Ensure player numbers with multiple GP2040-CE devices in 0.7.11

[TheOpponent]

0.7.11 removed the Player Number add-on for XInput mode. I have systems with 2 or 4 controllers plugged in at all times. In the absence of a dedicated add-on to enforce controller numbers, how can I ensure that assigned controller numbers for multiple GP2040-CE devices in Windows do not change across reboots in versions after 0.7.10?

[moonbit5]

I would also like to know what solutions people are using for this. I have a device with 2 controllers and they constantly switch numbers, even with that add-on enabled

[bsstephan]

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:15 AM moonbit5 wrote: I would also like to know what solutions people are using for this. I have a device with 2 controllers and they constantly switch numbers, even with that add-on enabled

The idea in the latest versions of the firmware is that you override the USB IDs in order to make the two devices look different, and then games have a better chance of keeping things consistent. The removed player number add-on never worked that well anyway.

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[TheTrainGoes]

Hi @TheOpponent ,

As @bsstephan said we have now added the ability to set PID/VID in settings allowing you to make necessary changes to ensure controllers are set correctly.

You can read more about it here but please note that we do not offer support on customer PID/VID issues:
https://gp2040-ce.info/web-configurator/menu-pages/settings