[Q] Port ARCHOS GamePad - Mapping buttons Apk need! - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
look at this features from Archos on his gamepad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgsJ7gUK1cA
do you think we can extract apk to use on other manufactured hardware?
I would love use this with my TF201 and my Xbox controller!
sorry for my bad English
Have nice day!
Santo
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santo95 said:
Hi,
look at this features from Archos on his gamepad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgsJ7gUK1cA
do you think we can extract apk to use on other manufactured hardware?
I would love use this with my TF201 and my Xbox controller!
sorry for my bad English
Have nice day!
Santo
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Yes, you could extract the APK to use it on other devices and with other hardware (Such as an Xbox controller). However, the code would have to be heavily modified and adapted (Mainly software and hardware drivers) to work with not only the differences between Archos gamepad and say the Asus Transformer Prime but to be compatible with the hardware and software differences of the Xbox controller.

Ok i dont have a gamepad i still waiting a genius who succed this port on my TF201 thanks a lot for your answer!
Have nice week end
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santo95 said:
Ok i dont have a gamepad i still waiting a genius who succed this port on my TF201 thanks a lot for your answer!
Have nice week end
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If you want to play games (Ones that support controllers) on your Transformer Prime using your Xbox controller what you have to do is plug in the controller, and then change certain settings in the game or emulator (If you are using a console emulator) that allows you to play the game using the controller (Some games automatically work with the controller, other you have to look at control options if available in the games settings menu). I would check out this video if you want more info:

shimp208 said:
If you want to play games (Ones that support controllers) on your Transformer Prime using your Xbox controller what you have to do is plug in the controller, and then change certain settings in the game or emulator (If you are using a console emulator) that allows you to play the game using the controller (Some games automatically work with the controller, other you have to look at control options if available in the games settings menu). I would check out this video if you want more info:
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Yeah, but Archos mapping tool lets you map any button to any touch button, including analogs, making it 90% compatible with all android games.
The only program i know that do something like it is "USB/BT Joystick Center 6", i even have bought it. It works well but Archos Mapping looks much more easy and friendly.
Hope someone ports it so we can use.. mainly on my nexus 7.
the program is on play store now. Can anyone try hack it?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...iY29tLmFyY2hvcy5nYW1lcGFkbWFwcGluZ3Rvb2xyayJd

I know this isn't exactly what you are wanting, but there is an app that does this. Its called USB/BT Joystick Center 6 and when paired with Joy2Touch Server it's possible it might work with your Xbox controller without issue as long as your device has the drivers to support the controller itself.

yes but infortunaly my TF201 cant be root now 10.4.2.17 and for see in real mapping tool for archos its really user friendly so im still waiting
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+1
very useful app.
I tried download from market,but say unsupported device.
Edited my UG802 mini android pc build prop to : model : Archos Gamepad , manufacturer : Archos, and nothing : this app not compatibe.
UG802 support the Logitech 710 wireless gamepad , but need this app for touchscreen only games.
UG802 + Logitech 710 + Archos mapping tool = gaming console

Hello
There is an paid app called GameKeyboard on the playstore that will do almost the same.
root is not needed.
As a not very active xda poster :laugh: I cannot post links but you can search for it on google or directly on your android device and see a video which shows how it works with Street Fighter IV on an Xperia Play on the playstore page.
I bought the app and tried it on an x86 port of Android on my asus netbook with a Snes Emulator.
Mapping keyboard keys worked flawlessly.
I could not try it with a usb/bt joypad as I have none but maybe somebody else did and may confirm this tool can be used for that purpose too ?

mapping tools
Zol77 said:
+1
very useful app.
I tried download from market,but say unsupported device.
Edited my UG802 mini android pc build prop to : model : Archos Gamepad , manufacturer : Archos, and nothing : this app not compatibe.
UG802 support the Logitech 710 wireless gamepad , but need this app for touchscreen only games.
UG802 + Logitech 710 + Archos mapping tool = gaming console
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Unfortunately, this trick I did not pass, you can follow any responses to send APK of the program?:cyclops:

Extract from image GamePadMappingTool.apk sendspace.com/file/pmg16w

premyslatlas said:
Extract from image GamePadMappingTool.apk sendspace.com/file/pmg16w
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I need the file:
com.archos.frameworks.xml
you have?

