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Xbox 360 controller support? *UPDATE - Testers needed!*

I'm curious, with USB hosting how possible is it that someone will be able to create a driver to get an Xbox 360 controller working on the Xoom? I'm thinking a wired controller of course, but if one could get the PC wireless receiver working as well, that would be pretty cool too.
I found this ROM for the Elocity A7 in which the developer seems to have gotten it all working pretty well, including the wireless receiver. I would absolutely LOVE to play some emulators with the Xbox 360 controller!
So, what do you guys think, doable?
*Update (see post 17): Member thegeektern needs some help testing a kernel he's working on to get this working. He doesn't have the host USB cable or the wired controller yet. I'll be ordering the two shortly and will help if nobody else has already by the time they arrive.

jeston said:
I'm curious, with USB hosting how possible is it that someone will be able to create a driver to get an Xbox 360 controller working on the Xoom? I'm thinking a wired controller of course, but if one could get the PC wireless receiver working as well, that would be pretty cool too.
I found this ROM for the Elocity A7 in which the developer seems to have gotten it all working pretty well, including the wireless receiver. I would absolutely LOVE to play some emulators with the Xbox 360 controller!
So, what do you guys think, doable?
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If the interface is there, USB controllers, its doable. Drivers are a pain in the butt. At least for me. But I would rather focus on getting something like a mouse working first.

Don't know if this was done anywhere else before, but there is an eLocity rom that has this capability. Here's the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=923801
EDIT: err...nevermind...just reread OP and saw that you already linked the thread so nevermind

That would be ridiculously amazing. What would be even better is if it was wireless, but I doubt that is a possibility.

muyoso said:
That would be ridiculously amazing. What would be even better is if it was wireless, but I doubt that is a possibility.
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If they got the USB controller to work, maybe the devs could get the USB dongle to work as well:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows-Pc/dp/B000HZFCT2

Yeah, I'm guessing once somebody gets just the regular wired controller working, getting the wireless receiver working as well wouldn't be that difficult. I'm not that bothered about that though. I'm not going to be far enough away to need wireless and if I have to plug the receiver in any way that's not much different than just plugging the controller in.
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jeston said:
Yeah, I'm guessing once somebody gets just the regular wired controller working, getting the wireless receiver working as well wouldn't be that difficult. I'm not that bothered about that though. I'm not going to be far enough away to need wireless and if I have to plug the receiver in any way that's not much different than just plugging the controller in.
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Imagine this though. At a hotel, hook the Xoom/other android tablet into the TV through HDMI and then whip out your xbox 360 wireless controller and play some n64 games or something in bed. YES PLEASE.

muyoso said:
Imagine this though. At a hotel, hook the Xoom/other android tablet into the TV through HDMI and then whip out your xbox 360 wireless controller and play some n64 games or something in bed. YES PLEASE.
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That's a damn good point! I'm thinking someone could make quite a bit of donation money if they were to make this work. Wink wink!

We're mostly there already. If that datel retro wireless controller keeps getting good reviews I think it would be better to pick that up though.

patass said:
We're mostly there already. If that datel retro wireless controller keeps getting good reviews I think it would be better to pick that up though.
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I suppose that's better than lugging around a Wiimote and classic controller, but I, and I'm sure many others, would rather use an Xbox 360 controller.

patass said:
We're mostly there already. If that datel retro wireless controller keeps getting good reviews I think it would be better to pick that up though.
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I have the datel and it works flawlessly with the xoom. Worth every penny!
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FYI I have the wireless receiver and it draws a lot of power from the USB port - more than the allotted 500ma - and it got some notoriety for causing problems on systems that were not capable of providing the extra power. On my system, for example, it knocked out the audio when plugging it in, because the audio was actually USB internally.
So it may not be so great on a Xoom.
However, I agree that it would be truly awesome to get at least wired controllers working!

