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Sup guys? I was wondering if there are any Bluetooth gamepads out that work with the EVO? Any help would be appreciated
First of all, you won't be able to use a bluetooth gamepad on the stock HTC Sense ROM. The only way that I know of to get it working is to root and install Cyanogen Mod. Then install Wiimote Controller from the market (free) and you can use a Wii controller with bluetooth.
If you want more buttons/options, there's the Datel Retro Wireless controller (wiimote replacement) or the Nintendo Classic Controller Pro, which has to be tethered to a wiimote. Same goes for the Nyko Wing.
sprocket87 said:
First of all, you won't be able to use a bluetooth gamepad on the stock HTC Sense ROM. The only way that I know of to get it working is to root and install Cyanogen Mod. Then install Wiimote Controller from the market (free) and you can use a Wii controller with bluetooth.
If you want more buttons/options, there's the Datel Retro Wireless controller (wiimote replacement) or the Nintendo Classic Controller Pro, which has to be tethered to a wiimote. Same goes for the Nyko Wing.
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Where's a good place to buy these things? what is the cheapest / easiest route?
berardi said:
Where's a good place to buy these things? what is the cheapest / easiest route?
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Which one?
You can get a wiimote anywhere. Ebay is always a good option.
The Datel controllers are harder to come by, you'll have to Google it.
sprocket87 said:
Which one?
You can get a wiimote anywhere. Ebay is always a good option.
The Datel controllers are harder to come by, you'll have to Google it.
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Oh sorry I read that too fast. I thought it was more complicated - thought you needed hardware in addition to the wiimote.
Are there any controllers you can use that have more keys than a wiimote? (or is that Datel)
wiimote woudl be great for NES, but for SNES seems like it wouldn't work so well.
So there is no possible way to get a Bluetooth controller to work unless my phone is rooted? That really sucks. If anyone knows of a way to get a controller to work without root please let us know
SantinoInc said:
So there is no possible way to get a Bluetooth controller to work unless my phone is rooted? That really sucks. If anyone knows of a way to get a controller to work without root please let us know
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Right. It's not an Android issue, it's an HTC issue. Some (all?) of their phones, including the Evo cannot work with a Bluetooth gamepad out of the box for some reason. Speculation was that they mucked with the Bluetooth stack in Sense but the latest reports say that's untrue, there's some other reason it's not working.
Regardless, you've gotta root if you want Bluetooth gaming on your Evo.
On the upside, rooting rocks for a lot of other reasons so don't be discouraged
berardi said:
Oh sorry I read that too fast. I thought it was more complicated - thought you needed hardware in addition to the wiimote.
Are there any controllers you can use that have more keys than a wiimote? (or is that Datel)
wiimote woudl be great for NES, but for SNES seems like it wouldn't work so well.
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Yeah, that's what I was saying about the Datel / Nyko Wing / Nintendo Classic Controllers.
The Classic Controller is identical, button-wise, to a SNES controller
The Classic Controller Pro is like a mix between a SNES and a Gamecube controller. It's the best for PSX games since it has 2 R/L buttons and joysticks.
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Yeah, that's what I was saying about the Datel / Nyko Wing / Nintendo Classic Controllers.
The Classic Controller is identical, button-wise, to a SNES controller
The Classic Controller Pro is like a mix between a SNES and a Gamecube controller. It's the best for PSX games since it has 2 R/L buttons and joysticks.
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damn so we're looking at around $65 for that route. And it's annoying that you have to carry around two controllers! Wish there was another standalone bluetooth controller with more buttons!
http://www.suntekstore.com/bluetooth-gamepad-for-smartphone-and-pdas---black.html
Thinking about this thing but L / R Buttons are in bad location and I don't particularly like the design.
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damn so we're looking at around $65 for that route. And it's annoying that you have to carry around two controllers! Wish there was another standalone bluetooth controller with more buttons!
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Well you can get a Wiimote and a Classic Controller Pro for about $10 each on eBay, so it's not that bad.
Carrying 2 controllers does suck, yes. The Datel is the best option, if you can find it, but that's like $50+
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First of all, you won't be able to use a bluetooth gamepad on the stock HTC Sense ROM. The only way that I know of to get it working is to root and install Cyanogen Mod. Then install Wiimote Controller from the market (free) and you can use a Wii controller with bluetooth.
