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Gamepads?

I am interested in getting a gamepad for my PDA. I am not impressed with the joypad on the magician, at least for games. Also, I don't want to log that kind of wear. The only thing I have found is that folding bluetooth monstrocity that is being sold under all kinds of different names (freedom, chainpus, etc.).
I am not that picky, but that unit looks like the worst piece of product design I have ever seen. Bulky, and ackward. Is there anything else? I don't really care about BT. A cable it fine. I just want a straight forward gamepad for MAME arcade stuff. BT is nice, I guess, but playability is more important.
Does anyone have recommendations? Am I being too hard one the folding BT gamepad? Any reason why one of the numerous X-box BT pads wont work? This is the only thing keeping my Magician from fully satisfying my desires...

There is a cabled game pad for the ipaq series, maybe that could be rewired for the xda, I imagine the drivers will work ok.
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=2270
http://www.beinteractive.co.kr/eng/products-p3.asp?prnum=3&prrnum=1

Does that chainpus pad work with emulators like gegg and pocket snes and not just games specificaly for the ppc?

I wouldn't mind finding out some more of this also. What I do know is this... You wont find a wired gamepad that will work on the Magician. No USB or Serial host. Xbox or PC bluetooth gamepads won't work unless you can find drivers for them.
Now here's the big question I have. What bluetooth service does the pad use? Serial? I know the Magician supports the serial profile, but are the gamepads on some profile the phone doesn't have?
I want it for the PSX emulator floating around! Nothing better than playing Tekken 3 at 17fps and bashing the touch screen to hit "virtual buttons"! NOT!

Here is an email I sent to PocketGames [[email protected]] and their response...
Subject: RE:Zeta Joypad
Hello,
I am interested in the Zeta Joy-Pad. Is there a version for the XDA 2 Mini... (Also known as the Imate Jam)
From: '[email protected]'
Subject: RE:Zeta Joypad
Sorry, there's no XDA2 mini version.
The thing is, they have stopped production of all zeta joypad.
Thank you,
Koji

jimmy-bish said:
I wouldn't mind finding out some more of this also. What I do know is this... You wont find a wired gamepad that will work on the Magician. No USB or Serial host. Xbox or PC bluetooth gamepads won't work unless you can find drivers for them.
Now here's the big question I have. What bluetooth service does the pad use? Serial? I know the Magician supports the serial profile, but are the gamepads on some profile the phone doesn't have?
I want it for the PSX emulator floating around! Nothing better than playing Tekken 3 at 17fps and bashing the touch screen to hit "virtual buttons"! NOT!
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Wich psx emulator is that? You got it running on your jam? I had fspce and it didn't run. cheers

I have the same one. Chances are there may have been an error in your game rip. Did you manage to at least get it to the main screen so you could try to open a game?
Oh, and you need a playstation bios. Grab one of these from a P2P network. The file names are listed on the emulator website.
I also found that if you start a game in landscape mode, it crashes. Start the game and get past the title screen in portrait, then switch.

jaythemagician said:
Does that chainpus pad work with emulators like gegg and pocket snes and not just games specificaly for the ppc?
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I actually bought this gamepad when it first came out (for $100 ), and I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed. There's a slight lag the further you are from the device, but the Jam fits perfectly in between (and I even have a silicone case on my Jam). The gamepad simply adds more buttons to your Jam, so basically it works with every program, not just games (i.e. you can map a button for Windows Media Player). Therefore, it'll work great on roms (I used to play Street Fighter 2 all the time at work before I got GPRS). One warning, the motherf*cker sucks up batteries relentlessly, so you might want to get rechargeable batteries, or some batteries that simply will last long.
Hopefully this answers any questions. Feel free to ask some more.

I had a look at those gamepads. Damn they're expensive! Cheapest one I saw was US$119! Bugger that for an idea, they can keep it!

jimmy-bish said:
I had a look at those gamepads. Damn they're expensive! Cheapest one I saw was US$119! Bugger that for an idea, they can keep it!
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They're actually going for $50 last time I checked. I paid close to $100 for it..

