Hi there,
let me explain my goal. I want to use my shield for all my PC gaming. Portable around the house, and that is great when the main TV is being used by other members of my family.
But also it's great to connect it to the TV when it's available. My main PC is a desktop one used for working and when I play I don't want to be there. I prefer sofa, bed, etc.
So, I wanted to have a fine console experience in my sofa in front of the tv, but wirelessly. I have these accesories for it:
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USB OTG, HDMI, USB hub, USB-ethernet (the one that actually works is this: http://plugable.com/products/usb2-e1000 ), and wireless Xbox controller with the usb receiver.
Well,
I almost have it, but not 100%.
HDMI works
Ethernet works
USB hub works
Xbox controller works but D-pad does not, and that is frustrating, because every other button works fine and it's a joy to lie in my sofa to play that way. Some games need the D-pad and because of that this is not a solution.
The other way to use the Xbox controller is leaving it connected to the PC and it works good when I'm in front od the TV because my PC is just upstairs. BUT, most of the games when launched from Shield ignore the controller of the PC and only work with the Shield itself...
Is anyone crazy enough to try this way of gaming?
I know the Nyko dock would help to achieve this, but it's completely missing since it was announced...
Would a bluetooth gamepad work with all the buttons (D-pad included) for a perfect PC streaming experience???
Tomorrow I friend will let my try a PS3 controller. Let's see how it performs. I did not want to root, but I will at least to try it wirelessly.
king conan said:
Is anyone crazy enough to try this way of gaming?
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I use an OnLive controller. I haven't tried the XBox 360 Wireless dongle, but Bluetooth works great. If you're looking for a controller that has similar build quality and characteristics, I strongly recommend the OnLive one, even without the service (I don't have the service, just the control).
I'll give the dpad a try this weekend and verify it works on my SHIELD though, since I haven't tested that extensively.
agrabren said:
I use an OnLive controller. I haven't tried the XBox 360 Wireless dongle, but Bluetooth works great. If you're looking for a controller that has similar build quality and characteristics, I strongly recommend the OnLive one, even without the service (I don't have the service, just the control).
I'll give the dpad a try this weekend and verify it works on my SHIELD though, since I haven't tested that extensively.
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Thanks for answering.
Yesterday I tried a PS3 controllorer. I rooted my shield to use it wirelessly with the sixaxis app, and it works exactly the same as the Xbox controller. All the buttons are OK, except D-PAD ones.
It's weird, beacues the D-pad buttons work fine in the shield interface but not with PC-Steam games. It's a very small detail but if Nvidia solves this in future update would be perfect.
king conan said:
Thanks for answering.
Yesterday I tried a PS3 controllorer. I rooted my shield to use it wirelessly with the sixaxis app, and it works exactly the same as the Xbox controller. All the buttons are OK, except D-PAD ones.
It's weird, beacues the D-pad buttons work fine in the shield interface but not with PC-Steam games. It's a very small detail but if Nvidia solves this in future update would be perfect.
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I didn't try streaming (I handle only the Android side of things) but I'll make sure a bug exists about it. I'll bet it'll get fixed pretty quick.
Same issue here!
I am having the EXACT same issue! Everything works perfectly except for the d-pad. I've also noticed that the right analog stick does not work like a "mouse" on the home screen like the native controller does.
If these 2 items would be fixed, I would have a veritable portable "steam machine" in my living room!
Will follow this thread and hope there is a resolution soon! I bought the Xbox 360 Receiver for this express purpose! Note: The wired 360 controller works perfectly, so was surprised about the wireless one not working.
The wired one is special, but I'd expect thus stuff to get fixed. I'll try to look into it.
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jchalk59 said:
I bought the Xbox 360 Receiver for this express purpose! Note: The wired 360 controller works perfectly, so was surprised about the wireless one not working.
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What do you mean it does not work?
PC receiver for Xbox controller works fine with the shield.
You can see my setup in the picture above and it works the same as a wired one.
You need the controller receiver:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2
And a true Xbox 360 wireless controller:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Controller-Glossy-Black/dp/B003ZSP0WW/ref=pd_sim_vg_1
If you root your shield, the PS3 controller is a good choice too. Less cables involved because you will be using bluetooth to pair with the shield.
But as we said, it's not a perfect experience. Many PC modern games use D-Pad buttons for extra options and without them you can't play properly.
I think you're being too literal on "not working" there King Conan. Read his post, he's having the same issue with lack of d-pad on the wireless. He considers this to be not working probably because of games that require the controls. I would have to agree, I use d-pad all the time.
but he says the wired works and the wireless don't...
Both work exactly the same, that's why I didn't get him.
It's not just the wireless with the d-pad problem, wired is the same way?
Yes D-PAD problem happens wired or wireless.
