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PS3 controller and usb adapter

I just got the official usb adapter and I can't get my PS3 controller to sync. I don't know what to do. Please help.

Anyone know if I'm doing anything wrong? It's a plain sixaxis btw.

I just got mine this morning. Ill look into it when I get off work today for ya bro.

brentnall11 said:
I just got the official usb adapter and I can't get my PS3 controller to sync. I don't know what to do. Please help.
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PS3 controllers are not standard HID devices, they cannot be used with anything other than a PS3 without special drivers.
Pershoot's kernels include these special drivers as part of the "lib" archive. Unfortunately module autoloading is not yet available for these drivers so you have to manually load hid-sony.ko

It works
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I can't get my 360 controller to work either. I plug it in and it says unknown usb device.

Entropy512 said:
PS3 controllers are not standard HID devices, they cannot be used with anything other than a PS3 without special drivers.
Pershoot's kernels include these special drivers as part of the "lib" archive. Unfortunately module autoloading is not yet available for these drivers so you have to manually load hid-sony.ko
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Can u post any links or instructions? Thanks.
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The PS3 controller works perfect on the XOOM without any special drivers or anything. Just need to plug it in. Can't seem to get it to work on my 10.1 though and can't get my 360 controller to work as well. It's pretty crappy, I may have to go buy a wiimote to get a controller for my 10.1 instead.

v3rn said:
I can't get my 360 controller to work either. I plug it in and it says unknown usb device.
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I'm having this same problem. All other USB devices I plug in work fine (mouse, keyboard, usb drive, usb hub, etc), but none of my 360 controllers work. I get the same "Unknown USB Device" error, I also noticed that the lights on the controller keep turning on and off, like it starts to get power for a split second and then off.
This is the main reason that I bought the adapter.

Hooterman said:
This is the main reason that I bought the adapter.
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Me too
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Can I ask what people use game controllers on the tablet for? (Duh, games, but which games or apps are enhanced by having a two stick controller?)

burhanistan said:
Can I ask what people use game controllers on the tablet for? (Duh, games, but which games or apps are enhanced by having a two stick controller?)
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I want it for emulators (N64oid, SNesoid, etc.) SNesoid doesn't need 2 sticks but N64oid could. Also, I don't have any other controllers.
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Ah, I didn't even think about the emulators. Makes perfect sense, then.

Xbox360 pads need xpad.ko, also available with pershoot kernels.
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Entropy512 said:
Xbox360 pads need xpad.ko, also available with pershoot kernels.
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So unless I root and swap kernels, there's no way I can get it working?

Nope. xpad.ko and hid-sony.ko are not compiled into the stock kernels.
I don't have any links other than Pershoot's kernel at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138167, I'm a bit of a Linux guru so I was able to figure it out myself.
Install the kernel.
Download and extract the "lib" archive to /data/local/modules/ as described on Pershoot's blog (which I can't access at the moment)
Run "insmod /data/local/modules/hid-sony.ko" in a shell, either via Android Terminal Emulator or an ADB shell.
One of these days I'm going to see if there's a way to get module autoloading to work, or maybe see if hid-sony and xpad can be just compiled right in.

Entropy512 said:
Nope. xpad.ko and hid-sony.ko are not compiled into the stock kernels.
I don't have any links other than Pershoot's kernel at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138167, I'm a bit of a Linux guru so I was able to figure it out myself.
Install the kernel.
Download and extract the "lib" archive to /data/local/modules/ as described on Pershoot's blog (which I can't access at the moment)
Run "insmod /data/local/modules/hid-sony.ko" in a shell, either via Android Terminal Emulator or an ADB shell.
One of these days I'm going to see if there's a way to get module autoloading to work, or maybe see if hid-sony and xpad can be just compiled right in.
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Great, thanks for the info.
How come the Xoom works with the Xbox 360 pad by default and the GTab doesn't? I thought that functionality was built into Android 3.1?

Hooterman said:
Great, thanks for the info.
How come the Xoom works with the Xbox 360 pad by default and the GTab doesn't? I thought that functionality was built into Android 3.1?
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Is it not in touchwiz either?
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brentnall11 said:
Is it not in touchwiz either?
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No idea, I haven't installed TouchWiz.
But again, I thought the functionality was built into Android 3.1. They demo'd it at the show when they announced the OS update with an Xbox controller.

