I would like to use some sort of controller with my GTab for playing emulators such as: Snes9x EX
What would be the best way to go about doing this? Would a USB controller like this work? Or would any sort of Bluetooth controller work?
A wii mote + classic controller/pro is what youre looking for. Use the wii controller app to connect it via bluetooth.
Has anyone tried using a 360 Controller? I'd prefer that to the battery powered Wii-Mote + Classic controller combo.
I'd be interested to see if there are any USB controllers that work as well, that would be worth it! The Wii controller suggestion might be plan b for me, but its a good idea.
The wiimote option is honestly your best bet.. it works great and it doesnt have to be tethered to the device
I've tried a wired 360 controller. It lights up, but I can't get it to work in any application. One of the ROMS in the dev forum says it has gamepad support, but I couldn't find anyone that has gotten it to work. It's been done on other devices, so I know it's possible. Quite a shame because most of the emulators I've tried on the G-tab have amazing performance... even PS1 and N64. USB keyboards work pretty well, and are an easy-to-use alternative to a Wiimote.
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I've tried a wired 360 controller. It lights up, but I can't get it to work in any application. One of the ROMS in the dev forum says it has gamepad support, but I couldn't find anyone that has gotten it to work. It's been done on other devices, so I know it's possible. Quite a shame because most of the emulators I've tried on the G-tab have amazing performance... even PS1 and N64. USB keyboards work pretty well, and are an easy-to-use alternative to a Wiimote.
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which rom has gamepad support?
Is it possible to get a wired 360 ontroller working with the Note 2? I've seen it working properly with other android devices and can get the pad to work with a custom IME app but not working as a proper gamepad.
Any ideas or is it not possible with this phone with stock rom?
Chrissssssss said:
Is it possible to get a wired 360 ontroller working with the Note 2? I've seen it working properly with other android devices and can get the pad to work with a custom IME app but not working as a proper gamepad.
Any ideas or is it not possible with this phone with stock rom?
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It is not recognised as a native gamepad on stock software. You can use it mapped with USB/BT Joystick Centre (using an IME, as you say). I've used one that way with the Note II.
There was a mod on the XDA front page last week about a mod for the Nexus 7 that allows it to be recognised as a native gamepad, that may work with the Note II also (although it was in relation to another device the brief perusal of the thread that I had made it look like it would be widely applicable).
Are there any pads that are recognised without any messing? I've seen people mention the PS3 controller with an app that gives full analog support, maybe I'll have to get one of them instead.
I've seen some drivers for the 360 pad, xpad.ko and something but couldn't get them to work with my Note2.
How many games work with them anyway?
Chrissssssss said:
Are there any pads that are recognised without any messing? I've seen people mention the PS3 controller with an app that gives full analog support, maybe I'll have to get one of them instead.
I've seen some drivers for the 360 pad, xpad.ko and something but couldn't get them to work with my Note2.
How many games work with them anyway?
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I used the PS3 controller on my OG EVO 4G with the SixAxis.apk and it works great! It is compatible with everything because as far as the phone is concerned it sees it as another keyboard. So you can even navigate your launcher/apps with it once its enabled. You just have to download an app to your PC to change the MAC Address on your PS3 controller (very easy and straight forward and takes all of 10 seconds) and your ready to go.
I didn't know until I saw this thread that a 360 controller could be used as well. Ill have to look into that. I would rather do something that was directly connected for games because even though the PS3 Bluetooth is cool, there is a slight lag with Bluetooth. I would be interested to see if a wired controller fixed that.
I think game controllers in Android is still very much in its infancy. So many game still don't support the things, and I HATE touch screen gaming with a passion.
Once released, the MOGA will be recognized as a native controller. I'm not a T-Mobile customer but I'm sure you could buy one from them without a plan. They are set to release for approx. $50.
New games will already be mapped to this controller, I would assume that software to make this usable with older games is not too far behind.
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I used the PS3 controller on my OG EVO 4G with the SixAxis.apk and it works great! It is compatible with everything because as far as the phone is concerned it sees it as another keyboard.
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So does it just map to key presses like the way I can get the 360 controller to work? Or can it also be used analogically? Is that a word? On the Sixaxis Controleller info it says:
Support as a native gamepad in Android 3.1+ devices. Full support for analog sticks and analog triggers
Hmm, I don't think this is going to be as easy as I was expecting
PS3 controllers work as native gamepads, plug them in via USB OTG and they work without any additional software. Number of games they work in is limited however, only games that allow keymapping or that have inbuilt support for gamepads (like Shadowgun for example). If you use the Sixaxis Controller app then you can use PS3 controllers wirelessly, and also emulate touch as well, meaning the number of games that become playable with the PS3 controller increases massively - see here:
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PS3 controllers work as native gamepads, plug them in via USB OTG and they work without any additional software. Number of games they work in is limited however, only games that allow keymapping or that have inbuilt support for gamepads (like Shadowgun for example). If you use the Sixaxis Controller app then you can use PS3 controllers wirelessly, and also emulate touch as well, meaning the number of games that become playable with the PS3 controller increases massively - see here:
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The reason I had to use the SixAxis.apk is because my phone only natively supports Gingerbread and so it needs the software. No OTG support.
I thought I was going to be able to use Joystick Center for some emulator goodness but it crashes every time I try to use it
I might have to try out my Wii remote, see if I can have some luck with that instead, although that doesn't have enough buttons for some games.