The funny thing is that DPAD works fine in Android interface but doesn't in PC steam games.
Gotcha, sorry. I read the entire thread but for whatever reason I took away the problem was exclusive to wireless.
Hopefully they fix it in the next update, I just ordered a micro-HDMI cable and USB OTG adapter ;/
The wired and wireless ones report currently to Android at the low level.
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I've confirmed that there is definite work to improve external controllers, and we're working directly with multiple controller vendors to ensure their BT controllers are optimized for gameplay.
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I've confirmed that there is definite work to improve external controllers, and we're working directly with multiple controller vendors to ensure their BT controllers are optimized for gameplay.
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Did Nvidia say that?
Or do you work with them?
That's great to hear.
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Did Nvidia say that?
Or do you work with them?
That's great to hear.
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I'm a technical lead on SHIELD at NVIDIA. So yes, they did say that. I had to get details from management about what I could say before I could make any official statement about improved controller support.
agrabren said:
I'm a technical lead on SHIELD at NVIDIA. So yes, they did say that. I had to get details from management about what I could say before I could make any official statement about improved controller support.
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Sweet! I've been trying to get the Mogo Pro controller working with my Shield, but to get the Universal Driver to work, it has to be rooted. Not going to root my Nvidia Shield, having too much fun with it. Once I get a reasonable wireless controller working with my Shield, this thing is going to be a powerhouse game console connected to a 50" TV.
atarumoroboshi18 said:
Sweet! I've been trying to get the Mogo Pro controller working with my Shield, but to get the Universal Driver to work, it has to be rooted. Not going to root my Nvidia Shield, having too much fun with it. Once I get a reasonable wireless controller working with my Shield, this thing is going to be a powerhouse game console connected to a 50" TV.
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You can use my app. Tested and running. (TIncore keymapper)
Btw. The latest beta (3.0.5) has some UI fixes for the shield.
Thank you Nvidia!! Also thank you PowerA!! These two companies support development!!
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You can use my app. Tested and running. (TIncore keymapper)
Btw. The latest beta (3.0.5) has some UI fixes for the shield.
Thank you Nvidia!! Also thank you PowerA!! These two companies support development!!
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Hi tincore!
can your app replicate all the shield buttons including the D-PAD ones? Have you tried in a shield?
Makes any sense to try your app with a xbox controller?
thank you!
king conan said:
Hi tincore!
can your app replicate all the shield buttons including the D-PAD ones? Have you tried in a shield?
Makes any sense to try your app with a xbox controller?
thank you!
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What you mean exactly by replicate? Every button and stick funcion can be remapped.
I don't have an xbox controller but I imagine that the kernel has the gamepad modules so if you are rooted it should work. If you are not rooted this is also possible but I would need a data capture so I can include it on the next release.
http://tincore.wiki-site.com/index.php/Usage#USB_Data_capturer
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So I have the wireless USB dongle for connecting my 360 controller to my computer, anyone have any idea if this could also be used for connecting a 360 controller on the Xoom wirelessly?
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I used a wireless mouse this way with an otg cable, so the potential is there, can't give you a definite answer though
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I have an otg cable and still can't get this to work. They touted this at Google io so I know it can work.
I was thinking about this with ps3 and 360 controllers earlier. I'm thinking there's a good chance the wireless dongle will work for the 360 controller, but the thing that annoys me is that--other than just putting the xoom flat on the table--there won't really be a good way to prop the xoom up for a good viewing angle with where the ports are.
Edit: if the dongle doesn't work, it's going to have to be the "charge and go" or whatever that plugs into the controller and has a usb connector.
I could be wrong, but in the presentation I dont think they said the wireless 360 controller itself - they said PS3 and 360 Controllers and since they did say the PS3 wouldnt work through bluetooth I assumed the 360 Wireless wouldnt work either but the full USB 360 would.
PensFan66 said:
I could be wrong, but in the presentation I dont think they said the wireless 360 controller itself - they said PS3 and 360 Controllers and since they did say the PS3 wouldnt work through bluetooth I assumed the 360 Wireless wouldnt work either but the full USB 360 would.
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Well that's dumb. I guess I could find a cheap USB controller. Just tired of spending money. I already have a wii classic controller, just not the actual wii controller. I think I would rather go wireless with the wii controller.
Mandelbrot.Benoit said:
Well that's dumb. I guess I could find a cheap USB controller. Just tired of spending money. I already have a wii classic controller, just not the actual wii controller. I think I would rather go wireless with the wii controller.
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Yeah, I have the datel wireless classic controller ordered since before the update was announced (should come in tomorrow!).
EDIT: 360 controller charger adapter does NOT transfer data. Whoops!
Let me know how that works for you, may go that route
vidriera said:
Yeah, I have the datel wireless classic controller ordered since before the update was announced (should come in tomorrow!).