Hooterman said:
No idea, I haven't installed TouchWiz.
But again, I thought the functionality was built into Android 3.1. They demo'd it at the show when they announced the OS update with an Xbox controller.
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Yes and I remember seeing the transformer with a ps3 controller, wtf happened?
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Working ! Ps3 Controller & KFHD

Ok so heres the good news. After hours of trying to figure this out, I can confirm that the sixaxis ps3 controller does work
with the kindle fire hd.
So here's what you'll need..
Must have root...Theres no other way.
Apps... Sixaxis Compatibility Checker - This will let you know if your device is compatible. - Free in the play store.
Sixaxis Controller $1.99 in the playstore. - But remember google is your friend.
You will also need one program for your computer
Sixaxis pair tool. - This Is used to change the master numbers on your ps3 controller.
So Far Games That i know work are all emulators and roms and the following big hits.
Gta 3
Shadowgun
Modern Combat 3
If you have any questions feel free to ask...

how did you configure it for modern combat 3???
can you show steps

Steps and pc driver link?
doriean said:
Ok so heres the good news. After hours of trying to figure this out, I can confirm that the sixaxis ps3 controller does work
with the kindle fire hd.
So here's what you'll need..
Must have root...Theres no other way.
Apps... Sixaxis Compatibility Checker - This will let you know if your device is compatible. - Free in the play store.
Sixaxis Controller $1.99 in the playstore. - But remember google is your friend.
You will also need one program for your computer
Sixaxis pair tool. - This Is used to change the master numbers on your ps3 controller.
So Far Games That i know work are all emulators and roms and the following big hits.
Gta 3
Shadowgun
Modern Combat 3
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If you have any questions feel free to ask...
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I tried to get it to work yesterday but I couldn't get the pair tool to recognize the contoller via usb. It kept giving me a driver error. Can you provide me with a link to a Windows 7 controller driver and maybe some steps on how you got it to work?

Going to try this out, looks pretty simple but I can already see myself having troubles. Thanks for the tutorial mate!

doriean said:
Ok so heres the good news. After hours of trying to figure this out, I can confirm that the sixaxis ps3 controller does work
with the kindle fire hd.
So here's what you'll need..
Must have root...Theres no other way.
Apps... Sixaxis Compatibility Checker - This will let you know if your device is compatible. - Free in the play store.
Sixaxis Controller $1.99 in the playstore. - But remember google is your friend.
You will also need one program for your computer
Sixaxis pair tool. - This Is used to change the master numbers on your ps3 controller.
So Far Games That i know work are all emulators and roms and the following big hits.
Gta 3
Shadowgun
Modern Combat 3
If you have any questions feel free to ask...
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Can you Upload Modern Combat 3 for Kindle Fire HD? Thanks!

Thanks for this tutorial.

nice work man now i can play my n64
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great share!thank you.

this work with my t989 phone 2 thanks bro
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Is this using otg or by?
Edit I meant is this using otg cable or bluetooth
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Follow Up - Feedback
doriean said:
Ok so heres the good news. After hours of trying to figure this out, I can confirm that the sixaxis ps3 controller does work
with the kindle fire hd.
So here's what you'll need..
Must have root...Theres no other way.
Apps... Sixaxis Compatibility Checker - This will let you know if your device is compatible. - Free in the play store.
Sixaxis Controller $1.99 in the playstore. - But remember google is your friend.
You will also need one program for your computer
Sixaxis pair tool. - This Is used to change the master numbers on your ps3 controller.
So Far Games That i know work are all emulators and roms and the following big hits.
Gta 3
Shadowgun
Modern Combat 3
If you have any questions feel free to ask...
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doriean,
Very nice tutorial, thank you for being a part of the XDA Community! Since you do development work on your
Kindle get it backup! We just launched a new Backup and Recovery package here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096888

I can confirm this does work, if you are using KFHD 7" theres no need for the compatibility tool, it does work. However I've noticed that it only works with games configured to work with a gamepad. Touch emulation does not work it seems so games like MC4 don't work.