Yeah, my bad. It was actually on an Australian site. Works out to be around US$70. I've found cheaper still at some US sites so it would be cheaper for me to import it.

i've got a freedom game pad. Cost 77 euro.
It work fine and i use it for most ppc games and emulation..fpsce, morphgear ecc.
Great deal

G'day,
for those who bought the gamepad, izzit any good when comes to landscape games?

Anyone tried this beauty?
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If you are interested in alternatives to the MSI or Chainpus BGP100 bluetooth gamepad, google search "modded by bacteria" go to the "work in progress" section of his forums, and search for the thread "Re-housed Bluetooth controller". The creator of the site, Bacteria, will be transplanting the innards of the BGP100 into an SNES controller. Previously, he has transplanted it into a PS1 controller. It seams feasible to DIY into almost any controller housing.

you'd better check on http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_kw=Game&_kw=pad&_kw=magician prices range from under $ 100 and free shipping

Cool Toy, Bro

I came across THIS APP which led me to THIS HARDWARE
Kinda cool. Expensive though; ~$300
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It's cool. I love to fly.

I saw this a while back but it was only for iOS back then. I'm glad to see them coming over to the dark side. I'm enough of a nerd as to go out and buy this. lol
Edit: Wait, I think they still may only support iPhones.
Edit again: There are apps in the Android market! Time to get on eBay! lol

im planning to get one of these toys

The British Car show Top Gear tested the iPhone version of that in the News Segment of the East America Special.......

http://www.ecrater.com/p/10813807/parrot-ardrone-quadricopter-controlled-by

I have 2 of these (see http://headloaf.co.uk for some stuff I've done with them).
There is already a development thread on ardrone-flyers.com with regards to Android control but I am sure that they will apreciate some input from this community too.
This is a great 'toy' and the community at ardrone-flyers.com are always looking to improve it even more. We've even managed to mount GPS to it and control it using 7ch TX rather than WiFi....loads of fun to be head with these!
It is designed for iOS use buy there are several scripts that can be run on the drone itself (as the drone runs off a linux base) so that it can be controlled via PC/Laptop, Mac, Android - these can all be found on ardrone-flyers.com along with some scripts for object tracking etc.

They are also some similar toys,which are working with bluetooth,even with older mobiles

That's freaking cool!!
Maybe after I pay some bills off and figure out how to pay for a wedding I will revisit this I love to fly RC planes and helicopers and I love playing with my phone so this is 2 awesome things in one!

Cool ... ... one day I'll get my hands on this techie stuff and control using an Android

that is Fking wicked just like the heli i build myself back when i was kid using foam and RC set.
but this is using the PHONE!!!!!!!! as the controller AWEOME!
i wonder how far is the range of those things

AllGamer said:
i wonder how far is the range of those things
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Range is 50 meters, but according to this:
http://www.ardrone-flyers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=807
You can stretch that out to 150-200 meters using some hardware and a little good old fashioned ADB.

it is cool cant wait to see some more of your future work

pretty sweet! can't wait to spy on my parents with this.

Even on ebay the price tag on this thing is high in would love to have one but I just don't see spending 300 on this plus parts if you want to mod it out
sent from a EVOlved device modded by the Borg.

Can someone specificy what this means
Play with other users via a Wi-Fi network
Another major feature is the use of several AR.Drone on a network.
Thanks to its own generated Wi-Fi network, players can create a game party where others players can join and play against each other.
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Does this mean it creates a WiFi channel in which the phone connects to so it would work anywhere within the Generated WiFi range, e.g. my giant backyard?
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* What type of connection is established between the AR.Drone and the iPhone?
The AR.Drone is connected to the iPhone by an ad hoc Wi-Fi link.
* Do I need a Wi-Fi router to operate my AR.Drone?
No, the AR.Drone creates its own Wi-Fi network. The iPhone(or device) can then connect to it just like with any Wi-Fi network.
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Wow!