If you want to use your 360 controller without buying another one, this is probably the cheapest option:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Black-Play-Charge-Kit/dp/B000OYMYZQ/ref=dp_cp_ob_vg_title_1
This basically just makes the 360 controller a usb device while charging it, so I can't see why this wouldn't do the trick.
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I have this and it has never seem to connect to my computer, I don't think the USB cable transfers data
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the usb cable does not transfer data it just charges the battery using usb from the Xobx. I have this for my Xbox. I would also like a wiresless control like the PS3 or 360. I use my wiimote now but i dont like the way the buttons are setup.
Yes as others said, the charge cable does NOT make your controller a usb controller, it only uses usb to charge it. I've never played with the dongle and my xoom hasn't arrived yet but I would assume the dongle uses different drivers than the usb controller. You might be able to get it to work by finding those drivers.
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So I have the wireless USB dongle for connecting my 360 controller to my computer, anyone have any idea if this could also be used for connecting a 360 controller on the Xoom wirelessly?
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Yes, it works! If you're talking about this dongle, I also have it and can confirm it works. I've been using it this afternoon to play some emulator games with my wireless 360 controller!
It's awesome, because you can connect multiple 360 controllers to the Xoom this way. The problem with that though, is that the Xoom can't seemingly differentiate between input on controller 1 and input on controller 2.
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Yes, it works! If you're talking about this dongle, I also have it and can confirm it works. I've been using it this afternoon to play some emulator games with my wireless 360 controller!
It's awesome, because you can connect multiple 360 controllers to the Xoom this way. The problem with that though, is that the Xoom can't seemingly differentiate between input on controller 1 and input on controller 2.
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Does it show up just as another input device on emulators or what? Just have to map the keys? I won't be able to try mine out for another couple days, so I'm just wondering what to expect.
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huelsebu said:
Yes, it works! If you're talking about this dongle, I also have it and can confirm it works. I've been using it this afternoon to play some emulator games with my wireless 360 controller!
It's awesome, because you can connect multiple 360 controllers to the Xoom this way. The problem with that though, is that the Xoom can't seemingly differentiate between input on controller 1 and input on controller 2.
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I beg to differ please explain circumstances that you got it to work. I got wired 360 to work, wii controller but no wireless dongle.
That's exactly what I am talking about. Are you stock or rooted, and is there anything I need to know before trying this?
huelsebu said:
Yes, it works! If you're talking about this dongle, I also have it and can confirm it works. I've been using it this afternoon to play some emulator games with my wireless 360 controller!
It's awesome, because you can connect multiple 360 controllers to the Xoom this way. The problem with that though, is that the Xoom can't seemingly differentiate between input on controller 1 and input on controller 2.
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vidriera said:
I was thinking about this with ps3 and 360 controllers earlier. I'm thinking there's a good chance the wireless dongle will work for the 360 controller, but the thing that annoys me is that--other than just putting the xoom flat on the table--there won't really be a good way to prop the xoom up for a good viewing angle with where the ports are.
Edit: if the dongle doesn't work, it's going to have to be the "charge and go" or whatever that plugs into the controller and has a usb connector.
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The Zoogue case props it up just fine and I can still get at the ports.
vidriera said:
I was thinking about this with ps3 and 360 controllers earlier. I'm thinking there's a good chance the wireless dongle will work for the 360 controller, but the thing that annoys me is that--other than just putting the xoom flat on the table--there won't really be a good way to prop the xoom up for a good viewing angle with where the ports are.
Edit: if the dongle doesn't work, it's going to have to be the "charge and go" or whatever that plugs into the controller and has a usb connector.
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I use the standard portfolio case and just put the Xoom in that upside down. The screen orientates itself to flip and then the ports are on top. Aside the branded logos on the screen being upside down you would never know the difference.
Here ya go!
It can be used to navigate the homescreens and menus, but it doesn't work too well for that. Seems to work well with Gensoid though, haven't tried it with anything else yet.
I was on the latest Tiamat kernel until 3.1 dropped, then followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074609
I haven't done anything else special to make this work. It just did! When in Gensoid, I just went Settings>Input Settings>Key Mappings, and mapped out the necessary Genesis controls. The 360 input shows as "unknown" in the settings, but it still seems to work great
guys what gamepad is currently working for your 3.1 acer iconia?, i tried 2 gamepads already but both of them did'nt work
ps3 controller and a generic usb gamepad
no ones using any gamepad here?
Actually this topic have been there before...
What I know is xbox360 pad work, even sony play station dual shock 2 also work
And ps3 pads that use dongles seem to work as well. No luck with official ps3 pads
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Logitech controllers work beautifully also..
USB controllers work, or just wireless?
rushless said:
USB controllers work, or just wireless?
