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Greetings,
I'm an Android newbie and just got my Galaxy S2 last week...
Consider me being a video game-o-holic you can understand why I developed a sever case of finger spasms/reduced manual functions over the past few days
I wonder if someone tried one of these "GAME CONTROLLER GRIP / GAME PAD CONTROLLER" seen at eBay (mostly for the iPhone though...).
Is there something suitable for the SG2 as well?
Perhaps the iPhone models can be modified for the Galaxy !?
Gal
(I can't post direct links yet..sorry...)
i think one is icontrolpad, not sure who makes it but seen a few youtube vids , there's another type i forgot the name
iControlPad will work, but I don't think it can grip the SGSII (despite having a couple of sizes of side-grips). The other one is the Phonejoy, I have one, works great (although only the emulators and Gamevil titles will work with it, enough for me, but perhaps not others).
Actually - I've been looking for a more "passive" controller similar to the images I posted.
It's probably no more than "ergonomically" designed cover for the phone, hence, fully compatible with any game/app - especially in horizontal mode...
Its cheap and seem to make playing more comfortable then holding a bare phone...
BTW - looking at the "Phonejoy" ... I couldn't help myself thinking its probably feasible to utilize a more "universal" solution to work with other ,commonly available, BT controllers - perhaps with few bits of code trickery from an XDA wizard
!?!?!
Wouldn't it be cool?
Did I miss a similar existing project?
Gal
You could try this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Nintendo-SNES-controller-into-bluetooth-/
Basically, the guy took a BGP100's innards and interfaced it with an old SNES controller. Apparently it works quite well, and it seems he takes orders for building one for you.
iControlPad has a set of rubber sides coming soon that converts it into a plain Bluetooth controller without the clamps to hold a phone. SGS2-sized clamps aren't available yet.
Not quite sure what you meant by "passive" tho.
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You could try this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Nintendo-SNES-controller-into-bluetooth-/
Basically, the guy took a BGP100's innards and interfaced it with an old SNES controller. Apparently it works quite well, and it seems he takes orders for building one for you.
iControlPad has a set of rubber sides coming soon that converts it into a plain Bluetooth controller without the clamps to hold a phone. SGS2-sized clamps aren't available yet.
Not quite sure what you meant by "passive" tho.
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If you don't mind me asking, how do you know that info about the iControlPad? Anybody here tried the iControlPad with a SGS2?
BTW I contacted the Phonejoy dealer, and apparently he is hoping to be selling a new model based on the PS3 controller (IE: with added analog sticks) early next month!
That info is available at the iControlPad website.
Yep that my question, why there nothing like that:
http://www.pspgoconsoles.co.uk/psp_go_accessories.php
for our phones? it would do wonders...
E15i said:
Yep that my question, why there nothing like that:
http://www.pspgoconsoles.co.uk/psp_go_accessories.php
for our phones? it would do wonders...
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Simply because our device is too new and there is too little of a user base. If somebody wanted to make them in small numbers at a small production cost, it might be difficult (especially on how to make sure it snaps to the device without hurting it), and then marketing them at a price point people would buy would be even more difficult.
It is sort of a mass point problem. We haven't hit critical mass, and thanks to this being a fairly niche phone, we probably won't get that kind of notoriety.
That would look awkward.
* Accidentally double posted.
Damn that is ugly... Why you would want to attach it to that monstrosity is beyond me
Geeve said:
That would look awkward.
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subcu1ture said:
Damn that is ugly... Why you would want to attach it to that monstrosity is beyond me
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Looks? Who cares about the looks? This adds grip. Not eye candy.
and I doubt you'd be bring this with you while on the go, so why not?
May as well connect your PS3 controller if you are going to this trouble.
GetPatriotized said:
Looks? Who cares about the looks? This adds grip. Not eye candy.
and I doubt you'd be bring this with you while on the go, so why not?
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I agree, something chunky to sit in the palm of my hand is what the play pad is missing. It's too thin IMO.
Look folks, I grew up playing games on ergonomically awkward controllers. Original NES was Square, SNES was slightly less square. N64 was the first console controller I used that actually pretended to care about cramping hands.
