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
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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.
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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..
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What's a otg cable?
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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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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.
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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?
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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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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
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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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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.
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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 :\
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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??
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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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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.
Sixaxis Controller is an Android application which allows the Sixaxis and DualShock 3 Playstation controllers to be used as bluetooth input devices on many mobile phones and tablets. This enables the ultimate gaming experience to be had in a completely portable form factor.
Up to four controllers are supported at once, and key mappings are completely configurable, as well as the analog sticks, which are currently emulated as digital key presses.
https://market.android.com/details?...sixaxiscontroller&feature=more_from_developer
this is good, but what games can this play on the XPlay?
I bought a phone with a playstation controller, so why would i want to use another
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I could think of one game where the experience would be greater, medal of honor wich also uses the R/L 2 buttons wich I've maped to the volume button. Not so handy nor fast
It would have been the bomb if SE had made tv out or hdmi
Regards Dousan...
It's great for other android users but I don't see myself getting my x10 out with a ds3 controller in public while waiting for my train or sitting my ride out haha.
Glad I got the play aswell
It's a nice app though
Defeats the purpose of mobile gaming though... Who is going to bring a controller out with them lmao. Mind as well play emulators on bigger monitor screen at home...
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Deoxlar said:
Defeats the purpose of mobile gaming though... Who is going to bring a controller out with them lmao. Mind as well play emulators on bigger monitor screen at home...
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That could be the final idea.
Think about transmitting your screen to another via WLAN or whatever and then just grabbing the nearest controler - pairing - gaming extreme.
HearthC0re said:
That could be the final idea.
Think about transmitting your screen to another via WLAN or whatever and then just grabbing the nearest controler - pairing - gaming extreme.
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If I put it to my big screen, isn't the resolution too small to make it look good? It would be blurry wouldn't it?
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As much as I love my Play as well would totally bring my ps3 w/ ds3 with me everywhere. I usually have a backpack at all times (Im weird like that) the controller is very light, kinda small and making an equally light-weight mount is fairly strait forward, and even if I never use it outside the house it's a very convenient portable N64 or PS1. And I have both of those too!
And there goes productivity...
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If I put it to my big screen, isn't the resolution too small to make it look good? It would be blurry wouldn't it?
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nope after the live dock from SE comes out Xplay will have HDMI connectivity then this will come in handy
Live dock only supports hdmi capable phones.
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Live dock only supports hdmi capable phones.
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From all reports the play is HDMI capable, it just has no HDMI port lol
heard that it uses usb to connect to HDMI so its basically a usb to hdmi converter lets say.
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From all reports the play is HDMI capable, it just has no HDMI port lol
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There was a developer unit at E3 with HDMI out
Is this gears of war look a like out yet holly crap I just seen someideo play and my oh my it looks juicy! ! Check it out
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?deskto...e.com/watch?v=hwnzLMWoNg0&v=hwnzLMWoNg0&gl=US
I hope I can give you guys this video review URL with out getting into trouble lol but yea I want to play!
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this is suppost to release today but i don't know at what time. it's 9:45am PST
It is released in the TegraZone. Playing it now.
Pretty awsome game, I just started playing it.
Can't download market says error...
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I'm playing this game too. I use the PS3 controller to play the game.
you using the bluetooth ps3 controller?
cant get my dualshock to work right with sixaxis controller app
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Nevermind, works great!
found this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18796357&postcount=4
EDIT2, W is for Grenade Launcher
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you using the bluetooth ps3 controller?
cant get my dualshock to work right with sixaxis controller app
found this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18796357&postcount=4
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Just using usb cable hooked up to the ps3 controller
http://youtu.be/YOw81lDbSas
Thats me playing...
this is awesome. i've been looking forward to this game, and i'm really excited to see that there will be usb support! unfortunately, i just gotta wait for Google Checkout to refund the $2 authorization back to my prepaid credit card because there's just $4 left on it (no real c/c, so this is how I buy apps )
I'm pretty impressed with this game so far. I had no idea it had USB support. Anyone know if it supports bluetooth controllers too?
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I'm pretty impressed with this game so far. I had no idea it had USB support. Anyone know if it supports bluetooth controllers too?
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I used the xbox360 wireless controller, everything works, except the screen spin around. I need to research more on the xbox360 driver ...
I will test the ps3 bluetooth later on today.
Bought it online to get it from market oddly And i use 360 controller
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Bought it online to get it from market oddly And i use 360 controller
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Do you get the spinning screen when you play with the xbox360 controller? Cause mine does it and I use the wireless xbox360 pc controller.
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Do you get the spinning screen when you play with the xbox360 controller? Cause mine does it and I use the wireless xbox360 pc controller.
