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I know there are videos of XBox 360 and Playstation controllers working with the Transformer and 3.1, but has any one here actually got it working?
I have the dock, and have tried two different generic usb2 game controllers (PS3 style), and have tried both ports on the dock, but I dont get any notification pop up or menu options in settings, and none of my games react to the controller inputs?
am I missing something?
cheers.

Hey there. I just got fpse, an emulator app that allows you to play PS1 games on various devices. I just plugged in my PS3 controller and it began to work flawlessly on my transformer after i had assigned keys to the different buttons within the app. No notification came up after plugging in, so i dont know if the controller can be used just like that (i.e. moving the mouse around on the home screen , etc)
Edit: i can move the homescreen around with the directional pad as well as the left joystick, but it is very delayed and buggy

the PS3 controller works, and most USB gamepads should. Xbox 360 one does not right now. Asus bug.
however, outside of emulators and cordy most games have no gamepad support.
best way to test is to download cordy or side load an emulator and go into the key binding. if you can bind a key to the controller then it works.

I have Cordy, I'll give that a go later, Thanks.
(I have tried it in Pocket Racing and Meganoid with no luck though.)

Tried my USB game pad with Cordy last night but no luck.
guess i'll have to try a PS3 controller if I can borrow one.

I don't have a dock. Does PS3 controller work via bluetooth?
My wiimote works great by using the app - WiimoteController via bluetooth connection.

at428hk said:
I don't have a dock. Does PS3 controller work via bluetooth?
My wiimote works great by using the app - WiimoteController via bluetooth connection.
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No, it has to be plugged into one of the USB ports on the dock.

tried my xbox360 controller and it didn't work..the green ring on the controller kept blinking and none of the keybindings would work..
then I tried my other generic gamepad (still xbox360 style), D-PAD seems functioning but button 5-9 and LT/RT didn't..
haven't tried ps3 controller yet..but heard one of my friends said it works flawlessly

No bluetooth connection? That's so stupid! I have to sit very close to my lcd TV if I export my eeepad via hdmi.
mrgrey1701 said:
No, it has to be plugged into one of the USB ports on the dock.
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at428hk said:
No bluetooth connection? That's so stupid! I have to sit very close to my lcd TV if I export my eeepad via hdmi.
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or get a longer hdmi cable!

Very stupid too! Why wiimote can do this but ps3 or xbox controller don't? They suppose to use similar bluetooth technology. Am I right? Now this update is useless for me and other tablets which don't have an usb port. It sucks!
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SixAxis Controller App

chaosjh said:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller
big news for the classic gamers like myself!
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I borrowed this from the Atrix Thread.
All credit and thanks for this find should goto chaosjh here.

The A500 is compatible and seems to work fine. I've downloaded it and gave it a try in FPse. I'll try it out with some emulated Mario to see if I notice the same lag I do when using a Wii remote in SNES9x EX, but I have to go to work.
Edit: Now I went through this quickly, but am I correct in thinking that this requires a PC in order to reslave the Sixaxis to a new device?

Only needed if you want to use Bluetooth, as the sixaxis works fine wired using 3.1.
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godashram said:
Only needed if you want to use Bluetooth, as the sixaxis works fine wired using 3.1.
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The issue I have when I use it wired is that the Start button always brings up the home screen. That means I can't map anything in games to Start.

This works fine on my phone, a friend recommended it.
However, I cannot get it to work on my iconia a500. I made sure that the controller is using the same bluetooth mapping, and when I turn it on, it definitely syncs with the iconia (the controller goes to port 1, and when i turn bluetooth off on the iconia, the controller turns off), however, the program never shows "Client Connected: 1" like it does on my phone. Ive changed the input type to Sixaxis, bluetooth IS enabled, the phone IS rooted and the controller technically does sync with the tab, but it doesnt load in the program.
Any ideas? Anyone else run into this.

erikotaku said:
This works fine on my phone, a friend recommended it.
However, I cannot get it to work on my iconia a500. I made sure that the controller is using the same bluetooth mapping, and when I turn it on, it definitely syncs with the iconia (the controller goes to port 1, and when i turn bluetooth off on the iconia, the controller turns off), however, the program never shows Connected: 1, like it does on my phone. Ive changed the input type to Sixaxis, bluetooth IS enabled, and the controller technically does sync with the tab, but it doesnt load in the program.
Any ideas? Anyone else run into this.
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Do you have a 2nd controller to test it with?

ICONIA have native wired compatibility.. why actuallyy u need this ?

Make sure you're not running the Compatibility Checker app in the background (i.e. be sure to stop the compatibility checker before starting the main app.

interqd said:
ICONIA have native wired compatibility.. why actuallyy u need this ?
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I am using it cause I have only the PS3 controllers around and it rocks no wires

interqd said:
ICONIA have native wired compatibility.. why actuallyy u need this ?
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Hook your Iconia up to the TV via HDMI, put it down on the TV stand so it's not in danger of being tripped over and game from your couch. Totally worth the cost of a soft drink to me.
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Ragnorok64 said:
Hook your Iconia up to the TV via HDMI, put it down on the TV stand so it's not in danger of being tripped over and game from your couch. Totally worth the cost of a soft drink to me.
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Absolutely agree. Using this app on my TF, plugged into AC/HDMI and can play from 15 feet away on my couch. Absolutely worth 2 clams.