I also got one but it`s a pain in the axx to connect them with each other each time. Since Android does not support Ad-Hoc Wireless , we have to trick the AR Drone into Telnet thru your PC.
This means you have to carry a PC/Laptop with you to play with AR DRONE each time you want to turn on your Ar Drone
Kinda sucks ha ?
Read this LINK , this is how I get them to connect to each other .....
Anybody knows any better method to connect them ? I mean how to enable AD HOC on Android , I tried all the methods but none of them worked so far ... Is there an application or something ?
My phones are HTC Desire HD and HTC Incredible S

doublecheese said:
Anybody knows any better method to connect them ? I mean how to enable AD HOC on Android , I tried all the methods but none of them worked so far ... Is there an application or something ?
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Well - this thread got me going a couple of days on getting a Drone
But have not found the time / probably won't either ... one thing I did read though is that it is possible to have the AR Drone connect to a WLAN (infrastructure - not adhoc).
It has some limitations concerning the IPs you use and probably security - but perhaps it is less a pain to carry around an extra router with your configured AR-WLAN
Google it - it was not hard to find

This is unrelated to Android but well worth posting.
For those of you in the RC hobby you've got to check out the Blade mCPx
A collective pitch heli with a 245mm rotor.. unreal
Definitely check out some YouTube vids of it, its just awesome. Amazing cp agility.. indoors!

cabrone1 said:
Can someone specificy what this means
Does this mean it creates a WiFi channel in which the phone connects to so it would work anywhere within the Generated WiFi range, e.g. my giant backyard?
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Wow!
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My buddy has one and yes it does that. You can also view the on board camera on your evo. And dogfight with other drones. Also you can record video from drone. Pretty cool but 300 is a lot for a toy these days
tim

Bluetooth audio streaming accessory

So I get my S2 tomorrow (Giddy as a schoolgirl) but I was looking for suggestions on replacing my current audio streaming setup. Basically my current phone, the Nexus One, had a bluetooth dock which when paired (Either when physically in the dock or over bluetooth) it would stream all audio from the handset to my connected sound system (Via 3.5mm jack).
I'm looking for an easy way to do the same with my S2, I don't really use the actual dock for physically docking so if there is a different/cheaper alternative which achieves the same effect then I'd be more than willing to try.
Thanks

If I understand what you are saying right then this here is what I am using and I find it superb.

Hollow.Droid said:
So I get my S2 tomorrow (Giddy as a schoolgirl) but I was looking for suggestions on replacing my current audio streaming setup. Basically my current phone, the Nexus One, had a bluetooth dock which when paired (Either when physically in the dock or over bluetooth) it would stream all audio from the handset to my connected sound system (Via 3.5mm jack).
I'm looking for an easy way to do the same with my S2, I don't really use the actual dock for physically docking so if there is a different/cheaper alternative which achieves the same effect then I'd be more than willing to try.
Thanks
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Wondering why your existing dock won't work with the SGSII? If its bluetooth it will be handling streaming over the A2DP bluetooth protocol, which the SGSII supports, I doubt there is anything Nexus specific about it...

airwater9 said:
If I understand what you are saying right then this here is what I am using and I find it superb.
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I want that but with a 3.5mm input jack rather than the cable coming out from it. I'm basically looking for some sort of bluetooth hub/headset which has a 3.5mm port. I know I didn't explain it very clearly
NZtechfreak said:
Wondering why your existing dock won't work with the SGSII? If its bluetooth it will be handling streaming over the A2DP bluetooth protocol, which the SGSII supports, I doubt there is anything Nexus specific about it...
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Unfortunately it's the official Nexus One dock and can only be paired once the phone has been docked once, therefore it only works with Nexus Ones. PITA for sure

Ah, OK, thanks for that explanation.
I have this - http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs...51&storeId=10151&langId=-1&partNumber=DRCBT15
Very nice as a receiver, but also good for use with whichever headset you like (I use it when exercising, the AVRCP controls are very handy for controlled media playback).

NZtechfreak said:
Ah, OK, thanks for that explanation.
I have this - http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs...51&storeId=10151&langId=-1&partNumber=DRCBT15
Very nice as a receiver, but also good for use with whichever headset you like (I use it when exercising, the AVRCP controls are very handy for controlled media playback).
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That's exactly what I'm looking for, it's really helped push me in the right direction. Cheers

I am not sure able DRC-BT15 since I didn't brought this one. But I would suggest Sony's DS-220 or DS-205, those two unlike the newest MW-600 could be use under charging. (I own all of them...)