Sixaxis Touch Emulation - Information Kindle Fire HD 7"
Katalystik said:
I can confirm this does work, if you are using KFHD 7" theres no need for the compatibility tool, it does work. However I've noticed that it only works with games configured to work with a gamepad. Touch emulation does not work it seems so games like MC4 don't work.
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Katalystik,
My opinion only.
I believe that all controllers should be tested using the Compatibility Checker due to known issues around certain
applications and controllers. Sixaxis designed the compatibility checker for a good reason - it solves many headaches
since it intelligently displays what applications are going to conflict with the controller being tested. Touch Emulation
is a known issue, our Team is working with Sixaxis to solve the problem. If you would like to monitor or join the
thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077341 - we will post the solution to the XDA
Community once we have an answer.:good:

prokennexusa said:
Katalystik,
My opinion only.
I believe that all controllers should be tested using the Compatibility Checker due to known issues around certain
applications and controllers. Sixaxis designed the compatibility checker for a good reason - it solves many headaches
since it intelligently displays what applications are going to conflict with the controller being tested. Touch Emulation
is a known issue, our Team is working with Sixaxis to solve the problem. If you would like to monitor or join the
thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077341 - we will post the solution to the XDA
Community once we have an answer.:good:
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In retrospect, I agree, this is true.
As for the thread, I've seen it, was waiting for a solution or a reply from dancing pixels at least.

How to Add an External Controller - Bluetooth
willieboya said:
Is this using otg or by?
Edit I meant is this using otg cable or bluetooth
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willieboya,
The interface is Bluetooth.

prokennexusa said:
willieboya,
The interface is Bluetooth.
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damn lol. I have a kindle fire second gen so this wis no use to me

Pls help new N7 owner to get correct items to play games on N7 w/ controller to tv

Hello to the Community. I first want to say thank to all you great people. This is the BEST forum going and you've been a huge help to many times.
OK so I'm a new owner of a 16g Nexus 7.
The main goal of this thread is I'm trying to find a gaming controller, the cable to allow the controller to function, and then a cable that will allow me to play games or watch movies on my big screen. I have some knowledge of what I'm looking for but not enough. I didn't want to make the mistake of buying the wrong thing, especially on line.
The other day I go and buy a micro HDmi to HDMI and realized after that is no go on either the N7 or gnex. So I'm here: I'm confident I can get good Info on all three of these items that work well and for cheap.
I have searched around here, other forums and on line but I haven't find anything definitive enough on what I would all need and works most current.
Need to buy on line asap:
The gaming controller: I don't care if its wired or wireless. Whatever you experts recommend is fine with me.
HDMI capable cable to TV.
If I have made any mistakes in posting or didn't include enough info please let me know.
Thank you all ahead of time for taking the time.
Sent from my Nexus 7

I am no expert either....just picked up my N7 today as well.
but i am pretty sure you need an MHL adapter...which is micro SD to Full HDMI female plug. then an HDMI cable from MHL to the TV.
as for the controller, i would probably stick with Bluetooth. you can use a PS3 BT controller (make sure it is official sony sixaxxis as some nockoffs use a wireless transmitter which isn't as easy and may not even work on the N&)
the PS3 controller i believe requires Root and an app which costs Money.
or there are other ones that gamestop sells called the Nyco playpad or something like that designed specifically for android gaming.
the Nyco requires a free app in the play store.
hook everything up, and you should be gaming in no time.
i personally can't wait to play some Old school NES games on my bigscreen.

There"s no mhl on the nexus 7.