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No spinning here using an original wired 360 controller (yes, the exact one that came with my pre-ordered 360 back in 2005 lol)
Its kind of funny to mention though. I got spinning in Nova 2 the first time i tried to play it. Once I disabled sensor rotation, it was fine. Which reminds me, in 9mm, i recall a similar issue where the camera always wanted to look up no matter how i was holding the tab. Seems to be a common problem
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No spinning here using an original wired 360 controller (yes, the exact one that came with my pre-ordered 360 back in 2005 lol)
Its kind of funny to mention though. I got spinning in Nova 2 the first time i tried to play it. Once I disabled sensor rotation, it was fine. Which reminds me, in 9mm, i recall a similar issue where the camera always wanted to look up no matter how i was holding the tab. Seems to be a common problem
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How do you an Xbox controller with Nova 2?
Working perfectly with my PS3 controller, this game is really fun and looks fantastic!
No spinning screen bought the newer wired black style i haven't tried with my wireless with charging cord but that wasn't compatible with a lot of Linux distros so i doubt for it will 4 our nice little tab.
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How do you an Xbox controller with Nova 2?
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I never said I used it with Nova 2. I was just saying there was spinning
how do you connect a wireless 360 controller? I have a couple so I could try...
I use an usb pc controller with shadowgun and it works flawlessly
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Do you get the spinning screen when you play with the xbox360 controller? Cause mine does it and I use the wireless xbox360 pc controller.
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There is a program for controllers avaliable in the market that gives tablets driver support for most popular controllers including the wireless xbox360 controller. Maybe that would solve the spinning problem, which I too encountered. If you do try it, please let us know the results. If I remember the name of the program I will post it.
Can anyone recommend a good Bluetooth gamepad for the Nexus 7. I saw that the PS3 is supported, although I don't have a controller right now, and I think they are top end in terms of cost ?
I assume that you also need to download some software from Google Play to manage the gamepad, I dont think that Android has native support. I am aware of Sixasis controller, however is there are good free software instead ?
Also is root a mandatory requirement for the software to control the gamepad.
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I don't have any other advice for you, but I have to say I have a sixaxis controller and the program "sixaxis controller" from the play store. It works so well I haven't considered anything else. As for cost, check out local pawn shops for the controller might get one cheap. Playing dead trigger with the ps3 controller is much better than using the touch screen.
Sorry I didn't have any additional information. Also yes, root is required for sixaxis.
Agree, I bit the bullet and bought a ps3 dualshock3 sixaxis and the sixaxis app, well worth it.... Just becareful with the cheaper ones available on ebay as there are alot of fakes that don't work with sixaxis....
there's a good thread on here with some games already having profiles for them as well if you haven't already seen it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779386
I must figure out how to get MAME setup, I think that would be lots of fun with a PS3 controller and a Nexus 7 which is what I will buy. Thanks
One controller that I heard is good (although I havent tried first hand) is the icontrolpad ( http://www.icontrolpad.com ). Apparently they are bluetooth controllers so they will be able to work with the N7 or any device that has bluetooth capabilities. It is a pretty steep price to bite the bullet on though.
Thanks for the link. I noticed that the iControlPad says that it's compatible with many emulators.
Is the PS3 controler with sixaxis compatible with MAME and other emulators ?
Maybe it's me, but the iControlPad gamepad does'nt have an asthetically pleasing design
I'm about to load mame on mine, I'll let you know how I get on
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+1 for the PS3 controller, it just works so well with the six axis software. I'm not 100% sure but I think the reason for root access is that part of the pairing process is to connect the controller to the N7 via a USB cable in order to set the Bluetooth address as required. You can also do this via a pc if you don't have an otg cable.
An XBox360 controller connected wired with an OTG cable works perfectly without apps. But I have to agree that sixaxis with a ps3 pad is perfect.
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An XBox360 controller connected wired with an OTG cable works perfectly without apps. But I have to agree that sixaxis with a ps3 pad is perfect.
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If your ps3 controller battery is flat it also works via a cable connection!
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If your ps3 controller battery is flat it also works via a cable connection!
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Yes, but your N7 still needs to be rooted and that you are running the sixaxis Bluetooth app (your device is actively charging the controller) in the background. The 360 controller is plug and play compatible.
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I'm pretty sure you don't have to be rooted to use the ps3 controller see this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb8Jg4jW9FU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I'm pretty sure you don't have to be rooted to use the ps3 controller see this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb8Jg4jW9FU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Holy crap,that's great. I take it all back, just tried it out perfectly. Thanks for the link.
I wish my Galaxy S2 would do that!