Einander said:
I need the file:
com.archos.frameworks.xml
you have?
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sendspace.com/file/a8r4oa

premyslatlas said:
sendspace.com/file/a8r4oa
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I try, but not work

usr
Maybe you could provide us with the usr folder from system folder?

matsetech said:
Maybe you could provide us with the usr folder from system folder?
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A whole new Firmware for GamePad 2 is now available on Archos Website.
Go grab it and you'll have all those needed files
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ps3 controller for android works on atrix

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller
big news for the classic gamers like myself!
yea i ran the compatability and ot appers to work now i just need a ps3 controller Dangit got like 10; 360 controllers but nun for ps3
beemed up useing an alienv3 s-off, bootloader unlocked!! /overclocked /faux123(thanks)for all the great development on these awsome devises!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
awesome, now only if we had landscape hdmi mirroring...
Been looking foe something like this for my phone for ever.... and It works great... can't believe its only less than 2 bucks... would of paid at least 10
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indieman91 said:
Been looking foe something like this for my phone for ever.... and It works great... can't believe its only less than 2 bucks... would of paid at least 10
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I agree, makes running emulators a thousand times better
zsteed said:
I agree, makes running emulators a thousand times better
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Yeah... way better!!! You can actually use emulators now! Games are actually playable... I can play snes with no stress!
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Has someone gotten this to work properly on an emulator. I tried using this on n64oid playing super mario 64 and I couldn't get it to work. The keys mapped on the settings but wouldn't respond during gameplay. Yet the ps3 controller is working because it works on the home screen. Is anyone else experiencing the same issues?
its paired but I cannot configure buttons, and pressing left and right on the homescreen nothing happens there either what little step did I miss, and its my default imput selection right now
got it uninstalled the combatabilty app and that seemed I left it on and it really did not work right when you have both apps on
Can someone post the Sixaxis Pair Tool? I cannot go to the developers website, it tells me it is unsafe.
EDIT: Just downloaded it through my phone instead. ESET can be aggressive
So is there still no one who has actually gotten this to work with an emulator? I got it to pair with the phone properly, and was able to set controls in SNES9x, but I couldn't get it to actually respond in game. It navigated the phone just fine though
Actually it would be interesting to see if this works with the webtop over hdmi mods? Anyone tried this yet?
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is there any user updates on this? Is it possible to play GameLoft with this?
It´s not working for me...
When I click Start on the Compatibility Checker, it says "Driver Started" and just stays there. It´s not showing the Local Bluetooth Address in the bottom of the screen.
Any help?
You have yo download the pairing tool from the website and pair ur controller through a computer using the program
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D-Pad and Joysticks just register as the same thing. The D buttons work (clicking the Joysticks). Anyone else have this problem?
*** Edit ***
Noticed in some reviews that the dev emailed them back about this. You just need to assign values for those key presses manually.
kix08 said:
