So I have been doing some research online to try and find the perfect wireless controller that I can take with me on the go that is really slim. I have found a couple here and there such as the PS3 controller, etc.
What I was wondering was .....has anyone created a wireless touch screen controller? Or at the least has anyone here seem a slim controller that works with android?
If you haven't, what controllers do you use? And which ones have you had the best experience with?
I be live you will typically find people using a PS3 controller (I do) or a phonejoy (which is just a modified PS3 controller). I use mine with the sixaxis app from the market.
Now with ICS, you can plug in a USB controller if you have an adapter like the USB OTG (on the go). I bought that from Amazon for fairly cheap. Going this route, I'm not sure what controllers will work natively, but do a search on Amazon for "USB SNES controller" and you'll see just that.
Having a way to cord my PS3 controller is helpful for plane rides. Airlines don't allow wireless game controllers... I've only had one flight attendant call me out on that...
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The most portable bluetooth gamepad I've found, with the most features is the iControlpad. It has upgradeable firmware that is actively developed, an internal battery that can charge/power your phone while your gaming, and multiple bluetooth profiles making it compatible with many devices. Also has nice low profile analog controls. It's kinda expensive, but well worth it, imo. Go to iControlpad.com for info.
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Thank you guys!
Yikes. I did some investigation on the ICP as an alternative to my PS3 controller... $116 shipped to US?? No thanks.
I bought the Andraxis mount for my PS3 controller, and it works fine. LOL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1476571
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You can get the icp from thinkgeek.com for $60 or 70 if you're in the USA. You must have chosen UPS express international shipping to have it cost $116, as it is only $60 before shipping.
If the ps3 controller is portable enough for you, then that's a much cheaper option, but for me the ps3 controller is too bulky to easily carry in my pockets. The iControlpad is much thinner and portable, plus it is much more universally compatible and heavy duty, so the $70 I paid for it was worth it to me. It'll probably last me through my next few devices.
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Ah cool. Thanks for the info. That has me leaning towards getting it.
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What games do you guys play with these game controllers?
I picked up one of those cheap tiny bluetooth keyboards on Amazon to use as a controller for NES.emu.
I'd never use it for typing but it works well enough for NES roms and fits nicely in my pocket.
There's only a few games I'd want to use a PS3 controller for and I doubt they support it.
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Hi people!
Do you know if exists a smaller size gamepad with all buttons like a normal one? I have one but I like to have a smaller one to put inside my 12,1'' Targus case...
what are you playing? if it's just NES emulators or something, i'd get a USB NES controller
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what are you playing? if it's just NES emulators or something, i'd get a USB NES controller
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Well, I like especially Snes games, but almost all old consoles (Genesis, GBA, N64 etc etc)
Normal gamepads are so BIG compared to tablet, but I think it doesn't exists something so small with all buttons... any ideas?
I'd like something of this sort also. I think the perfect size/layout for one would be the classic controller for the Wii. Too bad its not BT
Something like this?
http://uk.gear.ign.com/articles/838/838662p1.html
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"All buttons"? Be more specific. Just how many buttons do you need?
I use a USB Sega Saturn controller, and that fits fine in my Targus CityGear netbook case. It has just enough buttons to play most PlayStation games, but N64 games are out of the question since it doesn't have an analog stick.
BartJJ said:
I'd like something of this sort also. I think the perfect size/layout for one would be the classic controller for the Wii. Too bad its not BT
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The Wii classic controller works fine with Android devices over Bluetooth as long as you have a Wii remote connected to it. All you need to do is download Wiimote Controller from the Market, configure it, and you're set.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yIB5pjjDIc
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Something like this?
http://uk.gear.ign.com/articles/838/838662p1.html
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hopefully this works. i just ordered one!
A ps3 controller won't fit in your bag?
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"All buttons"? Be more specific. Just how many buttons do you need?
I use a USB Sega Saturn controller, and that fits fine in my Targus CityGear netbook case. It has just enough buttons to play most PlayStation games, but N64 games are out of the question since it doesn't have an analog stick.