Backwardsblade said:
Absolutely agree. Using this app on my TF, plugged into AC/HDMI and can play from 15 feet away on my couch. Absolutely worth 2 clams.
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I just brought my pad over to my friends house hooked it up to their TV and played some SNES Secret of Mana and NBA Jam. Totally worth it!
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love it!
I totally picked this up in an instant... going wireless is so much better, and the keys are remappable, so in that way it's better than what you get using it over USB. Plus this way I can put all of those huge PS1 roms on my new 32GB USB stick and not have to worry about having no port left for the controller. Also enjoyed playing Cordy console-style with the tab hooked up to the TV and using the DS3... the beginning of the future is here, my friends.

Ragnorok64 said:
I just brought my pad over to my friends house hooked it up to their TV and played some SNES Secret of Mana and NBA Jam. Totally worth it!
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So you can connect two controllers no problem? hmm.
rchrdcrg said:
I totally picked this up in an instant... going wireless is so much better, and the keys are remappable, so in that way it's better than what you get using it over USB. Plus this way I can put all of those huge PS1 roms on my new 32GB USB stick and not have to worry about having no port left for the controller. Also enjoyed playing Cordy console-style with the tab hooked up to the TV and using the DS3... the beginning of the future is here, my friends.
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Are you using yongzh's PS emulator?

chairhome said:
So you can connect two controllers no problem? hmm.
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In this case we used some Wii remote as well as I've only set up one Sixaxis with the pad. I'll test out 2 Sixaxis eventually.

So I tested connecting to controllers. The app will recognize them and the corresponding lights with light up on them. Unfortunately I couldn't use more than one on SNES9X EX because it can't set two player inputs to be "keyboard."
I also tested it on FPse for PS1 emulation. I was able to map the buttons on both controllers but then I tried to use the second one in Tekken 3 it spazzed out like crazy. I don't know if that was an issue with the Sixaxis app or the emulator.
Edit: I just experienced a random restart of my tablet while using this app in SNES9x EX. I'm not sure if this was an issue with the Sixaxis app, HDMI out, or something else but I lost over an hour of Bahamut Lagoon and have to repeat an entire battle.

hell i went and bought a ps3 controller cause i dont own a ps3. but i love using the ps3 controller over the wiimote any day. lol is it wrong to charge my ps3 controller with my xbox? bahahaha
this app is great and its very easy to set up, just like the wiimote controller app but one more step

So i could use the controller to play sayyyy Dungeon Hunter 2 or N.O.V.A or is it only for Emulators?

pshaxe said:
So i could use the controller to play sayyyy Dungeon Hunter 2 or N.O.V.A or is it only for Emulators?
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You can use it to play anything that can recognize keyboard inputs.
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knew about this but didn't realize we could simply use the usb cable... i need to just try things more often.
do the analog sticks work for n64oid or fpsce?

How do I connect a PS3/360 controller?

so it was my understanding that an innate ability of 3.1 was that it allowed us to plug in controllers, including PS3 and 360, and play witht hem. I plugged in my PS3 controller, expecting some sort of "input detected" message, but nothing. theredoesn't seem to be anything in the settings to configure or connect a device, either.
how do we do this? I know there are some emulators that have released updates with controller compatibility in the changelog.

As far as i kmow you camt connect a 360 controller. To connect a ps3 controller u need sixaxis controller. Its a paid app in the market.
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Falkner09 said:
so it was my understanding that an innate ability of 3.1 was that it allowed us to plug in controllers, including PS3 and 360, and play witht hem. I plugged in my PS3 controller, expecting some sort of "input detected" message, but nothing. theredoesn't seem to be anything in the settings to configure or connect a device, either.
how do we do this? I know there are some emulators that have released updates with controller compatibility in the changelog.
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I connected my wireless xbox360 controller using the PC dongle. I never got any message, it just worked. There are videos showing how to do it.

I can also confirm if you plug in a usb xbox 360 controller it works almost instantly

Using the xBox wireless usb adapter for PC to play emulators on my a500 3.1. Works like a charm.

