Gamepad for Xperia Z?

Agred

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Hi.
Does anybody use an gamepad made for android devices? I'd love to play some old games for PSX but also I don't like using buttons on the screen. I just replaced my old Xperia Play with Xperia Z and already am missing physical buttons...
How about MOGA or Gametel? Will Xperia Z fit in them? Or maybe someone knows even better gamepads?
 

Trafford Devil

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Dualshock 3, working excellent for me. Using the sixaxis controller app. Haven't tried it using the official Sony app though.

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Agred

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Dualshock 3, working excellent for me. Using the sixaxis controller app. Haven't tried it using the official Sony app though.

Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Well, DualShock 3 is working very well, but I'm interested in gamepads that can be connected to the phone. Just like MOGA.
 

xperiax10.awesome

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Hi.
Does anybody use an gamepad made for android devices? I'd love to play some old games for PSX but also I don't like using buttons on the screen. I just replaced my old Xperia Play with Xperia Z and already am missing physical buttons...
How about MOGA or Gametel? Will Xperia Z fit in them? Or maybe someone knows even better gamepads?
Moga Pro Controller is the best!!!

sent from Xperia Tablet Z!!
 

Trafford Devil

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Well, DualShock 3 is working very well, but I'm interested in gamepads that can be connected to the phone. Just like MOGA.
Thanks for the idea, searched on the net for gamepads and found the gameklip just ordered it today will post pics once I get it.

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What's the benefit of this over a Dualshock controller other than that connecting clip/stand? I mean, I understand the frustration of trying to find a place to rest the phone while playing, but is there any other benefit?
Moga has a Xbox-like controller setup, people who use Xbox 360 controllers more often would prefer this as they are more used to it. Others prefer dualshock for the same reason - they are used to the controls.

As for me, I just got my MOGA Pro last Saturday and I can say that it makes gaming a whole lot easier. the only thing I actually feel quite annoyed is the fact that the clip is going over my power and volume buttons, it can be a pain if you want to lock your phone or even change the volume since you would need to pull the clip to release the grip onto your phone then you can press a button then you need to let go of the clip so it snaps firmly back in place. Sometimes, the power button can accidentally get triggered by the clip.
 

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For those who've used the DualShock 3 with the Z, is there a way to connect w/o a special USB-OTG cord or rooting? Like, could I connect both to my laptop with the individual usb cords they came with, instead of buying another new one?

Sorry if this is considered a hijack...
 

Wishmaster89

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The only cable you'll need is USB-otg cable to connect it for the first time. If you're running 4.2.2 it'll be the only thing you'll have to do.

Wysłane z mojego C6603 za pomocą Tapatalk 4
 

Trafford Devil

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For those who've used the DualShock 3 with the Z, is there a way to connect w/o a special USB-OTG cord or rooting? Like, could I connect both to my laptop with the individual usb cords they came with, instead of buying another new one?

Sorry if this is considered a hijack...
The native Sony implementation requires you to have a USB OTG cable or a mini USB to micro USB cable to pair the DS3 with the Z.

If you're rooted however you can use the Sixaxis controller app to pair without the need for a USB OTG cable.
 
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ILikeTheWayYouMove2

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I use the moga pro and once you figure out gamekeyboard it works just as good if not better than ps3 controller but I'm sure others would disagree,

Just needs more support from big game devs like more gameloft games and I would love glu games to be supported, but it's only going to get better as game devs support more controllers and HID, love playing DS games with my moga though I can play all the pokemons I never played now! (using draStic)

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demiaml

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Unofficial controllers

Hi, does anyone know if can I connect other unofficial controllers to my Xperia Z3 Compact? I dont have the original PS3 controller from Sony and I want to buy a cheaper, unofficial one.
Do you know if will it work? Do I have to do a different process to connect it?
Thanks