Hi
Unsure if this is a bug or what exactly.

I'm on linux, using a NES controller with USB adapter (original NES with adapter, not a NES clone with USB).

In the controls mennu pico 8 says "1 joysticks detected"
but there is no response when i press the buttons on the controller.

Am I missing settings? Is it not compatible? Is it a bug?

Some things to try:

• use a generic joystick detection / configuration tool to see if your inputs are recognized at the OS level
• run 'keyconfig' inside pico-8 to see if inputs get there
• edit the controllers config file https://pico-8.fandom.com/wiki/Controllers#Configuring_controllers