htcevo4g03 said:
Hello to the Community. I first want to say thank to all you great people. This is the BEST forum going and you've been a huge help to many times.
OK so I'm a new owner of a 16g Nexus 7.
The main goal of this thread is I'm trying to find a gaming controller, the cable to allow the controller to function, and then a cable that will allow me to play games or watch movies on my big screen. I have some knowledge of what I'm looking for but not enough. I didn't want to make the mistake of buying the wrong thing, especially on line.
The other day I go and buy a micro HDmi to HDMI and realized after that is no go on either the N7 or gnex. So I'm here: I'm confident I can get good Info on all three of these items that work well and for cheap.
I have searched around here, other forums and on line but I haven't find anything definitive enough on what I would all need and works most current.
Need to buy on line asap:
The gaming controller: I don't care if its wired or wireless. Whatever you experts recommend is fine with me.
HDMI capable cable to TV.
If I have made any mistakes in posting or didn't include enough info please let me know.
Thank you all ahead of time for taking the time.
Sent from my Nexus 7
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Hey there and welcome,
I have done a couple of the things you're aiming to achieve.
For the controller, I have purchased a cheap micro USB OTG host (Right angled) from eBay for about £1.
This enabled me to use wired controllers, mount USB sticks for films etc.
I purchased an unofficial Xbox controller from Argos for around £17, it didn't work 100% from plug in, I had to modify the key layout file which took 2 mins, now it's perfect.
With regards to the HDMI, I don't think the N7 supports MHL, android 4.2 however will support wireless screen sharing via a dongle you plug into the TV. I forgot what its called.
Anyway, hope that helps, enjoy the nexus 7!
Edit: software is called miracast, looks promising. And if this method is preferred I guess a wireless controller is preferred too!
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lukems said:
Hey there and welcome,
I have done a couple of the things you're aiming to achieve.
For the controller, I have purchased a cheap micro USB OTG host (Right angled) from eBay for about £1.
This enabled me to use wired controllers, mount USB sticks for films etc.
I purchased an unofficial Xbox controller from Argos for around £17, it didn't work 100% from plug in, I had to modify the key layout file which took 2 mins, now it's perfect.
With regards to the HDMI, I don't think the N7 supports MHL, android 4.2 however will support wireless screen sharing via a dongle you plug into the TV. I forgot what its called.
Anyway, hope that helps, enjoy the nexus 7!
Edit: software is called miracast, looks promising. And if this method is preferred I guess a wireless controller is preferred too!
Sent from my HTC One X
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Yo thank you for the reply buddy
Sucks no Hdmi but o well gaming with a controller(wired or not) will work for now. What i wanted was to specifically find some ppl who had experience with a setup that confirmed working as recent as poss.
Price wise 1 for the cable and 17 for the controller works for me.
Do you mind linking me to the 2 products?
I wanna order something on line like now. Lol
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htcevo4g03 said:
Yo thank you for the reply buddy
Sucks no Hdmi but o well gaming with a controller(wired or not) will work for now. What i wanted was to specifically find some ppl who had experience with a setup that confirmed working as recent as poss.
Price wise 1 for the cable and 17 for the controller works for me.
Do you mind linking me to the 2 products?
I wanna order something on line like now. Lol
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Android 4.2 will give you an HD video outpout with Miracast

turdbogls said:
I am no expert either....just picked up my N7 today as well.
but i am pretty sure you need an MHL adapter...which is micro SD to Full HDMI female plug. then an HDMI cable from MHL to the TV.
as for the controller, i would probably stick with Bluetooth. you can use a PS3 BT controller (make sure it is official sony sixaxxis as some nockoffs use a wireless transmitter which isn't as easy and may not even work on the N&)
the PS3 controller i believe requires Root and an app which costs Money.
or there are other ones that gamestop sells called the Nyco playpad or something like that designed specifically for android gaming.
the Nyco requires a free app in the play store.
hook everything up, and you should be gaming in no time.
i personally can't wait to play some Old school NES games on my bigscreen.
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Hey dude thanks for the reply
OK so see this is why i can get confused. The one reply below yours says n7 has no mhl support which I did hear multiple times other places online. But your saying it IS POSSIBLE with the MHL adapter( and I've seen it done on YouTube somehow). If it is me.that is misunderstanding what is being said, please 4give me,
--all I want is to game with a controller on my N7, if its possible to do it on a big screen...GREAT, if not no biggie at all. I just want to understand it however it is.
Make the purchases asap so they can get here asap. Lol
This can be really frustrating lol
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htcevo4g03 said:
Hey dude thanks for the reply
OK so see this is why i can get confused. The one reply below yours says n7 has no mhl support which I did hear multiple times other places online. But your saying it IS POSSIBLE with the MHL adapter( and I've seen it done on YouTube somehow). If it is me.that is misunderstanding what is being said, please 4give me,
--all I want is to game with a controller on my N7, if its possible to do it on a big screen...GREAT, if not no biggie at all. I just want to understand it however it is.
Make the purchases asap so they can get here asap. Lol
This can be really frustrating lol
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Like i said, i am new to this device as well. i though for sure i saw that MHL worked and since it works with the Gnex, i figured it was OK to put that in my post.....I was wrong. looks like it doesn't work will have to wait for miracast and 4.2 for the bigscreen

