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.
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I've recently purchased the excellent SmartGear and what with the Touch Pro 2's TV out would like to have myself a little retro action by playing on MegaDrive classics on my TV.
However, this would mean holding the phone, and cable, while playing, which isn't as much fun.
Does anyone know if any bluetooth games controllers work? I've looked and PS3 and Wii controllers don't seem to, but can anyone recommend one at all, or know if the ENR one works http://www.mobile-review.com/pda/review/bt-gamepad-en.shtml
I know that the Broadcomm stack is acausing problems but hope it's not going to ruin this plan.
Thanks
im a huge gamer.. mostly classic games thru emulators like nes, snes, sega, and ps1. im looking for a controller.. wireless or not.. i just dont want to end up wearing a hole in my screen from playing too much castlevania lol.
You can use the wiimote controller witht he app. You MAY be able to use a PS3 controller, but you'd need a male to female usb connector to go from evo > usb adapter < ps3 controller.
luciferii said:
im a huge gamer.. mostly classic games thru emulators like nes, snes, sega, and ps1. im looking for a controller.. wireless or not.. i just dont want to end up wearing a hole in my screen from playing too much castlevania lol.
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I have the FPSE.apk (Playstation1 Emulator), way better than PSX4Droid IMHO and the SIXAXIS app that allows me to pair my PS3 controller with my Evo (AOSP ROM, SENSE doesn't support Bluetooth HID profiles ATM). PM me and I'll send it to you. Here's a link for you to see how it looks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4M_395yg0w
Im thinking about buying this controller to play emulator games on my phone. Just wondering if its worth it or is there something better out there? The only thing is missing is the bumpers how would that affect in playing a psx emulator? Does anyone have this and can tell how good this thing is?.
http://www.powera.com/moga
http://www.amazon.com/MOGA-Mobile-Gaming-System-Android/dp/B0096L2SJ0
The idea of having the phone attached directly to the controller is cool. But for the money, you would be better off buying a wireless PS3 controller and connect your phone through bluetooth via this app. At least then you can still use the controller for a PS3 or PC if needed.
Additionally, you can buy this extremely affordable Suction Ball Stand to set your phone on a desk/surface when gaming.
I managed to grab one of the MOGAs when they did their free+shipping Christmas offer. It works well, but I haven't tried it on any emulators yet.
I like it, but it is a questionable value at the $50 price point.. Like the prior reply, a PS3 remote would probably be better, but I couldn't pass up the chance to grab the MOGA for $5.
Google SNES Controller Bluetooth" or similar and bang out an affordable hack!
If you play at more 3rd Gen+ HW like PS1 etc. Maybe not ideal.
It does give you +3 to Nerdery and +2 to OG Rep though.
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boricua10 said:
Im thinking about buying this controller to play emulator games on my phone. Just wondering if its worth it or is there something better out there? The only thing is missing is the bumpers how would that affect in playing a psx emulator? Does anyone have this and can tell how good this thing is?.
http://www.powera.com/moga
http://www.amazon.com/MOGA-Mobile-Gaming-System-Android/dp/B0096L2SJ0
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no support for any emulator or the games at this time but it is being worked on by the developers only games that will work with the moga game controller is the ones in the moga pivot app that syncs with the controller all other games are being coded by the developers to work with the moga, heres a list of games i have that work great
1.Asphalt 7<<<<apk
2.dead trigger
3.dungeon hunter<<<<apk
4.N.O.V.A. 3<<<<apk
5.pacman
6.sonic cd<<<apk
7.TDKR batman dark night rises<<<apk
all these games work great with the moga also via mini hdmi with my flat screen tv also there still other great games like grand theft auto & modern combat 4 wild blood and others soon to come that are being coded to work with the moga game controller also noted battery life not bad:good: i say great controller for on the go and for at home via hdmi with your galaxy S2, i got the moga when it frist came out and still works great.
caught this on engadget today. http://impulsecontroller.com/ Might be something to consider depending on what you're looking for
I was able to grab up a MOGA when they were giving them away, and I have both the official and the unofficial driver app (for emulators) on both my GS2 and Nexus 7 and I have to say that the controller works pretty fantastic both for emulators and for official games. Overall it is a great product that seems well made and manufactures, it connects fast with no issues, and is responsive. It still has L and R shoulder Buttons just no "L2" or "R2" which im guessing is what people refer to as bumpers. One downside for me with the MOGA though, is when playing NES/SNES/PSX emulation most prefer to have a D-Pad rather than be forced to use an analog stick. The MOGA has two nice analog sticks, but I think the lack of a D-pad is a downside on this compact model. A full size MOGA (Edit: http://www.destructoid.com/ces-full-size-moga-pro-controller-announced-for-android-241931.phtml here it is.) which looks more like a PS3 controller is supposed to be released soon as well, so be sure to google that before making a final decision.
For the money though, I agree with a few posts above me. There are pros and cons to both controllers, but If you are using it for mostly emulator gaming, I'd spend the money on a PS3 controller and use that. It'll be more comfortable, have more buttons, and can be set up great for emulators. The moga also works well, don't get me wrong... it's very portable, flat and fits well with your tablet or phone wherever you stash it, but if you don't have to worry about the portability factor then I'd take the PS3 controller over the moga still any time.
Bottom line. It's a great product that does what it says, but I wouldn't have bought one for the price tag if I hadnt gotten it for free in the deal. I would've eventually went PS3 or waited for the full size moga to drop.
I have a Moga controller and its freaking awesome.. Honestly it is more responsive in games than the PS3 controller was.. Not to mention they have alot of games are are optimized for the controller. Also If you download the universal driver the controller will work in unsupported games also.. For example GTA 3 doesn't work with the Moga app, but when you run the universal driver it works great..
Has anybody tried this ion go pad? Would it be compatible with our phone?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004YC4NN0/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&m=A9VBWN1Q1U6E6
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would love to try if it were like $20
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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.
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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.
l have always used a PS3 controller on my phones and tablets,
To those into all those different Android specific ones, are there any advantages to switching over to them?
If so, what is a good, Inexpensive one?
1 have seen $15 to $80 ones and that upper range is insanely priced. I will be using mostly for emulators
I use a moga power pro which can be hand for around 30 bucks online. The advantage is alot of games are pre programmed for it but even if a game isn't you can use the controller in mode b then use key mapping if said game supports controllers in general. Another advantage of the moga power pro is that it can charge your phone while you play. The moga pads are good and I've heard the nyko play pads are good too i cannot speak on the others.
gcforreal said:
I use a moga power pro which can be hand for around 30 bucks online. The advantage is alot of games are pre programmed for it but even if a game isn't you can use the controller in mode b then use key mapping if said game supports controllers in general. Another advantage of the moga power pro is that it can charge your phone while you play. The moga pads are good and I've heard the nyko play pads are good too i cannot speak on the others.
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Thank You