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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

Wii Classic Controller WIP

So I can't post pics yet, but I am working on combining a Power A mini wiimote into a classic controller pro. It is the same thing MOG has been working on, and he has done some great stuff.
So Key points so far.
The mini wiimote does work with the Droid X at least, and it does connect to the classic controller pro.
I can't cut the wiimote pcb, because there are just too many connections all over the board, unlike the typical wiimote where the top half can be cut.
Next step is to solder the wires correctly for the wiimote and the classic controller.
Stay posted if interested. If it goes well, I plan to add a dock like MOG did, but also USB power and what not, depending how much I like it. Kind of just combining multiple things I've seen on the net.

So the soldering went well, but for some reason the player indicator lights keep flashing.

It actually didn't take long, now i just need something to glue it together. I'll post pics once I get to 8 posts.

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Why....
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Wicked
That is totally wicked! I have been using a Wiimote to play GBA and SNES games quite a bit lately (ordered a classic controller online waiting for shipping). I love being able to not use the on screen controls.

trentonw said:
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Why not?
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I did something similar to this, but did not cut the controller I used an adapter and glued it. And modded a case to attach the phone to the controller.

Looks awesome
I've made 2 and will make my 3rd soon. Here's the idea for my 3rd.
-must use classic controller (not pro version) this gives u a flat back surface
-wiimote will be horizontal on the back of the CC (put the trigger on the back left side) gives u a nice trigger for shooter games!
Still need to see exactly how ill mount the phone but I really want a trigger like the n64 controller.

Just found this thread while searching for advise. I want to do something like this, but I want to mount the Power A board INSIDE the CC or CC Pro shell. Has anyone tried this, will it fit? I'd like a switch on it that tells the buttons to work as CC buttons or Wiimote buttons, and add a rechargable battery and charging port. Basically I want to make a copy of the Wii U branded Interworks Pro Controller that does exactly this. I would buy one, but I hear they don't work all that well. (bad dpad, shuts off, etc).

I hear the datel retro controller works. It looks just like the classic but its wireless.

[Q] Any hope for physical keyboard accessory?

Hi everyone,
Does anyone how to contact Samsung for requesting them to design an official accessory? Or even an after market company if its interested in making physical (bluetooth?) keyboard for Galaxy note.
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I don't think anyone buying Galaxy note is concerned about the size or thickness of such accessory and probably it can make gripping the phone easier. Also, it is possible to add more battery juice with such design. With all that in mind, I think there is a great market for such accessory for this phone or other phones in general.
What do you think about this? and Do you know any contact info for samsung (Not the customer service - I want to contact someone who takes my words seriously) or other companies to ask them for such accessory?
Brief info (You can skip it):
I really got tired from waiting for mobile with dual-core (now seems: quad cores are coming), good GPU, 1GB RAM & with sd-card extendability and decent screen with physical keyboard and good battery. After long time waiting, Galaxy Note came to meet my needs, but with only one major thing missing for me a physical keyboard. After seeing a physical case for iPhone, I said why there can't be any for Galaxy note? and here I am writing new thread about this.​

OMG this accessory is my DREAM.
Is theire any keybord like this compatible with the Galaxy S2 ???

neuTrue said:
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you can try with this
http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/24/dell-streak-makes-friends-with-logitech-dinovo-mini-in-more-way/
and you can try with any bt keyboard
here the official one

vanquishV12 said:
OMG this accessory is my DREAM.
Is theire any keybord like this compatible with the Galaxy S2 ???
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eBay and Google might help you in this. Yesterday, I couldn't find one for Samsung Galaxy (Only for TAB like dock) or anything rather than iPhone.
uvz said:
you can try with this
http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/24/dell-streak-makes-friends-with-logitech-dinovo-mini-in-more-way/
and you can try with any bt keyboard
here the official one
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First, thanks for this useful post.
I think I needed to be more specific about this, the keyboard should be in case. I mean when you need it, you slide it out and when finish get it in. Like Droids(milestones) and Xperia Pro/Play.
It is really annoying to carry bt keyboard with you all the time (as the official bt keyboard).
By the way, Logitech keyboard doesn't seems particle. Having it seems better than nothing and I'll need to think about it more. Also, Do you think it going to fit with Galaxy note?
Edit: it seems the guy with the keyboard (Logitech diNovo Mini) attached it to his dell streak with tape.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2eSWHLL1N8&feature=player_embedded

The Logitech keyboard looks amazing. I think i will buy it and test with my Note. But it's pretty expensive. So it will take some time.
I like physicall keyboards, and I think for such a big device like the Note you can create a great keyboard, better then HTC's.

I found on amazon some interesting bluetooth keyboards. And much cheaper. Honestly they cost min. 30 €.
I think i will order one in sone weeks for testing. If it will be good, i think i can make a matching case myself.
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Anyone managed to hardhack the diNovo Mini and the Note together ?

Great keyboard but expensive ... I'm looking this with Azerty keyboard and more cheaper ...

Gamepads

I am looking for a good gamepad, I have been trying to find a highly compatible one but most of the ones I find work with next to nothing, anyone got a suggestion?

