Here's a video tutorial and step-by-step instructions on how to connect your PS3 controller to your rooted Galaxy S3 or any Android devices.
I thought it was going to be piece of cake but actually took me a whole hour to get it working, so here's a video tutorial that could help others who might be having trouble:
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-t...other-android-devices-using-bluetooth-or-otg/
Yup, sixasis is worth the $2. It's really like plug and play, just without the wires and you have to setup your touchscreen profiles.
But it's easy and it makes playing games a whole lot more convenient now without having to use my otg cables.
---> Brought to you in part by my T999 / T-Mobile Galaxy SIII
Do you have to be rooted in order to use sixasis app?
SurferLTU said:
Do you have to be rooted in order to use sixasis app?
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Yes.
---> Brought to you in part by my T999 / T-Mobile Galaxy SIII
How well does this work for regular apps? I've only used the ps3 / Wii controller for SNES or N64 ROMs.
VIDEO + TEXT step by step >
steps to connect PS3 controller to Galaxy S3
Tried it with friends PS3 controller, need only six axis app and a OTG cable. Also maybe someone knows if one can use the 3rd party controllers? 20 pounds is somewhat expensive for a controller(even a BT one).
thanks
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I started a thread about the use of a PS2 Controller with a USB OTG adapter but it seems like nobody is interested in it, so i drop it (the thread) and i just bought a PS3 Controller.
I connected it with a mini USB cable to my Nexus (trough the OTG cable) and works like a charm! But it could be better if i was able to use it wirelessly.
I know the Sixaxis App works great, but i really don't want to buy the app, at least not right now, because i cannot accept the fact that the PS2 controller didn't work, and then the PS3 BT controller either! Besides, i read a lot of posts where users confirms that the controller is working with the Asus Prime tablet without the need of Sixaxis or Root.
I'm using the stock 4.0.4 version without a custom kernel and i'm rooted.
Please, there's nothing against the developers of Sixaxis, it costs only U$1.58, but i cannot accept the fact that ICS could not pair the controller by itself or at least using a custom rom and/or kernel.
You can't accept that you might have to buy a $1.58 app to pair a device with a proprietary controller using proprietary communications protocols that most likely had to be reverse engineered to work on Android, just because Android doesn't include this functionality to begin with?
Oi,.
just buy the app... or you could buy a BT dongle but it would cost the same but less is needed with the app.
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JaiaV said:
You can't accept that you might have to buy a $1.58 app to pair a device with a proprietary controller using proprietary communications protocols that most likely had to be reverse engineered to work on Android, just because Android doesn't include this functionality to begin with?
Oi,.
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But how can you explain that the controller is working with the Transformer Prime without the app? As i said before, i have no problem at all with the purchase of the app, i just was looking a simpler way to pair the device, because i own a blog and i wanted to teach the regular user to pair their controllers.
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I just want to see what the favorites are here. I tried asphalt 6 and it wouldnt allow me to use the ps3 controller kinda gay.
jbadboy2007 said:
I just want to see what the favorites are here. I tried asphalt 6 and it wouldnt allow me to use the ps3 controller kinda gay.
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isnt asphalt 6 an accelerometer game?
how would it work with a ps3 controller? lol
and i wouldnt use the OTG cable, id use the sixaxis app that i've used ever since about two years ago with my OG epic 4g
and i'd play Silent Hill, Resident Evil (1,2,3) as well as some other classics on FPSE!
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Dead Trigger
Shadow Gun
Max Payne(not currently on S3 play due to faulty on screen controls)
Wolfbeef123 said:
isnt asphalt 6 an accelerometer game?
how would it work with a ps3 controller? lol
and i wouldnt use the OTG cable, id use the sixaxis app that i've used ever since about two years ago with my OG epic 4g
and i'd play Silent Hill, Resident Evil (1,2,3) as well as some other classics on FPSE!
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Free or paid version? There are no apps to configure if using ps3 controller via otg.
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Free or paid version? There are no apps to configure if using ps3 controller via otg.
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I just use this, and paid of course!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller&hl=en
wireless ftw!
Wolfbeef123 said:
I just use this, and paid of course!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller&hl=en
wireless ftw!
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Kool! Saw that a few days ago. How is the set up process and how does the phone handle it? Was thinking of buying a micro-full USB adapter to connect my PC gaming controller but this would be better...
I'm going to install FPSe and try out some the games that are out there.
dragon_rckr said:
Kool! Saw that a few days ago. How is the set up process and how does the phone handle it? Was thinking of buying a micro-full USB adapter to connect my PC gaming controller but this would be better...
I'm going to install FPSe and try out some the games that are out there.
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try the compatibility checker to see if your device can use it (i use it on GS3 no problem but I'm stock. so idk about your ROM)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ixelstudios.sixaxiscompatibilitychecker&hl=en
then if it works on the corner your Bluetooth address will come up.
I plug in my controller to my PC and use the sixaxis pair tool
http://www.dancingpixelstudios.com/sixaxiscontroller/tool.html
to change the address on the controller then i start the app on my phone and when it says "listening for controllers" i just press the home button on the controller.
then all the rest is easy configuration. and yeah i was thinking of buying an On The Go adapter, but i don't really think there is much use for it if you can just do it wirelessly.
Q1. Like the galaxy s3, Can u directly connect a wired controller (ps3) and use natively with the note 2 for games /emulators ?
Q2. Can u mirror an emulator running on note 2 to an apple tv via airplay
Q3. Are there any non root solutions for using a gamepad with the note 2
What setups do you have with your note 2 im really intrested to hear for advice and ideas
I.e note to to hdtv possibly wirelessly to stream music to hifi like a cheap sonos
Thanks in advance
Does anyone have any info about this
I read up about mirrorcast comming soon an that the galaxy note will be supported
Anyone have an apple tv and has sucessfully mirrored there screen for games snes emulators with a controller ?...
