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Let's Talk Game Controllers

Alright. I'm looking for a good deal on a controller. For the most part I enjoy on screen controls, but I find it very difficult with emulators. It's almost impossible to play Super Mario World or Tecmo Bowl with on screen controls.
So these are my questions:
1. Do I need to be rooted no matter what? If so, no problem. I'll do it.
2. Is the PS3 controller the only way to go or are there cheaper options?
Thanks in advance.
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I have a Moga bluetooth controller. Certainly not the cheapest but it works well. Its also one of the only controllers made that gets official game dev support.

Thanks. That looks pretty good. Looks like I can get it for about $30 on ebay.
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The Moga is cool but pricey and the software causes input lag.
I haven't used my moga in a few weeks from being busy. Honestly, the PS3 sixaxis controller is the only one that just works.
I also use my 360 controller but that requires a USB wireless dongle on top of the controller price. It works good but I don't like the big wireless dongle.
Each has their advantages. PS3 works the best and the cheapest option. The 360 wireless dongle runs off USB which works if Bluetooth sucks or doesn't have good Bluetooth Sixaxis support. I got my Moga for free during their Christmas promo and glad I didn't pay for it.
I haven't really been able to fully enjoy my moga from their bad software support creating bad lag. The only option is to use the Moga driver app which is 3rd party and doesn't enable the second stick. I tested this on several devices. I would be pissed if I paid $50 for this.
Controller is uncomfortable for long periods and the joysticks suck... they get slippery and hard to keep them extended using your thumb for extended periods (like moving right).
The moga is cool paired with the phone for quick plays but the Sixaxis would be the better buy for a tablet.
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I must be looking in the wrong places for a ps3 controller. Everywhere I look they're like $50.
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mjs2011 said:
Alright. I'm looking for a good deal on a controller. For the most part I enjoy on screen controls, but I find it very difficult with emulators. It's almost impossible to play Super Mario World or Tecmo Bowl with on screen controls.
So these are my questions:
1. Do I need to be rooted no matter what? If so, no problem. I'll do it.
2. Is the PS3 controller the only way to go or are there cheaper options?
Thanks in advance.
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For it to work wirelessly, yes you need to be rooted for the sexaxis app to work correctly. The other option is to connect the controller via the OTG cable to the tablet, and it will work as a normal gamepad.
The PS3 is the best controller I have found to use for it. Just make sure to get a real PS3 controller; the fakes are either rubbish or don't work with SixAxis correctly.

mjs2011 said:
I must be looking in the wrong places for a ps3 controller. Everywhere I look they're like $50.
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The real ones are that price, true. There are a lot of fake PS3 controllers out there, I've run into a few myself. If you see one for below $40, it's fake. Just go with the real thing from a good retailer or get it directly from a Sony store, as the fakes are getting more and more difficult to spot.

Thanks guys. Yeah, I might consider getting an OTG cable and trying out my XBOX360 controller first, and if that doesn't work out, then I'll dish out some cash for a wired PS3 controller.
I was rooted but I'm really trying to keep it unrooted at this point.

I went the 360 wired route for awhile, but got really tired of the wires. Got the PS3 controller off Amazon Prime for $40 shipped new. Worth it with the Sixasis Controller app. No cables, recognized as a native controller in alot of games, and you can program it for any game. And it is so much nicer to be wireless

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I went the 360 wired route for awhile, but got really tired of the wires. Got the PS3 controller off Amazon Prime for $40 shipped new. Worth it with the Sixasis Controller app. No cables, recognized as a native controller in alot of games, and you can program it for any game. And it is so much nicer to be wireless
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Did the XBOX 360 controller work well with game emulators? That's still my biggest concern.

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Did the XBOX 360 controller work well with game emulators? That's still my biggest concern.
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Not on all. Some emulators don't even look for a controller or other input method when they start. The bonus of the Sixasis Controller app is that you can take a screenshot of any game and load that up in the Sixaxis Controller app. You can then map out the entire controller to physical locations on your screen. So when you tap "X" on the controller, it thinks you tapped on the screen wherever you assigned the "X" button.
All you have to do once you make a map is save it with a name, and before you open that game in your emulator, select that map from the Sixaxis app. BOOM, your own controller scheme.