Chrissssssss said:
I thought I was going to be able to use Joystick Center for some emulator goodness but it crashes every time I try to use it
I might have to try out my Wii remote, see if I can have some luck with that instead, although that doesn't have enough buttons for some games.
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Strange, USB/BT Joystick Centre works fine for me.
You can use a Wii Classic Controller if you need more buttons for emulators (does require a WiiMote to plug into though, so cumbersome). If you can track one down the Datel Retro Wireless controller is better.
Strange. Wonder why it's not working for me. It works fine when I first run it and detects the controller but when I press back to save the settings the homescreen hangs and if I try going back to Joystick Center it displays a white screen and never does anything. I have to clear the app cache before it'll work again.
Please, I might be a little slow in understanding but just be patient with me. Just a simple question:
Is it possible to use either controller simply by connecting it with a usb without needing to root my phone? If so which one, if not both?
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Tweh said:
Please, I might be a little slow in understanding but just be patient with me. Just a simple question:
Is it possible to use either controller simply by connecting it with a usb without needing to root my phone? If so which one, if not both?
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The Xbox 350 controller for Windows works without Root, but requires the paid app USB/BT Joystick Centre.
PS3 controller works without Root and without any additional apps.
Number of games that will work with either controller that way is quite limited though, only emulators, games with native gamepad support (Shadowgun, Riptide, a few others), and games that will allow control button mapping (like Meganoid). With Root you can do a lot more with PS3 controllers because you can use the Sixaxis Controller app to set up touch emulation, which makes many, many more games playable with the controller.
Well I finally got the controller working with joystick Center. I installed he Omega ROM and it's now working. Shame it won't work as a gamepad. My Bluetooth speakerphone isn't working perfectly with the new ROM though :S
Hmm, I tested it too and my xbox 360 wired usb controller works not the right way .....
I have the N2 smart dock station and the xbox 360 wired controller
Also I bought the BT/Joystick center, here the stick works fine but in gta 3 onlz the left stick to move and rotate works fine. no kezs to jump ......
I use wanam 1.5 rom Android 4.1.1 with redpill .10 kernel
I have tested other roms with 4.1.2 but theres the same problem.
Perhaps this is only a key mapping for the controller.
... the smart dock is awsome !
Has anyone been able to get the wireless USB dongle working via. an OTG cable? This is for a wireless 360 controller. I've seen it working on other android devices...
Moga lacks some buttons. Best hassle free controller out there right now is the onlive wireless controller. It like a cross between the ps3 and Xbox controller. Simple Bluetooth pairing. No rooting required. Downside is that it cost 50 dollars. I've bought scuf controllers though so price was OK to me.
Best controller that works out of the box via USB is a genuine Sony PS3 SixAxis controller. If you want to use PS3 controller's wireless capability you'll need to root and buy the SixAxis app which is well worth the few bucks for it.
My XBOX 360 controller works perfectly in conjunction with USB/BT Joystick Centre.
A great app and well worth the money. GTA vice city plays very well and on the Note II.
I haven't played Need for Speed™ Most Wanted yet but I expect it to change the game completely
Can anyone think of any other good uses for the controller on android as the buttons can be mapped to pretty much any keyboard stroke so im sure there some handy uses
Has anyone successfully used a Wiimote & classic controller or an Xbox 360 co troller (wired via otg) or a Bluetooth controller?
I'm not having much luck!
I thought cyanogenmod had wiimote support baked in but it asks for a pin and won't connect.
360 pad via USB otg isn't detected.
Even my mad catz c.t.r.l.r doesn't seem to work . In minecraft it only let's you move forward and backwards. Nothing else works. It works in some emulators though.
I've tried a PS3 controller with the Sixaxis Controller app. It connects fine with the app. (using bluetooth)
Has anyone managed to get any game controllers working in CM on the fire?
Games seem to run well on this device and it would be cool as my main gaming device.
I've tried a Wiimote, I can get it to pair and it shows as connected as a Bluetooth input device (the LEDs continue to flash, which I think is normal behaviour) but nothing works and games like GTA don't recognise it. (Wiimote Controller app doesn't support CM as its suggested it was built in back on JB + lots of outdated information out there).
I don't have a PS3 or Xbox controller to test unfortunately.
I also pulled out an old PS2 to USB converter and a couple of non official PS2 controllers, tried. This seems to partially work. It's recognised in GTA and the analogous sticks work but none of the buttons work. In the launcher some of the buttons do seem to perform actions such as emulating the home button so I think this is a mapping ussue. Any pointers on remapping buttons would be appreciated.
I would be interested to know if anyone else has tested any other controllers USB / or BT?
Thanks.
Iirc wiimotes require kernel support & we currently can not run modified kernels. Nintendo did some crap that prevents them from working with the standard unmodified BT.
So has anyone tried a PS3/4 or Xbox controller?
PS3 controller works great with the Sixaxis app.
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PS3 controller works great with the Sixaxis app.
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Do you have to be running cyan to use a ps3 controller?
Not sure, I am on CM.
My guess is it should work. There is a free compatibility test app from Sixaxis in the play store, give it a try.
Hiya, managed to pick up a Tab S 8.4 recently, was hoping to use it with a controller for steam link and/or moonlight game streaming. Tried to connect both an Xbox One controller and an ipega 9023 controller via Bluetooth but could not get either to work. They pair and connect to the tablet and show up as a connected controller under Bluetooth settings but they don’t do anything.
Anyone any idea if there is something in Android 6 or Samsung’s software that stops these working? If I upgrade via rooting and a custom rom am I likely to have any more success?