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One phone two pads, one game

Hi all,
Got myself a SGS3 and am dabbling with the controller input app Joy center, using it mostly for xbox 360 controller input.
For the most part it works great, although L3 and R3 don't respond, it's still good.
My question is, is it possible to get a two player on the go using this app?
I've tried with a mock ps3 controller (wired) and an xbox controller wired, but it only allows one input at a time.
Does anyone have any hands on experience with this as of yet?
I know it's possible with bluetooth via the six axis controller app, but i don't have two ps3 controllers laying about, i do have multiple wired xbox 360 controllers so that's why i'm asking.
I also have the official mhl cable, but that's another story.
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.
PS: Not sure if anyone else has yet seen these beauties (well not the prettiest but still cool)
Announced at e3, should be out in the autumn.
Finally a dedicated BT controller, works on all v3 + devices.
http://www.androidauthority.com/nyk...controllers-to-be-released-in-the-fall-92851/

[Q] [Help] OTG Gamepad

Hello guys, So i buy today a Otg usb cable with the hopes of been able to play with my old Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 but i can make it work.
I connect the Adapter and the light is on but the buttons dont do anything. is not a battery issue because the Gamepad works on my computer.
And i try other things like a Mouse and Pendrives Otg and work just fine.
Any suggestions?
PD: Im on Stock Kitkat without root or anything
PPD: I Try with my Ps3 Dualshock3 controller and the light start because is charging but anything happen when i press the buttons....

I find the OTG capabilities of Moto G rather disappointing. When I read about Android and OTG before buying this phone I thought most of it would work out of the box. I' ve been struggling with OTG most ofbthe time. Took me ages to figure out where to find usb stick. I would also like to connect a gamepad to my device. Wiimote are no longer supported one new JB as I soon found out and it seems you need to root your phone for sixaxis to work. Too bad, i dont want to buy an extra BT gamepad for my phone.

Indeed Disapointed, and seems like noneones cares too much to make a solution, i search everywhere i know in the internet and i dont find anything, seems like the only gamepad that works right away is the Xbox one controller (that i dont owne). a little help from the developers would be very nice.
at least a straight answer to this subjet...

I have a wired xbox gamepad connected to my pc. Havent tried it yet. Might give i a try.

Game Controllers

What are you guys and gals using as far as gaming controllers. I have a PS3 and Xbox One controller at home. Just wondering if either can be easily used with the Tab S. Just purchased Modern Combat 5. So far I've played it on the G3 and Nvidia Shield.

05GT said:
What are you guys and gals using as far as gaming controllers. I have a PS3 and Xbox One controller at home. Just wondering if either can be easily used with the Tab S. Just purchased Modern Combat 5. So far I've played it on the G3 and Nvidia Shield.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/gamepad-game-controller-t2820410

controller recharges the tablet
is it possible to connect the controller (that has a battery pack) to the tablet and recharge the tablet?
eg. can a xbox one controller, that has a battery pack, be connected with an mhl cable/usb cable to a tablet and be used to charge the tablet?

saviora said:
is it possible to connect the controller (that has a battery pack) to the tablet and recharge the tablet?
eg. can a xbox one controller, that has a battery pack, be connected with an mhl cable/usb cable to a tablet and be used to charge the tablet?
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no it can't :cyclops:

sku|| said:
no it can't :cyclops:
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8bitdo ncs 30 bluetooth game pad controller for ios/android/pc

ibill1 said:
8bitdo ncs 30 bluetooth game pad controller for ios/android/pc
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Finally figured it out...just in time for my trip!
I ended up buying the Red Samurai controller from Gamestop for $15.
I am able to connect and use with retroarch. Just needed to install the free app, Bluez IME. Takes a bit of configuring but once it's set, the controller works flawlessly.
The app and retroarch even has a reconfigured profile for the controller.

redijedi808 said:
Finally figured it out...just in time for my trip!
I ended up buying the Red Samurai controller from Gamestop for $15.
I am able to connect and use with retroarch. Just needed to install the free app, Bluez IME. Takes a bit of configuring but once it's set, the controller works flawlessly.
The app and retroarch even has a reconfigured profile for the controller.
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Great suggestion. I'm thinking buy the Moga Pro but this is cheaper and it is more similar with PS controller.
Can you tell me if you can play in emulators such as the PSP emulator?

