Best Game Controllers - Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

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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[Q] Bluetooth controller (for games)?

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/
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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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.

Game Controllers

I read a glut of reviews when they were posted last night so forgive me for not remembering which one mentioned this, but..
I thought I read somewhere that the tablet will have native support for Xbox 360 controllers (with wireless adapter--though I believe HC already supports this) and wireless PS3 support, as in they added drivers to support them.
Has anyone else heard this? That would be amazing if PS3 controllers started working without having to open an app every time you wanted to use it and then disable it when you were done.
irishtexmex said:
That would be amazing if PS3 controllers started working without having to open an app every time you wanted to use it and then disable it when you were done.
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The current transformer supports this as well. The problem is app support. There's an app on the market that does really well with the xbox 360 controller, and will even map the analog nubs to buttons. It has worked the best in the emulators that I used it with.
https ://market.android.com/details?id=com.poke64738.usbjoy
Ps3 works you just have to configure the controller on a pc first!
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emil10001 said:
The current transformer supports this as well. The problem is app support. There's an app on the market that does really well with the xbox 360 controller, and will even map the analog nubs to buttons. It has worked the best in the emulators that I used it with.
https ://market.android.com/details?id=com.poke64738.usbjoy
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As far as I've understood, you've always had to use apps like these to get it to work. I think what I read was that the Prime will have native support, so I am assuming all you would do is turn on bluetooth and then the tablet & the controller would automatically pair together.
Don't get me wrong, I plan to use the hell out of a controller on this thing--I'm not complaining. It would just be awesome if every time I didn't have to launch a separate app before I launch the actual game/emulator.
Video I saw last night said that TF Prime supports game controllers right out of the box.
Video @ 6:15 talks about Game Controller
I don't know why reviewer used USB BT to TF keyboard base. I'd think you could go direct to tablet BT.
Look forward to hearing full answer to this question though.
nook-color said:
Video I saw last night said that TF Prime supports game controllers right out of the box.
Video @ 6:15 talks about Game Controller
I don't know why reviewer used USB BT to TF keyboard base. I'd think you could go direct to tablet BT.
Look forward to hearing full answer to this question though.
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Yes, like I said, the problem is app support. The game shown in the video apparently supports game pads with analog sticks. A lot of games, however, do not. So, if you want to use analog sticks in a game that does not recognize them, you will probably need to do something like what I had posted before so that you can re-map those to keyboard buttons.
Bluetooth Controler
This is my first post on the xda-developers forum.
Your are missing out on a GREAT Bluetooth controller for the Prime.
This is my first Android tablet so I hope my idea of a perfect portable gaming machine works!
Here is the dual analog controller I found. Check out phonejoy-net as a new member I am not able to post links.
This software (Bluez IME) for 4 bluetooth controllers in the Market.
Now I am not sure that this will work on the Asus Prime? Any recommendations?
Ultimate Transformer PRIME TF201 Accessory Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377669
Eh, I've got enough game pads, and if OnLive ever launches, I'll probably pick up their controller as well. I've got 4 xbox 360 controllers and an iControlPad. All of them work with my current transformer.
I preordered from Gamestop and they include a bluetooth game controller.
soju59 said:
I preordered from Gamestop and they include a bluetooth game controller.
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I was going to order that two because of the bundled games, but they didn't specify which color they were selling. I want/ordered champagne gold and I assumed they were shipping amethyst gray.
Re: Game Controllers.
Am I reading this thread correctly, that you can use some kindof software to use a blue tooth game controller on " any game " after I go through some kindof controller button programming.
OR
are Game Controllers only for " games designed to work with game controllers".
Thanks
nook-color said:
Re: Game Controllers.
Am I reading this thread correctly, that you can use some kindof software to use a blue tooth game controller on " any game " after I go through some kindof controller button programming.
OR
are Game Controllers only for " games designed to work with game controllers".
Thanks
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Unfortunately, it's for the latter. On the plus side, I expect the vast majority of Tegra Zone games to support controllers, if only because nvidia seems to be advertising that feature hard. Can't wait to try that shadowgun game!
nook-color said:
Re: Game Controllers.
Am I reading this thread correctly, that you can use some kindof software to use a blue tooth game controller on " any game " after I go through some kindof controller button programming.
OR
are Game Controllers only for " games designed to work with game controllers".
Thanks
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Any game that allows for keyboard input, you can map to gamepad controls with the use of another app. For apps that directly support gamepads, you just need to tell it to use the gamepad input.
I've read all the thread.... but I can't find my anwser
(beleive it or not) I have no controller pad at home. My Prime being pre-ordered, what pad would you recommand me to buy ?
Xbox ?
Ps3 ?
Wireless ? (If i could keep my dock's usb port free while emulating or gaming, it would be great...)
What is the must-have ?
(thx !!)
So did anyone tried with xbox360 gamepad ? is it working ? what do I need to get to be able to use xbox360 gamepad ?
One of the pre-release reviews I've watched on Youtube, was demoing the gamepad.
Asus sent out the Logitech F710 with his Prime.
The reviewer plugged the Logitech dongle into the TF keyboard USB port, and was plug and go.
How about the wii controller? I haven't used any controllers for my a500, but I want to for my Prime. I have all 3 controllers, I just figured the wii was more "portable".
NVM. watched after I wrote. supports all 3. niiiiiice
I want to know if a 360 controller works. Possibly with the USB dongle Microsoft sells for the PC?
ericc191 said:
I want to know if a 360 controller works. Possibly with the USB dongle Microsoft sells for the PC?
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This should help
Gamers can then play the game with an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 controller. By the end of 2011, about 40 games that take advantage of the Tegra 3's advanced features will be available.
Source
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You'd need a USB adapter for tablet, or the keyboard base to plug in any USB dongle though, a few I've seen are WIFI dongles.
PS III looks to have a Bluetooth Version that should probably work. I would look for an actual confirmation before buying one on that basis.
Does anyone know if the prime will let you connect more than one Bluetooth device at a time? I would like to use a PS3/Phonejoy controller along with my Bluetooth headphones.