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I have something like that (but Impact brand)
You know, like an old PS1 controller with... almost 12-13 buttons, two sticks and one pad, the dock recognizes it but only pad works, buttons works but aren't recognized by emulators (appears unknown in keymap menu) so I need a new one...
If you like to play PSX games, you need a lot of them, so, thesilverhawk put is so small and feels great with 8 buttons, what a pity that Wii classic controller needs a Wii remote to work... many things to play... so, Wii classic can't work in USB mode?
There exists a USB adapter for Wii classic controllers.
http://www.amazon.com/WII-CLASSIC-C...1698/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307926806&sr=8-1
Unfortunately I tried mine and it wasn't correctly recognized by most games.
earlyberd said:
There exists a USB adapter for Wii classic controllers.
http://www.amazon.com/WII-CLASSIC-C...1698/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307926806&sr=8-1
Unfortunately I tried mine and it wasn't correctly recognized by most games.
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Games or emulators? Is a very interesting product, I need to buy one PS3 gamepad or Wii classic controler with that adapter...
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Games or emulators? Is a very interesting product, I need to buy one PS3 gamepad or Wii classic controler with that adapter...
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Games and emulators. The only input they could recognize was the left joystick. None of the buttons seemed to work.
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Games and emulators. The only input they could recognize was the left joystick. None of the buttons seemed to work.
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Oooh that's sad, same thing with my old gamepad... what a shame, I like that Wii controller, but then go to a PS3 gamepad to stay 100% sure...
Thanks for your answers
It could just be that Google or Asus took some shortcuts with the gamepad drivers and didn't properly implement them. I can confirm that every one of my gamepads and adapters work flawlessly in Ubuntu using generic drivers built into the kernel, so it's just a matter of figuring out how to port similar drivers to Android. Hopefully when Google eventually releases the Honeycomb source we'll have a better chance of seeing that happen.
So since I have 4 emulators, including n64 and ps1, i'm getting tired of using the screen as the controller.
Is there any small device that can act as a small, portable game controller? Like a really small bluetooth thumbpad, but instead of letter keys, it has the standard gaming buttons? Something that can fit in the pocket right with the phone would be nice.
All I have found are full sized bluetooth controllers or bluetooth keyboards. I'm thinking of something as small as a speaker remote; for example, a gaming controller as small as this:
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&h...&tbnw=188&start=0&ndsp=44&ved=1t:429,r:10,s:0
Anyone have any ideas?
i like the ps3 controler but keep lookin im,sure there that to but something
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You can use a WiiMote, for the N64 games you need the classic controler attachment.
Yea i love the ps3 controller. Its easy to use, wireless, settings are basically 1 button startup. ready to go.
has anyone tried non-oem ps3 controllers? i dont have a ps3 so im thinking of buying a controller. if third party ps3 controllers do the job, i would get one.
Im sure 3rd party controllers would work since they use the same communication protocol.. Dont really see any reason why it wouldnt..
now a small controller would be dope!
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has anyone tried non-oem ps3 controllers? i dont have a ps3 so im thinking of buying a controller. if third party ps3 controllers do the job, i would get one.
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A 3rd party ps3 controller typically doesn't use bluetooth, but an rf dongle... It's a no go unless it's bluetooth
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Im sure 3rd party controllers would work since they use the same communication protocol.. Dont really see any reason why it wouldnt..
now a small controller would be dope!
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Wouldn't put money on that. I got a Sony Tablet S which does PS3 controllers natively, and a knockoff I bought didn't work with it, whereas my originals do. OTOH if say you can test out a cheapo unit and it works and you can get the exact model, why not.
you will find that third party controllers will sometimes experience issues after say firmware updates on PS3 etc. they are NOT identical to original sony controllers, though of course if they work for you then who cares
i have searched around and a 3rd party ps3 controller its around $20. they say its bluetooth and no dongle included. anyhow im going to wait cause i live outside usa so i couldnt return item if doesnt actually work.
i dont know anything smaller, but ive been using my ps3 controller like the people stated above.