Tough it out a little. You'll grow to love the pain.
LOL you are only a real man when you have wrist and finger problems
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The Dreamcast controller was a pleasure to use, except for the DPad.
This would only be cool if it had extended batterys in the grip can you say 24 hours of gaming?
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looks funny..
Logseman said:
The Dreamcast controller was a pleasure to use, except for the DPad.
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Have to disagree.
The Dreamcast pad 'handles' always felt like it was digging into my palms...and having the wire at the bottom was annoying.
Loved the console though at the time.
I would love a snap on grip. My hands hurt from contorting to hold the little thing.
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i dont know but my hands are fine when using the phone.. i have huge hands by the way
I don't mind holding the phone when gaming, except if I'm clenching it hard.
Has anyone tried hothousing the PSP GO handgrip to an Xperia Play case?
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Leraeniesh said:
I don't mind holding the phone when gaming, except if I'm clenching it hard.
Has anyone tried hothousing the PSP GO handgrip to an Xperia Play case?
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Just tried, XPP won't fit. PSP GO is bigger and larger.
Digging a dead xbox controller with dremel work could work though.
This review is for a Sony Xperia Z Ultra, but UtorCase is tailor made for over a thousand other smartphones at https://www.shapeways.com/shops/utor-case where you can search for your phone name. If you cannot find your phone just shoot an email to the UtorCase designer, that is how I finally got one made for my extra large Phone. :laugh:
Disclaimer:
I have been nagging the designer for a Xperia Z Ultra version for a long time and finally he did it. I bought it on my own money first but after chatting with him as he wanted me to let him know how I liked it, I commented that I was going to post a review of it and he offered to refund my money for me taking the time to post a review. So, I like to make this clear because even though I am a LONG time member here and never have tried to do shady businesses, well..someone is always going to be a smart ass about it.
So with that said...Greetings!
So, as I have a BIG phone, the Xperia X Ultra, I have been looking for a way to play my games with a PS3 controller (specially emulators). Unfortunately the ones like MOGA that I was using before cannot hold my Phone plus I much prefer the PS3 controller.
So finally I found this UtorCase design which is simple and effective. As you can see by the pics, you just wrap this around your controller and it locks in perfectly.
If it can hold my phone when lying on bed to play games then it can hold any phone!
Please notice in the close of up pictures that my phone wont fit perfectly because I have a glass protector which adds .4 thickness and YET, as you can see on one of the pictures, it is so good at keeping it in place that even when not fully fitting, I can play with it lying on bed without it falling off. :good:
The material is also very light and gives the impression of not being tough yet it is.
Of course with anything designed for one single device there is always the situation of when you upgrade the phone you must buy another but to me, I dont upgrade right away since usually you need to wait a generation after yours to get real improvements and for all the enjoyment I will get from it, it is well worth the money.
Thanks for reading! :good:
Honestly I think this product is over priced, as a brand new Linx 7 only costs £39.99 in UK and this piece of plastic will cost £23 includes shipping, bearing mind, it is only a pure piece of plastic regardless how awesome this idea it is. I'm not going to buy one but good luck if you have already god it.
saga642 said:
Honestly I think this product is over priced, as a brand new Linx 7 only costs £39.99 in UK and this piece of plastic will cost £23 includes shipping, bearing mind, it is only a pure piece of plastic regardless how awesome this idea it is. I'm not going to buy one but good luck if you have already god it.
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mmmm considering you are replying to this TWO YEARS later, things have probably changed on the market.
Plus I dont see how first one item relates to the other because I dont see that tablet you are mentioning holding my controller. At the time there were pretty much no alternatives for this phone and a controller so you know...supply and demand.
Also, I dont see how shipping charges are at the sellers fault. You live in UK and I doubt international buyers were his primary target.
In any case, not sure why you say "good luck if you already got it"...I mean I provided photos of it holding my phone and did a review of it which I thought you have read before posting but looks like you didnt read much...
Regards
Has anybody tested controllers on the fold 2?
For example the razer kishi or the moga ones that use a clip.
WIth xcloud being a thing now this big screen would be great for gaming.