Could this problem be fixed using a powered USB hub, I wonder? Just more things to plug in, of course. I really would like to see at least the wired controller working, though!
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techs1200 said:
I have the datel and it works flawlessly with the xoom. Worth every penny!
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Which wii connectivity app are you using to get the retro controller working??

techs1200 said:
I have the datel and it works flawlessly with the xoom. Worth every penny!
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I've just ordered one. Would be good to know what app you use also. Thanks.

I believe Wiimote Controller is said to have the best support for the Retro controller.
Still want a 360 controller though...

Hey does anyone have a xbox 360 controller and the cable needed to hook it up to a xoom, plz pm me if you would be willing to help test the controller with the xoom.
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thegeektern said:
Hey does anyone have a xbox 360 controller and the cable needed to hook it up to a xoom, plz pm me if you would be willing to help test the controller with the xoom.
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Unfortunately when my house was robbed a few weeks back they took my old wired controller, so I need to buy a new one. Also, been waiting to get the host cable until I had a reason (this is it).

Just purchased another wired controller and the host cable. Unfortunately the estimated arrival from Hong Kong is April 8 - April 21... Hopefully someone is able to help test before that.

I have the wireless reciever, and 4 controllers and 2 head sets I can test that with if you guys want to try to get that working. I get the wifi xoom on sunday.

Onlive

Downloaded onlive today and so far its just alright. the lag and graphics need to be fixed, i'm on 25mbs wireless n and it lags. I have also got my sixaxis controller working via Bluetooth and everything works except right trigger in dirts 3 and split second.

oh sweet it does pick up controllers, yeah the lag is gonna fixed or people might have overloaded the service today. totoally worth it for the free game

Not available in Japan yet.

well it doesnt need to be ...

does the ps3 controller only work for certain games?
how about with lego batman since that is free

Well, I got it to work, and it seems ok, but I would like a higher resolution. Does it work with xbox360 controller or PS3?

I works with xbox 360 controler. For me there is no lags, but graphics looks bad. Waiting for updates - maybe they will do it better

Laggu said:
I works with xbox 360 controler. For me there is no lags, but graphics looks bad. Waiting for updates - maybe they will do it better
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is your 360 controller wired?
As for the resolution, I have noticed this since I have been using onlive for sometime. On my computer monitor it doesn't look that pretty, but when played on my htpc to my big screen looks amazing only time will tell they most likely will be fixing this soon.
On a side note I am having a wet dream were valve buys them

Im loving it. Installed last night and got up this morning with legobatman in my games! No lag here and i have crap broadband, with bt, Loads of games that i love for only a couple of quid! Game on ppl
P.S. xbox controller working for me, now i can play assassins creed revelations at work, llluuusssshhhhhh!

I dont have a 360 controller but i have read about somewhere and for sure it works.

The xbox 360 wired controller works great with onlive, but I have only played lego batman.
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I have the PC wireless xbox 360 controller, but maybe I need to get the joystick app to get it working properly.

@san pedro
it uses a bluetooth adapter right? if so, it does work but I think you do need the app feom market

melcali said:
@san pedro
it uses a bluetooth adapter right? if so, it does work but I think you do need the app feom market
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I can use it with emulators, but in shadowgun I just spin. The driver program is probably worth a shot, if not maybe I'll just get a PS3 controller.

Best Game Out for GS3 - Dead Trigger

Downloaded this yesterday and turned the graphics to high and wow! This is a new game but man is it fun! If you love Zombies + FPS this is the game for you. Grab it form the app store only $0.99c

it's not bad...best part was i was able to hook up my ps3 controller with an otg cable and use that to play

ootz0rz said:
it's not bad...best part was i was able to hook up my ps3 controller with an otg cable and use that to play
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Yeah you can use PS3/XBOX360. I think the game is pretty sweet. I'm still waiting for them to fix Nova 3 for the GS3. Otherwise I've been playing this, ME Infiltration, Homerun Battle 2, etc..

Have any of you gotten Dead Space to work? On mine it just exists after choosing difficulty.

