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Hey guys,
This isn't really specific to the Transformer itself, but kinda specific to HC. I figured with all the awesome emulators available for Android and how awesome they run on Tegra 2 (N64oid works great!), I'd try to find a nice bluetooth controller that works with Android.
Specifically I'd like one with analog sticks. Not sure if a good driver has been written yet for this, but if so, I figured someone on here would know.
The best setup I've found so far from my research would be to use a WiiMote with a Classic controller pro plugged into it. That setup might be a bit expensive though (~$40). I own Xbox 360 and PS3 controllers already, so I was hoping there would be a solution for one of those two (but not looking likely from my research).
Here is my ideal setup: Transformer + emulators (n64oid, snesoid, etc.) + HDMI cable + bluetooth controller = a bunch of old school consoles that can run on a portable machine that can be connected to a TV and also that has a wireless controller
Try this one http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/Wii-Wireless-Retro-Controller___EF000622.aspx
I use "wiimote controller" app. available on market for free, with classic controller plugged into wiimote. You can then use snesoid etc. to setup the buttons.
Played mario kart and zelda on snesoid using the dpad and the usual buttons but not sure if analog controllers work as have not tried them yet. Don't see why they shouldn't though.
Have a look at this..http://www.roms4droid.com/wii.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHFRbQKnrfg
^^^ That seems to me like the best setup. You can get an older edition of the wiimote for ~$20 and Amazon sells the Classic Controller Pro for I think ~$15 right now.
The controller I posted above is just like the classic pro but without the need to tether it to the wiimote.
daweiteh said:
The controller I posted above is just like the classic pro but without the need to tether it to the wiimote.
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But will that sync with the Wiimote app?
daweiteh said:
Try this one http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/Wii-Wireless-Retro-Controller___EF000622.aspx
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Have you ordered one from codejunkies? I placed an order through Amazon, but it's going to take a month to deliver. Wondering if codejunkies is any faster or if they are just a front end to the same manufacturer/wholeseller.
Edit - oh, I see that is actually a slightly different product. I thought it was the Datel controller. I wonder if it is as compatible as the Datel seems to be.
The one on amazon is the datel I just ordered it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ULJGDU
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cd419 said:
The one on amazon is the datel I just ordered it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ULJGDU
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Let me know if this works
Anyone knows why it's so hard to get PS3 controller to work?
cd419 said:
The one on amazon is the datel I just ordered it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ULJGDU
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Man, wished I searched Amazon before I ordered one from CodeJunkies in UK. Still havent received my controller yet. I ordered over a week ago.
would it be possible to use another android device as a controller?
Good news, when we get the 3.1 update, it will support a "ridiculous" amount of usb devices, including the Xbox360 controller.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/live-from-google-i-o-2011s-opening-keynote/
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Good news, when we get the 3.1 update, it will support a "ridiculous" amount of usb devices, including the Xbox360 controller.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/live-from-google-i-o-2011s-opening-keynote/
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Do you think these devices would work via the proprietary charge cable with a female to female usb adapter? That would rock.
I hope there will be some sort of support for the 360 wireless adapter. I dont want to buy a wired controller when i already have the adapter and two wireless controllers!
3.1 Platform Hightlights:
Support for joysticks and gamepads
To make the platform even better for gaming, Android 3.1 adds support for most PC joysticks and gamepads that are connected over USB or Bluetooth HID.
For example, users can connect Sony Playstation™ 3 and XBox 360™ game controllers over USB (but not Bluetooth), Logitech Dual Action™ gamepads and flight sticks, or a car racing controller. Game controllers that use proprietary networking or pairing are not supported by default, but in general, the platform supports most PC-connectible joysticks and gamepads.
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Can't wait to try out my Fanatec racing wheel, haha.
bushrat67 said:
Good news, when we get the 3.1 update, it will support a "ridiculous" amount of usb devices, including the Xbox360 controller.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/live-from-google-i-o-2011s-opening-keynote/
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Great news! The number of controllers compatible with Android is seriously lacking.
Just received my transformer prime, and currently updating it to ICS - so far everything's great ^_^ I'm really keen to try using my PS3/Xbox/Wii controller with the tablet, but can't find instructions on how to pair any of them anywhere - anyone got any ideas?
I wasted money on a PS3 controller to do just that. Then found out that its not compatible (via bluetooth) with the prime.
I have ICS and had to finally root it to be able to use my PS3 controller with bluetooth, using a third party app, but its a pain to setup each game for it.