If you want more buttons/options, there's the Datel Retro Wireless controller (wiimote replacement) or the Nintendo Classic Controller Pro, which has to be tethered to a wiimote. Same goes for the Nyko Wing.
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Yes you can use a bluetooth gamepad with sense installed. I use the BGP-100 bluetooth gamepad with my stock EVO. However the wiimote will not work.
lion2 said:
Yes you can use a bluetooth gamepad with sense installed. I use the BGP-100 bluetooth gamepad with my stock EVO. However the wiimote will not work.
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Really?? I didn't know that worked with Sense. Cool.
Though I always thought that controller looked sorta janky and wouldn't be the best to play on. What are your experiences?
What emu's have you tried it with? I play PSX on my Evo so the R+L buttons are important. Looks like that gamepad only has one each?
http://www.amazon.com/Wing-Wireless-Controller-Wii-Nintendo/dp/B001G0SGAY/ref=reg_hu-wl_mrai-recs
how about this thing?
berardi said:
http://www.amazon.com/Wing-Wireless-Controller-Wii-Nintendo/dp/B001G0SGAY/ref=reg_hu-wl_mrai-recs
how about this thing?
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That's the Nyko Wing I was telling you about. It still needs a Wiimote - it's got a wireless transceiver that plugs into a Wiimote extension port (where you'd plug a nunchuck into). So it's technically wireless but you still need a Wiimote handy to use it.
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That's the Nyko Wing I was telling you about. It still needs a Wiimote - it's got a wireless transceiver that plugs into a Wiimote extension port (where you'd plug a nunchuck into). So it's technically wireless but you still need a Wiimote handy to use it.
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Man! lol
There's a PS3 Turbo Fire Bluetooth Controller
"Wireless Bluetooth CommunicationUnlike most 3rd party PS3 controllers, TurboFire doesn't require any performance sapping wireless adapters or converters"
second item
http://www.google.com/products?hl=e...esult_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CCsQrQQwAg
or is the problem that PS3 controllers just aren't supported?
This one seems good? Datel seems good but like you say hard to find..
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Really?? I didn't know that worked with Sense. Cool.
Though I always thought that controller looked sorta janky and wouldn't be the best to play on. What are your experiences?
What emu's have you tried it with? I play PSX on my Evo so the R+L buttons are important. Looks like that gamepad only has one each?
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The gamepad is more comfortable than it looks. But, there is a tiny bit of lag when pressing the button to when actually seeing an onscreen action. It works great with RPG's, but takes getting used to with faster paced games. I only played with the Gameboy Advance emulator so far.
I did buy the PSX emulator but havent had the time to play any PSX games on it yet. I also did a hard reset on my phone after installing FROYO so I have to reinstall the gamepad drivers. I'll have more time this weekend to play around with the gamepad, so I'll give you a better update. I'll also post some vids.
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Man! lol
There's a PS3 Turbo Fire Bluetooth Controller
"Wireless Bluetooth CommunicationUnlike most 3rd party PS3 controllers, TurboFire doesn't require any performance sapping wireless adapters or converters"
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http://www.google.com/products?hl=e...esult_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CCsQrQQwAg
or is the problem that PS3 controllers just aren't supported?
This one seems good? Datel seems good but like you say hard to find..
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No dice. PS3 controllers don't work [yet, if ever]. The developer of the Wiimote Controller app recently got a PS3 controller to try to develop compatibility for it but the last I heard he said it was a completely different animal and would not be so easy to do. I wouldn't hold my breath.
If you can't tell I've been in your shoes
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The gamepad is more comfortable than it looks. But, there is a tiny bit of lag when pressing the button to when actually seeing an onscreen action. It works great with RPG's, but takes getting used to with faster paced games. I only played with the Gameboy Advance emulator so far.
I did buy the PSX emulator but havent had the time to play any PSX games on it yet. I also did a hard reset on my phone after installing FROYO so I have to reinstall the gamepad drivers. I'll have more time this weekend to play around with the gamepad, so I'll give you a better update. I'll also post some vids.