Chicago281 said:
Yeah you can use PS3/XBOX360. I think the game is pretty sweet. I'm still waiting for them to fix Nova 3 for the GS3. Otherwise I've been playing this, ME Infiltration, Homerun Battle 2, etc..
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What's a otg cable?
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ootz0rz said:
it's not bad...best part was i was able to hook up my ps3 controller with an otg cable and use that to play
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Where'd you get your cable
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PatrickHuey said:
What's a otg cable?
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usb host cable or "on-the-go" cable.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GGBYJ4/

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usb host cable or "on-the-go" cable.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GGBYJ4/
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Gonna have to grab one of those asap
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So I'm getting just about 1% battery drop per minute of ANY (decent) game play. Is that about right? Seems like a LOT to me...
Also:
I agree Dead Trigger is a good game albeit a simple FPS. Maybe it's just me, but I feel like they super dumb down FPS's for phones because they're expecting it to be difficult to use the screen as a controller.
Maybe they do this rightfully so, but if you use a PS3 controller, suddenly all the FPS games are rudimentary and have no depth or challenge. (they all also run too slow when you have the ability to zoom around the screen with a joystick)

How the heck do you hook up an xbox controller?
1% sounds about right considering such a small battery in comparison to like the Vita.

kronium said:
How the heck do you hook up an xbox controller?
1% sounds about right considering such a small battery in comparison to like the Vita.
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I have yet to do it but my buddy has. The controller connects to the phone via Bluetooth. I think you have to be rooted though I'm not sure.

Is $8.99 too much for one of these cables?

bigant262 said:
Is $8.99 too much for one of these cables?
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Yes. If all otg cables are created equal, I got a good seller on eBay who sells them for like 3.50 a piece and they work great on my xoom. As a matter of fact I lost my last one and am waiting for a new nor in the mail now. I can produce u a link if Ud like.
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kronium said:
How the heck do you hook up an xbox controller?
1% sounds about right considering such a small battery in comparison to like the Vita.
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OTG cable is all that you need, it allows the phone to work in USB host mode so you can connect just about any USB device to the phone
For maximum flexibility, I recommend https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.poke64738.usbjoy which is an interface program for USB game controllers which allows you to map ANY usb controller to any key you want. I use this on my Kindle Fire for all the NES/SNES/Etc emulators. It should also work with the bluetooth based controllers. One thing that kind of sucks is that a lot of games are designed from the ground up for touch screen controllers so there is no provision to even change the input device

kronium said:
How the heck do you hook up an xbox controller?
1% sounds about right considering such a small battery in comparison to like the Vita.
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It's really not very difficult. To connect via bluetooth (which in my opinion is far superior to ugly and annoying wires) you will most likely need root.
I prefer the PS3 controller and this is the app I use: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...5ncGl4ZWxzdHVkaW9zLnNpeGF4aXNjb250cm9sbGVyIl0.
A year ago, connecting a wiimote was like 'WOAH!' now, It's almost expected. This is nothing new, and I'm really confused at why there aren't third party controllers for phones. The first good controller (or PS3/xbox copy) could become a standard to which all games are modeled upon. Game makers could even charge like $30 for a big title game and send you a controller for your troubles.
Unfortunately, as altitude909 said above, most every game these days is made with the idea that you'll be using on-screen controls. So they either do some funny things to make it easier to use the screen which doesn't translate into a controller, or they dumb down the gameplay so that it's just too easy with a controller.
Mass Effect is probably the best game graphically and gameplay wise on the US version Galaxy S3 currently. No matter how hard I try, that game just cannot translate into a controller. Because the nature of Mass Effect being a third person life action but turn based shooter, they tried to incorporate that unique gameplay into a phone, which actually works well with on screen controls, but could be so much more enjoyable if you could use a controller. Problem is that the game requires the player to tap on enemies to aim, and also slide around to use various powers...