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both "should" work
Ooooooooohhhhhh man.
i've been using a saitek cyborg gamepad, its got a usb dongle as well as a ps2 dongle on it.... works great with pc, ps2, and ps3... aaaand now my a500 love it
Hey, sorry for not reporting a controller that will work. So far I don't have one that is seen by the Iconia. I've tried a couple different wired generic usb controllers and a wireless Xbox controller with the usb adapter.
I would like to save someone the trouble of buying a usb wireless adapter for a wireless Xbox controller specifically for their A500. I've tried one, and the dongle powers up and appears to be functional, the controller won't sync to it. Works great on the pc and I highly recommend one for that.
Maybe someday, but it doesn't seem to work for now.
JdgM3NT4L said:
I would like to save someone the trouble of buying a usb wireless adapter for a wireless Xbox controller specifically for their A500. I've tried one, and the dongle powers up and appears to be functional, the controller won't sync to it. Works great on the pc and I highly recommend one for that.
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strange since i just used mine this past weekend for a good hour playing megaman x on snesoid.
it took me a bit to get it to sync, but it did eventually and it does work fine
as a matter of fact, people should check out this thread from the past weekend, various controllers seem to be tested as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138729
i know that my madcatz ps3 sf4 fightpad and 360 wireless controller with dongle does work. my ps3 controllers (sixaxis and ds3) would charge and when plugged in would not power on my ps3 or work with it.
godashram said:
strange since i just used mine this past weekend for a good hour playing megaman x on snesoid.
it took me a bit to get it to sync, but it did eventually and it does work fine
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Can you link me to the dongle you are using? I have plenty of wireless xbox controllers laying around. Thanks!
NFauteux said:
Can you link me to the dongle you are using? I have plenty of wireless xbox controllers laying around. Thanks!
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the microsoft branded one that came with it.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbo...5T6A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-1
but the dongle works with ANY microsoft 360 wireless controller, as i use my black one with it.
what you need is this
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless...FCT2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-6
or this in black
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless...0RBC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-7
godashram said:
strange since i just used mine this past weekend for a good hour playing megaman x on snesoid.
it took me a bit to get it to sync, but it did eventually and it does work fine.
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That's awesome!
Got any tips? Do I need to goto the settings on the A500 and do something or should it connect without any interaction on the tablet? I've been trying for 15 minutes or so and I don't get anything but rotating lights on the controller.
This is the adapter that I am trying to use. It is the official Xbox branded one.
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godashram said:
strange since i just used mine this past weekend for a good hour playing megaman x on snesoid.
it took me a bit to get it to sync, but it did eventually and it does work fine
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out of curiosity, in snesoid and nesoid when i go to set any buttons other than depad i get an <unknown> when i press any buttons.... for whatever reason the dpad works fine, and in another snes emulator my gamepad works fine i can use all the buttons no problem as well in playstation emulators. Did you have any sort of weird issues like this when setting yours up?
Dang. I wish Tiger Arcade scaled correctly with Honeycomb. All Metal Slugs and tons of great fighting games would rock with a controller (duh).
Tiger Arcade scales fine on Froyo tablets but not Honeycomb. Just a tiny window.
Hogmeister said:
out of curiosity, in snesoid and nesoid when i go to set any buttons other than depad i get an <unknown> when i press any buttons.... for whatever reason the dpad works fine, and in another snes emulator my gamepad works fine i can use all the buttons no problem as well in playstation emulators. Did you have any sort of weird issues like this when setting yours up?
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i got the <unkown> as well, and all was fine
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Got any tips? Do I need to goto the settings on the A500 and do something or should it connect without any interaction on the tablet? I've been trying for 15 minutes or so and I don't get anything but rotating lights on the controller.
This is the adapter that I am trying to use. It is the official Xbox branded one.
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remember to hit the sync button on both, can't remember in what order or how long to hold it ; but i know you're not going to get just the p1 light on.
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Dang. I wish Tiger Arcade scaled correctly with Honeycomb. All Metal Slugs and tons of great fighting games would rock with a controller (duh).
Tiger Arcade scales fine on Froyo tablets but not Honeycomb. Just a tiny window.
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you need the old apk: Devtools and disable "compatibility mode" it solves alot.
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the microsoft branded one that came with it.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbo...5T6A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-1
but the dongle works with ANY microsoft 360 wireless controller, as i use my black one with it.
what you need is this
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless...FCT2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-6
or this in black
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless...0RBC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-7
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So that dongle you linked on Amazon.com says that it works with up to four controllers. Have you tried using multiple? That would be amazing.
willbur73 said:
So that dongle you linked on Amazon.com says that it works with up to four controllers. Have you tried using multiple? That would be amazing.
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i have not.... i'm still in mid move (for the past 7 months) and my other controllers are 2500 miles away
At last! Finally the long waited PS3 wireless controller working using bluetooth in new 4.2.2 Version Gratzz SONY Lets emulators LIVE!!
