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What game controller will work with stock nexus 7?

I thought a play station 3 one would work, but i read you have to be rooted? Then I read a wired xbox 360 controller will work? What works for sure? Thanks
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You only have to be rooted if you want to use the ps3 control wirelessly. Otherwise on stock, buy a USB OTG cable and plug the control in.
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Ok will a generic ps3 controller work? People said the knock off brands wont work but maybe their talking about wireless ones only?
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Pandemonium2k4 said:
Ok will a generic ps3 controller work? People said the knock off brands wont work but maybe their talking about wireless ones only?
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It may or may not. Hook it up and see. It should see it as a gamepad. Bout the wireless, yes if its a knock off it won't connect wirelessly with the six axis controller app.
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ÜBER™ said:
It may or may not. Hook it up and see. It should see it as a gamepad. Bout the wireless, yes if its a knock off it won't connect wirelessly with the six axis controller app.
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I dont have one to test, thats why im asking so i can order on online, if i had a controller do you think i would ask on here? Hell no id hook that thing up.
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i've tested the OTG cable with the official Dual Shock 3 controller, and some third-party wired controller- i think Nyko?
both worked on stock.

NYKO PLAY PAD PRO $40.00 at your local GameStop once you buy it go to GPLAY and download the app PLAYGROUND and sync it with your games GOD BLESS it works great on my stock NEXUS7
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Pandemonium2k4 said:
I thought a play station 3 one would work, but i read you have to be rooted? Then I read a wired xbox 360 controller will work? What works for sure? Thanks
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Im useing the wired xbox 360 controller without root and works just fine

[Q] Nexus 4 and PS3 Controller

Will i be able to play games using my PS3 controller on Nexus 4 as i can do that on nexus 7?
Thank you.

yes -=)

ijip said:
yes -=)
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Wow.... How do I do that?
I'm so looking to score a Dualshock controller deal this Black Friday. Mine is not working so well now.

There's a couple different apps in the Play Store. Here is the most popular one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...elstudios.sixaxiscontroller&feature=nav_other

Couldn't you also use otg cable to connect with your controller?
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ijip said:
yes -=)
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Is it confirmed? This device is not even out yet.

newuser21 said:
Is it confirmed? This device is not even out yet.
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Android has had otg support since 3.1. I'm pretty confident it will still work in 4.2
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El Daddy said:
Android has had otg support since 3.1. I'm pretty confident it will still work in 4.2
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Ok thanks. So i believe it will work wirelessly with sixaxis app as well?

kyokeun1234 said:
Couldn't you also use otg cable to connect with your controller?
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newuser21 said:
Ok thanks. So i believe it will work wirelessly with sixaxis app as well?
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Yes, it will. It needs root though, if you didnt know

Just tried my PS3 controller with my otg cable and it doesn't work either on the homescreens or in riptide gp. I haven't rooted yet so can't try the wireless option. If this doesn't work it's a major negative, PS3 and Xbox controllers worked brilliantly with the Galaxy S3 and I was hoping it would be the same for the N4.

So far I have tried six axis wireless with root and when it starts the driver it fails, starts the alternative driver and also fails.
=(

No ability to power devices through the usb. Hardware limitation it seems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966864

*** Important ***
I'm aware of a compatibility issue with the newly released Android 4.2 and hope to have a fix within the next couple of days. Thanks for your understanding.
six axis may not be working due to android 4.2, damn i hope it works eventually

Here is the program sizpair makes the pair for the PS3 controller. But there is a problem - BT does not find the controller.
I know there is a problem with the devices connected via BT - does not find. It seems the problem is android 4.2
P.S. My old Nexus S, with no problems to connect PS3 controller via BT (android 4.1).
P.P.S http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514777

I'm using a ps3 controller on my nexus 7 running 4.2.1 with six axis and it works flawlessly.
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Eclipse_Droid said:
I'm using a ps3 controller on my nexus 7 running 4.2.1 with six axis and it works flawlessly.
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You are using ROOT and third-party software?
But for me it is not an option - because I know that in version 4.1 it works without ROOT!

