Anyone else using their tablet for old school gaming on the go?
I ordered and received the best wireless controller you can get for the gTablet (at the moment):
http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/Wii-Wireless-Retro-Controller__EF000622.aspx
The best thing is, it connects directly to the gTablet with the Wii Controller software without the need for a separate remote (like other wireless classic controllers I found do).
Awesome, thank you for the heads up!
Thanks for the information, and link! Is there any lag while playing?
I haven't noticed any, but I didn't get to play it that much last night before passing out. I am thinking about doing a youtube video on it sometime this weekend and post it on here.
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I haven't noticed any, but I didn't get to play it that much last night before passing out. I am thinking about doing a youtube video on it sometime this weekend and post it on here.
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Sounds cool, thanks in advance if you do get around to a video.
Looks cool, but almost $50 total seems high..... Not sure, but if I could get BT controllers to actually work with TnT 3.13, I would consider it
rushless said:
Looks cool, but almost $50 total seems high..... Not sure, but if I could get BT controllers to actually work with TnT 3.13, I would consider it
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Yeah, it was a little on the steep side, but seeing how an extra wiimote + classic controller would run me $60 new, I think its a good deal.
So what type of games can you play on this? Is there a good place to get emulators and what not.
I have a usb wii controller I wonder if that would work.
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So what type of games can you play on this? Is there a good place to get emulators and what not.
I have a usb wii controller I wonder if that would work.
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Most emulators are in the market. I use nesoid, snesoid and the Atari one.
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yeah, you're definitely not a gamer lol
i played Dirt3 and the controls worked really well... i was impressed at the gameplay...
lego batman on the other hand (which i like the lego games btw) had troubles with moving batman... he would run/walk randomly when i just wanted him to run...
i had low expectations for onlive and it plays a lot better than i expected... i would like to try hooking up a controller to the TP and seeing how the game play differs...
it will be something to keep an eye on
Anyone tried the sixaxis tool on Touchpad with OnLive yet?
Was going to try it over the weekend, but got caught up.
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Anyone tried the sixaxis tool on Touchpad with OnLive yet?
Was going to try it over the weekend, but got caught up.
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I wanted to, badly. I just didn't have one available to me. I am going to buy one later this week and try it out. I'll report back with my findings.
FYI, there was a sticky thread in the onlivefans.com forums that said only the new OnLive controller will work with the Android app. I can't find it now though, so I don't know if anything has changed.
edit: found it.. http://onlivefans.com/showthread.php?14160-The-Controller-FAQ
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Touch/On Screen pad
Universal Controller (Not the Kindle Fire unless rooted - pending confirmation)
Wired Xbox Pads (Your success may vary)
NOT the Tansformer Dock**
NOT any USB Gamepad**
NOT any other Bluetooth Controllers** (Check into Android versions of MotionJoy)
NOT the Xperia Play** (Check into this)
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maybe wireless 360 controller via Wireless XBox Receiver?
http://www.booyagadget.com/2011/06/how-to-use-your-xbox-360-controller-for-motorola-xoom-games.html
Thanks for the video, I didn't know if I needed a controller to use OnLive or not.
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maybe wireless 360 controller via Wireless XBox Receiver?
http://www.booyagadget.com/2011/06/how-to-use-your-xbox-360-controller-for-motorola-xoom-games.html
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OTG cables need external power on our Touchpads.... so probably not.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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).
Did some searching around the forums and couldn't find a clear answer - is there any way to use an xbox 360 controller with my photon? Seemed like it might be possible using the HD dock (I realllly want to play gta using an xbox controller). Can anyone confirm or deny?
I somehow made mine work, was a hell of a process though. Ended up finding an app on my phone that would sync to my computer via wifi and see my controllers(plugged into my comp) signals and send them to the Photon. Cant recall name of app off top of head though..
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I somehow made mine work, was a hell of a process though. Ended up finding an app on my phone that would sync to my computer via wifi and see my controllers(plugged into my comp) signals and send them to the Photon. Cant recall name of app off top of head though..
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Which version of Android are you using? I seem to remember one of the big features of ICS was native USB device support, so I'm curious if you still need third party apps for gamepads. I'd really like to see if I could use HDMI out and a 360 controller to turn my phone into a full fledged console.
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Which version of Android are you using? I seem to remember one of the big features of ICS was native USB device support, so I'm curious if you still need third party apps for gamepads. I'd really like to see if I could use HDMI out and a 360 controller to turn my phone into a full fledged console.
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Yeah forgot about that, I was on Cybiks CM7 at the time. On CM9 but haven't messed with trying it out on here since CM9
One guy in here bought the HD dock, and he said a generic controller from Radio Shack worked, but he didn't say about a 360 controller. I know that with the sixaxis app, you can use a PS3 controller, and it's amazing. What's cool about it is that it not only can play games like GTA and Shadowgun, which are designed to take physical keyboard inputs, but it can emulate screen touches. So you can play pretty much any game if you are willing to set up the touch profiles. Modern Combat 3 looks pretty good on my big screen, and game play is smooth once you get the controls you want.