Kelvin0007 said:
At last! Finally the long waited PS3 wireless controller working using bluetooth in new 4.2.2 Version Gratzz SONY Lets emulators LIVE!!
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I don't understand the hype around it. Why carry a controller around to play games on a 5 inch screen? Makes 0 sense to me. I was able to play Metal Gear Solid, FF7 & 9, Tekken 2 & 3 no problem with the fpse OSD. If you could somehow transform the controller and the z into some kind of nvidia shield, that would be a different story..
Useless thread...
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ckyy said:
I don't understand the hype around it. Why carry a controller around to play games on a 5 inch screen? Makes 0 sense to me. I was able to play Metal Gear Solid, FF7 & 9, Tekken 2 & 3 no problem with the fpse OSD. If you could somehow transform the controller and the z into some kind of nvidia shield, that would be a different story..
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Actually you can connect your phone to big screen via mhl-hdmi connector and use it as console with controller
AGGevorgyan said:
Actually you can connect your phone to big screen via mhl-hdmi connector and use it as console with controller
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I have been doing this lately when I am staying in hotels for work to watch bbc iplayer etc and using a bluetooth mouse to drive the phone.
I will be interested to try a controller and see how well it works using the Z as a games machine so I am glad the functionality is there!
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I have been doing this lately when I am staying in hotels for work to watch bbc iplayer etc and using a bluetooth mouse to drive the phone.
I will be interested to try a controller and see how well it works using the Z as a games machine so I am glad the functionality is there!
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I just tried to connect one, but it requires usb adapter for syncing or for work, so it is too complicated.
AGGevorgyan said:
I just tried to connect one, but it requires usb adapter for syncing or for work, so it is too complicated.
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You only have to do this once! I have had this ability on my Tablet S for the past 6 months or so, it makes playing games a lot easier. You don't always have to use the PS3 controller though...
defsix said:
You only have to do this once! I have had this ability on my Tablet S for the past 6 months or so, it makes playing games a lot easier. You don't always have to use the PS3 controller though...
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Yeah, that's great, but still I need find such adapter
Is the usb adapter just a normal usb host cable you would use to connect a usb drive to the z?
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Is the usb adapter just a normal usb host cable you would use to connect a usb drive to the z?
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Yup, just the normal micro host cable. Then plug in Usb to mini into your controller. Sync them up and you're done! Disconnect and play wirelessly! You can use SixAxis Controller to add support to games that don't natively support the controller.
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At last! Finally the long waited PS3 wireless controller working using bluetooth in new 4.2.2 Version Gratzz SONY Lets emulators LIVE!!
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can you post a screen shot of the ps3 controller option in the xperia settings? is that how you managed to get it working?
AGGevorgyan said:
Yeah, that's great, but still I need find such adapter
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Just search for OTG cable, got one for 2.5 euro
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Urbanos said:
can you post a screen shot of the ps3 controller option in the xperia settings? is that how you managed to get it working?
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You just have to connect one time with the cable to pair it, after that you can use it wireless until you pair it with another device and you need to re-pait it with the cable. It's a one step operation easy and fast.
babylonbwoy said:
Just search for OTG cable, got one for 2.5 euro
You just have to connect one time with the cable to pair it, after that you can use it wireless until you pair it with another device and you need to re-pait it with the cable. It's a one step operation easy and fast.
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Thanks.
babylonbwoy said:
Just search for OTG cable, got one for 2.5 euro
You just have to connect one time with the cable to pair it, after that you can use it wireless until you pair it with another device and you need to re-pait it with the cable. It's a one step operation easy and fast.
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Sweet! i saw they had this for the Xperia S - but on 4.1.2 they didn't have the dualshock options - so confirming once more, this is on the C6603 4.2.2 Spain Stock Rom?
babylonbwoy said:
Just search for OTG cable, got one for 2.5 euro
You just have to connect one time with the cable to pair it, after that you can use it wireless until you pair it with another device and you need to re-pait it with the cable. It's a one step operation easy and fast.
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i upgraded to 4.2.2 yesterday and now i see the settings in xperia settings! sweet! but problem for me - it works while connected to USB through the OTG cable, but does not work wirelessly! i tried connect/reconnecting rebooting, bluetooth on/off about 20x...........guessing my controller my be messed up... it was hit and miss sometimes with recgonizing it even with the usb cord..
any suggestions? i want to use it wirelessly for sure!
Question: if you pair a PS3 controller for the first time..does it then work with all PS3 controllers or do you need the cable for everytime you try a new controller?
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DoubleYouPee said:
Question: if you pair a PS3 controller for the first time..does it then work with all PS3 controllers or do you need the cable for everytime you try a new controller?