You have yo download the pairing tool from the website and pair ur controller through a computer using the program
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I used the pc program, and it showed the bluetooth address of the controller OK.
What I don't have is the local bluetooth address from the Atrix, cause the compatibility checker is not working...
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sorry for the slow reply, i've been playing with my a500 and in those forums. here is a quick guide and some answers...
you need:
ps3 controller
usb cable for controller
rooted phone/tablet
sixaxis controller test app
sixaxis controller app
pc with windows (i don't have linux or mac sorry)
motioninjoy (for windows)
getting ready:
download and install the test app on your phone. run it and press start. allow root. upon success a bluetooth code will appear at the bottom of the app. note this.
next, download and install motioninjoy to your pc. run the ds3 tool. connect your ps3 controller to the pc via cable. click on "bluetooth pair." select manual mac address. refer to the code on your phone, this is the bluetooth's mac address. enter each pair backwards! i.e. if your address on the phone says A8.53.D1.29.52 then on ds3 enter 52.29.D1.53.A8
now purchase and download the actual app to your phone. run it. click start. disconnect the controller and press the "ps" or center button. the app should read the controller and the controller should have one solid light on P1. if so, it works. don't forget to go to settings and allow the input and change input to the controller.
in the options you can change the hardware keys inputted by the controller, i.e. home, back, letters, numbers. you can set different values for the sticks than the digital pad or set it up to control your phone.
this controller app can control any of your games/apps that check for hardware input. gameloft games (and most games) do not so it will not work for these games.
i will clean this up tomorrow with links and stuff, sorry for the sloppiness. if this helps, thank me! l8r
Well, I solved my problem.
My root was not working properly, so the compatibility checker on the Atrix was not showing the bluetooth address.
Thanks people!
chaosjh said:
sorry for the slow reply, i've been playing with my a500 and in those forums. here is a quick guide and some answers...
you need:
ps3 controller
usb cable for controller
rooted phone/tablet
sixaxis controller test app
sixaxis controller app
pc with windows (i don't have linux or mac sorry)
motioninjoy (for windows)
getting ready:
download and install the test app on your phone. run it and press start. allow root. upon success a bluetooth code will appear at the bottom of the app. note this.
next, download and install motioninjoy to your pc. run the ds3 tool. connect your ps3 controller to the pc via cable. click on "bluetooth pair." select manual mac address. refer to the code on your phone, this is the bluetooth's mac address. enter each pair backwards! i.e. if your address on the phone says A8.53.D1.29.52 then on ds3 enter 52.29.D1.53.A8
now purchase and download the actual app to your phone. run it. click start. disconnect the controller and press the "ps" or center button. the app should read the controller and the controller should have one solid light on P1. if so, it works. don't forget to go to settings and allow the input and change input to the controller.
in the options you can change the hardware keys inputted by the controller, i.e. home, back, letters, numbers. you can set different values for the sticks than the digital pad or set it up to control your phone.
this controller app can control any of your games/apps that check for hardware input. gameloft games (and most games) do not so it will not work for these games.
i will clean this up tomorrow with links and stuff, sorry for the sloppiness. if this helps, thank me! l8r
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thanks works like a charm. playing MGS via FPSE