Hurry!
SixAxis DualShock 3

I have the moga gamepad and am not a fan. I was really expecting button presses like the PS3 controller and it's not even close. The moga buttons are super clicky. I like the PS3 controller, but it's not as portable as I'd like. There is another company that's making an android gamepad called evolution controllers that I think I will give a try when there product drops
edit: Just checked evolutions site and they are up for order it guess. $80 bucks though which is completely over priced IMHO

I bought two of these
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=110928097710
Cheap and work great. I play fifa, nfs, nes, snes, max Payne..
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Alright, so I'm breaking down and getting an official Sony PS3 controller today. Is there a good tutorial that you would recommend on pairing it to the N7? I heard that you have to take screenshots and configure buttons in accordance with them or something like that?

I wish someone would make a case with a d-pad and some buttons integrated. It's like my dream product. *sigh*
I've got a Retrolink NES controller -> USB adapter that works great on Android (used on my Thrive and now on my Nexus 7).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PDOTXG/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and a Mayflash dual-SNES one that doesn't work on Android:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IXZ5DE/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I recommend the official PS3 controller + rooted + Sixaxis app + some sort of mount.

nyko playpad mini
I own a nyko playpad mini. It's a paperweight.
The software has never been updated and it's completely not working for touch controls.
Basically a lemon.

http://www.gioteck.com/support/playstation-3-support/controllers-ps3-support-2/sc-1/
Been looking @ Bluetooth controllers with stick offset, l like using xbox controller with USB adapter but want to go all wireless.looking at this controller for ps3 with offset stick,any other suggestions would be great.
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Does the PS2 controller work?

Which bluetooth android controller do you use?

Title says it all. Which android bluetooth controller do you use to play games and why?
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endo689 said:
Title says it all. Which android bluetooth controller do you use to play games and why?
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I just picked up a MOGA game pad, the flatish one. It's pretty great. Best buy price matched amazon so it only ran me $30. Plus it came with pac man and sonic. It also works with deadtrigger, and nova 3 I believe. Theres a root app you can get so you can use it on app though. or at least you could in theory.

Ive tryed every single one... I always go back to the ps3 controller because of the build quality.

I've used PS3 Sixaxius Controller with the Sixaxias Controoller app. I like it the best. With the app, it's fairly robust with quite a bit of games because of the touch profiles you can create with and for it. Another bonus, you can get something like the GameKlip, which makes it easier for gaming on the go.
I've tried the OnLive Universal Controller. Only works with the OnLive app. I could get it to detect in games like Dead Trigger, but couldn't program it. OnLive did something different to where going into the map buttons sections of games only gives one command.
I've installed Wiimote Controller app and synce the Wiimote, but didn't try any games. It's good for emulators.

Using my moga controller because it was free.
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darekz said:
Using my moga controller because it was free.
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it's hard to argue with pricing like that.

lovekeiiy said:
it's hard to argue with pricing like that.
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I also got it for free, and I am still disappointed with it. It always takes several attempts to get it to sync, and they have it so restricted to what games it will work on, that ruins it IMO.

slipmagt said:
I also got it for free, and I am still disappointed with it. It always takes several attempts to get it to sync, and they have it so restricted to what games it will work on, that ruins it IMO.
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Same here. I got mine for free but returned it to walmart (since they sell them there) and got a 40 dollar gift card LOL. Easy money! I wish I would've gotten more.
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Dont have a PS3. But I can get a wireless controller for $45 and also I need a gameklip?
Or should I just go for Moga?
There's another cheaper alternative to Moga, its called ipega, not sure if its good though

providence said:
Dont have a PS3. But I can get a wireless controller for $45 and also I need a gameklip?
Or should I just go for Moga?
There's another cheaper alternative to Moga, its called ipega, not sure if its good though
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You don't need the gameklip, but they are really nice. It just holds your phone for you. If you can find somewhere to prop your phone or something all you need is the controller and the sixaxis app.