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You need to pair each controller as the other controllers will still be paired with the ps3.
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Urbanos said:
i upgraded to 4.2.2 yesterday and now i see the settings in xperia settings! sweet! but problem for me - it works while connected to USB through the OTG cable, but does not work wirelessly! i tried connect/reconnecting rebooting, bluetooth on/off about 20x...........guessing my controller my be messed up... it was hit and miss sometimes with recgonizing it even with the usb cord..
any suggestions? i want to use it wirelessly for sure!
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Did you try with your PS3 wirelessly ? If it works with PS3 then your mobile or its connexion is the problem
Also it doesn't works with all game, tried with The Dark Night Rises without results.
babylonbwoy said:
Did you try with your PS3 wirelessly ? If it works with PS3 then your mobile or its connexion is the problem
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Urbanos said:
i upgraded to 4.2.2 yesterday and now i see the settings in xperia settings! sweet! but problem for me - it works while connected to USB through the OTG cable, but does not work wirelessly! i tried connect/reconnecting rebooting, bluetooth on/off about 20x...........guessing my controller my be messed up... it was hit and miss sometimes with recgonizing it even with the usb cord..
any suggestions? i want to use it wirelessly for sure!
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Strange, for me its seems to work as should using FW 4.2.2 .423 ES, check your controller first with a PS3, also when you use OTG cable in the xperia settings it marks a blue notification when the phone recognizes the controller after that just disconnect and use bt instead.
It wont work here, i bought a female usb connector so that i can connect the USB cable of my Xperia z with the USB cable of my PS3 controller. Anyone an idea why this wont work? I think it gives the same effect like the cable discribed in other massages (from Xperia to USB)...
Does anyone know where we can get the XML tag names for remapping the game controller and remote control buttons to Kodi?
Found it!
https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/blob/master/xbmc/input/ButtonTranslator.cpp
https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/blob/master/system/keymaps/gamepad.xml
https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/tree/master/system/keymaps
Found this too!
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Neo3D said:
Found it!
https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/blob/master/xbmc/input/ButtonTranslator.cpp
https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/blob/master/system/keymaps/gamepad.xml
https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/tree/master/system/keymaps
Found this too!
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So, you were able to replace the voice search button by context menu access? If yes, can you explain how? Many thanks
BrunoNRG said:
So, you were able to replace the voice search button by context menu access? If yes, can you explain how? Many thanks
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No, that's not possible I think. That's what the picture says.
Neo3D said:
No, that's not possible I think. That's what the picture says.
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I guess I'll have to find a compatible replacement that has all the funtions (media and context buttons) that the stock remote doesn't, altough mine was for free (shield + remote bundle), it's just too limited, a simple context menu access button would make the remote much better...
BrunoNRG said:
I guess I'll have to find a compatible replacement that has all the funtions (media and context buttons) that the stock remote doesn't, altough mine was for free (shield + remote bundle), it's just too limited, a simple context menu access button would make the remote much better...
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The Amazon Fire Stick remote works perfect for that. It's only $15 from Amazon.
Neo3D said:
The Amazon Fire Stick remote works perfect for that. It's only $15 from Amazon.
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All buttons on the Amazon Fire Stick work on shield, is there a voice operated version you can buy separately?
Is this it: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement...&qid=1453067606&sr=1-1&keywords=amazon+remote ?
I don't know if this Minix Neo A2 Lite (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lite-Wirele...438176?hash=item1eaa0476e0:g:t-sAAOSwpRRWmFjX) works on shield, but if it does, I would rather buy one instead, the only problem is that they seem to be more compatible with full android than with android tv...
BrunoNRG said:
All buttons on the Amazon Fire Stick work on shield, is there a voice operated version you can buy separately?
Is this it: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement...&qid=1453067606&sr=1-1&keywords=amazon+remote ?
I don't know if this Minix Neo A2 Lite (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lite-Wirele...438176?hash=item1eaa0476e0:g:t-sAAOSwpRRWmFjX) works on shield, but if it does, I would rather buy one instead, the only problem is that they seem to be more compatible with full android than with android tv...
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No idea?
Neo3D said:
No idea?
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You're using the Amazon Fire Stick remote on your shield? If yes, all buttons work?
BrunoNRG said:
I guess I'll have to find a compatible replacement that has all the funtions (media and context buttons) that the stock remote doesn't, altough mine was for free (shield + remote bundle), it's just too limited, a simple context menu access button would make the remote much better...
