Hey guys, my tablet is still on order at Best Buy *knocks on wood* it is truly horrible that orders are getting canceled :-\
I keep reading that the Prime will support the PS3 controller natively does that mean it will work via bluetooth with the tablet itself or will it have to be plugged into the dock with a usb cable? I did not order the dock because I don't really have the need for it at the moment. This is my first tablet so sorry if this is common knowledge lol. Thanks for the help
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bluetooth seems most logical
They said it would work wirelessly. If even not by bluetooth you could just get little wireless USB piece to put in USB port of it or docked still be wireless. I know they were using that for the logitech wireless controller they were using. Bit supposedly honeycomb/ICS supports wireless gamepads like PS3, xbox 360, wii, n others Through BT anyways.
Cool thanks for the info!
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Ps3 controller uses bluetooth only. I don't see how it can connect otherwise
You might want to read this thread, it appears that app support is a bigger problem than connecting the controller http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371273
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Curious if anyone knows about hooking up a wired, usb controller to the TF while docked. I already own the wired gaming controllers that I use on my laptop for SNES roms, but wanted to use it on the transformer while I'm out.
android 3.1 supports the xbox and ps3 wire controllers...and i'm guessing other standard (meaning they work without custom drivers) gamepads.
i test an old PC gamepad i had, and it only partially worked. (some buttons aren't recognized, or recognized weirdly)
eitherway, it's trial and error.
but officially, Android 3.1 supports, at the very least, the xbox and ps3 controllers.
I can confirm ps3 controller works
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Will give it a try
Sweet, well i have an older gamepad that once I get the TF I will give it a shot, worst comes to worst will just pick up an xbox controller and call it good
The Xbox 360 USB controller does not work with this tablet.
Are you using an actual USB 360 controller or a 360 controller with the charge and play cable? The charge and play cable does not transmit data, it only charges, so you would have to have the 360 controller synced through blue tooth to make it work that way.
I got one of these docks today so I can confirm that the following controllers work with the dock:
PS3 dual shock
Logitech Cordless Precision PS3 controller (Wireless!)
Mayflash Classic Controller USB adapter (this one surprised me)
HOWEVER!
I was unable to get any of the emulators to register the right analog stick, which for most emulators is not a big deal, but still not as good I think as just using a wii remote with a classic controller which seems to work for all the buttons and sticks and things.
Also, I was unable to get 2 usb gamepads to be recognized independently (i.e. as player 1 and player 2) so for me this is not good either. I am now selling the dock on ebay because the only plus for me was being able to have 2 wireless USB gamepads that are not tethered to something else (wii remote) and be able to play 2 player games. Otherwise this dock just makes my transformer less portable. I'm sure for some people it's great though, I'm not knocking it, it just wasn't suited for what I wanted.
Anyone try it with a Logitech gamepad (usb)?
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Rumb...M392/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1310692757&sr=8-4
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Are you using an actual USB 360 controller or a 360 controller with the charge and play cable? The charge and play cable does not transmit data, it only charges, so you would have to have the 360 controller synced through blue tooth to make it work that way.
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Yes, I'm using an actual USB Xbox 360 controller not the wireless controller with the charge and play cable. This is an issue that if you search the forums you'll find others who have the same problem. I had emailed Asus more than a month ago about the issue and they finally responded and said:
Dear Valued Customer,
For the problem, currently TF101's dock does not support xbox 360 controller.
Sorry for any inconvenience. Wish you have a nice day.
Best Regards,
Vivian
ASUS Customer Service
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And when I asked if it will be supported in the future:
Dear Valued Customer,
Currently TF101 does not support it, but I will pass your test result as a VOC(vovice of customer) to the related dept.
Sorry for any inconvenience. Wish you have a nice day.
Best Regards,
Vivian
ASUS Customer Service
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I would not count on this being resolved anytime soon.
ri3tn said:
Anyone try it with a Logitech gamepad (usb)?
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Rumb...M392/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1310692757&sr=8-4
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The wireless gamepad I tried was Logitech, so I would imagine that this would work as well. I have a couple of older model Logitech gamepads I can test later on if I get around to it.
I really am disappointed though in the fact that android 3.1 does not seem to distinguish between 2 different gamepads plugged in at the same time. I tried setting up a 2 player game of Contra by mapping buttons for player 1 and player 2 on each respective pad, but both gamepads controlled both characters at the same time. So it's fine for single player, but any kind of multiplayer is no go.
I take it back. It is something they are looking to resolve:
The next firmware update will support xbox 360 controller and the firmware will be released soon.
