can anyone recommend a gamepad thats not too expensive?

james_lpool · Dec 25, 2012

Hi, i only play games now and then on my tablet so i don't need a brilliant expensive one, i just want one that will do the job and make game playing on certain games (gta, sonic etc) better, i find using the screen all the time a bit rubbish and makes me not want to bother with the games i have.

can anyone recommend one?

james

gmfeny · Dec 25, 2012

if you have a ps3 use that controller if not there was just one on sale at the deals section for $5. I don't know if it's still on sale tho

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james_lpool · Dec 25, 2012

gmfeny said:
if you have a ps3 use that controller if not there was just one on sale at the deals section for $5. I don't know if it's still on sale tho

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I don't have one but there are cheap ones on ebay for around £10, would i just need this adapter for it to work:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-OTG-G...s=63&clkid=4413612001375734009&_qi=RTM1089356

I currently don't have a usb adapter so would need to buy that too, not sure if them cheap ones are ok though?

gmfeny · Dec 26, 2012

james_lpool said:
I don't have one but there are cheap ones on ebay for around £10, would i just need this adapter for it to work:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-OTG-G...s=63&clkid=4413612001375734009&_qi=RTM1089356

I currently don't have a usb adapter so would need to buy that too, not sure if them cheap ones are ok though?

I use a wireless ps3 contoller and the sixaxis app but you need to be rooted i believe.

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mattkortej · Feb 10, 2013

gmfeny said:
if you have a ps3 use that controller if not there was just one on sale at the deals section for $5. I don't know if it's still on sale tho

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Dont you have to be rooted if you want to use bluetooth with the ps3 controller?

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atomic339 · Feb 16, 2013

Odp: can anyone recommend a gamepad thats not too expensive?

Yes, you have.
You can use siaxis app without root but only with usb cable

mattkortej · Feb 21, 2013

atomic339 said:
Yes, you have.
You can use siaxis app without root but only with usb cable

Im getting so annoyed that u have to be rooted to actually have controll of an android device. It might as well be apple

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Salvation27 · Feb 22, 2013

Someone link me to an OTG cable?

I'd love to give this a go (non-rooted here, and intend to keep it that way)

JTG81 · Feb 22, 2013

james_lpool said:
Hi, i only play games now and then on my tablet so i don't need a brilliant expensive one, i just want one that will do the job and make game playing on certain games (gta, sonic etc) better, i find using the screen all the time a bit rubbish and makes me not want to bother with the games i have.

can anyone recommend one?

james

Assuming you have an android phone as well you could try this app it works for me I use it with nesoid and n64oid and believe it should work with gta and sonic it turns your phone into a bluetooth controller for use with a tablet or another phone as the host. Heres the link to the free version which I am using I am thinking of getting the full version so I can have other controller layouts. Full version is a $1.10 aus.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=droidbean.btcontroller

waytoocrazy · Feb 24, 2013

Red Samurai by Gamestop.

mattkortej · Feb 24, 2013

waytoocrazy said:
Red Samurai by Gamestop.

How do u like this controller? Does the left and right analog thumb sticks have 360ºaxxis or do they only have 8 points of direction?

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sansaman · Mar 8, 2013

Here's a good controller

http://impulsecontroller.com/

I haven't received it yet, but was on kickstarter last year and will ship in about a week.

Chocu1a · Mar 12, 2013

waytoocrazy said:
Red Samurai by Gamestop.

Just picked this up from GS today. Works like a charm. Have it paired to My Note 10.1, Note 2, & Nexus 7. Works perfectly with all three.
Tested working on ShadowGun/DeadZone, Dead Trigger, Shine Runner Beach Buggy, RipTide, and sort of on Samurai Vengeance(roll/evade doesn't map)
Does not work on Bat Man TDK, or NFSMW

eusouandroidonxda · Mar 12, 2013

james_lpool said:
Hi, i only play games now and then on my tablet so i don't need a brilliant expensive one, i just want one that will do the job and make game playing on certain games (gta, sonic etc) better, i find using the screen all the time a bit rubbish and makes me not want to bother with the games i have.

can anyone recommend one?

james

ipega - youtube.com/watch?v=5EnVG0xCxdM

tuktukscotty · Mar 18, 2013

I want to get a gamepad to use on my note. Does the ps3 controller work like it should ie all directional controls, jump, fire etc?.

Trekfan422991 · Mar 20, 2013

I use the ps3 controller works great.. Just have to make a custom profile and it will work with every game

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tuktukscotty · Mar 25, 2013

Thanks for that. I will pop down to the shop tomorrow and get one. Do you use sixaxis to use the Ps3 controller?

Ashton_Durkhun · Apr 1, 2013

gmfeny said:
I use a wireless ps3 contoller and the sixaxis app but you need to be rooted i believe.

This. You need the OTG adapter + MiniUSB cable to pair it though (but once paired you dont need the adapter, it'll remember the pairing) I dont do a lot of gaming but when using it, it's been quick and responsive. (it does require root - and remember to change the input method after its paired and change back when your done or the onscreen KB wont show up)

Soul_Est · Apr 9, 2013

Ashton_Durkhun said:
This. You need the OTG adapter + MiniUSB cable to pair it though (but once paired you dont need the adapter, it'll remember the pairing) I dont do a lot of gaming but when using it, it's been quick and responsive. (it does require root - and remember to change the input method after its paired and change back when your done or the onscreen KB wont show up)

You don't have to change the input method. You just have to select "Enable Gamepad" under Preferences -> Gamepad Settings. The gamepad buttons will work as long as the checkbox for "Sixaxis Controller" under "Language and input" in "System Settings" is checked. Pressing the start button will act as the home button even if you have the Samsung Keyboard set as the main IME.

Written on my Galaxy Note 10.1

tuktukscotty · Apr 9, 2013

Soul_Est said:
You don't have to change the input method. You just have to select "Enable Gamepad" under Preferences -> Gamepad Settings. The gamepad buttons will work as long as the checkbox for "Sixaxis Controller" under "Language and input" in "System Settings" is checked. Pressing the start button will act as the home button even if you have the Samsung Keyboard set as the main IME.

Written on my Galaxy Note 10.1

I didn't realise that, I've been selecting it each time I use my controller. I only use it to play modern combat upto now. Tried playing gta vice City but the button configuration isn't that good.

can anyone recommend a gamepad thats not too expensive?

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