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Was as frustrated as you when I got mine - though the great work from the Kodi team has made it possible
Install the Kodi v16.0 “Jarvis” , there the have implented a long press "OK" key will work as a context menu now
Hope that helps
boOmLa
Cobra2 said:
Was as frustrated as you when I got mine - though the great work from the Kodi team has made it possible
Install the Kodi v16.0 “Jarvis” , there the have implented a long press "OK" key will work as a context menu now
Hope that helps
boOmLa
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I've read about Kodi Jarvis 16.0, the problem is that I need to backup (export) my kodi library to a micro sd card or an external hdd before I update / uninstall the current version of kodi... Any idea how to do this? I get an error saying that the destination of the backup is not writable.
BrunoNRG said:
You're using the Amazon Fire Stick remote on your shield? If yes, all buttons work?
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Oh that's what you meant? Yes, all the buttons work great on the Shield, including the context menu button! I hate the Shield remote, it needs as many buttons as the Amazon Fire TV remote. Nvidia got too cheap on their remote.
Neo3D said:
Oh that's what you meant? Yes, all the buttons work great on the Shield, including the context menu button! I hate the Shield remote, it needs as many buttons as the Amazon Fire TV remote. Nvidia got too cheap on their remote.
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Thanks for the confirmation, I guess I'll have to buy one of those than, is this the one you have: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement...&qid=1453067606&sr=1-1&keywords=amazon+remote ?
BrunoNRG said:
Thanks for the confirmation, I guess I'll have to buy one of those than, is this the one you have: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement...&qid=1453067606&sr=1-1&keywords=amazon+remote ?
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Yep, that's the one.
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Yep, that's the one.
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I think numeric keypad would also be useful. As I have an harmony and an universal IR receiver Flirc I simply added another device that has much more buttons to configure and made proper assignments. I was using this device in my previous media center. With the keypad I can shortcut to movies starting by a given letter, for example if I click "2" two time I go to movies startin with B. In a big library this is quite useful. I don't know why they go cheap on these remotes with only a couple of buttons.
I accidentally (I bought it for an MK802IV android tv stick I have on other tv) found a 5 usd remote that also works on shield, it feels kinda cheap (because it really is ) but all buttons work, even the mouse and power buttons, it's powered by 2 triple A batteries, I tested it on shield with the remote's usb receiver plugged to the micro usb port in the back of the shield using an otg connector .
Here's the link if anyone's interested:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Good...ess-Air-Mouse-for-Android-TV/32566859638.html
That's cool! Can you post a picture of how it's connected? So it won't work unless you use an OTG cable?
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That's cool! Can you post a picture of how it's connected? So it won't work unless you use an OTG cable?
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It also works connected to any of the "normal" sized usb ports, but they're being used by two 4tb external hdd's, so I connected it to the micro usb port instead, I also could've used a powered usb hub, my d-link dub-h7 works fine on shield, I guess I was just too lazy to do so . Remote size, when compared to the stock remote, is not very different, just a lot thicker (as expected, since the stock remote is really very thin), on top of the photo you can see the otg connector ("normal" size usb female to micro usb male) and the usb receiver that comes with the 5usd remote. I should mention that I only tried it on kodi, es explorer and shield menus, not sure how it does on other apps.
BrunoNRG said:
It also works connected to any of the "normal" sized usb ports, but they're being used by two 4tb external hdd's, so I connected it to the micro usb port instead, I also could've used a powered usb hub, my d-link dub-h7 works fine on shield, I guess I was just too lazy to do so . Remote size, when compared to the stock remote, is not very different, just a lot thicker (as expected, since the stock remote is really very thin), on top of the photo you can see the otg connector ("normal" size usb female to micro usb male) and the usb receiver that comes with the 5usd remote. I should mention that I only tried it on kodi, es explorer and shield menus, not sure how it does on other apps.
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I just noticed that it's missing a PLAY/PAUSE button. Too bad, I use that a lot.
Agree, I wish the OEM remote wasn't so thin. It's ridiculous. I'd rather have a thicker remote that feels good in the hand and I don't have to charge as much because the battery is so tiny.
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I just noticed that it's missing a PLAY/PAUSE button. Too bad, I use that a lot.
Agree, I wish the OEM remote wasn't so thin. It's ridiculous. I'd rather have a thicker remote that feels good in the hand and I don't have to charge as much because the battery is so tiny.
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I've been searching a lot about this but, I'm yet to find a remote that's compatible with shield, is powered with batteries (that way you don't have to charge it all the time), has proper media control buttons on front, a decent keyboard on the back and can connect via bluetooth / wifi without the need of a usb receiver
MeLE F10 BT, connects via 4.0 bluetooth, is powered by 2 triple A batteries, but is missing media buttons...
MeLE F10 Deluxe version has media buttons, but needs a usb receiver to work and is powered by an internal battery...
The major problem is that, besides not finding what I want, I have no way to know if it's compatible with shield untill I actually buy and test it myself...
Turn Your Old Android Into A Chromecast
A Chromecast isn't the most expensive device in the world, but if you've got an extra Android device lying around, I would recommend saving the $25 and using it as a Chromecast. This can easily be done with just a few modifications. I'll show you how to get everything setup.