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Vivian
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At least now I don't need to buy another controller.
Sigwood said:
The wireless gamepad I tried was Logitech, so I would imagine that this would work as well. I have a couple of older model Logitech gamepads I can test later on if I get around to it.
I really am disappointed though in the fact that android 3.1 does not seem to distinguish between 2 different gamepads plugged in at the same time. I tried setting up a 2 player game of Contra by mapping buttons for player 1 and player 2 on each respective pad, but both gamepads controlled both characters at the same time. So it's fine for single player, but any kind of multiplayer is no go.
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Thanks so much for the info! But would you be so kind as to check with the older model Logitech gamepads (with usb)? I'm looking to buy the one that I linked you earlier and this would definitely be a deal breaker if it didn't work.
I was screwing around with my Asus Prime today and I found a hilariously awesome bug, not sure why it works, how it works, but it's sometimes unstable so be careful not to be working on anything important and not save it before you try this. Also, it probably saves battery life if you don't have it plugged into the controller cable.
In a nutshell:
1.You have to have a keyboard dock for this to work
2. Plug the controller into the USB port of the keyboard dock.
3. Unplug it and push the PS button at the same time.
4. You're done!
Should work for awhile, or untill the auto-shut off thing happens with the PS3 controller. I tried it a few times, and the 3rd or 4th try it rebooted my tablet so just make sure you save anything before you try it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3-S0ckbnKs
That's pretty cool, will try it later!
If not Fake.. the it might be (part of) the cause for the problems with wifi,since apparently bluetooth is still active.
Interesting, though I'm not sure how bluetooth remaining on would or could contribute to degrading wifi. However it is an anomaly that needs investigating. Have you put this to Asus?
Probably should but I don't know if i want to. I like it haha.
Isn't the ps3 controller just connecting cause of the USB?
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Isn't the ps3 controller just connecting cause of the USB?
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He said it continues working after being unplugged... That would mean a BT connection is required, but my understanding is that BT is off for you?
Interesting indeed. Just plugging in makes sense, as the Prime is built for PnP on things like that; but for it to work wirelessly without changing its BT master and with BT cut off.....
Normally when you connect a ps3 Controller into a ps3 it will also sync its Bluetooth to it, but in this case I turned off the Bluetooth and it still works after I unplug the USB. The red LEDs are flashing as if the counter was plugged in and charging so it has to be a bug with the USB.
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USB over Wifi? Bluetooth over USB over WiFi, LOL!
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Normally when you connect a ps3 Controller into a ps3 it will also sync its Bluetooth to it, but in this case I turned off the Bluetooth and it still works after I unplug the USB. The red LEDs are flashing as if the counter was plugged in and charging so it has to be a bug with the USB.
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I need to investigate something myself, though I m pretty sure it's not going to be anything unique. I dodn't do much with Games or controllers, but picked up a Sony Branded DualShock controller after mixed results with some low end "compatible" controllers. In fact, other than my son's wired xBox 360 controller, pretty much all the Madcatz, and 3 other less expensive controllers either didn't work at all or barely worked, so I gave in and got the Dualshock. Since I am holding out on rooting until I have a burning need to, I never even tried to pair it wirelessly over bluetooth. I also didn't download Sixaxis software since it would require root.
Is it normal to see a bluetooth entry for the controller after just using it wired? If so then I will have o wait till I give it up and root this thing. For now though, I see a PLAYSTATION (R) 3 Controller entry in Bluetooth, additionally when I select it it has an option to toggle using it as an input device.
I didn't expect to see any of that until I attempted to pair it (I haven't) Is this in anyway meaningful, or just typically what you would see after connecting with a USB cable to the Prime's dock USB? If normal, ignore me, I'm an idiot. If NOT normal is there any way to test and/or check if it's paired? From my research there is no standard pairing with these like most bluetooth stuff, as in no codes, such as 1111, 0000 or the famous 1234.
I will check it further this weekend. I doubt it will work, but it would be great if it could be done without root.
EDIT: Okay so all I can say is, (shocked the **** out of me) IT WORKS!
I kid you not. I have a DualShock Sony Controller running wireless over BT without root. Couldn't say exactly why or how this has come to be. EVERYTHING I have read says you need root and Sixaxis from Market. Perhaps it's just the latest builds of ICS?
How did you pair it without a code or am app?
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I can confirm this works. Just plugged it into my dock via usb and it worked. Well 15 min of playing riptide made me wanna get back on mw3, well i unplugged the ps3 controller via usb. I for the life of me could not get it to work again with my ps3, i was pressing all the buttons i could, then looked at my screen and the ps3 controller was now connected wirelessly to my tf201 and damn near opening every possible app. Bluetooth was not on.