Wiimotecontroller on the Market allows you to pair a Wiimote to the Prime via Wi-Fi. It's free but can be a pain to set up every time you want to use it. Also, as above there is an app called Sixaxiscontroller (Paid) which allows you to pair your PS3 controller to the Prime but it does require you to root. There are also some third part controllers out there such as Gamestop's own tablet controller.
Cheers but I thought it was meant to have out-the-box compatibility with these controllers?
I believe the compatibility was only wired (USB)... not wireless
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/ice-cream-sandwich-supports-usb-game-controllers-and-hdmi-turns/
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Cheers but I thought it was meant to have out-the-box compatibility with these controllers?
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You have to connect it via the USB in the dock for it to work out-the-box.
There are some wireless USB dongles that work with some controllers.
Needing root for wireless PS3 controller support is across all of Android. I don't have the technical explanation, I just know that you have to be rooted for the pairing applications to work.
Just get this. It's for the Trasnformer, but I would assume it would work on the Prime. Same connector.
I put the wrong link. But there is an adapter that provides a USB port. I just can't find it. lol
For example, what sort of game controller would you need to make this work. I'm guessing you can't use the PS3 one over USB? Does the cable just transmit power but still connects via bluetooth to the PS3?
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Just get this. It's for the Trasnformer, but I would assume it would work on the Prime. Same connector.
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-90-XB2UO...Q350/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326380879&sr=8-1
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Unless I am missing something...that is a SD card adapter. Not sure what it has to do with game controllers? Wrong link?
Is there any way to make a wired Xbox360 controller work?
tomrobbo26 said:
For example, what sort of game controller would you need to make this work. I'm guessing you can't use the PS3 one over USB? Does the cable just transmit power but still connects via bluetooth to the PS3?
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Pretty sure the PS3 Controller works perfectly fine when you pair it with the Prime via USB, it's just via Bluetooth i.e no dock/adapter that you have to root it.
Here it is.
http://www.excaliberpc.com/607966/asus-external-usb-adapter-for.html
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Pretty sure the PS3 Controller works perfectly fine when you pair it with the Prime via USB, it's just via Bluetooth i.e no dock/adapter that you have to root it.
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Awesome. If I'm not let down by a third merchant tomorrow and actually receive my Prime I will give it a go!
I played riptide and used my PS3 controller wired to the dock and it worked great. I want to use it to play other games as well though. I haven't found any other ones just yet though. Any one have any suggestions?
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I played riptide and used my PS3 controller wired to the dock and it worked great. I want to use it to play other games as well though. I haven't found any other ones just yet though. Any one have any suggestions?
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I'd suggest getting a few emulators on your Prime, FF7-9, Crash Bandicoot 1-3 and Resident Evil 3 all work near flawlessly on my Prime other than a few audio issues. I'm waiting for a fully tested root before I go ahead a root my Prime so no PS3 controller for me yet and a Wiimote to play PS1 games sucks
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Here it is.
http://www.excaliberpc.com/607966/asus-external-usb-adapter-for.html
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That price is a bit too hefty in my opinion, especially when I can get a compatible controller for ~$10 more which is all I'd be using the adapter for.
Moothead2 said:
I'd suggest getting a few emulators on your Prime, FF7-9, Crash Bandicoot 1-3 and Resident Evil 3 all work near flawlessly on my Prime other than a few audio issues. I'm waiting for a fully tested root before I go ahead a root my Prime so no PS3 controller for me yet and a Wiimote to play PS1 games sucks
That price is a bit too hefty in my opinion, especially when I can get a compatible controller for ~$10 more which is all I'd be using the adapter for.
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Well, I like my PS3 controller. I would rather just grab the adapter and use a controller I'm familiar with. Just personal preference.
TheNostaw said:
Well, I like my PS3 controller. I would rather just grab the adapter and use a controller I'm familiar with. Just personal preference.
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Just realised there's a very easy to use Root for the ICS Prime in the Development section. Rooted and installed Sixaxiscontroller and my PS3 controller is working perfectly. Definately recommend doing this than buying the adapter but I can understand why people wouldn't want to root .
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Just realised there's a very easy to use Root for the ICS Prime in the Development section. Rooted and installed Sixaxiscontroller and my PS3 controller is working perfectly. Definately recommend doing this than buying the adapter but I can understand why people wouldn't want to root .
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does that allow you to use the PS3 controller via bluetooth.
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does that allow you to use the PS3 controller via bluetooth.
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Yup . Don't forget to read the instructions though.
