A common theme in gamepad and emulation threads was 'a lack of hands' for manipulating gamepads and holding the device simultaneously.
I personally am a big fan of the sixaxis application that connects your ps3 remote to your s2, and the FPSE application that emulates playstation games.
The ability to then use HDMI-MHL adapters to port the screen, and thus have a tiny ps1 with wireless control is fantastic.
However, I found this lacked when going abroad, or when I felt the need to lose the cables.
So I designed and created a gamepad-case for the galaxy s2. See Attachments for pictures.
The case simply houses both the remote and phone. A plastic clip casing flushly holds the ps3 remote in place, and the phone sits up as a portable screen. The screen height and angle are both adjustable with this design.
I believe it is an excellent solution to the woes of emulation - your screen is free from on-screen control/clutter, and you've got yourself a PS gaming system for on the go, with sixaxis including motion+vibration, it works fantastically.
I've been playing around with this for a while, and given sixaxis app's ability to work a ps3 remote for any game, the setup works nicely. So I thought I'd just share it with the rest of XDA in case anyone was interested.
Any further information/pictures etc are available if requested .
That looks awesome!!
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Hello,
I am so impressed by how well the Nexus 7 handles gaming specially N64 emulation that I want to use a game controller and it sems there are a few options.
Firstly, I am familiar with using a PS3 controller via the OTG cable unrooted and also with Sixaxis once rooted and the option to map the buttons for touch screen only games which looks brilliant.
My big hands prefer xbox controllers so I wondered what options there are for xbox controllers in a similar environment? I'd rather not use it wired but if that was the only drawback opposed to PS3 and Sixaxis then I'd live with it..
But what gamepad solutions are there for playing Android games and Retro emulators?
Thanks
The sixaxis is your best bet. I was in the exact same situation, wanted an Xbox controller but didn't want it wired. Problem with that is Microsoft uses 2.4ghz which the nexus 7 doesn't have built in. The sixaxis is Bluetooth so it connects fine and I've never had a problem with it on any device I've used it on as a gamepad.
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It is unfortunate that the device needs to be rooted for sixaxis to work, right?
I have large hands as well, but I only have wireless Xbox controllers and when I tried using the wireless PC kit on a tablet (Cube U30GT with Android 4.1), it got recognized in the home screen, but no game was able to use it. I didn't want to purchase a cable Xbox controller just for use with Android. So I got a PS3 controller which works well as you described. I have no problem playing games with it (Dead Trigger, Shadow Gun, GTA, Max Payne, SNES Emulators so far). Playing older games with the PS3 controller is better than with an Xbox controller in my opinion, because the Xbox controller has a rubbish D-Pad, which SNES games use a lot. Remapping touch controls to the PS3 with Sixaxis Controller app is fairly good and easy, once you get the hang of it.
If you don't care about the cable and have one laying around, an Xbox 360 controller should work, at least I've seen a lot of people use one with their android devices.
There are a lot of custom controllers for android devices, most of which use bluetooth. But they are either more expansive than Xbox/PS3 or not very well built in my opinion.
rickyoon.vegas said:
It is unfortunate that the device needs to be rooted for sixaxis to work, right?
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Yes, Sixaxis needs root
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Red samurai GameStop controller.
Bluetooth, Gamepad support, Keyboard mode for emulator button mapping, rechargeable via USB, can connect two controllers together for multiplayer action Dual analog sticks, d pad, l1 l2 r1 r2, start, select, 4 action buttons. Best thing is that its made specifically for android tablets
I have two and love them.
25 dollars at your local GameStop.
Hey everyone I am searching for Gamepad for my samsung note 2.
I was thinking of buying the ipega ii IPEGA-9025 gamepad controller.
Here is the link of the ipega gamepad
http://www.amazon.in/gp/aw/d/B00IP6...ords=ipega&dpPl=1&dpID=41ERIFdaaUL&ref=plSrch
is this a good one and does it plays majority of games like moga?
any advice on this thanks
I use sixaxis controller + PS3 controller + gameklip as my gamepad. With the controller app, I was able to play most games and if it's not supported, I can use the game profile feature and set it myself.
Hello all,
I was thrilled to get Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter working with MAME4droid. However, I am looking to see if there is a 6 button controller similar to the Genesis and Sega Saturn controller that is fully compatible with the FireTV. Perhaps even with a few extra buttons for Start and Insert Coin. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
No controller is gonna be fully compatible, cause not all games support gamepads/controllers. Controllers will only work on games that support gamepads or emulators that support gamepads, and still not every controller is gonna work. I recommend the rock candy controller. If your emulator has keymaps you can program buttons as you wish. The biggest factor for me is that the Rock Candy controllers takes actual batteries, which means you don't have to charge the controller, if it goes dead just replace the batteries. Most controllers these days are rechargable, but I think a controller with replacable batteries is much better.
The controller does work on a lot of apps including most native Fire TV apps, work with Kodi, works with a lot of FPS games and most emulators.
Is anyone else having an issue with playing battle prime with a Bluetooth controller? I've used an Xbox & playstation controller, and both controllers work fine for me with call of duty mobile. But on battle prime, the right thumb stick (viewing/aim) moves ridiculously slow. Any advice? My device is fully stock .
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