Has anyone tried an original xbox wireless controller with the receiver connected to the usb (via adapter)? The receiver seems to has power,
but the controller wont connect. PS3 controller works though.

my xbox controller doesnt work, as others have said. so how would I go about getting a ps3 controller to work? is it a wired one and can i pick up any cheap ps3 controller?

DrEzkimo said:
my xbox controller doesnt work, as others have said. so how would I go about getting a ps3 controller to work? is it a wired one and can i pick up any cheap ps3 controller?
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The sixaxis app does recognize my ps3 controller (afaik there are only wireless with optional cable), but only with cable plugged in. Bluetooth does not work, though the controller
has the right master adress.
Ok the problem seems to be the pairing. If paired from the tablet, it wont work... if paired from the pc, it works.

see I know sod all about the ps3 pad, I dont even know what pairing on the PC means or how you would set it up...

Hello!
Did anyone connect SteelSeries Free controller to the Tab S? I'm thinking about getting one and I would like to make sure that it will work.

Trying to pair red samurai wireless tablet controller with my tab s
the bluetooth can see the device, but when i select it to pair the device with my tablet, it asks me to confirm the PIN code for the device, which is displayed when i select to pair. But it fails to pair every time because I don't see any dialog box or anything pop up to enter the PIN code to pair successfully.
Jared

red samurai controller (GameStop)
Using the red samurai controller with all playstore emulators works well but with a little lag between button press and action.
BTW GameStop has it for 8 bucks and the tab recognizes it via Bluetooth no problem
-Ahmed-

Ordered MOGA Mobile Android Gaming System . £10.99 from Amazon ... Im sure there are flaws but for that price i don't lose much.. Find out next week when its delivered as to how many it has

geminiahmed said:
Using the red samurai controller with all playstore emulators works well but with a little lag between button press and action.
BTW GameStop has it for 8 bucks and the tab recognizes it via Bluetooth no problem
-Ahmed-
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The PS3 controller is the best way to go for me...
I bought the red samurai for $8 also just to play emulators..
The controller paid with no problems and I was able to map all the keys but the lag from button press to In game action was unbareable
The PS3 was fussy to set up but it's more 1to1 responsive..
-Ahmed-
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If you are using the red samurai v2 you do not need blue imz, it should just work.. or at least it does for me. I also have not noticed any input lag even vs a usb controller I was using over usb otg until I decided I wanted to be able to charge and use a controller at the same time. I have also used the same red samurai v2 on my win 8.1 htpc just for testinf and it paired right away and worked with near 0 input lag.

Im just using sixaxis controller

Using a ipega 9023 version 2 with the red buttons ......awwwweeeessssooommeee
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Just tried the mi gaming pad but tab s doesn't even recognised it... looks like a waste of money, to bad... my honor6 gsm paired directly without any problems! Damn you samsung!!!
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Fixed it! I installed it on my tab s ? I installed bluetooth autoconnect and then bluetooth terminal which is in wears Polish or Russian or so but I used it to scan for connecting devices and it saw the device... then went to bluetooth settings in tab s and it stood there ready to pair with !!! Me happy !!!

Alternative Controller

I have been searching for the NVIDIA SHIELD Wireless Controller with no luck, so i decided to look at alternative controllers to use with the Nvidia Shield tablet. Please post your results so the community doesnt waste time and money on controllers that wont work.
Working:
Logitech Gamepad F310 - confirmed by Linuxslate
Moga Pro (Mode B) - confirmed by gqkevyn
Moga Pro Pocket (Mode B) - confirmed by Mouahmong
Nyko Playpad Pro confirmed by Me
Ouya Controller Thanks to ahmadshawki Modifications required, click Here
PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller (with Sixaxis Controller App) confirmed by chuckado
Xbox 360 Controller (used OTG with Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver) confirmed by Me
Not Working:
Madcatz CTRLr Controller confirmed by Me

mejdam said:
I have been searching for the NVIDIA SHIELD Wireless Controller with no luck, so i decided to look at alternative controllers to use with the Nvidia Shield tablet. Please post your results so the community doesnt waste time and money in controllers that wont work.
Working:
Xbox 360 Controller (used OTG with Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver)
Nyko Playpad Pro
Not Working:
PS3 controller (with Sixaxis Controller App)
Madcatz CTRL Controller
Ouya Controller
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I was able to get a playstation 3 controller working with sixaxis app without any configuration.