Have you seen the Kishi? It would be physically impossible to fit the Z Fold 2 into that controller.
nunyabiziz said:
Have you seen the Kishi? It would be physically impossible to fit the Z Fold 2 into that controller.
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Use a case with a kickstand, works perfectly
Timmothy83 said:
Use a case with a kickstand, works perfectly
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Okay...have you seen a Razer Kishi controller?
nunyabiziz said:
Okay...have you seen a Razer Kishi controller?
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I use a xbox controller, a razr would be bit small though ?
So you haven't researched the Kishi. The Kishi is a usb c controller so you will need to connect the phone into the controller in order for the setup to work.
moga controller seems to be the best, saw somebody mod a clip for it. can be connected via usb and has 2 extra buttons u can map
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Has anybody tested controllers on the fold 2?
For example the razer kishi or the moga ones that use a clip.
WIth xcloud being a thing now this big screen would be great for gaming.
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If you have dualshock, maybe this one is useful. It has no clip, has suction cup.
sony gcm10
I'll be buying a flydigi wasp 2 for mine. It worked with the previous fold open, it's fits neatly into the pocket, and if we're being honest all i really need is one analog, so i can aim/steer, the second one is perfectly usable on the screen, and it has plenty of other button, like L1, L2 and even an attachable L3
Does the MOGA XP5-X+ that Samsung sells work with the Fold2 while it's unfolded? I'm just trying to find a controller with a clip that will fit the fold unfolded as an all-in-one without having to mod another clip or use the phone and the controller separately detached from each other.
I bought this 8 bit mini controller so i can play at work with low profile ..works great
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BFVNTJR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Getting mine today. Will let y'all know how it fits.
PhameNY said:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BFVNTJR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Getting mine today. Will let y'all know how it fits.
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Isn't that the one that has buttons for triggers? and not real analog ones? Thats a dealbreaker.
Moga XP7-X coming soon!!!!!!
Holiday for $100
i been using an xbox controller w/ mines so far to play on XBOX Game Pass
GreeleyXda said:
Has anybody tested controllers on the fold 2?
For example the razer kishi or the moga ones that use a clip.
WIth xcloud being a thing now this big screen would be great for gaming.
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I modified the MOGA XP5-X+...will throw up some pics when I get home tonight.
I cut off the prongs that hold the phone, and attached a magnet (like the flat car mount type without stand). I use the magnets everywhere for my phone mounts, lol...car, bedside, office, bathroom wall in front of the throne. You get it.
With the metal plate inside my case I am able to place the Fold onto the magnet (mostly secure...think I need a stronger magnet than the one I'm using).
Dubini said:
I'll be buying a flydigi wasp 2 for mine. It worked with the previous fold open, it's fits neatly into the pocket, and if we're being honest all i really need is one analog, so i can aim/steer, the second one is perfectly usable on the screen, and it has plenty of other button, like L1, L2 and even an attachable L3
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I just got myself Flydigi Wee 2T. It does not work with the inner screen. There's some resolution /orientation related issue for the Flydigi software to work with Fold 2 inner screen. Outer screen works fine but who plays game on outer screen.
Other 3rd party controller mapper app like Octopus can work in some games. But I only tested it on very few games.
1) Among us + Octopus, works fine
2) Octopus doesn't work with COD Mobile
3) Asphalt 9 requires Google Play Games login which require additional plug in for Octopus to work.
Octopus app is a whole different story. There seem to be a paid version of it but I'm not willing to spend the money just yet. Review for Octopus ain't great.
TLDR. Flydigi Wee 2T doesn't work with Fold 2 inner screen. According to Flydigi customer support, unknown time frame, if ever, for Fold 2 support.
I'm still exploring for other workarounds (other than Octopus) for it to work with Fold 2.
myth1001 said:
I just got myself Flydigi Wee 2T. It does not work with the inner screen. There's some resolution /orientation related issue for the Flydigi software to work with Fold 2 inner screen. Outer screen works fine but who plays game on outer screen.
Other 3rd party controller mapper app like Octopus can work in some games. But I only tested it on very few games.