Can an otg cable and 360 controller work with games, like emulators, without having root?
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Chicago281 said:
Downloaded this yesterday and turned the graphics to high and wow! This is a new game but man is it fun! If you love Zombies + FPS this is the game for you. Grab it form the app store only $0.99c
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Nice find I'm liking it.

sswb27 said:
Nice find I'm liking it.
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Me too man I'm addicted. Level 10 now didn't get a chance to play all day :\

eatkabab said:
A year ago, connecting a wiimote was like 'WOAH!' now, It's almost expected. This is nothing new, and I'm really confused at why there aren't third party controllers for phones.
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Have you seen this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=aX80oHqlh6Y#!
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Android/Gametel+wireless+game+controller/news.asp?c=35266
I've been waiting for it to release in the US or a controller that is similar...

Still confused, as I thought that the 360 controller does not work via bluetooth and lacks a usb interface. Am I wrong? I've got the PS3 controller working via bluetooth no problem.

Gaming on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

I made 2 videos, hope you enjoy it:
Playing Final Fantasy 9 and Final Fantasy 7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leD97A3krrI&list=UU2aVtEgFA_ZKN4dIbyVW5dQ&index=1&feature=plcp
And Hardcore Gaming on Galaxy note 10.1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY3m1OUds98&feature=youtu.be

Can you connect a PS3 or a Wii controller via bluetooth on Note to play emulators?

yumms said:
Can you connect a PS3 or a Wii controller via bluetooth on Note to play emulators?
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As long as tour rooted and have the six axis app and controller I don't see why not
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yumms said:
Can you connect a PS3 or a Wii controller via bluetooth on Note to play emulators?
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Some apps like SNES9x allow scanning for a Wii controller via bluetooth. I just tried it with the Note and it works without a hitch. I believe all the NES.emu series of emulators on the play store work with the Wii controller this way.

I remember I had some lag with ShadowGun on my TF700.
I am convinced now that I made the right choice returning it for the Note.
Thank you for posting this.

anyone tired chainfire on the note yet?

I just tried a wired Xbox controller plugged into the Note 10.1 via a USB Adapter, with Dead Trigger, Didn't work, and i'm rooted , this combo worked well on my Prime and Infinity, I'm sure there's some kind of work around

ILA970JOSH said:
I just tried a wired Xbox controller plugged into the Note 10.1 via a USB Adapter, with Dead Trigger, Didn't work, and i'm rooted , this combo worked well on my Prime and Infinity, I'm sure there's some kind of work around
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I tried that today too. No dice. I just ended up getting a ps3 controller and the sixaxis app work wonderfully with dead trigger

PMentior said:
I tried that today too. No dice. I just ended up getting a ps3 controller and the sixaxis app work wonderfully with dead trigger
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I'll have to give that a try, Thanks

ILA970JOSH said:
I just tried a wired Xbox controller plugged into the Note 10.1 via a USB Adapter, with Dead Trigger, Didn't work, and i'm rooted , this combo worked well on my Prime and Infinity, I'm sure there's some kind of work around
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Try getting the USB/BT joystick app, that will probably allow you to use it
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For gaming the 7.7 is the one.
Just the right size and beautiful screen.
10.1 is big.
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PMentior said:
I tried that today too. No dice. I just ended up getting a ps3 controller and the sixaxis app work wonderfully with dead trigger
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How did you get sixaxis to work, I installed the app, paired with my controller, but when I launch the game it doesn't work, anything special I need to do, I'm rooted of course, thanks

Just played Amazing Spiderman. My god it is so damn smooth! That's compared to both the prime and the infinity! Noblag, no glitch, just beautiful gaming.
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I was just watching your youtube video showing off gaming on the 10.1. Will pretty much any FPS work on with the sixaxis and PS3 controller?

