Dual Shock 4 + Chromecast mirroring = killer app

[nolook]

I managed to get this working and I'm really surprised the ds4 works natively via OTG cable (couldnt get wireless working).

1. connect ds4 via otgcable
2. use this if the controller doesn't instantly work
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homesoft.otgtroubshooter
3. start favorite game or emulator
4. press cast screen under the quick settings

can confirm it works with leos fortune.. enjoy

btw im stock rooted 4.4.4 but i don't think you need root for this...

 

[slyr114]

Isn't the lag huge using this method? Games like sonic or Mario would be near unplayable

 

[ej_424]

Isn't the lag huge using this method? Games like sonic or Mario would be near unplayable

Curious about this as well. I would think any Chromcast/Miracast type technology would have too much lag based on controller input to screen lag..

 

[nolook]

mario kart is playable... this isn't my video but i also tested with leos fortune and its playable too

Chromecast gaming via streaming: http://youtu.be/_OPNWah-jE0

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

 

[DrRuckingFetard]

I managed to get this working and I'm really surprised the ds4 works natively via OTG cable (couldnt get wireless working).

1. connect ds4 via otgcable
2. use this if the controller doesn't instantly work
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homesoft.otgtroubshooter
3. start favorite game or emulator
4. press cast screen under the quick settings

can confirm it works with leos fortune.. enjoy

btw im stock rooted 4.4.4 but i don't think you need root for this...

In one of the latest PS4 firmware updates, it added a pair function to the DS4 controller so you can use the controller with a PS3 too, and I just tried it with my Nexus 7 2013 and it paired instantly through bluetooth WITHOUT having to use any 3rd party app

- When the DS4 is off, press and hold the Share button and the PS Button and it enters pairing mode
- Search for bluetooth devices with your phone/tablet and it came up straight away as Wireless Controller

:highfive:

 

[adrianmignogna]

I've tried to play "Need for Speed: Most Wanted" via Chromecast and a controller...: About 1-1,5 second lag, Quality drops extremely and ther's no Sound....

 

[Rican Bx Bomba]

In one of the latest PS4 firmware updates, it added a pair function to the DS4 controller so you can use the controller with a PS3 too, and I just tried it with my Nexus 7 2013 and it paired instantly through bluetooth WITHOUT having to use any 3rd party app

- When the DS4 is off, press and hold the Share button and the PS Button and it enters pairing mode
- Search for bluetooth devices with your phone/tablet and it came up straight away as Wireless Controller

:highfive:

I love you for this! I got it working on my Nexus 7 2013 using the Android L preview...

No luck on my Samsung Note 3. It just says pairing.. and doesn't do much.

Either way, thank you very much for this info!

 

[Garridon]

I've tried to play "Need for Speed: Most Wanted" via Chromecast and a controller...: About 1-1,5 second lag, Quality drops extremely and ther's no Sound....

It really depends on your network tremendously. My friends miracast has a ton of lag while on my chromecast there is less than a half second lag, sonic was very playable, except for the random moments of lag.

 

[adrianmignogna]

It really depends on your network tremendously. My friends miracast has a ton of lag while on my chromecast there is less than a half second lag, sonic was very playable, except for the random moments of lag.

I've got 150Mb/s, shoud be enough for that. Other (more powerful) things work seamlessly over the same network

 

[Xombie37]

I'm having an issue with wirelessly pairing my dualshock 4 to my nexus 7 2013. When I enable pairing mode on the controller, the light will blink on it and it'll show up on the tablet. I tap 'pair' on the tablet and it pairs successfully, but the light on the controller continues to blink, then it eventually stops blinking. Again, it states that it's paired on the tablet, but I can't actually use the controller.

Any ideas?