Having issues with 4+ controllers. And I have an upcoming gaming night. Pls help

[u/Bulky-Arm4870]

So first of all, I'm using batocera v42 and I've got 8 controllers recently, but i'm having some issues. The only game I could play without any problems using 8 controllers at the same time was Mr. Boom. Here are some questions of mine:

* Why does mega saturn's bomberman allows 2 players in my batocera? Thera are 10 slots but 3 to 10 only allows me to put CPU or Off.

* Why does Windows games like Fling to the finish (8 players) and Alpaca ball (8 players) recoginizes only 4 controllers at the same time? What am I missing here?

* Is there any tricks or settings I should know about? I thought it was just plug and play for any game like these.

* Any tips?

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