ILA970JOSH said:
How did you get sixaxis to work, I installed the app, paired with my controller, but when I launch the game it doesn't work, anything special I need to do, I'm rooted of course, thanks
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You go into dead trigger options then controller options and change it to ps3 controller
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RaptorMD said:
I was just watching your youtube video showing off gaming on the 10.1. Will pretty much any FPS work on with the sixaxis and PS3 controller?
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With a lot of games you have to map the keys yourself to get the game to work with the controller, no game loft games work without changing the key mapping.
You can find sixaxis maps scattered throughout Google but they're normally for phones but if you download the key maps for the games then go to preferences and change the background, after you've taken a screenshot of the game on the 10.1 you can reposition the keys to your screenshot.
Look for maps by searching for nova 3.map and so on, there's a whole post with maps for the galaxy s3 on xda, just reposition the keys to play on tablet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqRFuuyvuDc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800342
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N7 2nd gen -- controllers?

So, I sold my first gen N7 and my 2nd gen is in the mail.
My question is this: what are my options for hooking up a controller?
I have read that the Bluetooth no longer supports Wii and ps3 controllers.
What about wiring one through an otg cable? Like a 360 wired controller?
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Can you provide a source for blue tooth incompatibility? Nothing should have changed and they would be stupid to have disabled that feature. OTG should still be viable.
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S2005x said:
So, I sold my first gen N7 and my 2nd gen is in the mail.
My question is this: what are my options for hooking up a controller?
I have read that the Bluetooth no longer supports Wii and ps3 controllers.
What about wiring one through an otg cable? Like a 360 wired controller?
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You'd have better luck posting in the actual Nexus 7.2 forums at this point.

Crap, my bad. Didn't see an N7.2 forum ... Hopefully a mod will move it for me.
I don't have the source at the moment, but I read a q&a from another thread here saying Bluetooth was no longer viable after 4.3.
I tried to make a RAZR Orca (360 controller) work with otg and it wouldn't recognise it.
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This thread got moved to the N7.2 forum, but never got any replies... anyone know if the new N7.2 can hook up to controllers?
Preferably a RAZR Onza?

S2005x said:
This thread got moved to the N7.2 forum, but never got any replies... anyone know if the new N7.2 can hook up to controllers?
Preferably a RAZR Onza?
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Mine works with the PS3 controller through the sixaxis app. I don't have a wii so don't know about those.
edit -- I'm rooted too btw. I think you need to be for the sixaxis app to work anyway
edit 2 -- I just tried hooking up my wired xbox 360 controller with my OTG cable and it is picked right up automatically without any other software

PMentior said:
Mine works with the PS3 controller through the sixaxis app. I don't have a wii so don't know about those.
edit -- I'm rooted too btw. I think you need to be for the sixaxis app to work anyway
edit 2 -- I just tried hooking up my wired xbox 360 controller with my OTG cable and it is picked right up automatically without any other software
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Good to know, thank you for that info
I'm rooted, and currently downloading a ROM with GApps for it. I don't own a PS3 controller though... maybe I can find a friend that will let me borrow his to test it out...

S2005x said:
Good to know, thank you for that info
I'm rooted, and currently downloading a ROM with GApps for it. I don't own a PS3 controller though... maybe I can find a friend that will let me borrow his to test it out...
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read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381953

I've only used PSX, PS2, and original Xbox controllers so far (yes, original Xbox, great for N64 emulation, just cut off the tip and splice a regular USB cable on) and they all worked, but the Xbox controller sadly had major input lag (like 4 full seconds).

Thank you so much for that! I'm gonna subscribe. Let me know when it can support the wiimote again and I'll buy that app too
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How did you get wired controllers to work? I have a wired 360 controller, and a PS2 controller with USB end on it.
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S2005x said:
How did you get wired controllers to work? I have a wired 360 controller, and a PS2 controller with USB end on it.
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You need an OTG adapter.