SIXAXIS

Will SIXAXIS work with the SXS and a third party controller?
Like this one: Ebay link
Even tho it seller says: Compatible with Sony PS3 only.
My plan was to play the Playstation games on my tv with the hdmi cable and PS3 controller.
I don't think Sixaxis will work to be honest. But I also doubt there are any games that support it really...
The ps3 pad works with cable and livedock if on stock. And there is sixaxis app for rooted. Playstation suite is already compatible with the pad on ginger bread. When ics comes there will be native support meaning full controller with USB controller supported games like GTA3, shadowgun, onlive.
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Yea i was going to buy the sixaxis app. And then play some of the games from the new playstation store with a PS3 controller. But will it work?
And do you know why crash bandicoot is not in the PS store? Is it coming later or?
Booomber said:
Yea i was going to buy the sixaxis app. And then play some of the games from the new playstation store with a PS3 controller. But will it work?
And do you know why crash bandicoot is not in the PS store? Is it coming later or?
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I can confirm Sixaxis app works well with Xperia S and with the right button mapping it also controls the games from PS store. So makes the perfect micro console.
Not sure when crash will come out as only came out on the other devices as a pre-installed freebe.
poo-tang said:
I can confirm Sixaxis app works well with Xperia S and with the right button mapping it also controls the games from PS store. So makes the perfect micro console.
Not sure when crash will come out as only came out on the other devices as a pre-installed freebe.
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are you rooted Poo-tang?
willusdun said:
are you rooted Poo-tang?
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Yeah its the only way to go.
poo-tang said:
I can confirm Sixaxis app works well with Xperia S and with the right button mapping it also controls the games from PS store. So makes the perfect micro console.
Not sure when crash will come out as only came out on the other devices as a pre-installed freebe.
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And besides root do i need to do anything else? You talk about button mapping?
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Booomber said:
And besides root do i need to do anything else? You talk about button mapping?
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Only Root, Controller and App
Button mapping = while we are on Gingerbread you will have to change the button config 1 time in sixaxis settings (listed post below) for the playstation cert games. Or you can map button presses to screen if want (usefull for touch only games) . When we have ICS we will have full native controller support which means we will have the pad working fully sticks and everthing (eg GTA3 will control the same as if was on PS2)
Playstation Suite Mappings
All buttons are the obvious (left = left , L1 = L1) except these 4
Cross = Button A or D-pad center (d-pad center also works on all menus as enter)
Circle = Button B
Square = Button X
Triangle = Button Y
Xperia Play games mapping
Again all buttons are the obvious (left = left , L1 = L1) except these 4
Cross = D-pad center
Circle = Back
Square = X or Button X (cant remember which one)
Triangle = Y or Button Y (cant remember which one)
I've tested Sixaxiss controller.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552622
USB gamepad
Sorry if its already answered but i coudnt find it anywhere so posted here..
Does USB gamepad works on xperia s ? Instead of bluetooth ps3 controller
amroz said:
Sorry if its already answered but i coudnt find it anywhere so posted here..
Does USB gamepad works on xperia s ? Instead of bluetooth ps3 controller
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Yes. But until ICS the sticks wont work as they should. You can either use a Sony Ericsson live dock (works with most USB pads), Or some low powered controllers should work with just an OTG cable.
For xperia s. Can use the app. to capture screenshot of game is........ please.
Once you get root you'll be able to use a Dualshock/Sixaxis controller, you need root for the pairing app see. Then it just runs as a regular controller, of if you want you can use it as an IME(bind buttons like a USB keyboard for compatibility with some emulators).
Execuse me.Which application can capture the screen of any games on xperia s (2.3.7) ?
evoteam said:
Execuse me.Which application can capture the screen of any games on xperia s (2.3.7) ?
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Hold down power, press screenshot.
K900 said:
Hold down power, press screenshot.
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thank you. but FIFA 12 not work. help me please.
evoteam said:
thank you. but FIFA 12 not work. help me please.
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Frameworks issue, wait for ICS.

Logitech F310 Gamepad doesn't seem to work right?

Hey all,
I have an Asus TF300t running a CM10 nightly and Logitech Gamepad F310. The Logitech Gamepads are supposed to work, but I am having issues with mine. Games like Shadowgun and Deadtrigger detect the controller but my character spins around in a circle. And when I go to customize the controls within the game when i select an action to set to a key it automatically puts in joystick 3+ or something like that. my roommate has the same controller and his does the same thing on my tablet. Is it a bad driver or is it not supposed to work to begin with or am I doing something wrong?
EDIT 10/22/12: I flashed Hydro 4.1 JB using the guide and now my controller seems to work fine
I have the exact same problem with a Xbox360 wireless controller (using a non-official PC-USB adapter)
Shucks. Are you running CM10 as well or stock?
Plain stock JB, latest Spanish version.
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I flashed Hydro 4.1 JB using the guide and now my controller seems to work fine
Blackdrag said:
I flashed Hydro 4.1 JB using the guide and now my controller seems to work fine
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Oh... the tablet is not mine and I want to keep official versions, so it looks I won't be able to play any game with my 360 controller by now :crying:
Anyway, if that's a common problem, I wonder why people ain't complaning more in the forums.
Ok, i have read many post and know that i am able to play some games using xbox controller. So do i just plug the controller to the usb dock and use or i need to install some app or roms to enable it?
I am rooted but in stock.
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You have just to plug it by USB, and it should work in any game with controller support. You can also use it to navigate trough the desktop and launch apps.
I have TF300T and when it was on ICS, it worked with PS3 controller (via USB) flawlessly, but now with JB, it doesn't work whatsoever. Anyone else having this issue?
You tried Sixaxis controller app?
If u already use it go to prefrence -> Gamepad Settings -> Check Enable Gamepad
xSvenHD said:
You tried Sixaxis controller app?
If u already use it go to prefrence -> Gamepad Settings -> Check Enable Gamepad
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Mine isn't rooted :/ and I prefer not to root my tablet since I don't care for such feature on my tablet
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel

wanted asphault 8 to run so...

changed build.prop device name to softwin looks like it did the trick, downloading asphault now, will report it it plays or not. has opened up pretty much my whole library of games and apps doing this tweak. you need a rooted device (running .510 right now).
johnnobts said:
changed build.prop device name to softwin looks like it did the trick, downloading asphault now, will report it it plays or not. has opened up pretty much my whole library of games and apps doing this tweak. you need a rooted device (running .510 right now).
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and.. may i ask why you're having to do this to play?
corrado85 said:
and.. may i ask why you're having to do this to play?
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Bc asphault 8 wasn't listed as compatible on the play store using the xperia ultras device name.
It plays fine btw. so does gangstar Vegas
i havent been in the gaming scene on android, what are some other good recommendations to try out on ZU?
What DPI is the ZU running at?
I'm thinking that 190 would be a good DPI to run at
vinokirk said:
What DPI is the ZU running at?
I'm thinking that 190 would be a good DPI to run at
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ZU DPI is 342
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corrado85 said:
i havent been in the gaming scene on android, what are some other good recommendations to try out on ZU?
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Here's some good recommendations for you:
AirAttack HD
Anomaly Korea
Asphalt 8
Dead Space
Dead Trigger
Dungeon Hunter 4
Real Racing 3
Samurai II Vengeance
ShadowGun
All of the above titles can be either downloaded/purchased from Play store, except for Asphalt 8 (Which is not compatible with Z Ultra at the moment)
You don't really need to change build.prop device name in order to get Asphalt 8 - if you have a rooted phone.
I'm just getting Asphalt 8 to try it out, will definitely purchase it legally from Play store once it's available for Z Ultra.
If you have a dualshock3 controller & your phone is rooted, then you can purchase Sixaxis Controller app to map the buttons & use the dualshock3 controller instead.
I prefer to use dualshock3 controller because it's a hundred times easier to control, rather than using the touch screen input.
Hope the above info helps.
Andrewtst said:
ZU DPI is 342
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wrong. 320 default
you can scale it down to as much as you link but 190 is PRETYYYY tiny. I've gone as low as 240 but the UI started getting misaligned- 265 is ideal.
johnnobts said:
changed build.prop device name to softwin looks like it did the trick, downloading asphault now, will report it it plays or not. has opened up pretty much my whole library of games and apps doing this tweak. you need a rooted device (running .510 right now).
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There are a lot of devices not supported in the playstore for this game.. But the good news is you don't need to change anything,.. just follow this video tutorial on how to download and install... as stated above, 'buy' it properly when the playstore support tree is updated with the ZU
ERICTHK said:
If you have a dualshock3 controller & your phone is rooted, then you can purchase Sixaxis Controller app to map the buttons & use the dualshock3 controller instead.
I prefer to use dualshock3 controller because it's a hundred times easier to control, rather than using the touch screen input.
Hope the above info helps.
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*cough* You don't need the Sixaxis Controller app on Sony phones. They support the PS3 controller natively. You only need an OTG cable (USB On-The-Go) - which is cheap, and then you just plug the controller to the phone, and once it's connected and synced, you can unplug it and use it.
This only works for games that supports controllers, so if you need to map the buttons, you'll need the Sixaxis app. When i think about it, just ignore the whole first part of this post. I could edit it, but i've written it and i'm not throwing it away, god damn it
LordManhattan said:
*cough* You don't need the Sixaxis Controller app on Sony phones. They support the PS3 controller natively. You only need an OTG cable (USB On-The-Go) - which is cheap, and then you just plug the controller to the phone, and once it's connected and synced, you can unplug it and use it.
This only works for games that supports controllers, so if you need to map the buttons, you'll need the Sixaxis app. When i think about it, just ignore the whole first part of this post. I could edit it, but i've written it and i'm not throwing it away, god damn it
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haha... gave me a chuckle! :laugh:
I thought the z ultra natively supports the dualshock 3?
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jkr284 said:
I thought the z ultra natively supports the dualshock 3?
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Yes, the Z Ultra natively supports the dualshock3 controller.
All you need to do is to connect the controller to your phone via a USB OTG adapter.
After that, you can unplug the cables & the dualshock3 controller will work wireless. You can control the phone UI using the dualshock3 controller & it also works for certain android games that supports controller input.
However, there's a misconception among people thinking that all android games will work that way.
Unfortunately, that's not the case. Majority of the android games out there are designed with touch screen input in mind - meaning that they don't support any controller input at all.
The moment you load a game that does not support controller input, you will find that you can't use the dualshock3 at all. Although it is still connected to your phone via bluetooth connection but you can't use it inside the game.
That's why you need the Sixaxis Controller app to map the game's touch buttons to your dualshock3 controller, in order to use it inside the game.
Hope the above info clear things up.
While we're at it, if you use SixAxis Controller and you don't want to spend time mapping the controls, then just go to SixAxis Of Power or this thread. But it's pretty easy to make them yourself, so if you have some questions then just ask.
ERICTHK said:
Yes, the Z Ultra natively supports the dualshock3 controller.
All you need to do is to connect the controller to your phone via a USB OTG adapter.
After that, you can unplug the cables & the dualshock3 controller will work wireless. You can control the phone UI using the dualshock3 controller & it also works for certain android games that supports controller input.
However, there's a misconception among people thinking that all android games will work that way.
Unfortunately, that's not the case. Majority of the android games out there are designed with touch screen input in mind - meaning that they don't support any controller input at all.
The moment you load a game that does not support controller input, you will find that you can't use the dualshock3 at all. Although it is still connected to your phone via bluetooth connection but you can't use it inside the game.
That's why you need the Sixaxis Controller app to map the game's touch buttons to your dualshock3 controller, in order to use it inside the game.
Hope the above info clear things up.
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Ah cool cheers. I looked for the app and realised I bought it yonks ago!
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PS3 Dual Shock 3 compatibility