This seems perfect for the OP
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B002GP7OBU/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&qid=1327685302&sr=8-1&condition=new
Think you need the bluetooth controller app (cant remember the name) to get it working tho, apparently works great with the emulators. Last time I saw them a cuople of months back they were £4.50 delivered, i should have got one then!
Isnt ICS supposed to support standard usb gamepads, anyone tried this?
I haven't used one of these, so I can't recommend them at all, but I was looking at buying one myself for £40:
http://www.icontrolpad.com/order/
It's bluetooth and I reckon the "side clamps" should probably fit the atrix (perhaps with a bit of a sugru mod) but if not then the "universal holder" will work to hold the phone above the controller.
Anyone played with one of these?
Like others have mentioned. I'm using PS3 controller with the Atrix. In fact, I use 2 PS3 controllers to play 2 player emulator games on Atrix with Lapdock running LS HDMI. I've a feeling those slim bluetooth gamepads weren't very good in touch and feel.
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i dont know anything smaller, but ive been using my ps3 controller like the people stated above.
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PS3 controller ftw!! Basically using PS as primary consoles for past 12 years so I might be biased for the feel of the controller though.
Do you have to have the app for the PS3 controller to work?
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Do you have to have the app for the PS3 controller to work?
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Yup. PS3 controller uses some funky bluetooth input that only that app seems to comprehend.
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Right now im using classic pro for wii. Works great, best gamepad i have used in years, but lacks of portability. I bought it cause i already had a wii but i might get a ps3 one and build/buy a universal holder.
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GameKlip
This looks pretty sweet. Uses a PS3 controller and has a wired or not wired option. Cheap too!
thegameklip http the game klip dot com
Maybe an usb pad (if youy use lapdock, it may come handy... I'm considerin to buy this one, mainly because is a 1/3 the price of an ps3 controller and because in this part of the world is very hard to find bluetooth things...
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I currently own a macbook pro and i am also considering buying a bluetooth keyboard for the prime. Will the apple bluetooth keyboard work with the prime? because if it does, it will serve double duty for my mac aswell as my tablet?
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I currently own a macbook pro and i am also considering buying a bluetooth keyboard for the prime. Will the apple bluetooth keyboard work with the prime? because if it does, it will serve double duty for my mac aswell as my tablet?
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One of the main features of the Prime is that it's has a dock that you can purchase believe it or not. "Transforming" some would say into a netbook.
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Buying a ****ty Apple bluetooth keyboard makes just about zero sense.
Just tried this with my (not so ****ty) Apple bluetooth keyboard - I can pair it but it doesn't then appear as an input device so looks like there's more to be done to make this work.
Tried it on my Galaxy Nexus and it worked fine.
As others have mentioned, the Apple BT keyboard pairs nicely with my TFP, but then ... nothing. That's as far as I got ... didn't try too hard to get it to work.
I bought an HP Touchpad BT keyboard, and it works nicely (about $30). Now I have the TFP dock and use that most of the time -- it took me a week or so, but I am now used to the keys and can type well on it (that right Shift key was tough). The shortcut keys on the dock are also quite handy. The HP TP BT keyboard does have nice big keys, however, and would be tempting if I had a ton of typing to do.
The HP BT keyboard even works well with my little LG Optimus V (running custom Gingerbread ROM) phone, when needed. I find soft keyboards (esp. on phones) to be quite annoying to type on.
Works fine for me...
try using bluekeyboard jp
Try downloading and installing bluekeyboard jp from the market others have gotten it to work with their phones and this app. It supposedly fixes the hid issue, though i thought that it was addressed in ics. Keep us posted on whether you get it to work, good luck.
I had no problems pairing and using it to type
Does anyone know of currently available game controllers that would hold the Mega 6.3 like the Moga? It would be great for emulators making the Mega work as a better portable games console.
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Does anyone know of currently available game controllers that would hold the Mega 6.3 like the Moga? It would be great for emulators making the Mega work as a better portable games console.