I dropped the $50 on a PS3 controller just because I wanted to use it on my phone, I don't even own a PS3.
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One guy in here bought the HD dock, and he said a generic controller from Radio Shack worked, but he didn't say about a 360 controller. I know that with the sixaxis app, you can use a PS3 controller, and it's amazing. What's cool about it is that it not only can play games like GTA and Shadowgun, which are designed to take physical keyboard inputs, but it can emulate screen touches. So you can play pretty much any game if you are willing to set up the touch profiles. Modern Combat 3 looks pretty good on my big screen, and game play is smooth once you get the controls you want.
I dropped the $50 on a PS3 controller just because I wanted to use it on my phone, I don't even own a PS3.
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I have heard the Wiimote (Nintendo Wii remote) works as well. The common denominator here, with the PS3 Sixaxis controller, is Bluetooth, which our phones support (pretty much all of them do). The Xbox 360 controller uses another kind of wireless, or USB as a peripheral, and phone support for that (without the dock) is far less. I'm considering getting a PS3 controller as well. Screen controls are okay for some emulated games. I beat Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (GBA) on my phone, but I tried a couple Mario games and it was laughably bad.
(Running an Electrify, BTW... should be the same minus 4G.)
Looking to expand my game collection on the DNA to some serious games, that of GTA3 & nature. Since the PS3 controller doesn't work (yet:fingers-crossed due to BT stack being all screwy (thanks HTC), any other options available?
There's the moga controller for $50. It's a bit pricey but it works with the DNA.
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There's the moga controller for $50. It's a bit pricey but it works with the DNA.
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Yeah, I just found it on Amazon for $32. Curious how well it works. I also saw the Ipega one for $37.
ghstrdr1985 said:
Yeah, I just found it on Amazon for $32. Curious how well it works. I also saw the Ipega one for $37.
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At least you found it cheaper. I don't have one but apparently it works well from what I've read.
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At least you found it cheaper. I don't have one but apparently it works well from what I've read.
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Yeah. I've found that Amazon can have some killer deals on some things you might be looking for, namely such.
the moga works well. i got one when they were giving them out for 5 bucks(just pay shipping). i use it from time to time. gets a little weird if you have it linked to a tablet and a phone like i have it for my nexus 7 and dna, but still works. you might just have to delink it and relink it to whichever you want to play at that time. definitely worth the money if you're big into console gaming on android.
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the moga works well. i got one when they were giving them out for 5 bucks(just pay shipping). i use it from time to time. gets a little weird if you have it linked to a tablet and a phone like i have it for my nexus 7 and dna, but still works. you might just have to delink it and relink it to whichever you want to play at that time. definitely worth the money if you're big into console gaming on android.
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Much appreciated for the info. I think I just might be sold on the moga, if it's still in stock by the time I can order it.
I own a Moga controller, use it for my Nexus 7. Pretty awesome gadget to have for mobile gaming!
the moga pro (if same price) might be better. looks way more awesome and probably feels really nice. unless you're going for portability... either one should be good.
I bought a Moga from Wal-Mart so that I could return it if I didn't like it... and I returned it. It irritated me that they went with proprietary support instead of as a general bluetooth gamepad. Most of what I wanted to use it with wouldn't work, and honestly the games that did support it seemed laggy. I'd let go of the thumbsticks and things would still keep moving. It's a shame, cuz it's a really slick controller, and that built-in clip is also awesome, but in the end it just didn't work for me. I also didn't care for the lack of a d-pad (yes, the pro has one, but I like the smaller form factor), and the buttons felt shallow and clicky and required too much pressure to use for my tastes.
I also tried the Nyko Playpad, and while I felt it was a better controller by having a d-pad and two more L/R buttons which were analog, I never got to actually use it because the damn thing didn't work at all on my DNA no matter what mode I used. My phone would "connect" to it, but the gamepad would still keep blinking at me as if it hadn't connected, and it never worked even for a moment.
Note to HTC: if you want to sell phones, stop needlessly f***ing them up. I love my phone, but I hate what they and Verizon have done to it... it'll probably be the first and last HTC phone I ever own, and that's a real shame.
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Aside from my last post, has anyone tried a bluetooth gamepad that actually works besides the Moga? I'm dying to get my emulation on with a gamepad, and without root and roms I can't use my previous go-to, my PS3 controller. Actually, has anyone tried a PS3 controller through USB? I'm really curious to know what people have tried and what works with gamepads and the DNA.
the ps3 controller works with sixaxis app don't think it works with usb though.
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the ps3 controller works with sixaxis app don't think it works with usb though.
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It does not work on the DNA. Did you even try it?
He's right about the Bluetooth. I haven't tried it using CM yet, will probably try it later on today.