I've got a Jabra Clipper which works quite well. Just leave it plugged in to the plug and the stereo all the time.
If your stereo has an iPod dock you can try the uPlay bluetooth dock adapter - sadly didn't work with mine, suspect it's because my stereo tries to be clever and offer controls as well as just music playing.
There's also a Belkin dongle but I've never used it.
Any other solutions you find primarily aimed at home use rather than a repurposed portable one, I'd be very interested

I use this, the HP Bluetooth Pendant. It's a transmitter and a receiver. You're looking for the receiver (bottom part of the picture). The transmitter's pretty cool if you want to use a pair of decent wired headsets over Bluetooth. It's discontinued but you can still find them online. The model number is KD031AA#ABA.
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Thanks for the suggestions, right after my last post I ended up purchasing this, the same one as DJGibbon suggested. I should have it tomorrow and will post a little about how well it works then

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PS3 Official controller supported with Live Dock

Dont know if this is mostly known already but the live dock supports Ps3 dual shock 3 controllers native. Even comes up with ps3 controller connected. thought mite put this in here as Sony thought to keep it hush hush.
Also works with Playstation suite = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402731
Full article on our site = http://www.xperiagamer.com/Blog3/xperia-ps3-pad-support-via-livedock.html
ArcS with ps3 controller playing Twisted Metal on Sony's Playastation Suite =
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Uhhh, its pretty well known and actually a cheap £2 USB OTG adaptor off ebay which does the same job.
and SE never kept it 'hush hush' from their website "Blog. IM. Game the day away. Connect your USB keyboard or game controller to LiveDock™. And transform your phone into a mini-PC. Or a video gaming console. LiveDock™ is a phone dock with USB. So you can do more. The possibilities are endless."
If the demo video shows a controller being use

adsada arc said:
Uhhh, its pretty well known and actually a cheap £2 USB OTG adaptor off ebay which does the same job.
and SE never kept it 'hush hush' from their website "Blog. IM. Game the day away. Connect your USB keyboard or game controller to LiveDock™. And transform your phone into a mini-PC. Or a video gaming console. LiveDock™ is a phone dock with USB. So you can do more. The possibilities are endless."
If the demo video shows a controller being use
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OTG cables wont do ps3 controllers as arc wont power it. Also sony said usb controller they did not state ps3 daul shock was native supported. But thanks for your input

poo-tang said:
OTG cables wont do ps3 controllers as arc wont power it. Also sony said usb controller they did not state ps3 daul shock was native supported. But thanks for your input
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Yes it will, the Livedock is exactly the same as the OTG cable, just the latter isn't a dock. I have tried my wired dual shock controller and it works. SE didn't specifically state their ps controller because its a controller and so will obviously work.

adsada arc said:
Yes it will, the Livedock is exactly the same as the OTG cable, just the latter isn't a dock. I have tried my wired dual shock controller and it works. SE didn't specifically state their ps controller because its a controller and so will obviously work.
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The live dock is self powered and OTG cables are not. Plus a Daul shock 3 controller is not like any other usb controller that works on anything. Anyway i dont care that you may already know this. This is here for people that did not. Thankyou for your more then usefull input.

Amazed by HDMI cable!

Today I get an micro HDMI to HDMI cable from eBay, and tested it just few minutes ago, and I can only say, WOW. Great experience and quality of transfer, from watching simple pictures, to watching HD videos.
My long time problem with not being able to watch my favourite shows/movies on LCD is now gone because I don't need to burn all shows and movies to DVD's and then watch them in my crappy Samsung DVD player, which interrupts playing every 15-20 mins because of aged laser lens (not to mention limitation to standard definition .avi files only).
One more nice thing is, you can browse your phone on your HD LCD, and play some of your favourite games too, and they look really amazing.
The best thing I ever get for some of my phones from eBay. Ofcourse I could buy this regularry in some of the tech shops in my town, but this way it costed me about 30% less, with longer cable, and golden connectors.
Now excuse me, I'm going to watch Star Trek (2009) in HD...