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That would be awesome right now I'm using a ps3 controller connected via a mhl adapter no root needed
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That would be awesome right now I'm using a ps3 controller connected via a mhl adapter no root needed
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I'm using an Xbox controller connected via micro Usb. I'd like something that attaches to the Mega, the Moga is a tight fit so hopefully something better comes out.
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I'm using an Xbox controller connected via micro Usb. I'd like something that attaches to the Mega, the Moga is a tight fit so hopefully something better comes out.
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Wow..!
That's are good looking accessories of MEGA.. I want to use it now. But i do not know where i found it. Can you please tell me where are you found it and How many price ?
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Wow..!
That's are good looking accessories of MEGA.. I want to use it now. But i do not know where i found it. Can you please tell me where are you found it and How many price ?
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Thanks, I am already found it from amazon. But here price is much for me. Ok. I will buy it next month... I think this controller must be reduce my time...
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Thanks, I am already found it from amazon. But here price is much for me. Ok. I will buy it next month... I think this controller must be reduce my time...
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please take a look to the ipega pg9025 as well there like 20/25$ and hold the mega aswell.. compared to the moga power series the moga is better but costs 3times more. there great. I have both moga hero power and the ipega, so from experience the moga is best since it also charges the mega but just as a controller the ipega holds better and plays more comfortable, yet it wont charge!
http://www.amazon.com/PG-9025-Bluetooth-Wireless-Controller-Joystick/dp/B00GJJ6UYQ
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please take a look to the ipega pg9025 as well there like 20/25$ and hold the mega aswell.. compared to the moga power series the moga is better but costs 3times more. there great. I have both moga hero power and the ipega, so from experience the moga is best since it also charges the mega but just as a controller the ipega holds better and plays more comfortable, yet it wont charge!
http://www.amazon.com/PG-9025-Bluetooth-Wireless-Controller-Joystick/dp/B00GJJ6UYQ
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I think Xbox is better than others..
im using the Sony GCM10 & Sony DS4 + an app called sixaxis controller(requires root) to remapp the buttons and play wireless
and the touchpad of the DS4 is working as a mouse but since most games actually dont support mouse clicks its more like an option. but the sixaxis controller app does the trick it turns the clicks into touches so you can click but the phone takes it as a touch.
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I'm using an Xbox controller connected via micro Usb. I'd like something that attaches to the Mega, the Moga is a tight fit so hopefully something better comes out.
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I bought this moga. Sucks. Way too close to screen.
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I bought this moga. Sucks. Way too close to screen.
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Glad i didnt bought it
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Glad i didnt bought it
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Same here
Has anyone used Ipega 9025/9028?
Isnt the controller too close to the screen?
Any tips?
Thank you.
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I ordered the Samsung gamepad although it is rated for 6.3 inch max it is a very tight fit. The build quality is ok and the extendable holder for the phone really good. The analog buttons are not that great although I have only problems with them in shooters (perhaps a game problem) the Battery life seems ok and recharging is fast. For the rest ask me
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Any pictures of how it looks with the Xperia?
Can you game when lying on bed without the phone falling?
Thanks
shaolin95 said:
Any pictures of how it looks with the Xperia?
Can you game when lying on bed without the phone falling?
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Yeah gaming on the bed is great no problem at all it holds in any position. But the fit is really tight. Will post pics tomorrow
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Thanks!
So does it use a special program to run like MOGA? If so, can you configure it for stuff like MAME emulator, FPSE, etc?
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So does it use a special program to run like MOGA? If so, can you configure it for stuff like MAME emulator, FPSE, etc?
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No, no special program it is HID compatible. In ppspp you can change the button layout in the software but there is no program to make non compatible apps play nicely with the controller
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Sweet. I am waiting for some adapter for my PS3 controller to comeout but that Samsung controller got my attention now!
shaolin95 said:
Sweet. I am waiting for some adapter for my PS3 controller to comeout but that Samsung controller got my attention now!
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Ehm get gameklip?
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It fits very nice
How much for this gamepad
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How much for this gamepad
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I dunno what is a retail price, but I bought it for about 35$
I'm using that controller. Looks like it's more comfortable to hold it while playing because of it's form.