htcevo4g03 said:
Yo thank you for the reply buddy
Sucks no Hdmi but o well gaming with a controller(wired or not) will work for now. What i wanted was to specifically find some ppl who had experience with a setup that confirmed working as recent as poss.
Price wise 1 for the cable and 17 for the controller works for me.
Do you mind linking me to the 2 products?
I wanna order something on line like now. Lol
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Sure I bought this OTG cable:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-USB..._MobilePhoneDataCables_JN&hash=item337bd7046e
And this controller:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9088535.htm
Worked a treat, was a quick fix to make it work perfect I can explain later if you end up with these.
Enjoy!
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htcevo4g03 said:
The gaming controller: I don't care if its wired or wireless. Whatever you experts recommend is fine with me.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30575653&postcount=24
I basically just ordered a cheap, non-branded game controller (about $5), got a USB OTG cable with the same specifics (cheap, non-branded), and found a custom keylayout that works for cheap, non-branded controllers. Combined all those together, and I now have a nice controller that can play games like DEAD TRIGGER

lukems said:
Sure I bought this OTG cable:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-USB..._MobilePhoneDataCables_JN&hash=item337bd7046e
And this controller:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9088535.htm
Worked a treat, was a quick fix to make it work perfect I can explain later if you end up with these.
Enjoy!
Sent from my HTC One X
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Google Nexus 7
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Great lukems!! Thanks very very much for taking the time to link these. I will make a decision within the next few days and make the purchases. Can't wait! If I do go ahead with your setup can I pm you if I need to get that fix?
Edit: I forgot to ask, that website you bought the controller from, I can buy buy a that in the U.S. right?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

espionage724 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30575653&postcount=24
I basically just ordered a cheap, non-branded game controller (about $5), got a USB OTG cable with the same specifics (cheap, non-branded), and found a custom keylayout that works for cheap, non-branded controllers. Combined all those together, and I now have a nice controller that can play games like DEAD TRIGGER
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Thanks espionage. This is all I want haha. I will follow the thread you linked. Your a big help. I just hope w/e I decide on ends up not being too hard to get working.
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htcevo4g03 said:
Great lukems!! Thanks very very much for taking the time to link these. I will make a decision within the next few days and make the purchases. Can't wait! If I do go ahead with your setup can I pm you if I need to get that fix?
Edit: I forgot to ask, that website you bought the controller from, I can buy buy a that in the U.S. right?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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Yeah no problem, as long as the gameplay has the same layout as an Xbox controller, I know how to make it work. Other types will be a bit different buy I'm sure other people have got them working by editting the keylayout file, just send me a pm and I'll help with what I can.
With regards to the Argos site, you may want to find it locally for cheaper.
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Hey guys.
OK I got this http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=280894965492 for $7
I haven't had much time but with the testing I've done with the time I did have here is what I know:
dead trigger- I see that this game has a built in option to use a game pad and map the buttons. It seemed pretty simple to do. The one small issue I couldn't figure out was how to map the control to lower w/e weapon I'm using. With the normal touchscreen your able to move that up/down. With the controller it stays about right at a level where w/e weapon I'm using shoots the zombies at head level( which is great when shooting) but sometimes its nice to be able to move that, especially when you are moving. If anyone knows how to do this or anything else Im missing i would appreciate the help very much.
NFS Most Wanted- could not figure out how to get the controller to work. Any info would be great.
Asphalt Heat-I haven't tried yet but I'm pretty sure there is a built in option to use a gamepad as well. Correct?
MC3-Iv seen and heard this game is capable of using USB controller but I don't know how to get it work. Any info on this?
NBA Jam-tried straight plug and play with this game and had no success?
Beach Buggy Blitz- built in option for gamepads worked. Pretty simple.
Any other games that anyone has experience with plug and play or simple modifications would be a great help to me.
Thank you.
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Can someone please please help me. I got a USB controller that works. The game in question is modern Combat 3 on the nexus 7. This is driving me fricken crazy. I been at this for hours and I'm about ready to go nuts. I'm at the point where I'm trying to map the buttons on the touch screen. I figured out how to maps most of the buttons EXCEPT FOR HOW TO MOVE/RUN AND AND AIM. I'm trying to map the left analog stick to move/run and the right analog stick to aim/movie the gun around. I'm kind of able to but the direction I'm moving are all fed up and I can't get it right.
I'll be able map the right analog stick to move the gun around but up moves left down moves right left moves up and right moves down. You understand what I mean? It WILL NOT let me to get right how its suppose to be.
If someone can somehow someway help it would be a huge help. I've literally been at it for 2 day on and off and I can't figure it out. Its so darn frustrating.
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Bump.
Can someone please please give me some insight on the specific issue I'm having regarding MC3/Joystick center 6 app/right analog with moving the gun around.( see above.)
I will donate to someone who can help me figure out why this is happening .
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Please community
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Wow no help here at all. Very very disappointed.
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Guide: Sixaxis Controller Sync Without OTG Cable