degeneration said:
You don't need the gameklip, but they are really nice. It just holds your phone for you. If you can find somewhere to prop your phone or something all you need is the controller and the sixaxis app.
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Yeah I know i dont need a gameklip though it would be nice to be able to play without holding your phone at the same time.

i use a ps3 knockoff controller and sixaxis. it does the job, but probably would be better with a genuine controller.

providence said:
Dont have a PS3. But I can get a wireless controller for $45 and also I need a gameklip?
Or should I just go for Moga?
There's another cheaper alternative to Moga, its called ipega, not sure if its good though
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Moga looked very promising in the beginning. After using though I would never try it again... It isn't worth your money. It isn't even worth free in my opinion...
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I wanted to pick up the Nyko small control but been hearing theres bad compatibility with it. Anyone got any experiance with that control?
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eddie3130 said:
I wanted to pick up the Nyko small control but been hearing theres bad compatibility with it. Anyone got any experiance with that control?
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I heard the same, that in of itself was the reason I never wanted to try it out.

Controllers
So, I've tried about 15 different controllers with my phone and for me, it's the PS3 Dualshock and a gameklip every time. With Jellybean supporting wireless controller profiles it's just the easiest thing out there. If you do go this route, I suggest the Dualshock controller specifically due to the slight added weight. With the gameklip the phone sits about 1/4" from the controller and with the regular sixaxis controller it feels a little top heavy after a while, whereas the slightly heavier Dualshock keeps that from happening.
Another tip with the gameklip (especially for you guys that already have one) if you get the gameklip you have the option of getting it with a case just for the klip... DON'T. It's crap... But, I've found a great solution! Get one of these vent mounts...
--ebay.com/itm/Universal-Car-Air-Vent-Mount-Cradle-Holder-For-Samsung-N7100-Galaxy-Note-2-II-/321064385984?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4ac0edbdc0--
Then, just pop the mounting plate off and attach the gameklip to that. You phone just snaps in and out really easy and is very secure.
The only other controller I would recommend is the Nyko Playpad or Playpad Pro. Great battery life, comes with some cool accessories and a case. The only downside is that being as small as it is, long play sessions are less than comfortable.

Yes but can you set up some good profiles for games like you would on the sixaxis app? It be great if that app could work with the playpad or does it?
I like the form factor of the small playpad to keep in my ride so i can play while my phones docked there. Not trying to really be caring a ps3 control cus honestly there to bulky for me, Small playpad seems easier to store in glovebox
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I use the iControlPad. .. it's the most portable and versatile gamepad that I've found that can attach to the phone. Waiting for the iControlpad2 to be released so I can have a bluetooth keyboard and gamepad in 1 device.
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I've been using the Ps3 controller with the sixaxis app from the market (I'm rooted) for about a week now. I love it. Enough so that I bought a GameKlip. Definitely recommend. I had contemplated the MOGA or other marketed Android gamepad's but I kept reading that app compatibility is hit or miss. It's not exactly plug/play but with some quick settings it's great.

Kayak83 said:
I've been using the Ps3 controller with the sixaxis app from the market (I'm rooted) for about a week now. I love it. Enough so that I bought a GameKlip. Definitely recommend. I had contemplated the MOGA or other marketed Android gamepad's but I kept reading that app compatibility is hit or miss. It's not exactly plug/play but with some quick settings it's great.
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Yea, Sixaxis AINEC imo. Nothing comes close to the accuracy and reliability it provides. Just root already and start rocking the PS3 controller

Samsung Gamepad

Let's chat about the Samsung Gamepad ($79.99)
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EI-GP20HNBESTA
You can get a $30 discount on the Gamepad when buying with the Gear VR from Samsung. Enter coupon code STAVR1 at checkout to receive $30 off Samsung Gamepad with purchase of Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition.
So anyone with the Gamepad, is it really necessary? I didn't order one with my Gear VR and wondering if it will actually be much use.