Not sure about the rest, but you can use a PS3 controller for most Androids. Root required.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTbc2Se5S3A
Although it is Bluetooth. Are you looking for specifically using a cable to connect to the phone directly?
I can answer your first question since I have tested it. You can use the PS3 controller using an OTG cable with Note 2. I played Shadowgun with it.
Bought an OTG cable, shows usb plugged on my notifications bar when I plug it in, but does nothing. Controller blinks, but won't respond, I don't want to root because I use the TWC app to watch TV on my tablet, and I like getting , you updates (last phone was the note 1 rooted and was on ICS for 2 years, so I like being current on my device for once without constant flashing and stuff.)
anyways cord and controller works fine on my Note 3 but no response from my Note 10.1 2014 Edition.
Any help?
Looked for a pre made thread on this, but whenever I hit the search thread tab on this site while using my tablet, the text bar dissappears.
HEEEEEEELP! Wanna play GTA comfortably on this pig.
Start with USB/BT Joystick app from store. It will at least let controller initialize. However I too am stuck past that, so tagging thread in hopes someone knows what's up.
Vol4Ever said:
Start with USB/BT Joystick app from store. It will at least let controller initialize. However I too am stuck past that, so tagging thread in hopes someone knows what's up.
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Yea tried USB BT and didn't really understand what I was doing. It picked the controller up but still nothing. And apps like GTA are supposed to just work with a controller, so I'm lost. Worked fine on my Note 3 but not on my Note 10.1 2014?
No one else has tried this but us?
Is it a wireless controller ? Wireless controller only use the USB for charging, the rest is always done wirelessly.
If it's a wired controller, please disregard
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No. Mine is the pure hardwired controller. That was lesson #1. Lesson #2 was to use the official Microsoft controller versus less expensive third party. Thank you Best Buy lenient return policy!
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I used a gamestop brand madcatz type cheapo I bought in attempt to get the wife to play Halo with me (fail) registered on usb/bt app but doesn't do anything outside of that, and the same controller worked fine with no setup on my Note 3. So are you saying I need an official Microsoft wired controller?
For me non Xbox wouldn't work, but pure M$ does at least show up in USB BT. I can actually PLAY with it on my S3 phone (which is rooted if that matters?), but I have not been able to play with it on the Note tablet. Very frustrating.
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I said screw it and bought a Moga.
Did the moga work easily? How much was it? I've about pulled my hair out getting the wired 360 to work. It works fine on my S3 phone is the weird part.
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Vol4Ever said:
Did the moga work easily? How much was it? I've about pulled my hair out getting the wired 360 to work. It works fine on my S3 phone is the weird part.
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Yea effortlessly, just pair it like any Bluetooth device and you're off. Plus it's compact wireless and portable.
I purchased the pro (360 replica basically) for $40 on bestbuy.com and when I went to the store to pick it up, it was actually the Moga Hero Pro which was like $60, so whether by accident or on purpose I got the more expensive $60 one from bestbuy.
I originally got the Moga Pocket for $30 at gamestop, but took it back because bestbuy had the pro for $40 and the pocket didn't have shoulder buttons, just triggers and wasn't rechargeable, it took 2 AAA batteries.
If you want to game get a MOGA for sure. I should have just done it from get go.
Oh and obviously it connects just as easy to your phone, but it's also real nice to clip it in and play games, feels like a nice portable gaming device, plus the one I got, the hero pro charges your phone as you play if you want, pretty awesome, I originally just wanted to play on my tablet, but after plugging my phone into this beast I was hooked. Def worth the money.
But yea plays awesome on both devices.
Anyone tired the SteelSeriees controller?
I can get it uber cheap, but don't know how good it is (or isn't)
Sounds like moga may be ticket unless someone can figure out why x360 won't show up on the 10.1 2014. I'm sure I'll get BB gift cards for Christmas, so I'll grab one then. Thx for tip
Well I got the moga pro on closeout for $30 at BB. Still having trouble getting it connected. Can you give me step by step what you did? I'm still using the paid version of the USB BT app. Is that still needed with the moga?
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I just got my Note 10.1 2014 for Christmas, and have bought a OTG cable in order to play games on a Controller. My PS3 controller works fine with the Note, but my 360 controller doesn't. The 4 ring lights flash, and that's it.
I tried the cable with my daughters nexus 7, and the 360 controller works fine with that.
Has anyone managed to get a 360 controller to work with the note? What could be stopping this from working?
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I just got my Note 10.1 2014 for Christmas, and have bought a OTG cable in order to play games on a Controller. My PS3 controller works fine with the Note, but my 360 controller doesn't. The 4 ring lights flash, and that's it.
I tried the cable with my daughters nexus 7, and the 360 controller works fine with that.
Has anyone managed to get a 360 controller to work with the note? What could be stopping this from working?
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Have you rooted?
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Vol4Ever said:
Well I got the moga pro on closeout for $30 at BB. Still having trouble getting it connected. Can you give me step by step what you did? I'm still using the paid version of the USB BT app. Is that still needed with the moga?
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Nope, download the moga app and its cake from there, no other app needed sir.
Hi guys,
if you are trying to use the wireless xbox 360 controller, try to install the latest Xluco Kernel (Beta v3) for Android 4.4.2.
You can find the Kernel on following page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2725193
It works like a charm and you don't need an extra App (USB/BT Joystick Center). Just plug in your xbox 360 dongle and
switch on your xbox 360 controller.
The only issue is, that your DPad won't work. On following page you can find a modified Vendor/Product driver to activate the DPad: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40032337&highlight=dpad#post40032337
For "how do I activate these files?", visit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792531
Best regards
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
Darkmind82 said:
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.