mejdam said:
I have been searching for the NVIDIA SHIELD Wireless Controller with no luck, so i decided to look at alternative controllers to use with the Nvidia Shield tablet. Please post your results so the community doesnt waste time and money in controllers that wont work.
Working:
Xbox 360 Controller (used OTG with Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver)
Nyko Playpad Pro
Not Working:
PS3 controller (with Sixaxis Controller App)
Madcatz CTRL Controller
Ouya Controller
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Sixaxis works on the Tab4, are you trying to do it by USB or Bluetooth?
EDIT: Whoops. Wrong thread.
Sent from my Nokia Lumia 1520

chuckado said:
I was able to get a playstation 3 controller working with sixaxis app without any configuration.
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+1

404-Not Found said:
Sixaxis works on the Tab4, are you trying to do it by USB or Bluetooth?
EDIT: Whoops. Wrong thread.
Sent from my Nokia Lumia 1520
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i originally connected the ps3 controller using a usb, didnt work, used a different usb mini cable and its working now. anyone have anyluck using a usbhub?

I'm currently using the Moga Pro in Mode B and it works really well. Haven't had any issues with it. I've also heard the $15 GameStop one works well too.
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gqkevyn said:
I'm currently using the Moga Pro in Mode B and it works really well. Haven't had any issues with it. I've also heard the $15 GameStop one works well too.
Sent from my SHIELD Tablet using XDA Free mobile app
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pro power or pro mobile?

mejdam said:
pro power or pro mobile?
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Just Moga Pro
http://store.mogaanywhere.com/Products/CPFA000350-01
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Actually from what I know all of the Moga besides the Pocket one should work. As long as it has the Mode B.

Does anyone know how to put the playpad pro controller into player no 2? When i connect two controllers with bluetooth they both control player 1. The manual doesnt say how to switch to player two, nor could i find anything about it online.

falconw13 said:
Does anyone know how to put the playpad pro controller into player no 2? When i connect two controllers with bluetooth they both control player 1. The manual doesnt say how to switch to player two, nor could i find anything about it online.
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i havent tested two controllers on the nvdia shield tablet but i had the same issue on my FireTV, you have to purchase an official controller so it can be read as the second controller correctly.

gqkevyn said:
Just Moga Pro
http://store.mogaanywhere.com/Products/CPFA000350-01
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Actually from what I know all of the Moga besides the Pocket one should work. As long as it has the Mode B.
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I'm using the Moga Pocket, it works well. Tested on Dead Trigger 2 and various racing games, will test on Trine 2, and other Nvidia Controller enhanced games later when I get off work.

I'm sorry but I have to disagree. OUYA controller works just fine; confirmed by me
It just doesn't work out of the box, you have to have root and the attached file to the keylayouts folder. Don't forget to change permissions to rw-r--r--
The only problem is that there is no start button. May be someone can manipulate the file into making the big U button press start.

I've given in an ordered the Nvidia controller.
OK been using sixaxis app and ps3 controller with some success, although come across some issues. Half Life 2 seems to work but its a bit odd. The D pad works fine to select in the main menu but not in the sub menus, also the other problem is there appears to be no way of changing weapons which is an issue after picking up a gun there's no way of getting through wood blocking door ways. Anyone got a fix?
Sent from my SHIELD Tablet using Tapatalk

Also tried it with the otg cable with the same result.
Sent from my SHIELD Tablet using Tapatalk

I'd like to be able to use the Shield Portable as a controller. =)

ahmadshawki said:
I'm sorry but I have to disagree. OUYA controller works just fine; confirmed by me
It just doesn't work out of the box, you have to have root and the attached file to the keylayouts folder. Don't forget to change permissions to rw-r--r--
The only problem is that there is no start button. May be someone can manipulate the file into making the big U button press start.
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I stand corrected, thank you ahmadshawki.
1.) Root Device, Install Root Explorer
2.) Download Vendor_2836_Product_0001.kl
3.) place Vendor_2836_Product_0001.kl in /system/usr/keylayout/ in Nvidia Shield
4.) set permissions on kl to rw-r--r--
5.) Reboot Shield Tablet, needed for kl file to take affect.
6.) Put Ouya Controller in pair mode and pair with tablet
7.) Done

The Nyko playpad portable worked fine me also...what exactly do I need for my tablet to work with my wired x box 360 controller to work?

chispas117 said:
The Nyko playpad portable worked fine me also...what exactly do I need for my tablet to work with my wired x box 360 controller to work?
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should just be an otg cable.

