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Bluetooth Gamepad

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.

sprocket87 said:
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.

berardi said:
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?

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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..

sprocket87 said:
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.

berardi said:
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
lion2 said:
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.

sprocket87 said:
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.

sprocket87 said:
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

Game Pad for the Galaxy Nexus

With all the awesome games available for this device, has anyone figured out how to get an operational gamepad setup with it?
Essentially, I don't even want bluetooth here - a USB mounted device would work just fine.

Here's a thread about this. Maybe it will help somehow. Tell me if u found any solution because i'm looking to buy a gamepad too. Just waiting for someone to get it right.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375491
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The ps3 controller works great.
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sixaxis controller, wiimote, bluetooth gamepad, bluetooth keyboard...google is your friend

Does xbox controller work? I have xbox controllers, no PS3.

GatorsUF said:
Does xbox controller work? I have xbox controllers, no PS3.
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Xbox controllers are radio wireless and not Bluetooth like the PS3 controllers. Unless it's changed recently?

HoOnZ said:
Xbox controllers are radio wireless and not Bluetooth like the PS3 controllers. Unless it's changed recently?
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Nope, haven't changed it since 2005.

i have a wired xbox 360 controller that i use from things like COD on my PC.
Haven't tried it on my phone because im lacking a usb host cable thing.
mind you the first 2 COD games.
Also bought and just received the Phonejoy for Bluetooth play.
update just ordered a usb host cable to try the xbox should come in 3-5 days.

Im using a phonejoy and its awesome. Yea PS3 work, but on my SG S2, my rom didnt allow that so I had to buy a bluetooth controller. But now I still have it for my Nexus So I wont bother to change my PS3 controller IP everytime I want to play on my nexus and PS3.

is ROOT required?? i want to use a original ps3 controller to play games in my galaxy nexus but i totally don't want to root.

Moga Pro

Hello,
I would like to know if the moga pro is worth the money or not.
I seriously need a controller for my htc ine to play on and is there any other alternative??
also if i buy from powera.com it's costing me 120$ with shipping and that's a lot.
I live in India so any idea where i can buy that controller or any other at affording money??

Moga Pro is awesome. Though if you have a PS3, just use your controller and use the sixaxis app.

PcFish said:
Moga Pro is awesome. Though if you have a PS3, just use your controller and use the sixaxis app.
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I dont have PS3 controller. and where can i buy it?

www.powera.com
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fattiemcdoogles said:
www.powera.com
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i have tried that but with shipping it's 120$ and the price of the controller is 50$, so why would i buy it!

Have you tried Amazon?

I'd suggest waiting. They just announced the second version a while ago. I have the MOGA travel controller and it's pretty nice imo. Very cool for playing emulator games.

PcFish said:
Moga Pro is awesome. Though if you have a PS3, just use your controller and use the sixaxis app.
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I apologize for this being slightly off topic, but how did you get the Sixaxis app to work? Custom kernel? Sixaxis is not compatible with the stock kernel. Thanks!

ainen said:
Have you tried Amazon?
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yeah it's also high in price for my country

tmcquake said:
I apologize for this being slightly off topic, but how did you get the Sixaxis app to work? Custom kernel? Sixaxis is not compatible with the stock kernel. Thanks!
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Yep. Back in the day we could never get any bluetooth accessory to work but a headset or speaker. No controllers keyboards mice or anything. HTC stock kernel does not support bluetooth input devices. Most any custom kernel will. Moga has done something with their controller and app so that it works on the stock HTC kernel.

Myself I use the Moga Pocket model and it is working fine with the HTC One.
For this model you must be rooted and use the universal driver to be able to use it with emulators and so. (Not sure how this is with the pro model)
I would say it is worth the money, the only thing missing on the Moga Pocket model is the Dpad but the Pro model you are looking after does have this.
If you like gaming a controller is a must have, the reason I love this device is because you can insert your phone and hold it as one device.
A few down sides are:
- When you are gaming somewhere and need to go to the toilet for example, you will not be able to put it in your pocket quickly without disassembling it first.
- It uses batteries, so take some extra with you. (Sure sucks to have juice left in your phone but your controller is all out.
When using this controller (or any controller) with the app called "GameKeyboard"you can map pretty much every game to work with it.
(Even if they do not support hardware key mapping.)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.locnet.gamekeyboard&hl=nl
Kind regards, Stefan.

The issue with the cost is likely due to importing fees in your country.

Moga Power Pro vs. PS3 controller

I'm in the market to purchase a bluetooth controller that will be compatible with the 7 and from my research these two controllers seem to be the most discussed options. I am rooted and do not plan on mounting it to the Nexus. While I am used to the design of an Xbox 360 controller and the Moga is most similar to that design, I have read that the build quality is not quite as good as the ps3 controller. Being rooted, I am aware that both controllers can play an equal amount of games. Or that's my understanding anyway. I owned a different Moga over a year ago and used it with my rooted Razr M and it worked with any game that supported a controller with the use of root and a separate app I downloaded from the Play Store. It looks as if the Moga costs a bit more than a PS3 controller. But it also looks like I'll have to spend a few bucks on an adapter cable to initially set up the PS3 controller. So I'm at a bit of a crossroads. I understand it's going to come down to personal taste, but I was wondering if there was anything I'm missing here that maybe some of you could enlighten me about with pros or cons.
As a side note, I am waiting to hear more reviews on the Amazon TV device, but am considering purchasing it if it seems worth the price. It's my understanding that it will or does support bluetooth controllers in addition to the official Amazon controller. Since this purchase may be a possibility, I'd also have the hope that I'd possibly be able to use the same game controller with the Amazon TV as I do with my Nexus. Any advice would be great appreciated.
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Haven't tried on the N7, but SixAxis Controller worked on my HTC One.
You don't need a special OTG cable (though it def makes it easier to pair), just the USB charging cable for the PS3 controller. You download an app to run on your PC to find out the bluetooth address of your controller. Instructions Here