So i just plugged my contoller back in my ps3 and everything was fine.
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or My Asus TF201
I just tested it on my Tf201. you need bluetooth on in order to use the controller wirelessly, but it does work wirelessly which is the important thing. I'm excited to see what comes out for the Prime, before getting this I was excited about the PS Vita but if better games come out soon for the Prime, which they will, I'll probably forget about it considering it's another $300+ just for a device that pretty much only plays games.
Works with TF101
Also works with the Transformer TF101..
Sync the PS3 remote with the USB, once sync, unplug USB and press the Home button....
Voila!
I've been trying to figure this out for a few days now and everyone who has paired is either rooted or has a dock/USB dongle. I know it's possible to use the controller without having root and apparently it's possible to pair it without using USB but I can't get it to work at all.
I used the Sixaxis Pair Tool on my PC to set the address to my Prime. According to the instructions, as soon as you unplug and hit the PS button, it should be paired...but it didn't. The Prime picked up the controller in the Bluetooth menu but when I tapped it to pair, it asked for a PIN. I tried 0000 and 1234 which both didn't work and can't find any info on how to find the PIN. I also found someone that just said to keep cancelling when it asks and it eventually pairs for some reason but that didn't work either.
I tried pairing the controller to my phone but it doesn't even detect it (I entered the BT address) and the sixaxis app says the phone is not supported. So I put it back to my Prime's BT address and now my Prime won't even detect the controller at all like it was before. I was able to pair my phone and Prime together with no issues and the controller (original Sony brand btw) works fine on the PS3.
So has anyone here gotten a controller to work in this situation? Or do I have to use this as an excuse to buy the dock now?
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I've been trying to figure this out for a few days now and everyone who has paired is either rooted or has a dock/USB dongle. I know it's possible to use the controller without having root and apparently it's possible to pair it without using USB but I can't get it to work at all.
I used the Sixaxis Pair Tool on my PC to set the address to my Prime. According to the instructions, as soon as you unplug and hit the PS button, it should be paired...but it didn't. The Prime picked up the controller in the Bluetooth menu but when I tapped it to pair, it asked for a PIN. I tried 0000 and 1234 which both didn't work and can't find any info on how to find the PIN. I also found someone that just said to keep cancelling when it asks and it eventually pairs for some reason but that didn't work either.
I tried pairing the controller to my phone but it doesn't even detect it (I entered the BT address) and the sixaxis app says the phone is not supported. So I put it back to my Prime's BT address and now my Prime won't even detect the controller at all like it was before. I was able to pair my phone and Prime together with no issues and the controller (original Sony brand btw) works fine on the PS3.
So has anyone here gotten a controller to work in this situation? Or do I have to use this as an excuse to buy the dock now?
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I'm not sure. I have the dock and my PS3 Controller only appeared in the BT devices section after I Plugged it in to the dock.
However.... I was thinking... the Proprietary charging connector goes to a USB plug. Could you use a female USB adaptor to connect your PS3 controller to to the tablet (without the dock)? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-USB-...XX2Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330594457&sr=8-1
Can anyone answer this?
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I'm not sure. I have the dock and my PS3 Controller only appeared in the BT devices section after I Plugged it in to the dock.
However.... I was thinking... the Proprietary charging connector goes to a USB plug. Could you use a female USB adaptor to connect your PS3 controller to to the tablet (without the dock)? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-USB-...XX2Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330594457&sr=8-1
Can anyone answer this?
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For other purposes, very interested if this works?
tuckersmission said:
I'm not sure. I have the dock and my PS3 Controller only appeared in the BT devices section after I Plugged it in to the dock.
However.... I was thinking... the Proprietary charging connector goes to a USB plug. Could you use a female USB adaptor to connect your PS3 controller to to the tablet (without the dock)? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-USB-...XX2Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330594457&sr=8-1
Can anyone answer this?
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Is anyone in a position to test this?
I just got my prime yesterday, and I got my ps3 control work by just plugging it into the usb, pushing the centre button, then in bluetooth settings on the prime, I switched it on, scanned for devices and my ps3 control appeared so I selected it and it said connected. Then I just unplugged the usb and it worked.
I played sonic episode 1 and shadowgun with my ps3 control wirelessly. No root, no extra app downloaded. I'm going to try some more games today just to be sure.
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I just got my prime yesterday, and I got my ps3 control work by just plugging it into the usb, pushing the centre button, then in bluetooth settings on the prime, I switched it on, scanned for devices and my ps3 control appeared so I selected it and it said connected. Then I just unplugged the usb and it worked.