I was considering the samsung gamepad for a while.... But it seems like it might have some compatibility issues with emulators, and it seems lacking a bit in terms of button placement / d-pad.
I was going to get a PS3 controller with clips, but the Note 4 didn't work with it, at least not reliably. So I sent that back.
I settled on the the Moga Hero Power instead, its $35 on amazon, I picked mine up for ~40 at target. It has two modes, legacy and current mode so it is pretty much 100% compatibile with everything, and it doubles as a phone charger in a pinch. I have really enjoyed mine; using it with PPSSPP and other games and emulators, 100% no issues. Its a little bit clicky and loud compared to some console controllers, but it feels extremely accurate.

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I settled on the the Moga Hero Power instead, its $35 on amazon, I picked mine up for ~40 at target. It has two modes, legacy and current mode so it is pretty much 100% compatibile with everything, and it doubles as a phone charger in a pinch. I have really enjoyed mine; using it with PPSSPP and other games and emulators, 100% no issues. Its a little bit clicky and loud compared to some console controllers, but it feels extremely accurate.
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Thanks for sharing this. I would roll over to Target but I don't want to miss delivery of the Gear VR . . . oh well.

Are the MOGA controllers confirmed working with the Gear VR? Someone with their unit already should test the compatibility.

m3ha said:
Are the MOGA controllers confirmed working with the Gear VR? Someone with their unit already should test the compatibility.
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Exactly. Hopefully, the Samsung gamepad isn't the only one that works with the VR
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MOGA
So far it seems moga pocket does not work for vr content.

Moga works ... sort of.
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So far it seems moga pocket does not work for vr content.
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I have ordered a samsung gamepad from ebay for 40 bucks, waiting to see what the difference is. As for the Moga, I have the new Pro model and in its stock for I've heard it does not work. But since I am rooted I use the Moga VK
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.sandstorm.mogaime.gui
With this app and the rooted function of selecting a keyboard to be the gamepad I have had good results with the Gear VR. So far the only app that I have found trouble with is the BLUEVR (underwater swimming) the controller works for forward, backward, left, right but the four buttons YXBA don't respond. May just need to be re-mapped but it works. Also with the moga and this app I can play all of my emulators and other non supported games. The Moga universal driver works also but I have better luck with the VK app. I will post an update to give feedback on the samsung controller.
FYI, stick to a stock ROM, I went to a custom superstockrom and now the VR wont work.

I have the Samsung gamepad and the buttons are unresponsive, the left "joypad" clicks and doesn't move smoothly, and I have to switch it off and on again, sometimes 10+ times to get the bluetooth to connect with my phone. And I've never been able to get it to connect while in VR. I always have to switch it on and get it to connect from the bluetooth screen first. If I switch the controller on while in VR I get a "Bluetooth connected" / "Bluetooth disconnected" message every 5 seconds.
I gotta say, it's the worst Samsung device I've ever owned.
Still, I CAN play games it with.

I use my ps3 controller with sixaxis and if works perfectly

Moga pro w/ ab

Ps3 controller using sixaxis as well and works great with vr

UPDATE
Received my samsung controller today and personally I dislike the form factor compared to the Moga or even the PS3. The left thumb stick is stick and grinds a bit, as do the other but the left is the worst. The buttons feel like cheap clicker style buttons, With all of that the controller is nice in function with the VR, I may have been due to a bad button map on the Moga but the VR is more responsive to the samsung controller, also something to be said for the built in storage space in the VR case, the Samsung controller fits perfect. So at this point I would say its a toss up. Either way you go you are going to have some sort of issues be it feel or compatibility. Maybe once the Innovator comes off the box it will have better support for other controls. Hope this helped some.

I bought a samsung gamepad when I got my tab pro 8.4 and hated it.
I got this from ebay and in my opinion it's much much better and works well with vr.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281489880129&alt=web
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Any chance you have a name for this controller, no shipping to US on that sale. I would be interested to try it for that price.