Game pads and controllers that work

This is a thread to collect a list of game pads and controllers that are known to work, to chat about them start a new thread in the right forum. Maybe this can be wiki'ed sometime.
If you have a controller/pad that works, post the following:
Game pad make/model
Connection method; like Bluetooth or USB
Does it work fully?
What did you have to do to get it working? E.g. paired it via Bluetooth.
For more detailed questions than the above, please start a new thread in Q&A or here as appropriate instead of pissing in this pool, thank you!
For software to test with, I suggest something that already works with the keyboard, like Muffin Knight( Free) or whatever the most common emulator is. Both should make a reasonable baseline. If you need to find an emulator and crap, use SEARCH or make a thread. This thread is more useful when game agnostic as possible, threads for specific games/controllers can spell out specific issues.
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I have a Logitech Dual Analogue Controller that connects via USB and works perfectly. Nothing is needed to make it work at all, works with shadowgun, gta III partly (except in car, cant move forward!) and cordy
i have an icontrolpad that works perfectly with mame and the other emulators. Also works with any game that is icade compatible.
360nitrous said:
I have a Logitech Dual Analogue Controller that connects via USB and works perfectly. Nothing is needed to make it work at all, works with shadowgun, gta III and cordy
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Do you have the model number for this controller? Logitech makes several controllers and I am looking to get one. Saw some bad reviews on the accuracy (analog joystick) on some of the Logitech controllers.
i have the universal OnLive controller and works with emulators. Connects via bluetooth
Xbox 360 Controller
I have a wired xbox 360 controller (from my pc) which works perfectly on GTA 3.
~Rich~ said:
Do you have the model number for this controller? Logitech makes several controllers and I am looking to get one. Saw some bad reviews on the accuracy (analog joystick) on some of the Logitech controllers.
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this model is the g-uf13a model so far its been pretty spot on for pc and for the transformer
wireless xbox controller works flawlessly for some games but very buggy with GTA 3
I prayer there is hope.
Are there any bluetooth controllers that work? My Transformer isn't rooted and I don't own the dock so have no USB
Thanks
Start a thread for that please, thank you. Going by this list, you at least know the onlive should. If you find more that work via Bluetooth, please share here too .
Just got my PS3 controller to work with sixaxis android program via bluetooth.
Played Mario World and Super Punch-Out for a while
360nitrous said:
I have a Logitech Dual Analogue Controller that connects via USB and works perfectly. Nothing is needed to make it work at all, works with shadowgun, gta III and cordy
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How did you get GTA3 to work? I can't go forward in a car with the logitech dual action. (I have two different ones, neither work.)
antuus said:
How did you get GTA3 to work? I can't go forward in a car with the logitech dual action. (I have two different ones, neither work.)
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maybe i should change it to partly works, I cant move forward either in the car... I wish they'd just enable key mapping like shadowgun!
maciek82 said:
Just got my PS3 controller to work with sixaxis android program via bluetooth.
Played Mario World and Super Punch-Out for a while
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I use a PS3 controller with the Sixaxis Controller program as well. Works perfectly on a Rooted Transformer with Emulators. My favorite right now is Majora's Mask on N64oid.
I have yet to try it on GTA3 or OnLive though. If OnLive works properly in my house, I may consider investing in their Universal Controller.
has anyone tried the ps3 controller with Modern Combat 3? If not, could they? That's really the only game I want to use a controller with, so I'm waiting to hear if it works before I go out and get one.
Thanks in advance.
Questions like that belong in a separate thread in Q&A or in (one of) the threads on MC3, not in a list of controllers that work with this tablet, thank you in subsequentessence .
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360nitrous said:
I have a Logitech Dual Analogue Controller that connects via USB and works perfectly. Nothing is needed to make it work at all, works with shadowgun, gta III partly (except in car, cant move forward!) and cordy
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Just a warning to anyone that might mistakenly get a Rumblepad 2 (which looks very similar) or Rumblepad 2 Wireless I can't get em to work with the transformer. =[
Rumblepad 2 works with my galaxy nexus. Is there any way to change key mapping in GTA III?
sixaxis program
Anyone getting the sixaxis program to work on an unrooted tf101, i got it paired with my ps3 controller but to map keys i want to use sixaxis controller program just wont run , even tho ics on the tf101 naitavely supports ps3 controllers do you still need to be unrooted??
Wii's wiimote also work like a charm on ICS using WiimoteController. I've tried two wiimotes at the same time to play N64oid and MAME4droid and no problems, just have to edit the input settings to map buttons to your like.