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I would recommend
I would recommend this: http://www.phonejoy.us/
Look at this, it's like a PS3 sixaxsis controller but a more compatible Bluetooth version.
It uses Bluez IME to work.
androidlover287 said:
I would recommend this: http://www.phonejoy.us/
Look at this, it's like a PS3 sixaxsis controller but a more compatible Bluetooth version.
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I've heard lots if good things about these, I have a couple of friends on G+ who live in the states that say they are a great investment.
These are also in the pipeline soon,they look a bit flatter and pocket friendly.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/05/nykos-playpad-and-playpad-pro-android-tablet-controllers-hands/
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I will have to try one
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I've heard lots if good things about these, I have a couple of friends on G+ who live in the states that say they are a great investment.
These are also in the pipeline soon,they look a bit flatter and pocket friendly.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/05/nykos-playpad-and-playpad-pro-android-tablet-controllers-hands/
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I have 9-14 days to wait to even get my phonejoy controller, but i'll have to try this as well as soon as i get my tablet, (Hopefully Tuesday)
Thanks for the tip.
Remember you can root, but NOT install a custom recovery, meaning you can have the best of both worlds as this way you will still be able to get the OTA updates :victory:
I wanted to revisit this topic, to see if there are any new Nexus 7 (Android) / Tablet Bluetooth gamepads, I am ready to buy one.... and I am certain that some good new controllers are now on the market.
How about pc's gamepads? Does they work straight away like 360's pad?
I am seriously looking forward to the shield but I couldn't care less about the android gaming portion of the device. The only reason I would be buying this is for the streaming option, I already have a i7 920 machine with a gtx 770 gpu (talk about too much gpu for an older CPU) and have my whole house wires with cat5e and wireless n routers/access points. The shield would be my dream come true, I would just take it to any tv in the house and connect it with the hdmi out and basically play my pc games anywhere I want, or if needs be, on the shield screen itself.
Those who are married with kids know exactly why this sort of mobility is why the shield is 100% worth it. My problem? That the shield is a complete flop (it probably will) and nvidia does a dreamcast on us and drops support for it in a few years and no more streaming games.
Any chance o a type of root hack or something that will allow us to stream games nvidia doesn't allow?
kuhne said:
I am seriously looking forward to the shield but I couldn't care less about the android gaming portion of the device. The only reason I would be buying this is for the streaming option, I already have a i7 920 machine with a gtx 770 gpu (talk about too much gpu for an older CPU) and have my whole house wires with cat5e and wireless n routers/access points. The shield would be my dream come true, I would just take it to any tv in the house and connect it with the hdmi out and basically play my pc games anywhere I want, or if needs be, on the shield screen itself.
Those who are married with kids know exactly why this sort of mobility is why the shield is 100% worth it. My problem? That the shield is a complete flop (it probably will) and nvidia does a dreamcast on us and drops support for it in a few years and no more streaming games.
Any chance o a type of root hack or something that will allow us to stream games nvidia doesn't allow?
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Don't even need a root hack. There are already ways around the "supported game list".
agrabren said:
Don't even need a root hack. There are already ways around the "supported game list".
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Oh man, seriously? With functioning gamepad and everything? Talk about good news! Thanks!
kuhne said:
Oh man, seriously? With functioning gamepad and everything? Talk about good news! Thanks!
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Assuming the *game* supports an external gamepad. I tried to get "Rock of Ages" to work, but it doesn't. Of course, I've had multiple times where that game won't work with *the keyboard connected to the system*. It's pretty flaky. But most games support an external controller, and just work.
It's not fake mouse and keyboard events, it's a real controller.
You have your hands on a shield already?
I'm a technical lead for android on it.
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I'm a technical lead for android on it.
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Oh, nice, so you workked on the project officialy with Nvidia or how did that work?
Won't you get into trouble for letting me know we already can get around the allowed games?
I won't take anymore of your time, I just wanted to ask how the overall streaming experience was? With my setup being a i7 920 with a gtx 770 and 12gb of ram and my router being a belkin N router (no A, just N). My idea is to connect the shield with a long hdmi cable to my 60inch lcd and play my computer games there (my computer is in another room altogether)
In a situation like this, will my intentions work? I am very excited for this device for this reason alone!
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Oh, nice, so you workked on the project officialy with Nvidia or how did that work?
Won't you get into trouble for letting me know we already can get around the allowed games?
I won't take anymore of your time, I just wanted to ask how the overall streaming experience was? With my setup being a i7 920 with a gtx 770 and 12gb of ram and my router being a belkin N router (no A, just N). My idea is to connect the shield with a long hdmi cable to my 60inch lcd and play my computer games there (my computer is in another room altogether)
In a situation like this, will my intentions work? I am very excited for this device for this reason alone!