Must say, I never thought that it would be that good quality. First time I plugged it in, though it was a bit of a gimmick. Wasn't very smooth and the quality was bad. However.....
As soon as I fired up a tv show, it suddenly changed to being crystal clear. Life On Mars played as good as it does on my PS3, also sounds great too. It's perfect to plug into a HDTV when your on holiday. No more need to lug around a laptop or many DVD's :laugh:

I play with my phone using a 360 wireless controller, charging at the same time (livedock) and plugged to a bravia tv... Amazing...
To be honest I prefer playing that way with my phone than with the xbox360, the games are funnier and free...
I cant do that with my galaxy s2, thats why I love my arc s

Hahha, Overdose I thought I am the only Crazy guy playing like this! But you proofed me wrong! The only thing I own is an Xperia Arc and a no name TV which supports HDMI( 72op HD Ready) .. So , I got a controller from my friend -and started to get creative and end up using my phone as a console !

Guys, you're making me seriously thinking about getting a controller...
I'm not that much into console gaming, so you could maybe guide me about what controller you are actually talking about?
And how do you play games that require screen interaction (Angry Birds and so on...)?

mr_torture said:
Guys, you're making me seriously thinking about getting a controller...
I'm not that much into console gaming, so you could maybe guide me about what controller you are actually talking about?
And how do you play games that require screen interaction (Angry Birds and so on...)?
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Wireless mouse!! :laugh:

You can get wireless controllers in amazon for like $4 box (you need an app to pair the controller with your phone but dont need any cable)
Also there you can find USB OTG cables for like $1 box

BTW - Just wanted to say GTA 3 is amazing on FUllscreeen!

Overdose1986 said:
I play with my phone using a 360 wireless controller, charging at the same time (livedock) and plugged to a bravia tv... Amazing...
To be honest I prefer playing that way with my phone than with the xbox360, the games are funnier and free...
I cant do that with my galaxy s2, thats why I love my arc s
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360 controller connected to Arc S
Hmmm I need to get search mode fired up.... I'd like to do this!!

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I used only$5 to buy an adapter, and it is a good experience, because it cam play YouTube for an hr for at least, and never stop working when playing
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Hey i would like to know more about Wireless controller to play games works with Arc S. Can any one gimme a link on Amazon or Ebay.?

gamecontroller
i don't know if any bluetooth or wireless game controller will work in arc, maybe yes if you find the answer please share with us!

jithuelad said:
Hey i would like to know more about Wireless controller to play games works with Arc S. Can any one gimme a link on Amazon or Ebay.?
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Sent from my Arc S

Xbox 360 wireless controller (by USBOTG), PS3 controller(by bluetooth), generic PS3 dualshock bluetooth controllers, many usb controllers (by USBOTG)(wired)...
To pair any ps3 bluetooth controller with your phone you need this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mdwaXhlbHN0dWRpb3Muc2l4YXhpc2NvbnRyb2xsZXIiXQ..
Before buying that app you can check if your bluetooth controller work with it, using this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...Rpb3Muc2l4YXhpc2NvbXBhdGliaWxpdHljaGVja2VyIl0.
Controllers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Wireles...t=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item35b32ab3a9
http://www.amazon.com/Zeemote-JS1-M...&sr=8-8&keywords=android+bluetooth+controller
http://www.amazon.com/Gametel-Porta...&sr=8-3&keywords=android+bluetooth+controller
http://www.amazon.com/Playpad-Andro...&sr=8-5&keywords=android+bluetooth+controller
http://www.amazon.com/Playpad-Andro...&sr=8-7&keywords=android+bluetooth+controller
even you can play using a wireless keyboard
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RC11-2-4GHz...?pt=Keyboard_Mice_Bundles&hash=item35c0e9f042
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mini-US...ablet_eReader_Accessories&hash=item19d4afc4fe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-R...ablet_eReader_Accessories&hash=item4168f9f1b7

I'm using the Cideko Air keyboard. Works great with a simple €3 - €5 usb otg cable from Amazon.de. Probably dealextreme sells them too.
Anyone found a third party dock as well? Or only the Sony one?
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Playing FF9 (psx) while charging and using a wireless xbox360 controller

uhm...
...Final Fantasy IX on an Xperia Arc... so this is what envy feels like.
Hero. Though i have 2 copies of the game at home, so its not like im without

very nice ....
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@ Overdose
How can you play N.O.V.A 3 with arc s??
Rom/kernel??
Settings?
How many apps installed?
Please
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