball, and Sinden Gun 2 With this method, customers restarted multiple times and the Sinden lightguns worked every time.  
**Fixed in Batocera V38**

Sinden Users with lightgun issues (4/21/23):
If your Sinden is not functioning and there are no crosshairs visible in the Batocera menu, it is likely that your TV or monitor is obscuring the white bezels. With the Sinden plugged in, hit Start, then Controllers & Bluetooth, then Sinden Settings. Click Border and set it to the largest size. If your lightgun cannot see the white border, it will not function. 
Recoil Owners: If your lightgun recoil is not working, turn it on by entering the Sinden Settings menu and click on Recoil settings. Change it from Auto to whichever level of recoil you prefer. 

PC Users With Graphics Lag: Some HDTVs send an incorrect signal to Batocera. It causes Batocera to send video in 4k.  If you all games are slow or laggy, try changing Video Mode. 
New Video Mode setting in V38 meant to fix this permanently: Hit Start, then System Settings, the Frontend Developer Options. Set Video Mode to: Maximum 1920x1080 
If you find individual games running slow, try changing Graphics API settings in Advanced Game Options menu. 

MAKE SURE YOUR PI HAS A LICENSED POWER SUPPLY: Many power supplies are 3rd party cheap knock-offs. They do not provide the consistent power a Pi 4/400 needs and will corrupt your SD cards or hard drives. Buy a Canakit Pi 4 power supply from Amazon or directly from Canakit. They are top quality licensed Raspberry Pi products.

Note for Aimtrak Users: It is crucial that you calibrate your Aimtrak for it to work. The Batocera menu system allows you to see if the gun is targeting correctly. The crosshair will perfectly follow the lightgun if its correctly calibrated. If you calibrated and the crosshair disappeared, it is not properly calibrated. If you calibrated and the crosshair sticks in the top or bottom corner of the screen, it is not properly calibrated. This is not a Batocera issue. It's due to your Aimtrak being unproperly calibrated. Unplug it, plug it back in, stand 4-6 feet from the screen, hold the trigger for 5 seconds, the crosshair will slowly move toward the corners of your screen, carefully aim and shoot when the crosshair blinks at the edges of the screen. When it completes, if the Aimtrak processed your trigger pulls correctly, it will lock on target perfectly. Then it will work plug and play with lightgun titles. If when you complete calibration there is no crosshair or a locked crosshair in the corner of the screen, it did not properly calibrate and you must do it again. I had to calibrate 4 times on my system before the Aimtrak locked in properly. It's a 6 year old technology and is finicky and buggy. You may not need to update firmware at all. Just calibrate. If after trying multiple times you are unable to calibrate, then try updating firmware. I've been able to get my Aimtrak to calibrate and all of the lightgun titles are playing great. Contact me if you need assistance. 
Arcade Cabinet with encoders: Aimtrak is now plug and play for all lightgun titles in my Batocera builds. All builds include the correct settings to enable 2 player fully lightgun support with V36.