What game controllers are tested working?

Taosaur · May 29, 2011

From various threads, I see that the wiimote with or without the wii classic controller works well.

That's the only widely available controller I've seen. Some people have been pimping the Phonejoy modified PSX controller, but those are custom made. The datel retro wii controller has also come up, but Nintendo has all but driven these out of the market, and for our limited bt range, tethering Nintendo's Wii Classic controller to a Wiimote may be a better option anyway.

I'm specifically curious about the PS3 controller, but some googling suggests it's a no-go with Android for the foreseeable future. Too bad, as I may pick up a PS3 at some point, but probably will never own a Wii.

Any other game controllers tested working? Any of them look more versatile or otherwise better than the Wiimote + Wii Classic combo?

Has anyone using the Wiimote or other controllers found them useful aside from gaming?

boogerboy72 · May 29, 2011

the datel retro controller seems to be the way to go imo.

Taosaur · May 29, 2011

boogerboy72 said:
the datel retro controller seems to be the way to go imo.

IDK, looking around a little more, I found there's a newer generation (still a year old) Nintendo offering, the Classic Controller Pro:

http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Classic-C...UTF8&coliid=INNONUR2I65HQ&colid=3L10NYSDYJ11Z

It stacks the L/R buttons, adds grips, and spaces the analog sticks better. Given the NC's limited range, it might be a pro rather than a con that it tethers to a bluetooth radio (the wiimote). At $15, even if you need to buy a wiimote you could come in under the $40 price tag on the datel retro.

ETA: Actually, a knock-off wiimote should be fine for our purposes, right? So you could have wiimote+CC Pro for $25-30 from Amazon.

boogerboy72 · May 29, 2011

wow, havent seen that before, thats deff way to go.

Therev29 · May 29, 2011

There is also the Msi bgp100 gamepad. But personally I have a datel and love it. Not to much use besides gaming though.
I like the datel because its 1 controller instead of 2, having the wiimote and a classic controller just seems bulkie. But, yes, it would give you an extra foot of 2 of range if needed. Fyi the datel is the only stand alone wireless on the market. All the other aftermarket wireless wiimotes have to plug an adapter into the back of the wiimote.

nolook · May 29, 2011

im using a fake wiimote and it works fine...going to get the classic controller to extend the range a bit

check out deal extreme for some good deals...shipping does take forever from china though...

Gin1212 · May 29, 2011

I too would have liked to see the PS3 Controller work. As I think it really would have been the ultimate controller as far as everything goes.

However it doesn't, so I purchased a kid's wiimote (just a smaller wiimote for extra portability) and a offbrand classic controller from gamestop for like $10. All in all was under 40, and it really helps with range issues.

That said, it's not much bulkier of a setup than the Datel wireless controller... If you're planning on taking the nook color somewhere to play games for a few hours, you can easily use an old backpack or wal-mart plastic bag to carry it all =\.

seth.i.simmons · May 29, 2011

Just bought a knockoff Wiimote and Nunchuck off of Amazon, and a Wii Classic Controller Pro, all for $29! Here are the links to the two items:

Wii Classic Pro

Wiimote and Nunchuck

I'll update yall as to how they work as soon as I get them, cant wait to get playin some N64!

Taosaur · May 29, 2011

Well, I was trying not to spend any more money on the NC this month, but I broke down and grabbed the CCP for $15 while my Amazon Prime trial lasts. I'll look around locally for a knock-off or used wiimote, but otherwise I can get one from Amazon for $10 shipped.

Explore3 · May 29, 2011

I have not tried to use an emulator. However, this might be of interest to you.

N64oid a Nintendo 64 emulator is free for 1-2 weeks. In fact, Nesoid, Snesoid, Gensoid, N64oid, Ataroid, Gearoid and Gameboid are all free at the moment.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/29/android-markets-most-popular-emulators-disappear-without-a-trac/

https://slideme.org/user/yongzh

seth.i.simmons · May 29, 2011

Explore3 said:
I have not tried to use an emulator. However, this might be of interest to you.

N64oid a Nintendo 64 emulator is free for 1-2 weeks. In fact, Nesoid, Snesoid, Gensoid, N64oid, Ataroid, Gearoid and Gameboid are all free at the moment.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/29/android-markets-most-popular-emulators-disappear-without-a-trac/

https://slideme.org/user/yongzh

Yep, saw that in pulse, and had to jump on it! That's actually why I ended up getting the controllers, can't wait to try them out.

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psiphi · May 31, 2011

I haven't seen the Wii Controller itself, but I have seen 3rd party Nubchucks and Classic Controllers at 5 Below stores in the US... (It's like a Dollar store, but with the upper limit at 5 dollars per item...)

poofyhairguy · May 31, 2011

Taosaur said:
Given the NC's limited range, it might be a pro rather than a con that it tethers to a bluetooth radio (the wiimote).

I thought that, then I bought a Datel Retro. With newer versions of CM7 I have the Retro working from 10 feet away.

Taosaur · Jun 1, 2011

psiphi said:
I haven't seen the Wii Controller itself, but I have seen 3rd party Nubchucks and Classic Controllers at 5 Below stores in the US... (It's like a Dollar store, but with the upper limit at 5 dollars per item...)

Yeah, I checked the dollar store, but no love. I might be making a field trip near the cheap mall tomorrow, so I'll poke my head in Wally World and the like.

poofyhairguy said:
I thought that, then I bought a Datel Retro. With newer versions of CM7 I have the Retro working from 10 feet away.

I've seen good results with the wiimote, too, but that's nuts. I wonder why the game controllers do so much better than other devices?

paleh0rse · Jun 1, 2011

There's a new USBhost kernel for CM7 in the dev forum that should open the door to ps3 and xbox controllers...

seth.i.simmons · Jun 4, 2011

Just got in my Wiimote and Classic controller, and they pair and work great! Only thing it, I cant seem to get any diagonal directions working... Does anyone else use Fpse and have some advice for setting up the controls for a Classic controller?? Thanks in advance!

Taosaur · Jun 8, 2011

Diagonals seem to be working for me in SNesoid, but I can't get the CCPro to work in Gensoid. It recognized the buttons for keymapping, but the games didn't respond

paleh0rse · Jun 9, 2011

Anyone see a Datel Retro for sale anywhere?

cafezeenuts · Jun 17, 2011

paleh0rse said:
Anyone see a Datel Retro for sale anywhere?

Same here looking to buy one, seems out of stock every place i've look...

neoblood3d · Jun 19, 2011

paleh0rse said:
There's a new USBhost kernel for CM7 in the dev forum that should open the door to ps3 and xbox controllers...

I'd love a working 360 controller on the NC. Even if it's just to see my wifes face when she sees me goofing around on it.

What game controllers are tested working?

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