PcFish said:
Haven't tried on the N7, but SixAxis Controller worked on my HTC One.
You don't need a special OTG cable (though it def makes it easier to pair), just the USB charging cable for the PS3 controller. You download an app to run on your PC to find out the bluetooth address of your controller. Instructions Here
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I'll probably go ahead and get the ps3 controller then. It seems that is the consensus of most. Thanks very much for the input!
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Jersey846 said:
I'll probably go ahead and get the ps3 controller then. It seems that is the consensus of most. Thanks very much for the input!
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The Moga pro works fantastic and I have been able to sync it to everything I own as a full functioning controller including the FireTV! Can't do that with a ps3 remote

whoamanwtf said:
The Moga pro works fantastic and I have been able to sync it to everything I own as a full functioning controller including the FireTV! Can't do that with a ps3 remote
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Hmm then that may be worth reconsidering. I would like it to play with phone, Nexus and a possible TV device.
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Jersey846 said:
Hmm then that may be worth reconsidering. I would like it to play with phone, Nexus and a possible TV device.
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One thing to consider is I am pretty sure that the ps3 controller app requires root, where as the Moga does not. Just make sure to get the Pro or any of the power ones, the normal old school moga doesn't have enough buttons to work with everything. Also while gaming on the phone, the Moga has a built in GameClip so it holds your phone sort of like playing a Shield.

whoamanwtf said:
One thing to consider is I am pretty sure that the ps3 controller app requires root, where as the Moga does not. Just make sure to get the Pro or any of the power ones, the normal old school moga doesn't have enough buttons to work with everything. Also while gaming on the phone, the Moga has a built in GameClip so it holds your phone sort of like playing a Shield.
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Yeah my devices are all rooted. I needed root with my original Moga to make it compatible with most all games and not just Moga compatible games. Thanks!
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Jersey846 said:
Yeah my devices are all rooted. I needed root with my original Moga to make it compatible with most all games and not just Moga compatible games. Thanks!
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Yeah, the Moga Pro however does not need root like the original did. It has two separate modes with different drivers. One is their usual Moga driver you are used to and the other is a universal mode that just works.

PS3 all the way. Feels better and responds better. The separated D pad makes Retro gaming feel natural. It requires root but if you're a serious gamer you'll want root for other things like custom kernels and overclocks.
I use the PS3 on my Ouya too, which supports it out of the box. I use my Moga for travel but its just awkward.
PS3 feels like a solid gamepad where others feel like imitators.

best really controller galaxy s3 ?

which really controller do you recommand me ?
i looking now this http://buy.thegameklip.com/
and this http://www.mogaanywhere.com/controllers/moga-pro-controller/
i want 1 for easy use w/o root

One is jsut a holder that you need a PS3 controller to use, the other is the clip built into their controller. Depends if you want to buy a PS3 controller ot use or already have one.
As for if they need root, I don't know, but they are kind of two different products.

So if you want to play emulators than the second one isn't something for you. If you already have a Ps3 then the choice should be very clear.
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I'm using a wired xbox360 controller and 0 problems

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So if you want to play emulators than the second one isn't something for you. If you already have a Ps3 then the choice should be very clear.
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nop i dont want play emulators
is this true i dont need root mobile for play with ps3 controller only need OTG Cable ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUvTBep_wnU

yep. plug and play
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xbox 360 controller is good I am using it too

These are cool I have never seen them before. I just plug my regular PS3 controller into it and set the phone up on a stand. It works with no extra programs which is awesome. Best is if you are rooted you can make the PS3 controller work with bluetooth and plug the S3 into a tv. Using a PS3 controller and seeing the image on the tv is pretty amazing and makes you feel like it's a real video game system.

i actually use the red samurai controller from gamestop...the great thing about it is that my laptop has bluetooth capability so i can use it on that as well...ive had it for about a year now and still runs like its brand new

I'd recommend the MOGA PRO series, really. It's quick and easy to set up & configure, and it supports most of the games.
The Galaxy SIII natively recognize PS3 controller via USB so it's still cool. Configuring bluetooth for the wireless one can be a pain, though (you'll need root access and a third party app)
As a side note, the MOGA CAN play emulators. The latest version of PSX emulators for Android already support this controller. As for the others (SNES, GBA, NDS etc) you can just manually map the buttons.

I'd recommend the Moga Pro too. Had it for quite some time and works like charm. Good to hold and play and nice battery backup.

I didn't know you could use a xbox controller. Looks like I will be trying mine.