1.) Items Required
a. Wireless Ps3 controller
b. PS3 controller usb cord.
c. rooted Nexus 7
d. standard usb charger for android device
e. pc with 2 open usb ports windows 7 or earlier "windows 8 broken"
IMG]http://dl.xda-developers.com/attachdl/744b4ec3aa9a519eff38e43720a0133b/5116e664/1/7/1/6/5/6/8/android_6axis.jpg[/IMG]
2.) Tablet Software
a. SixAxis Controller https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller&hl=en
3.) Pc Software
a. sixaxis pair tool http://www.dancingpixelstudios.com/sixaxiscontroller/SixaxisPairToolSetup-0.2.3.exe
How to:
1. Plug ps3 controller and tablet into computer via usb .
2.Let drivers install
3. Run sixaxis controller on tablet
4. press start pin sixaxis app
5. Locate Local bluetooth adress at bottom
6. Run Sixaxis pair tool on pc and put the local bluetooth adress in the given area and press save
7. Remove usb cables and press power button on ps3 controller and it should blink for a second and then show 1 constant red light.
First guide ruff version will be update with video and more pictures, feel free to ask any questions.
mods feel free to move if in the wrong area

welcome buddy!
Great job man I needed this. I couldn't find any way to get it to work without the otg cable
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I am very tempted to do this since I don't have an OTG cable. I don't have a ps3 controller but might buy one. But do a lot of games support this kind of thing? I like need for speed, and shadowgun. I just don't want to buy a $50 controller if its very limited. awesome guide though.

tu3218 said:
I am very tempted to do this since I don't have an OTG cable. I don't have a ps3 controller but might buy one. But do a lot of games support this kind of thing? I like need for speed, and shadowgun. I just don't want to buy a $50 controller if its very limited. awesome guide though.
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Yeah its great! I also use it for shadow gun
You can buy a used controller or something I just used an old one we had.
But it was definitely worth buying the app
*** this guide is good because most guides require you to purchase the otg cable ****
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tdizzle404 said:
Yeah its great! I also use it for shadow gun
You can buy a used controller or something I just used an old one we had.
But it was definitely worth buying the app
*** this guide is good because most guides require you to purchase the otg cable ****
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Yeah I tried to find something on craigslist but came up with nothing. ebay has some but I don't like buying electronics from other people. Best buy has them for $55. I just found a $25 gift card but still not sure if its worth it lol How good does it work with games? Main reason for all this is my xbox 360 broke and don't have the money to buy a new one. Also with the possibility of a new one coming out this year, I'd rather wait. But I'd like to play games still but the touch screen just isn't efficient.

Huh? You guys didn't know you could do it without an OTG cable? I was under the impression that 99% of people just used the PC Software.
BTW, MAKE sure you buy an original Sony controller. If not, you'll probably never even get it synced. Sir_earl has said countless times that 3rd party controllers aren't the same and he hasn't really been able to support them.

tu3218 said:
Yeah I tried to find something on craigslist but came up with nothing. ebay has some but I don't like buying electronics from other people. Best buy has them for $55. I just found a $25 gift card but still not sure if its worth it lol How good does it work with games? Main reason for all this is my xbox 360 broke and don't have the money to buy a new one. Also with the possibility of a new one coming out this year, I'd rather wait. But I'd like to play games still but the touch screen just isn't efficient.
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Dude its awesome with games, so much better the using the screen. + it works on all the games I like to run
Heck it is worth it if you only use it on SG dead zone GTA or NFS lol
Yeah and like its been said before make sure you have a SixAxis controller, doesn't have to be new "I'm using a old grey one" It just has to be SixAxis
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okay cool. I'll probably pick one up but I'll wait for a sale. I'm not paying $55 for a controller lol a bit steep for something I don't know if it'll work with everything.

My driver's can't be found using windows 8

RnRexpress3423 said:
My driver's can't be found using windows 8
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yeah Bro Im pretty sure you need to use win7

I tried downloading this but it says it's incompatible with my devices? I have a Nexus 7 of course. Odd.

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yeah Bro Im pretty sure you need to use win7
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Ok so I'm going to use a computer that has windows 7 on it. Now will the controller always stay synced up to my phone even if I use it with my PS3, or will I have to hook it up to the computer everytime I want to use it?
Edit - Windows 7 to the f'ing rescue! Playing Deadtrigger with a controller is so much better. Made the game 10 times better for me. Between flashing ROMS for the N7 and S3, I am in flasher heaven minus the tatas but hey that's what a girlfriends for right?