Things you'll need:
1. HDMI Cable
Most Android devices within the last few years will have an MHL compatible Micro-USB port. This means that you can get an adapter to plug your phone into an HDMI cord. You can pick up one of the adapters on Amazon for next to nothing.
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2. Unwind Launcher for TV BETA
You'll want to install a launcher on the device that you'll be plugging into your TV. Unwind Launcher is my favorite and it's designed to be used on a big screen. Download this from the Play store and install it on your Android. It's free!
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Tablet remote is an app that you'll install on the device plugged into the TV and on your everyday Android phone. This will let you use your phone as a remote to navigate your makeshift Chromecast device.
Download Tablet Remote
Once you've got everything that you need, you'll just plug in your phone to your TV and pair your two Android phones so you can use the remote feature. That's it! Now you have a fully functional Android TV device.
I've been trying to figure out how to do this except as a media (audio) receiver to use as a bluetooth dongle for use with auxiliary jack.
ElwOOd_CbGp said:
I've been trying to figure out how to do this except as a media (audio) receiver to use as a bluetooth dongle for use with auxiliary jack.
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I believe this is the solution you're looking for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/u/reusing-devices/android-2-2-device-wireless-audio-t3298698
This isn't chromecast, this is android tv
DrGreenway said:
but if you've got an extra Android device lying around, I would recommend saving the $25 and using it as a Chromecast. This can easily be done with just a few modifications.
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Great, care to show us how? Cause that's not evenly remotely linked to what you did here.
Using something like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/har...p-youmap-chromecast-receiver-android-t3161851
or this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/hardware-hacking/chromecast/app-cast-receiver-app-android-t2900726
might work (and these should work in the background along with the launcher you suggested here, meaning you get both a GUI on the TV and the ability to cast)
Most Android devices within the last few years will have an MHL compatible Micro-USB port.
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Nope. http://www.mhltech.org/devices.aspx?tid=1
Some do, not "most" by any means.
Can't control YouTube and Netflix with Tablet Remote. Great.
laurorual said:
Can't control YouTube and Netflix with Tablet Remote. Great.
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I had never heard of tablet remote but there's quite a few other options. I use droidmote. It's paid but I think it works best with android tv.
Agree with other posters. This isn't a fully functional chromecast. I was thinking I could cast my computer to the TV. This seems to just mimic an android tv box except you don't have a dedicated remote and most will need to buy the usb to hdmi adapter (if there old phone is compatible.)
BTW--I don't have much of an interest in this but why not use leanback launcher? Wouldn't that be better if you are trying to turn it into android tv?
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Nope. http://www.mhltech.org/devices.aspx?tid=1
Some do, not "most" by any means.
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Very true. I have 6 androids....not a single damn one has mhl support
I have an acer a500 tab and moto atrix hd, both having a dedicated micro-hdmi port. unfortunately tablet remote gave error-1 on both devices when I tried to setup the connection.
Some androids use slimport instead of mhl
QuillzToxic said:
This isn't chromecast, this is android tv
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You are right! I'm looking for chromecast-ish app for android phone. Does anyone knows something like that? I know, there is Cheap Cast but that program isn't available in google play shop and I'm not sure if it is safe.
thevilish said:
You are right! I'm looking for chromecast-ish app for android phone. Does anyone knows something like that? I know, there is Cheap Cast but that program isn't available in google play shop and I'm not sure if it is safe.
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CheapCast is no more available in Google Play but it is available here on XDA, the fact is i don't know if it still works since some users reported that it doesn't anymore, you gotta try it by yourself and, if you can, report back to its thread to help others.
I have an older Motorola Electrify M (XT901) with all the USCC stock firmware (still locked bootloader without root). It has JB Android 4.1 and a 1080p HDMI Port.
With that stated, will this this phone be able to be Chromecast repurposed?
Just wondering as to any restrictions to this.
I never bothered to try and unlock/root it since it was stored for quite some time when I upgraded to Samsung.
It still works like a charm!
Thanks!
My Atrix hd now has become android TV with kodi installed and connected to the TV by the micro hdmi port. Kodi has a remote app called kore which you can install on other phone and control it from there.
Has any one found a way to convert an old Android phone with HDMI output to become a Chromecast receiver?
I just want to press the Chromecast button of my PC browser and watch the videos on the TV. I do not want any menus nor apps on the TV/phone. I just need the phone to become a "dongle".
@DrGreenway, I also have an older Motorola Electrify that's still a quality device with an HDMI port.
It was upgraded years ago to a newer device and hasn't been in service for quite some time. It still works like a charm.
So I'd like to re-purpose this device for Chromecast...
Can it be done on this specific device?
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