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Cool, thanks for the info. Sounds like I'd still probably rather stick with a Wiimote just for playability/flexibility. I like the compactness of yours though... and yours would be a great fit for FF7, etc with the PSX emu.
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No dice. PS3 controllers don't work [yet, if ever]. The developer of the Wiimote Controller app recently got a PS3 controller to try to develop compatibility for it but the last I heard he said it was a completely different animal and would not be so easy to do. I wouldn't hold my breath.
If you can't tell I've been in your shoes
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MEH!!!!
So basically the options are as you originally stated. Thanks for being patient with me going through the same thing you went through lol.
That's good news he's working on it, bad news it's hard. A ps3 controller, xbox 360 controller, a dreamcast controller, sega genesis, snes, ANYTHING but a wiimote would have been better can't believe they only put two buttons on the thing. Oh well! Time to search for cheap wiimotes lol
berardi said:
MEH!!!!
So basically the options are as you originally stated. Thanks for being patient with me going through the same thing you went through lol.
That's good news he's working on it, bad news it's hard. A ps3 controller, xbox 360 controller, a dreamcast controller, sega genesis, snes, ANYTHING but a wiimote would have been better can't believe they only put two buttons on the thing. Oh well! Time to search for cheap wiimotes lol
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Yep. On the other hand the Wiimote is actually the best option for an original NES/Gameboy emu, if that's what you're after. Plus you can get a hacked original NES controller accessory for the Wiimote on eBay if you REALLY want the authentic retro thing
Personally I think the best options are:
NES / Gameboy: Wiimote only
SNES / Sega plus above: Wiimote + Classic Controller
PSX plus above: Wiimote + Classic Controller Pro
Or, if you can find it/are willing to splurge, the Datel Retro Wireless for everything.
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Yep. On the other hand the Wiimote is actually the best option for an original NES/Gameboy emu, if that's what you're after. Plus you can get a hacked original NES controller accessory for the Wiimote on eBay if you REALLY want the authentic retro thing
Personally I think the best options are:
NES / Gameboy: Wiimote only
SNES / Sega plus above: Wiimote + Classic Controller
PSX plus above: Wiimote + Classic Controller Pro
Or, if you can find it/are willing to splurge, the Datel Retro Wireless for everything.
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yeah, I pretty much play SNES games, best system ever made IMO. Perfect blend of playable but not obstructive graphics + good gameplay
Thanks for your help I think I'm going to get the Wiimote + Classic Controller like you say.
Just because I'm retarded, can you click this and see if it looks right?
Classic Pro
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Classic-Pro...t=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item2c563b6294
Wii Controller
http://cgi.ebay.com/BLACK-REMOTE-CO...t=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1e5ab9ca99
Hi all,
I would like to get a gaming controller for my Note to play (mostly) emulators.
Has anyone tried the Wii remote + Classic Controller (real or fake) on the Note?
I'd like to buy them (around $20 for both) as they have enough buttons to play SNES games.
Also any other suggestions for BT controllers would be nice
It would probably work but I'd rather spend a few more dollars on something legit. I managed to score a ps3 controller for 33 the other day on amazon. I see the cheapest now is 44 but they seem to fluctuate daily so you just gotta keep your eyes open.
I was thinking of a PS3 controller too, but the cheapest I could find locally was €44. That's why I wondered if I could use a classic controller instead
You won't be able to us Wii controllers unless you're running MIUI or CM ROMs.
On stock ROMS without Root Phonejoy/iControlPad will work, with Root PS3 controllers will work also.
NZtechfreak said:
You won't be able to us Wii controllers unless you're running MIUI or CM ROMs.
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Why not? Can you elaborate?
Doesn't work with the Samsung stock BT stack, that's why those ROMs work - they use the stock Android BT stack.
Guess it'll be a Sixaxis then
Do the analog sticks work? Like using the right one for C buttons and the left one as analog stick in N64oid...
Use Wiimote Controller
RenkliArif said:
Hi all,
I would like to get a gaming controller for my Note to play (mostly) emulators.
Has anyone tried the Wii remote + Classic Controller (real or fake) on the Note?