I played sonic episode 1 and shadowgun with my ps3 control wirelessly. No root, no extra app downloaded. I'm going to try some more games today just to be sure.
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We know that works. Op is wondering if its possible without the dock (usb port).
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Sorry read that after.
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ya i would like to know this as well , would be awesome to play some emulators on the big screen lol
tuckersmission said:
I'm not sure. I have the dock and my PS3 Controller only appeared in the BT devices section after I Plugged it in to the dock.
However.... I was thinking... the Proprietary charging connector goes to a USB plug. Could you use a female USB adaptor to connect your PS3 controller to to the tablet (without the dock)? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-USB-...XX2Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330594457&sr=8-1
Can anyone answer this?
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I can tell you that it will not work. The prime has no USB host controller in order to connect peripherals for communication. It only can use the built in port to communicate with other devices that do have a controller. To get a USB host controller you have to use the dock or the adapter.
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I can tell you that it will not work. The prime has no USB host controller in order to connect peripherals for communication. It only can use the built in port to communicate with other devices that do have a controller. To get a USB host controller you have to use the dock or the adapter.
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Cool, so are you saying the adaptor will work http://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Fema...B4LG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1330762927&sr=8-3
Doesnt work.
I have galaxy nexus and tried using
Female/female adaptor to join my nexus cable (micro usb?) To my ps3 controllers cable (weird mini usb?) And it wont pick it up. Still tryn though, i have high hopes for this to work!
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Cool, so are you saying the adaptor will work http://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Fema...B4LG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1330762927&sr=8-3
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No, you need this adapter.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0077IREE8/ref=mp_s_a_4?qid=1333448579&sr=8-4
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Thanks! But that's an Asus and I have a Samsung galaxy nexus phone, not sure if that will work
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I've been trying some mouse and keyboard devices that i have on my prime via the USB on the dock. This because i want to hook up the prime to my flatscreen with the HDMI out, and use a cordless mouse or a keyboard as remote. I was surprised to see that they are working well. So i thought why not share the info. My Prime is on stock rom. And no i'm not an employee of Logitech
Logitech wireless mouse M325, works with the USB unifying nano receiver
Logitech MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse, works with the (not so nano) USB receiver
Logitech diNovo Mini™ keyboard, works on bluetooth connection not with USB receiver
Oh Wow! This is great! Someone finally tried it! The rest of us were afraid our Primes would EXPLODE if we put anything in the USB slot! AND you got stuff to connect to the bluetooth!?!? BAZINGA! This is amazing!
No seriously.... Where you been bro? This is nothing new. Please read the stickies before you post. I don't mean to flame, but when stuff like this is posted in a forum that has been going for so long by people that really don't read before they post, someones gotta say something... Dang.
I just use my bluetooth Logitech ps3 keyboard It has a touchpad built in which makes it perfect for a media pc.
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The Logitech AnywhereMX mouse with its nano receiver works great as well
Been trying to get my apple wireless mouse to work with tf201.it can pair up but nothing appears on the screen. I'm on the most recent stock rom 4.1.1.
Anyone here has any tips?
Im looking to see if its possible to use a bluetooth keyboard and be able to connect the ps3 controller.
I connected the controller using the sixaxis controller app but in doing so it shuts off the use of bluetooth to other items, hopefully there are other ways of doing this
The reason im wanting to do this is because I have a G2 with a shattered screen and want to use it as a htpc in my living room. Using the usb is out of the question since I will be using an hdmi slimport adapter. I would like the added benefit of using a ps3 controller for some of the games, but dont want to lose the ease of the keyboard for email and such
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Im looking to see if its possible to use a bluetooth keyboard and be able to connect the ps3 controller.
I connected the controller using the sixaxis controller app but in doing so it shuts off the use of bluetooth to other items, hopefully there are other ways of doing this
The reason im wanting to do this is because I have a G2 with a shattered screen and want to use it as a htpc in my living room. Using the usb is out of the question since I will be using an hdmi slimport adapter. I would like the added benefit of using a ps3 controller for some of the games, but dont want to lose the ease of the keyboard for email and such
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I'm pretty sure Bluetooth only allows one device at time.
Look into a USB otg "hub"
wont a hub mess with the slimport hdmi out?
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Bluetooth definitely connects to multiple devices at a time. I was able to use my bt keyboard to send pictures over bt to my other phone and the cursor was working the whole time. But as far as the ps3 driver I think I'm just gonna have to live with one or the other.
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