I have one...
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You might not be interested in buying another, separate, controller; but, of you don't mind, the Moga Pro controller is fantastic. It has a very premium feel to it, and very much so reminds me of a Xbox 360 controller. Its compatible with all of the major apps. Plus, the ones that it isn't compatible with, you can set up for yourself.
They also have fantastic customer support. I picked up my Flo on launch day. The Moga Pivot application wasn't running, so I emailed them. Within two days they had sent out an update and thanked me for letting them know. Also, its fully wireless. So none if that OTG stuff, and you can use it on your phone.
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Thanks for that info. Got a link where I can buy? Depends on the price I guess.
It works with Bluetooth?
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Just another confirmation that once rooted, the PS3 controller works great.

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Just another confirmation that once rooted, the PS3 controller works great.
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The OEM ps3 using Bluetooth? And with what app?
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I would recommend a PS3 controller. It has been the best controller I've ever used on Android. I have been through them all. I have a Moga Original, and its great for on the go but lacks a D-Pad. I have an Ouya controller, but it's clunky D-Pad is similar to the 360's. WiiMotes (which don't work currently) are great but lacks the button count to play anything other then NES emulators. The Moga, Ouya, 360, WiiMote, and PS3 all have good battery life. Other controllers typically suck the juice and have bad button feedback or otherwise cheaply made. Don't waste your money on anything other then the above noted.
The PS3 has a great DPad and quality. Batteries last a long time, buttons feel great, response time is flawless, connects directly to the Tablet (no dongle like 360).
The Moga is iffy. Seems to be effected with delayed response when using the Moga Pairing app, which is required for the second analog support and for launching games so they pick up on the controls. Controls aren't bad but if you play something like Mario or Sonic, you'll feel the controls are slightly "off". Still a great controller for on-the-go. I haven't tried the Moga on the new N7 yet, they may have fixed this lag.
The PS3 controller is also probably one of the cheaper controllers you can find. I picked up a White PS3 DualShock from Gamestop for $29 new. The PS3 also has the greatest amount of support. It plays reliably across all of my devices, where the others are hit and miss.
The app required is the SixAxis Pairing app from the Play Store. Some custom roms build in this driver and the controller can connect natively, but for the most part, you would use the app. Benefits of the app also include the ability to map buttons to touchscreen overlay controls for games that do not support gamepads.

player911 said:
I would recommend a PS3 controller. It has been the best controller I've ever used on Android. I have been through them all. I have a Moga Original, and its great for on the go but lacks a D-Pad. I have an Ouya controller, but it's clunky D-Pad is similar to the 360's. WiiMotes (which don't work currently) are great but lacks the button count to play anything other then NES emulators. The Moga, Ouya, 360, WiiMote, and PS3 all have good battery life. Other controllers typically suck the juice and have bad button feedback or otherwise cheaply made. Don't waste your money on anything other then the above noted.
The PS3 has a great DPad and quality. Batteries last a long time, buttons feel great, response time is flawless, connects directly to the Tablet (no dongle like 360).
The Moga is iffy. Seems to be effected with delayed response when using the Moga Pairing app, which is required for the second analog support and for launching games so they pick up on the controls. Controls aren't bad but if you play something like Mario or Sonic, you'll feel the controls are slightly "off". Still a great controller for on-the-go. I haven't tried the Moga on the new N7 yet, they may have fixed this lag.
The PS3 controller is also probably one of the cheaper controllers you can find. I picked up a White PS3 DualShock from Gamestop for $29 new. The PS3 also has the greatest amount of support. It plays reliably across all of my devices, where the others are hit and miss.
The app required is the SixAxis Pairing app from the Play Store. Some custom roms build in this driver and the controller can connect natively, but for the most part, you would use the app. Benefits of the app also include the ability to map buttons to touchscreen overlay controls for games that do not support gamepads.
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Out of curiosity, are you talking about the MOGA Pocket or the MOGA Pro? I own the latter and have never had too much trouble with the device in HIG mode (the MOGA app itself though was something of another level of horror).

S2005x said:
The OEM ps3 using Bluetooth? And with what app?
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Using this app: Sixaxis Controller
Note: You must be rooted and use a PC to change the pairing address of the controller to that of your Nexus 7. They provide a free PC utility to do that.