I am using the Nyko Playpad Pro

I purchased this controller from Tmart, a ChiCom, and made sure it was shipping from one of their US warehouses. Otherwise, it will take 4 to 12 weeks for delivery, due to customs. It arrived in under a week.
It works great with an OTG cable. I played Bard's Tale from start to finish with this controller, mirroring the screen on my TV. It's got a 9 foot long cable or so. My only real complaint with it is that the headphone jack in the bottom is non-functional, they even made it too small to insert a headphone jack into. Otherwise, it works just fine. All the buttons function well with solid feedback, none of them are mushy. The large X button in the center functions as the home button and the right stick controls a mouse when you are at your homescreen. I'd prefer the left stick control the mouse but I can live with the right stick doing it.

Controller for Tab S 10.5

For some odd reason my Bluetooth won't turn on anymore, so my controller is useless now.
I bought a xbox 360 gamepad to find out the device doesn't power it (and they won't even refund grrr). Could anyone who has a working WIRED controller share it's model? Just so I can buy one safely, knowing it'll work.

The Xbox gamepad stopped working with Lollipop for me. Used to work on Kitkat. So if you wanna go back...

Greatnesss said:
The Xbox gamepad stopped working with Lollipop for me. Used to work on Kitkat. So if you wanna go back...
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I am on KitKat and it doesn't work already.

Odd. It used to work for me. Is this an MS original or a third party controller you're using. Also, this is a wired controller right? Not a wireless connected with a charger cable because that won't work.

Greatnesss said:
Odd. It used to work for me. Is this an MS original or a third party controller you're using.
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An original MS controller for xbox 360. The 4 circle leds would just keep blinking together.

never ever worked on my 8.4 tab s, wired proper 360 controller.
such a shame as there are some good games like raiden as well as the emu stuff.

DrEzkimo said:
never ever worked on my 8.4 tab s, wired proper 360 controller.
such a shame as there are some good games like raiden as well as the emu stuff.
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I'm not talking specifically about 360 controllers though. I'm asking if there's ANY wired controller that is known to work with this tablet. ANY brand.

Before I got my wireless bluetooth controller I was using a Game Elements Recoil model GGE909 over a dirt cheep usb otg adaptor. I never could get my usb Xbox controller to work so I just fell back on an old cheep usb one I had and it worked great aside from taking up a usb port. My galaxy tab s is the 8.4 wifi model so I can't guarantee it will work but it probably should with your 10.5.

360 Controller never worked, if you get a powered OTG adaptor it might work. Lots of people talk about the MOGA controllers as bluetooth controllers that work well.

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Before I got my wireless bluetooth controller I was using a Game Elements Recoil model GGE909 over a dirt cheep usb otg adaptor. I never could get my usb Xbox controller to work so I just fell back on an old cheep usb one I had and it worked great aside from taking up a usb port. My galaxy tab s is the 8.4 wifi model so I can't guarantee it will work but it probably should with your 10.5.
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interesting, I also just want any old game pad to work but only have the 360 pad. ill see if i can get another controller and see if that works.
btw what bluetooth controller did you get?

DrEzkimo said:
interesting, I also just want any old game pad to work but only have the 360 pad. ill see if i can get another controller and see if that works.
btw what bluetooth controller did you get?
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For usb controllers and usb otg I tend to find the ones that don't need special drivers or programs to run on windows tend to work the best.
The bluetooth controller I got is the gamestop red samurai v2. Nice layout, good buttons and triggers(not analouge though), well placed analouge sticks for the few android apps that support those, and great compatability. Overall I really like it and best of all gamestop is getting rid of tablet accessories so they are dirt cheep.

acdbrn2000 said:
For usb controllers and usb otg I tend to find the ones that don't need special drivers or programs to run on windows tend to work the best.
The bluetooth controller I got is the gamestop red samurai v2. Nice layout, good buttons and triggers(not analouge though), well placed analouge sticks for the few android apps that support those, and great compatability. Overall I really like it and best of all gamestop is getting rid of tablet accessories so they are dirt cheep.
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ah I assume thats over in the US and not available here in the UK :*(
how much is dirt cheap as I do have some friends over there and if its that cheap, might be worth having one sent.

I picked up my near console (unlike the ouya) grade controller for $7.97 U.S. No clue what they cost online, but most of the gamestops that still have tablet accessories are selling those accessories cheaply to reduce inventory that the company is moving away from.