Try the Powera Moga Game Pad. It even holds your phone for you. Just download the Moga Universal Driver from the market and you can use it for any game that supports a game pad.
http://www.powera.com/Products/MOGA-Mobile-Gaming-System-Android
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I had the iControlPad though always had issues with it - Using a Genuine PS3 controller now, with the GameKlip and works great.
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I heard very positive feedback about the IPEGA Bluetooth Controller. Very cheap and native compatibility for most games.
http://www.tinydeal.com/ipega-bluetooth-30-controller-for-androidiostablet-pc-p-76366.html
It's on ebay, dealextreme, focalprice, aliexpress, etc...
A seller on dealextreme mentioned the SIII would fit perfectly, but the Note II is too big.
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Your best bet is a genuine ps3 controller... I tried ths nyko playpad pro and it just had terrible compatibility
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Steelseries just released their mobile gamling controller called free, might be an option
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Alrighty, thanks for all information.

Anyone playing vice city with a pad ?
I really like the quality of that game but the rc chopper bomber mission is too hard for only onscreen controls
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Steelseries just released their mobile gamling controller called free, might be an option
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Although it is called free, it is not free for a whopping 80$
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I've had a lot of luck with the phonejoy.

I've been using a PS3 controller with the Gameklip and the Six Axis app. It works amazingly. Completely compatible with Vice City.
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Piny12 said:
I heard very positive feedback about the IPEGA Bluetooth Controller. Very cheap and native compatibility for most games.
http://www.tinydeal.com/ipega-bluetooth-30-controller-for-androidiostablet-pc-p-76366.html
It's on ebay, dealextreme, focalprice, aliexpress, etc...
A seller on dealextreme mentioned the SIII would fit perfectly, but the Note II is too big.
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I have this controller. I bought it for $25 on EBAY. It's available for around that price on dealextreme.com - it's a well known site to buy from, the only bad thing is glacially slow shipping.
There's a more detailed thread on the Ipega controller, that you can get to just by searching the XDA forums. I don't want to repeat all of the detailed feedback that there was.
I also have the phonejoy analog for around $50 - and the Ipega is superior in my opinion. The only drawback is that it no longer works for Vice City for some reason. One user claimed that it did once work. I've used it for all sorts of emulators, Shadowgun and Dead Trigger. It works great, and is easily pocketable. My only gripes are comfort, and I wish it had 2 more shoulder buttons. Even though it won't work for Vice City, I think it's a steal for the $25 price. The people complaining, or talking about lag - don't have a GS3 and need to install other drivers to work through.

[Q] Any 10 inch or more keyboards for this yet?

I have seen someone use the Acer Iconica keyboard, as it has a holder for it - however it is not very stable. I cannot understand why no-one has made a keyboard that is 10 inch or more for the nexus 7, as 7 inches is just too small. a 10 inch keyboard is only 1.5 inches either side!
Thank you,
Habylab

habylab said:
I have seen someone use the Acer Iconica keyboard, as it has a holder for it - however it is not very stable. I cannot understand why no-one has made a keyboard that is 10 inch or more for the nexus 7, as 7 inches is just too small. a 10 inch keyboard is only 1.5 inches either side!
Thank you,
Habylab
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Probably because the makers of the keyboards make it as part of a case in which to carry the tablet around with, not a standalone that you leave somewhere. If someone made a 10" keyboard case for a 7" tablet and the person was ok to carry that keyboard case with tablet around, why not just buy a 10" tablet then?
I can imagine they wouldn't sell very well either. If they would have, you would bet someone would have made one by now.

I am using the logitech bluetooth tablet keyboard.
the case of the keyboard turns into a rack for the tablet
but you can't use it on your lap, you need a desk to use that keyboard.
and you are carrying two piece around instead one like a keyboard cover.

goofball2k said:
Probably because the makers of the keyboards make it as part of a case in which to carry the tablet around with, not a standalone that you leave somewhere. If someone made a 10" keyboard case for a 7" tablet and the person was ok to carry that keyboard case with tablet around, why not just buy a 10" tablet then?
I can imagine they wouldn't sell very well either. If they would have, you would bet someone would have made one by now.
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But no one thought something like the iPhone would sell well until it was considered, like this idea? It makes perfect sense
Less weight
Bigger, easier keyboard
Same great portability
More stable to hold tablet
hevangel said:
I am using the logitech bluetooth tablet keyboard.
the case of the keyboard turns into a rack for the tablet
but you can't use it on your lap, you need a desk to use that keyboard.
and you are carrying two piece around instead one like a keyboard cover.
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Ah, nearly perfect until on your lap part!
I have just read this article: http://www.zdnet.com/using-nexus-7-with-keyboard-not-on-your-life-7000001891/
The picture is interesting:
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That's what I want basically!
Has anyone got a suggestion then instead? A good case that I could use on my lap along with a wireless keyboard?
EDIT: I think this may be the one, if I can find a UK pound sign one! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-Andr...id=1377715235&sr=1-3&keywords=belkin+keyboard