PS3 Controller Works Fine
ghstrdr1985 said:
Looking to expand my game collection on the DNA to some serious games, that of GTA3 & nature. Since the PS3 controller doesn't work (yet:fingers-crossed due to BT stack being all screwy (thanks HTC), any other options available?
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I have been enjoying using my PS3 controller on my phone for a while. Does the bluetooth stack have anything to do with firmware? If so it probably works for me because I'm running an AOSP ROM. I didn't try it on the stock ROM before I flashed a new one.
bump.any luck with any Bluetooth controllers on stock Rom with DNA? thanks
Picked up a pair of these controllers from GameStop earlier this week. Only tried pairing one, but it works great! It has 2 modes, in one of them it acts just like the remote without the voice part.
http://m.gamestop.com/Catalog/Product/104425
I bought one today and it works perfectly. Tip: ensure the controller remains in the NP's line of sight during pairing. The first time it couldn't pair and the second time it paired but no buttons (in game mode) worked because of this.
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I'm very picky about third party controllers and their directional pads.
This controller... is amazing!
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One thing worth noting...
The controller pairs as two separate devices. If you pair it in "keyboard" mode, you must re-pair it in "gamepad" mode.
Just picked up two of these today based on reviews in this thread and after a few tests I can confirm that these things are amazing.
I was previously trying to use my Ouya controllers to play games here and there, but these $12 controllers are 100x better and most games and emulators I've tried so far "just work". They're actually comfortable to hold, buttons are responsive with good travel and I can operate the NP menu with them without any bizarre button config.
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I'm very picky about third party controllers and their directional pads.
This controller... is amazing!
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I agree. They feel so much smoother than allot of other controllers I have used. The Gamestop associate helping me recommended it. Glad I listened to him! The only real negative I have about this controller is that I wished it used micro USB to charge instead of the mini USB.
I hope this post can help those on a budget looking for a great gaming controller. Trying to give back to an awesome community that has helped me avoid many potentially bricked devices.
Just ordered mine from gamestop, it better be as good as you all say it is... Or else!
thanks for the heads up. i got two the other day ago and my girl got one for her kid. this is a steal. ive used several games as well as emulators and it works great.
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Just picked up two of these today based on reviews in this thread and after a few tests I can confirm that these things are amazing.
I was previously trying to use my Ouya controllers to play games here and there, but these $12 controllers are 100x better and most games and emulators I've tried so far "just work". They're actually comfortable to hold, buttons are responsive with good travel and I can operate the NP menu with them without any bizarre button config.
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Did you try to see if it works with 2 players simultaneous? I purchased a NykoPad Pro which works great and I want another to use for my MAME emulator. I read reviews (amazon) that users can pair a second controller but they can't seem to get the second Nyko Playpad to go into two player mode.
I hope the Red Samurai doesn't have his problem.
Finally arrived in the mail today and I LOVE the feel of it. Very comfortable to hold, maybe a little light, and aesthetically pleasing. Just need to figure out the easiest way to remap keys to work with emulators, and then I'll be golden!
Okay, trying to make this work with NostalgiaNES but they keys aren't mapped property, anyone have remapping recommendations?
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Did you try to see if it works with 2 players simultaneous? I purchased a NykoPad Pro which works great and I want another to use for my MAME emulator. I read reviews (amazon) that users can pair a second controller but they can't seem to get the second Nyko Playpad to go into two player mode.
I hope the Red Samurai doesn't have his problem.
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yes at least for some games
I'm kinda in the same boat, should I get another one of these or something different for compatibility sake...?
I want to know what games you guys got working with the controller. I to bought one of these and it does work really nice. Getting another soon!
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I want to know what games you guys got working with the controller. I to bought one of these and it does work really nice. Getting another soon!
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a lot of games work with this thing. in theory any game that supports bluetooth controllers.
if you install lollirok and amazon appstore the list grows a whole lot.
gta3 works really great btw. kind of funny that it shows as incompatible with android tv.
ive tried a few emulators and know forsure that you can use two of these controllers at the same time.
Going to start testing out humble bundle games!
I bought two of these controllers and they work great on Mame4Droid. I had to map the inputs for both controllers.
How do you remap the inputs?
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How do you remap the inputs?
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I went into settings and managed the inputs for each player.
You may need a mouse or you cam use the controller to access the settings.
What is your roadblock?
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I went into settings and managed the inputs for each player.
You may need a mouse or you cam use the controller to access the settings.
What is your roadblock?
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Thanks for the response.
Where is the "Settings" menu for the controller?
Sorry - at work and not in front of my TV....
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Thanks for the response.
Where is the "Settings" menu for the controller?
Sorry - at work and not in front of my TV....
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No worries, I'll explain as much as I can. Looks like you will need a mouse or 3rd party app to access the menu when your in the app. I use my DroidMote app. I couldn't access the settings with the physical remote or the remote app.
Once you go to settings, select input.
Select external controller
Select define keys and manage each player