Moothead2 said:
I'd suggest getting a few emulators on your Prime, FF7-9, Crash Bandicoot 1-3 and Resident Evil 3 all work near flawlessly on my Prime other than a few audio issues. I'm waiting for a fully tested root before I go ahead a root my Prime so no PS3 controller for me yet and a Wiimote to play PS1 games sucks
That price is a bit too hefty in my opinion, especially when I can get a compatible controller for ~$10 more which is all I'd be using the adapter for.
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A little OT, but are your final fantasy's really pixelated and blocky with your emulator?
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Is there any way to make a wired Xbox360 controller work?
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I have not tried the ASUS USB adapter, but it should work with the wired xbox360 controller.
I have tried using the wireless controller, with the charge-n-play kit plugged into the TF201-DOCK, which is supposed to make it equal to a wired controller, and that does not work. I do not have an actual 360 wired controller.
On the recommendation of others, I even bought the USB/BT JoyCenter app from the Market, and that did not work, though I suspect that I could use one of my Wiimotes now (I don't like that controller though).
Wondering if there is a Bluetooth Controller out there that will work with the Note? Since it is a nice big screen, wanted to try out some emulators with it.
From what I have read, the Wiimote Controller app won't work with newer Samsung devices... So that one is out.
The Wiimote controller not working is a damned shame. I just bought one last month for my rooted Nook Color (which I don't use nearly as much anymore with this baby).
The other options (I know of) that you can explorer would be finding a PS3 Dualshock controller like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015AARJI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&m=A302LUH0HSUQW7
However, you must be rooted to use a Dualshock controller. You could try using the OnLive controller, but that only works with the OnLive app.
tjw345 said:
The Wiimote controller not working is a damned shame. I just bought one last month for my rooted Nook Color (which I don't use nearly as much anymore with this baby).
The other options (I know of) that you can explorer would be finding a PS3 Dualshock controller like this:
However, you must be rooted to use a Dualshock controller. You could try using the OnLive controller, but that only works with the OnLive app.
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Is there a link to get the dual shock controller working? Everything I've found is outdated.
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I have the ps3 controller working all you need is the sixaxis controller app from the play store (Market) in the description there is also a program you need to download to your computer to reprogram the controller so i syncs with your phone and not your ps3. It's pretty easy took me about 5 mins. Only downside is there is no free version of the app so you have to pay or *cough*acquire it*cough*.
With the PS3 Sixaxis app and controller... you have to be rooted. Or so that is what I have read.
Not sure if I want to root just yet. I am afraid it will somehow pose problems when ICS is released.
moviecouple said:
With the PS3 Sixaxis app and controller... you have to be rooted. Or so that is what I have read.
Not sure if I want to root just yet. I am afraid it will somehow pose problems when ICS is released.
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Rooting itself won't hurt the update, but removing any system apps, or freezing, will cause an update to fail.
Hi,
I thought when the prime said supports gamepads, this would pretty much mean all usb gamepads, but that isn't the case - I bought a ps3 looking pad from amazon which does not work at all in the prime but is perfect in ps3.
Question is: What gamepad do you use and how is the compatibility?
This thread is basically to get a list of gamepads that work and don't so that anyone getting a new pad knows the best ones to get.
Personally I have found the PS3 pad plugged in to be the best so far but I dont have many to try so could be way off. Comments and suggestions below.
Thanks
I've seen a couple of threads on this in Accesories section (where I guess this would belong to). I have a Logitech controller that I use with FPSE and some android games and it works flawlessly, but I'm swapping to a ps3 controller for bluetooth connection and touchscreen mapping.
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How do you get the sixaxis controller app to work on DNA, umm reading their have been done Bluetooth issues and I'd like to know if anyone has resolved the issues?
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Unfortunately, (maybe not) until CM10 comes out fully functional. There are alternatives that have gotten great writeups: Ipega Bluetooth Controller Android Wireless Game Controller Gamepad Joystick for iPhone / iPod / iPad / Android Phone / Tablet PC, Black or MOGA Mobile Gaming System for Android 2.3+ Both have been said to work just fine on the DNA.
I did a few days of searching and am almost certain that it does not work on the DNA. I have the app installed and tried to run it and it wouldn't work.
A couple of alternatives. You can use a Wii controller with Bluez IME app. If you want more of a PS3 feel you can get a Phonejoy Dual Analog, though I have tried searching the Internet and they are rare. The company is currently making a Phonejoy 2, coming out later this month.
As ghstrdr1985 said you can also use the MOGA controller. I looked at it and it has amazing reviews. I personally went with Phonejoy because I wanted to hook up multiple controllers with BluezIME. I'm not sure if MOGA supports that.
The moga pro looks pretty legit....
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