looking for recommendations for gamepad and Bt mouse

Hi all
I've been reading around the net and here and I couldn't find an answer, so your help will be appreciated ....
Right now I have Logitech dual action wired usb game controller, that works in some of the games, and a Microsoft presenter 8000 bt mouse that doesn't connect to the prime at all (although working gr8 on my laptop and sgs2), I'm looking to buy a bt mouse and a game controller.
I wanted some recommendations as for the best wireless gamepad out there and a working bt mouse.
I understood that the ps3 sixaxis is working but what about a non original sticks?
I read also about logitech f710 and gamestop controller, wii controller and xbox.. .
which one is Better? Which one is compatible with most of the games?
Is there away to connect my MS presenter to the prime?
what other BT mice do you have and work (or doesn't work) with your prime ?
(Tfp android 4.0.3)
Any information will be welcomed
10x
Dror
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can u post the model's name?
Or link to the mouse product page?
10x
drorlazar said:
Hi all
I've been reading around the net and here and I couldn't find an answer, so your help will be appreciated ....
Right now I have Logitech dual action wired usb game controller, that works in some of the games, and a Microsoft presenter 8000 bt mouse that doesn't connect to the prime at all (although working gr8 on my laptop and sgs2), I'm looking to buy a bt mouse and a game controller.
I wanted some recommendations as for the best wireless gamepad out there and a working bt mouse.
I understood that the ps3 sixaxis is working but what about a non original sticks?
I read also about logitech f710 and gamestop controller, wii controller and xbox.. .
which one is Better? Which one is compatible with most of the games?
Is there away to connect my MS presenter to the prime?
what other BT mice do you have and work (or doesn't work) with your prime ?
(Tfp android 4.0.3)
Any information will be welcomed
10x
Dror
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The Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse works great on my prime and my laptop, folds up nicely for easy storage, reads any surface except clear glass. it is NOT $60 in most places. got mine on amazon for ~30 a couple months back.
The iControlPad is the gamepad i use, and works WONDERS on the emulators. i have yet to try it with other native android games, but its great on everything yongzh makes
drorlazar said:
Hi all
I've been reading around the net and here and I couldn't find an answer, so your help will be appreciated ....
Right now I have Logitech dual action wired usb game controller, that works in some of the games, and a Microsoft presenter 8000 bt mouse that doesn't connect to the prime at all (although working gr8 on my laptop and sgs2), I'm looking to buy a bt mouse and a game controller.
I wanted some recommendations as for the best wireless gamepad out there and a working bt mouse.
I understood that the ps3 sixaxis is working but what about a non original sticks?
I read also about logitech f710 and gamestop controller, wii controller and xbox.. .
which one is Better? Which one is compatible with most of the games?
Is there away to connect my MS presenter to the prime?
what other BT mice do you have and work (or doesn't work) with your prime ?
(Tfp android 4.0.3)
Any information will be welcomed
10x
Dror
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If you are looking for something that works out of the box with more than a hundred games and doesn't require root. Then Phonejoy (www.phonejoy.us) may be something for you. Also currently 10% off for the remainder of the month. May be worth checking out.
OnLive Universal Controller works natively with everything I've thrown at it (Various market games, Emulators, OnLive) and it has the added bonus of having some degree of compatibility with PCs, Macs and the like too.

[Q] Want to use Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 on Prime but how?

I've searched like crazy but have not been able to find a way to make my gamepad work with the Prime. I want to use my Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 on my Prime. I've put the USB receiver in the dock, and checked gamepad in settings. This does not work(no surprise). Then went looking for answers on XDA an good old Google but can't find a way to do this? Is there a way to make this work?
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