I bought a Red Samurai controller from Gamestop for $13 and it works fine.

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Any chance you have a name for this controller, no shipping to US on that sale. I would be interested to try it for that price.
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It's a terios T-3 I tried it with the new games released yesterday and works perfectly.
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My Gamepad experience
OK, I was a bit peeved at having to buy the bundled Gamepad version of the Gear VR as the solo version was out of stock. However, now I have it I am glad I did go for the version with the Gamepad.
Firstly there a few games that you can only play with the Gamepad, "Dread Halls" for example and secondly navigating the menu system is more comfortable with it. The controls needed for the VR games are quite simplistic, so the Gamepad works well. You also get the bonus of using the Gamepad with about 45 fully compatible phone games on the Samsung Console Store and it works with many others elsewhere.
Considering the Gamepad in the UK costs about £60 you are getting it for half that price with the bundle.
So all in all it's hard not to recommend.
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http://www.gamestop.com/android/accessories/gamestick-controller/109153
Works Perfectly.

I've been using my PS4 controller over BT. Works pretty well.

I am satisfied with the Samsung Gamepad, I use the emulator PPSSPP with it.

game pad for lg g2

Is there anyone knows a compatible game pad for lg g2? Please confirm if there is ..
Please confirm the price .. Thanks

Any bluetooth gamepad will work with the G2.
I like using the PS4 controller. Pairs up nicely and works great.
The Red Samauri at Gamestop is $7 and is a PS3 Clone. It works good. The Ouya Controller is a 360 Clone.
I could go on and on but any Bluetooth Gamepad will work. Read up on reviews and pick one you like.

player911 said:
Any bluetooth gamepad will work with the G2.
I like using the PS4 controller. Pairs up nicely and works great.
The Red Samauri at Gamestop is $7 and is a PS3 Clone. It works good. The Ouya Controller is a 360 Clone.
I could go on and on but any Bluetooth Gamepad will work. Read up on reviews and pick one you like.
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Does it work out of the box or do I need to be rooted and use Sixaxis Controller app?

cile1977 said:
Does it work out of the box or do I need to be rooted and use Sixaxis Controller app?
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I can't speak for the aforementioned controllers, but the PS3 controller works great. It does require SixAxis though.

Xbox one pad for LG G2 plausible?

I recently bought an Ipega dual analog Bluetooth controller and it works perfect! Price is right around $25 US dollars, works great with racing games, FPS type games, and emulators. Highly recommend checking it out. It also has a mouse mode which you can use for games or apps. I find the mouse mode especially helpful with Photoshop Touch.
IPEGA Wireless Bluetooth Game Controller Classic Gamepad Joystick Supports Android 3.2 & IOS 4.3 Above System / PC Games https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OZHU1R6/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_8fnbvb14T18VN
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Could someone with Pie please confirm that a PS4 controller can be paired natively?

I read that Android Pie will now natively support PS4 controllers:
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-pie-support-playstation-4-dualshock-4/
I'm on the Note 9 using Oreo and cant seem to even pair the controller at the moment. Seems it's disabled by Samsung as my Google Nexus will pair fine with it...

dude9946 said:
I read that Android Pie will now natively support PS4 controllers:
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-pie-support-playstation-4-dualshock-4/
I'm on the Note 9 using Oreo and cant seem to even pair the controller at the moment. Seems it's disabled by Samsung as my Google Nexus will pair fine with it...
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It depends on which PS4 controller you are using. The newest ones have a THIN bar of light on the part of the pad you normally touch.

Morkai Almandragon said:
It depends on which PS4 controller you are using. The newest ones have a THIN bar of light on the part of the pad you normally touch.
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Interesting... You cant use Gen 1 controllers?

It depends on the phone lol.

i remember having to use an app and a cable to initially register the controller to the phone since the controller is looking to be paired with a PS4 and not a phone...