I'd like to buy them (around $20 for both) as they have enough buttons to play SNES games.
Also any other suggestions for BT controllers would be nice
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Hi there! I've been using an app from the market named: WiimoteController and it works amazing. You don't need root access, only bluetooth conection. I proved it with SNesoid and everything works fine. I used a Nintendo Original WiiMote with a Classic Control plugged, and I even be able to use them as a two separated controls.
I hope my recommendation is useful and tha my english writing isn't too bad.
See ya!
- José
Hello, can you please recommend me a wireless game controller for Android?
If im correct, those which say "2.4GHz" use a small usb receiver that I have to connect to the phone (Arc ICS),
while the bluetooth ones don't need any (which I prefer :good
Im looking for something cheaper than a ps3/xbox360 contoller
Thank you in advance
I have used a wii controller in the past. It connects using bluetooth but obviously isn't a full gamepad. I'm not sure if a classic controller would work with the setup or not since I don't own one to try.
I have a mini (non-Nintendo) Wiimote that I bought for my phone (also an Arc w/ ICS) and while it's great for some things - the Neo.emu emulator works great, for example - for other games/emulators without built-in Wiimote support it's not great, and the apps available for mapping Wiimote buttons to hardware buttons on Google Play didn't work well for me.
I've just ordered one of these, which look good but I'll have to wait and see for myself: http://www.ebellking.com/mini-k6
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I went for a Gametel in the end, expensive for what it is but good compatibility.
Try radio shack.
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KRAZYADROIDMASTER said:
Try radio shack.
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No radio shack here but for those interested I got the idroid:con bluetooth controller and i'm pretty pleased with it :cyclops:
Hi All,
Been looking at getting a gaming controller for my htc one, i want one that holds the phone as well as lets you use a controller, so i can go and
play gta etc.. with ease.
Anyone got any experience with any ??
Seen this : http://buy.thegameklip.com/products/gameklip-casemount
Looks good but does anybody know if the ps3 controller works with htc one (there is a checker here if you have root https://play.google.com/store/apps/...Rpb3Muc2l4YXhpc2NvbXBhdGliaWxpdHljaGVja2VyIl0.
Also ive seen the mogo pro controller : http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/10/moga-pro-hands-on/
Which looks perfect but no info about a UK release, just US.
There is this as well, I have it on order myself.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190784533130?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
PS3 controller doesn't work over BT unless you get rid of Sense. It also doesn't work over usb OTG.
Keeping an eye on your thread as I'm also interested in controller solutions
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r2001uk said:
PS3 controller doesn't work over BT unless you get rid of Sense. It also doesn't work over usb OTG.
Keeping an eye on your thread as I'm also interested in controller solutions
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Thanks that one idea out.
I do love the moga one its looks perfect, just hoping that once it released on Monday in the US it will pop up online in places.
That bluetooth one of ebay says it has issues with android 4.0 (guessing this will mean it has issues with 4.1 as well)
Also im sure ive read somewhere that the flip at the top doesnt stretch far enough to fit a s3 in it, hence it might not fit the one!
why o why cant someone just bring out a good one and sell it world wide.
I'm hoping the Moga Pro turns out to be decent as I'll be in the US in a few Months so I'll pick one up then, unless a UK reseller pops up beforehand!
Samsung galaxy s blaze
The sixaxis controller does work on sense with the sixaxis app but requires root. As for an unrooted solution, there answer would work.
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tquider act
i will try this out tommroww
Phil750123 said:
Hi All,
Been looking at getting a gaming controller for my htc one, i want one that holds the phone as well as lets you use a controller, so i can go and
play gta etc.. with ease.
Anyone got any experience with any ??
Seen this : http://buy.thegameklip.com/products/gameklip-casemount
Looks good but does anybody know if the ps3 controller works with htc one (there is a checker here if you have root https://play.google.com/store/apps/...Rpb3Muc2l4YXhpc2NvbXBhdGliaWxpdHljaGVja2VyIl0.
Also ive seen the mogo pro controller : http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/10/moga-pro-hands-on/
Which looks perfect but no info about a UK release, just US.
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I have the Moga and it worked fine on my note 2. The sixaxis never worked with me and I have tried it on the s3 and note 2.. But the moga was good for me.