The app to support the PS3 Sixaxis controller is only needed if you use it over bluetooth. It works without that program plugged in by USB. Bluetooth support is cool, but you need a PC as part of the pairing process for the controller.
Doing something with the controllers is something different though ... most emulators allow you to map the controller keys to the game, but you need to set them up in the emulator.
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does anyone have any tips on disabling the home and back keys on the android while using a different input method? I connected s wired xbix 360 controller to my tablet and I can bind some buttons for emukators but other buttons on the controller are bound to home and back so when I try and use those bbuttons in the emulator they either close or worse I can't even bind the buttons because I'm pressing back. I also am unable to use the right thumbstick for input. Any suggestions and/or help?

curse4444 said:
does anyone have any tips on disabling the home and back keys on the android while using a different input method? I connected s wired xbix 360 controller to my tablet and I can bind some buttons for emukators but other buttons on the controller are bound to home and back so when I try and use those bbuttons in the emulator they either close or worse I can't even bind the buttons because I'm pressing back. I also am unable to use the right thumbstick for input. Any suggestions and/or help?
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Use an app called bt/USB joystick controller (just search "joystick" in market.) Its a paid app but about 60p and well worth it. I use it with my wired and wireless Xbox pad.
It has custom profiles for all different pads and means all ure buttons work. The UI isn't massively clear but once its set up its a doddle You basically tell ur device that input method is not touch screen keyboard, but instead your pad.
Best part is that I use my pad for some proper games (ie not emulators) and its great. Gta is awesome on it.

Awesome app but I'm having troubke configuring my analog sticks would you ir anyone happen to have a driver for a wired 360 controller appsrentky you can export profiles.

I was surprised that a ps3 controller when plugged in with the USB and it just worked
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curse4444 said:
Awesome app but I'm having troubke configuring my analog sticks would you ir anyone happen to have a driver for a wired 360 controller appsrentky you can export profiles.
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I just loaded up the standard control profile for wired 360 pad. Analogue sticks work fine though I think it treats them as digital. Did see there was option for some analogue settings within the program

yeawhatever said:
I just loaded up the standard control profile for wired 360 pad. Analogue sticks work fine though I think it treats them as digital. Did see there was option for some analogue settings within the program
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I think he os asking you to export your setting for the wired 360 to load up on the ps3 controller. If not idblike to see it to try onlive with it
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Many games, including Grand Theft Auto III have built-in coding for controllers. I plugged my PS3 controller in and it worked perfectly.

sRDennyCrane said:
Many games, including Grand Theft Auto III have built-in coding for controllers. I plugged my PS3 controller in and it worked perfectly.
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Yeah but onlive does not, I'd love to throw money at them, but i own three wireless controller s and really don't feel like getting another one
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Does it matter if you're on a custom ROM or OC'd? I couldn't get my PS3 controller to work on GTA 3 using the Epiphany ROM.

Simplified said:
Does it matter if you're on a custom ROM or OC'd? I couldn't get my PS3 controller to work on GTA 3 using the Epiphany ROM.
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I might be wrong but the gamepad support comes from the kernel. Maybe inquire with the Dev, just a question are you plugging the ps3 in with USB?
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Wireless
Has anybody tried connecting a wireless controller? (in a fashion similar to how you'd connect a wireless controller to a PC)

TheScoby said:
Has anybody tried connecting a wireless controller? (in a fashion similar to how you'd connect a wireless controller to a PC)
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I can hook the wireless dongle for xbox360 controller up and get some functionality with the controller, but the thumbsticks won't work in gta3.
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Anybody tried a racing wheel on Android?

With the great racing games available for the S3 I really would like to know if anybody has succesfully connected the Logitech G27 Racing Wheel to their Android phone!

Would be cool, but i doubt it would work
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It defeats the whole purpose of the accelerometer and steering with your hand.
Or are you streaming over to your tv? Because that would be sweet.
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Actually it should work with USB/BT Joycentre with a Ps1/2 wheel.
And I think I'll dig out my old wheel later and give it a shot.

Any luck with that weel like?
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Yeah, streaming to my 42 inch

I really would like to hear if that ps1 wheel works

Just tried a Ps2 wheel connecting through OTG and one of those $4 adapters to use Ps2 controllers on Ps3 and the phone recognises it straight away as if it was a wired Ps3 controller and when you turn the wheel it goes left and right through the phone menu.
And I tried on FPSE and buttons all mapped, but only problem is it won't recognise wheel as analog so have to turn the wheel all the way so is more like an on/off button.

Thanks for that test, would be nice to know if android can (be modified to) handle analog devices

Moga Pivot app dont sync

I sideloaded moga pivot app 1.9 and dont sync with my moga pro controller.. i need help to get that working please.
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latest version of Moga Pivot, v1.15
http://www57.zippyshare.com/v/75305904/file.html

Same here
I have the same issue, I sideload the lastest version of Moga Pivot.apk on OUYA and my Moga pro controller can't connect in Mode A. mode B works fine, and I'm capable of syncing it in one second on my Nexus 7 tablet, but on OUYA it sync, but no communication. It always ended up with the message "Unable to locate MOGA Pro [A] - Retry, Skip.
The battery is full, I have try to unplug/ unsync any controller on my OUYA (maybe it was a conflict), but no luck!
If someone is able can they tell us how they can instead of posting APK files? Unless a custom version is the solution

On my Moga pocket if I hold down the power a button until I get a green flash it works, maybe that will work on your Pros.