So it won't work on the nexus 4 even with root?
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Eclipse_Droid said:
So it won't work on the nexus 4 even with root?
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With the root will work. However, it should be a separate program ists to find it.
I do not understand what the meaning was removed native support for ps3 controller from android 4.2

I agree. When it works it completely transforms the gaming experience. I don't own a nexus 4 yet but I will be placing my order As soon as they come back into stock here in the UK
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I've got it to work beautifully by using the six axis app. Dead trigger is amazing with it!
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Self powered usb controller?

So, now that we have achieved OTG, does anybody know of a self powered usb controller? For example like a usb NES controller with a battery inside. Mods if this should be in the Q and As then feel free to move this thread.
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cyanogendroid said:
So, now that we have achieved OTG, does anybody know of a self powered usb controller? For example like a usb NES controller with a battery inside. Mods if this should be in the Q and As then feel free to move this thread.
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PS3, Xbox and Wii controllers.
I figured how to use my PS3 controller to play games on my N7 but I haven't tried it on my N4. Besides, it's too small to play with a controller.

Why not just get rid of the wire and use Bluetooth?
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cyanogendroid said:
So, now that we have achieved OTG, does anybody know of a self powered usb controller? For example like a usb NES controller with a battery inside. Mods if this should be in the Q and As then feel free to move this thread.
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Use a PS3 controller. Wireless via bluetooth too.

scream4cheese said:
PS3, Xbox and Wii controllers.
I figured how to use my PS3 controller to play games on my N7 but I haven't tried it on my N4. Besides, it's too small to play with a controller.
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So they will work with a usb connection? I have used bluetooth before but the input lag with the ps3 controller was too much to bare.
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[Q] How many Blue tooth devices...

How many Blue tooth devices can i have active at the same time? I just discovered I can have my keyboard and a wireless headset synced at the same time. Can I add a third device? I wanted to get rid of my OTG wired mouse and purchase a wireless mouse and leave the port open for charging. With this setup I won't have to ever carry my laptop around as this provide everything I need on a portable computer.
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Soldier 2.0 said:
How many Blue tooth devices can i have active at the same time? ...
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I've used a BT mouse and keyboard on my N7 simultaneously. Though I don't have a BT headset or stereo headphones yet, I'm willing to bet that it could be added to the mix, as it uses a different BT profile.

Dondexon said:
I've used a BT mouse and keyboard on my N7 simultaneously. Though I don't have a BT headset or stereo headphones yet, I'm willing to be that it could be added to the mix, as it uses a different BT profile.
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thanks. this setup has really made my n7 useful!
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In my car, I have an A2DP adapter, OBD2, and my phone with Tablet Talk all at once.

Ok, i will purchase a bluetooth rechargeable mouse today and report.
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Ok so I bought an HP bluetooth mouse and now I have the keyboard, headset and mouse all synced at the same time! I'm leaving my laptop at home from now on!
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Bad news, for some reason my keyboard is repeating strokes. I suspect the addition of the wireless mouse had something to do with it. Anyone else experienced this before?
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A BT keyboard may repeat strokes anyway. Get 'external keyboard helper' from the play store, and you can configure things like repeat delay to help sort it out.
Nick
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netwizuk said:
A BT keyboard may repeat strokes anyway. Get 'external keyboard helper' from the play store, and you can configure things like repeat delay to help sort it out.
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Thank you so much Sir! I will try this out before I return my new mouse. :highfive:
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Nope, that didn't work for me. Thanks for the suggestion! I am using a regular OTG wireless keyboard and I do not have the repeating key problem. I might buy a OTG+ charging cable in order to use my tablet as a laptop and charge it at the same time.
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[Q] Best controller for N4

Hello !
I was wondering that is the best controller around for the N4 (compatible with Drastic)
I didn't find anything except that Ipega and Moga are popular at the moment.
Thanks !

I've been through a few different controllers and the Moga Pro is the only one I've been happy with

You'll have to wait until the iControlPad 2 is released.

KirinRaikage said:
Hello !
I was wondering that is the best controller around for the N4 (compatible with Drastic)
I didn't find anything except that Ipega and Moga are popular at the moment.
Thanks !
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Dualshock 3
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Warbuff said:
Dualshock 3
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+1 Have to be rooted, bit well worth it.
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