I think I am going to try the Moga pro! It looks awesome.
The sixaxis app does not work with the HTC ONE due to the required bluetooth protocol not being implemented.
OTG doesn't work either. You don't even get the local bluetooth adress in the sixaxis app! :crying:
has anyone tried to mogo mini controller?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOGA-Andr...ablet_eReader_Accessories&hash=item589eb24f29
Not as good as the pro but its available to buy, still havent seen the pro come up anywhere online even though been out since Monday.
Moga Pro!
http://www.androidcentral.com/moga-pro-review-must-have-gamers
Phil750123 said:
has anyone tried to mogo mini controller?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOGA-Andr...ablet_eReader_Accessories&hash=item589eb24f29
Not as good as the pro but its available to buy, still havent seen the pro come up anywhere online even though been out since Monday.
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I have the smaller moga controller AND the Nyko Playpad (smaller one)
the moga is nice but... it does not support any app but MOGA certified ones out of the box, meaning if its not a moga supported game it will not work, BUT! there is a "MOGA IME" around that u can install and it will allow you to use it with your non moga apps, but only with key mapping, there is no way to map touch controls. The moga runs on 2 AAA batteries
The nyko playpad is nice as well, it has the ability to be use as a controller or even a mouse for android, but their "playground" app doesn't support touch mapping yet and it doesnt have a built in mount to hold the phone, it does however come with a stand that can be used for phones OR tablets, it is rechargable
In all honesty, having tried the 2 main competitors I have both because some games wont work with one but will with the other, in the end tho, the sixaxis is probably the best bet, and even with that there is an annoying lag when playing games with any of these methods, I actually just gave up on using the controllers mostly, the only time i use them now is for my SNES and GBA emulator's
The-Last-Hylian said:
Moga Pro!
http://www.androidcentral.com/moga-pro-review-must-have-gamers
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Looks so good i want it so bad!
Phil750123 said:
Looks so good i want it so bad!
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Careful
I own a moga, and it works flawlessly with my S3, but my one doesn't see the controller at all.
Seems the protocol isn't supported, once we get a rom that doesn't have sense, I'll test it out again.
Tried the droid DNA bluetooth mod as well, no luck
r2001uk said:
PS3 controller doesn't work over BT unless you get rid of Sense. It also doesn't work over usb OTG.
Keeping an eye on your thread as I'm also interested in controller solutions
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Does it not work over usb OTG at all? Or only before getting rid of sense? I bought one of these to use with my ps3 controller and every usb pairing, management app out there says it detects my controller, I have the HTC one but when I plug in the controller nothing happens. Do I have to get rid of sense? I don't knwo why that would interfere with it. I'm kind of pissed because other phones just plug n play and I have this amazing new top of the line phone that can't do it without deleting the main software? I don't even wanna mess around with that kind of stuff lol
I've got a regular moga... May see how it works for me. It was useless for me since my sensation is too slow to play good games now and my N7 just uses an Xbox controller with USB wire.
By far best controller for phones is the phonejoy iv had a lot now and this has lasted me over two years of hardcore emulator action it is supported by all ime apps and most emulators already it's a great option and is an exact ps3 replica but works with any phones bluetooth
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Can somebody help answer what gamepad will actually work on this device. Im stuck and really want a gamepad!
Really would love for there to be a way my wiimote to my HTC One M8 - I loved this on every single android phone before Kit Kat - but evidently support for this in the native OS has gone away? Is there any way to pair the wiimote with our HTC One M8s on the stock rom?
I ask because I have a few wiimotes+nunchucks and would love to play games using the MHL HDMI out functionality of my device on any HDMI tv. But instead I have to use USB OTG with a wired xbox controller and am therefore unable to use the MHL USB HDMI out at the same time because the port is already being used.
I don't have any Sony PS3 bluetooth controllers or any other bluetooth controllers, don't want to have to shell out the 50 bucks. Would really like to utilize my existing wiimote+nunchuck as I have done for years on Android!
Bumping this. Any ideas?
Not 100% sure, but I think wiimote support for android was dropped for anything later than 4.3. Try sixaxis controller.
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Also interested.. Any developments?