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The weak link in your setup will be the wifi router. I haven't had great luck on the 2.4GHz spectrum, but I also have a noisy 2.4GHz range (many APs nearby, baby monitors, etc)
Outside of that, you, that will work. I wish they had used MHL for the HDMI out, so that you didn't need two cables to be charging and playing, but I don't know if MHL can do 2 amp charging or not. I'm hopeful that Monoprice will start selling their very sexy thin HDMI cables for mini HDMI (I haven't looked lately, so they may already have them), and then it wouldn't be terrible to connect via HDMI video. I think you can use a bluetooth controller with SHIELD, so you could set it on a table as a "dongle" for streaming PC games.
I still work on SHIELD. And I love working on it. One of my responsibilities is to make sure we stay as close to pure AOSP as possible, while supporting product features which AOSP doesn't (try using a controller to navigate the launcher...). That said, NVIDIA doesn't sponsor (or probably condone) my speaking on dev forums, but I'm also careful about what I say. Working around non-supported games was planned ahead of time. Supported games means games we've tested and made sure work smoothly. But you can add any games you'd like to Steam (heck, you can add Microsoft Word to Steam) and they'll show up via "Steam Big Picture" on SHIELD.
You'll notice I don't reply to launch date or "what caused the delay" threads. I do *like* keeping my job. That would be "leaking" information.
Got it I won't ask those questions then.
Just worried about the router thing you mentioned. My fiber op goes directly into a dual band n router but that is in the same room as the computer so using the shield there makes no sense. I have a cat 5e cable going from that router over 150 feet to my home theater room and over there it connects to an older Belkin N router which i have set up as an access point.
That's the room i plan on doing most of my shield gaming streaming from the pc in the other room.
Why would you say this wouldn't work? Cat5e not enough? N router not enough?
What sort of speeds does the shield require?
Also, what you mentioned about setting the shield on a table and connect another controller to it via Bluetooth is just incredible. This means i could connect a wireless keyboard and mouse to it. I'm abit of an old school gamer myself and not that much into game pads when taking about fast reaction in games. Love game pads for rpgs and things like that.
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But you can add any games you'd like to Steam (heck, you can add Microsoft Word to Steam) and they'll show up via "Steam Big Picture" on SHIELD.
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HECK YES! lol i've been wanting to hear words like this for a LONG time.
glitchhawk said:
HECK YES! lol i've been wanting to hear words like this for a LONG time.
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I can't promise apps like Microsoft Word will stream because they aren't full screen... But yes, you aren't restricted to just the handful of games NVIDIA officially supports.
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agrabren said:
I can't promise apps like Microsoft Word will stream because they aren't full screen... But yes, you aren't restricted to just the handful of games NVIDIA officially supports.
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awesome... maybe play some shadowrun for 2006's sake
kuhne said:
Also, what you mentioned about setting the shield on a table and connect another controller to it via Bluetooth is just incredible. This means i could connect a wireless keyboard and mouse to it. I'm abit of an old school gamer myself and not that much into game pads when taking about fast reaction in games. Love game pads for rpgs and things like that.
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You could probably attach any keyboard and mouse to it through the usb on the back if you get a USB-OTG to full size USB adapter/hub. I'm not 100% sure the shield supports it yet but I would be surprised if it didn't.
emusan said:
You could probably attach any keyboard and mouse to it through the usb on the back if you get a USB-OTG to full size USB adapter/hub. I'm not 100% sure the shield supports it yet but I would be surprised if it didn't.
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You are right. And with the steam big picture thing commented before. The shield at 299 seems to be going from bargain to 'wtf are you kidding" device of the year.
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I know it supports OTG, as well as keyboard and mouse. Haven't tried those while streaming a game though...
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I know it supports OTG, as well as keyboard and mouse. Haven't tried those while streaming a game though...
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I'm just curious if it be possible to save games to the sdcard instead? Or would we have to root and use application like foldermount etc
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I'm just curious if it be possible to save games to the sdcard instead? Or would we have to root and use application like foldermount etc
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I have no idea. I haven't really looked at what sdcard support it has. Just that it has an sdcard jack.
Any plans for any multiplayer games on steam to be supported on the shield. Ex: team fortress, Cod bo2, battlefield...
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Also works if you have a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, and that would save you from having to use the USB-OTG to hub.
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Any plans for any multiplayer games on steam to be supported on the shield. Ex: team fortress, Cod bo2, battlefield...
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given the information agrabren has given us buddy any game with controller support should work.