I want to buy a PS3 controller but i want to know if the is any issue or problem that i need to know before i buy it.
Thanks you and sorry for my bad english :B
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I'm not sure how much research you've done on this already, so I'll cover the basics.
You will need to use either a USB OTG to connect the controller with a cable, or be rooted and use the SixAxis app to connect using the PS3 Bluetooth system.
The last time I used the SixAxis app, it wasn't compatible with Android 5.0. Check this out first before purchasing.
jorgemariel said:
I want to buy a PS3 controller but i want to know if the is any issue or problem that i need to know before i buy it.
Thanks you and sorry for my bad english :B
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The other guy is right, get an OTG cable if you aren't rooted, or you can go wireless and use the SixAxis app. I use the SixAxis app(I'm rooted) and it works flawlessly on 5.0.1. If you go to Gamepad Settings and pick that you want the PS3 controller to be read as a gamepad, it even works natively with the shield tablet, the buttons are mapped on the controller as they are with the shield controller, and when you launch games, it acts like you have a shield controller setup! You can even do the hold-start-to-open-button-mapping with the PS3 controller!
Thanks you very much! Can you confirm me that all games are compatible? Or there is one that have any problem...?
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jorgemariel said:
Thanks you very much! Can you confirm me that all games are compatible? Or there is one that have any problem...?
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All games that are compatible with the shield controller is compatible, because like I said, when you connect the PS3 controller, the system acts like you just connected an nvidia shield controller. For games that don't have gamepad compatibility, you can hold the start button to bring up an on screen button mapper and place buttons and joysticks in the locations you want.
Excelent! I will buy it
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rejectedjs said:
All games that are compatible with the shield controller is compatible, because like I said, when you connect the PS3 controller, the system acts like you just connected an nvidia shield controller. For games that don't have gamepad compatibility, you can hold the start button to bring up an on screen button mapper and place buttons and joysticks in the locations you want.
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For NVidia Game Mapper, the game you are trying to set up controller maps for must at least have some sort of native controller code implemented.
For example, there are some pinball games that I tried to create a game map for using the Game Mapper. The button assignments would not work. At all.
In some ways, the NVidia Controller is limited by the Nvidia Gamepad Software. Which is a real shame, because the Shield Controller is a great piece of hardware.
If you are using SixAxis, you can set the app to treat all connected PS3 controllers as "Native Controllers".
You can also set up both a touch profile and use the native controller features already included in some games (this is referred to as "hybrid controller mode"). For example, Zen Pinball HD has basic native controller support implemented. But it doesn't have analog plunge for the ball launch. You can set up just the Right Analog Stick as a touch profile, and use the native features to control everything else.
jaredmorgs said:
For NVidia Game Mapper, the game you are trying to set up controller maps for must at least have some sort of native controller code implemented.
For example, there are some pinball games that I tried to create a game map for using the Game Mapper. The button assignments would not work. At all.
In some ways, the NVidia Controller is limited by the Nvidia Gamepad Software. Which is a real shame, because the Shield Controller is a great piece of hardware.
If you are using SixAxis, you can set the app to treat all connected PS3 controllers as "Native Controllers".
You can also set up both a touch profile and use the native controller features already included in some games (this is referred to as "hybrid controller mode"). For example, Zen Pinball HD has basic native controller support implemented. But it doesn't have analog plunge for the ball launch. You can set up just the Right Analog Stick as a touch profile, and use the native features to control everything else.
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You just repeated everything I said in a long, drawn out format..
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For games that don't have gamepad compatibility, you can hold the start button to bring up an on screen button mapper and place buttons and joysticks in the locations you want.
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The on-screen NVidia Key Mapper, like I specifically pointed out, only works for some games. Which is why...
rejectedjs said:
You just repeated everything I said in a long, drawn out format..
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...I provided a "long, drawn out" answer. For someone not used to SixAxis and the powerful options it offers for game mapping (hybrid mode/native controller mode) it is long, drawn out info like this that will allow folks to get the most out of the app.
I also don't feel I repeated your information. I added specific information relating to SixAxis features that your two posts didn't contain.
Sorry to bother you guys but I'm looking for a way to use a gamepad without spending 70 euros on Nvidia's right now. So to see if I got what you said before right, if I'm rooted and install SixAxis I can use a PS3 controller as if it were an Nvidia controller with the device?
Just to clarify your understanding... you DO NOT have to root the device. You only need to root it if you want to use it wirelessly. You can use a USB OTG(which is a few $/€ on amazon) without rooting your device and plug it in directly.
Just to clarify your understanding... you DO NOT have to root the device. You only need to root it if you want to use it wirelessly. You can use a USB OTG(which is a few $/€ on amazon) without rooting your device and plug it in directly.
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I have an OTG cable and I tried plugging it in this way, it works but the mapping isn't very good, for example Mimpy which is also supposed to be Tegra optimized doesn't work, I can go back and forth with the left joystick (or the arrows) but I can't use the other side of the gamepad to jump as I should. If I connect it wirelessly and use SixAxis does the mapping resemble Nvidia's own gamepad or will I still have the same issues?

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