Sixaxis problems

Got the app working and the controller paired but I looks like its only working with native apps not the manual touch overlay settings
It does work perfectly with emulators tho
Anyone else trying the sixaxis app?
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I tried it but couldn't get it to work. ..

yeah i tried the compatibility app and it didnt work so i didnt want to go and spend money on something that wasnt going to work.. so tell us.. how did you get it to work?

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yeah i tried the compatibility app and it didnt work so i didnt want to go and spend money on something that wasnt going to work.. so tell us.. how did you get it to work?
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i followed this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095704 i did everything except for the compatibility checker, its working fine for native supported and keyboard emulation but the touch emulation is buggy i hope the dev will update it soon

This is what I get.
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This is what I get.
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like i was saying i skipped that app entirely, everything works except for touch emulation.... it must be something with the phone itself because i tested out another emulation app called USB/BT Joystick and after mapping the touch keys it did not respond at all
it appears that the ps3 controller works for apps built in with some type of support but we cannot emulate the touch commands
maybe someone in the international threads can shed some light on this matter

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like i was saying i skipped that app entirely, everything works except for touch emulation.... it must be something with the phone itself because i tested out another emulation app called USB/BT Joystick and after mapping the touch keys it did not respond at all
it appears that the ps3 controller works for apps built in with some type of support but we cannot emulate the touch commands
maybe someone in the international threads can shed some light on this matter
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thats what i thought you were saying.. but i really dont want to risk spending money and have it not work.. haha

RujinXERO said:
thats what i thought you were saying.. but i really dont want to risk spending money and have it not work.. haha
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yeah i understand, just and fyi any app you uninstall with 15min of purchase you get a full refund

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yeah i understand, just and fyi and app you uninstall with 15min of purchase you get a full refund
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I think you have to go back into the Play store and hit "Refund" on the app page, not just uninstall.

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I think you have to go back into the Play store and hit "Refund" on the app page, not just uninstall.
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yep

oh.. right.. guess i'll have to give it a try when i get home from work today then haha

and it totally worked! although it doesnt seem to work with my DS emulator but it works with my SNES and GBA emu so i guess its ok..

Has anyone tried connecting the PS3 controller using a USB OTG?
I ordered one online.. still have yet to try it

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Has anyone tried connecting the PS3 controller using a USB OTG?
I ordered one online.. still have yet to try it
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I bought a gameklip that comes with a little cable that I can only guess is an otg cable and it works great. There's also thread in the accessory section that lists all kinds of things that connect to the s4 via otg, bluetooth or wife.

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Has anyone tried connecting the PS3 controller using a USB OTG?
I ordered one online.. still have yet to try it
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OTG works fine
only problem im running into with this controller is touch emulation

Sixaxis Controller app has just been updated.
The new update apparently fixes the touch emulation issues on the S4. Will test and report back shortly
UPDATE:
Touch emulation works perfectly now!

Dev just pushed an update says fixed sgs4 touch emulation will test later and report back if its working on mine as well!!!

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I've been using the sixaxis with my note 3 for about a week now...it's amazing in MC4...I initially got it though for Sky Gamblers Air supremacy...having trouble with the right stick, there is a dead spot in the middle and when moving past that it moves too fast to accurately aim. I'm pretty handy with a few coding languages, though linux/java are certainly not in my toolbox. how hard would it be to insert a parabolic response without a dead spot into the stick's input...slow movement on the inside and fast on the outside? seems like it would be a simple math function...though I have no idea where to begin. input would simply need to be run through a math function before being output, no? I can crunch the numbers if I know what I'm dealing with to start...not sure what max range is, or what the controller is capable of registering...parabolic function would make aiming MUCH easier. not sure if it's a limitation of the hardware, or if it's just something nobody thought of....but in SGAS the right stick is taking control of what would normally be the accelerometer so it's a bit touchy...perhaps I can better show with drawing...forgive TOTAL lack of scale...but this simple sketch might explain.
edit: some amount of customization of the curve would be ideal...perhaps on a sliding scale...but it would still allow access to max range (important for sharpe turns/maneuvering) while being smooth on the inside (for aiming/tracking moving targets) if there is someone competent enough here to edit the code, I'd be glad to help with the math behind calculating the curves