1) Among us + Octopus, works fine
2) Octopus doesn't work with COD Mobile
3) Asphalt 9 requires Google Play Games login which require additional plug in for Octopus to work.
Octopus app is a whole different story. There seem to be a paid version of it but I'm not willing to spend the money just yet. Review for Octopus ain't great.
TLDR. Flydigi Wee 2T doesn't work with Fold 2 inner screen. According to Flydigi customer support, unknown time frame, if ever, for Fold 2 support.
I'm still exploring for other workarounds (other than Octopus) for it to work with Fold 2.
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Dammit, was waiting for it to arrive to really get playing with ps2 emulators and stuff, that's a damn shame. Maybe by the time it arrives they'll have it fixed. I don't get it, it worked for the fold 1 and they're not that much different in terms of internal displays..... Well let me know how it goes with an alternative fix, I appreciate the warning.
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Dammit, was waiting for it to arrive to really get playing with ps2 emulators and stuff, that's a damn shame. Maybe by the time it arrives they'll have it fixed. I don't get it, it worked for the fold 1 and they're not that much different in terms of internal displays..... Well let me know how it goes with an alternative fix, I appreciate the warning.
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I just bought Panda Gamepad Pro keymapper app and it works great with Flydigi Wee 2T.
I could play COD with the panda app mapping. Could play Asphalt 9 too, without the need for Panda App since Asphalt support game controller.
Bummer that I have to pay for the 3rd party keymapping app for the controller to work properly though.
Anyway it works fine now. Will test out more games.
myth1001 said:
I just bought Panda Gamepad Pro keymapper app and it works great with Flydigi Wee 2T.
I could play COD with the panda app mapping. Could play Asphalt 9 too, without the need for Panda App since Asphalt support game controller.
Bummer that I have to pay for the 3rd party keymapping app for the controller to work properly though.
Anyway it works fine now. Will test out more games.
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Oh nice, I might give it a try then. Keep me posted !
I've owned (and still own) quite a few tablets in this life of mine. Most made by our friends at Samsung. A Lenovo here and there for good measure but mostly all Sammies. My favorite up until the last purchase was my 12.2 inch Tab Pro but I have to say this Galaxy Tab S7 Plus has easily become my all time favorite and not just that but I stand in awe of this f*&([email protected]!^ thing...First of course is that jaw dropping screen. I have the 49" ultra wide 144Hz pc monitor so I know of Sammie's Display Prowess but Holy S*(% I can't stop looking at it! Next was the ease that I was able to get the thing rooted and refilled with my Google apps and crap, no hassles.Hey Im sure that Samsung has a reason they asked so much for their Keyboard Folio for this tablet but I passed on that and picked up an RGB Backlit, Stylus Holding beauty off Amazon for about 50 bucks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DHNRGYC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (and not a minute too soon I'm sure) as me and glass/breakable electronics have a terrible history together, I always buy cases...now I just cant wait each day to use it for jotting down production lists at work or playing "Table Tennis " like games on it .
Samsung, as one of those "weirdos" who even though I've spent a sh*&load on my PC and I have the latest Android Phone I still find a need for a device "in-between" with Tablet properties ( I always have loved tablets) I'm not quite sure why but THANK YOU for scratching that itch so well with the S7+!
Ps: I also own an Intel core i7 2019 made Lenovo Laptop that I still use frequently. Its a Windows environment , the tablet is Android, all bases covered LOL.
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Hey Im sure that Samsung has a reason they asked so much for their Keyboard Folio for this tablet but I passed on that and picked up an RGB Backlit, Stylus Holding beauty off Amazon for about 50 bucks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DHNRGYC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (and not a minute too soon I'm sure) as me and glass/breakable electronics have a terrible history together, I always buy cases...now I just cant wait each day to use it for jotting down production lists at work or playing "Table Tennis " like games on it .
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Does the keyboard you purchased have a mouse pad? The link you provided didn't work for me.
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Does the keyboard you purchased have a mouse pad? The link you provided didn't work for me.
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No mousepad sorry.The link might be sold out by now
undrwater said:
Does the keyboard you purchased have a mouse pad? The link you provided didn't work for me.
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