PlayStation Controller with USB Adapter

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twistedcloud

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Sep 28, 2011 at 5:32 PM
I do know that you can buy a Bluetooth keyboard to use with the tablet that you might be able to map buttons to and use.

Also I do believe there is an App floating around that will allow you to Bluetooth the PS3 controller (or the Wii Remote) to your device to use with games.
 
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Sep 28, 2011 at 8:31 PM
Vancelot said:
Has anyone tried this? It would be cool if you could turn off the on-screen controls.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx_XvUEUoP4

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I wonder if you can plug in a USB keyboard. Haven't seen anyone try that yet. I need to get an adapter an try it out.
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I think honeycomb supports most usb controllers including ps3 and 360, I cant try it until I get an adapter though. Like is said above there are apps that let u use dualshock 3 via bluetooth, but I think they require root access.
 
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pauLegend

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Sep 29, 2011 at 8:46 AM
The ps3 controller is closed in as when you connect it with a pc... btw you can remove the on screen controls in the options...

Also... Lisa, I truly enjoy your very indepth reviews and previews of products...it is always your reviews that manage to go deeper than any review site I visit (eg. The usb port on the S) Glad to see u really are in depth if your on this site! I bought my hp TM2 because of you! Same with this really great tablet! Thanks!
 
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Sep 30, 2011 at 5:00 AM
pdagal said:
Yes, you can use USB keyboard and mice. The Dual Shock 3 controller doesn't work (ironic, yes?). There is an app to use the DS3 and it requires root.

- Lisa (the one who did the video referenced above).
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Thanks Lisa. I really enjoy your reviews!
 
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Oct 10, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Unfortunately the PS3 controller doesn't work. Sony's proprietary bluetooth is at it again. As you all know, Sony never likes to play well with other companies...and in this case, not even with their own devices. I ordered the logitech controller and an OTG USB cable which I'll try out today. I figure it'll work nicely and bluetooth would be even better. We'll see...
 
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Oct 10, 2011 at 11:04 PM
I have tried with a proper sony pad and can confirm it wont work via bluetooth or usb. it`ll connect to a rooted device but as the tablet isnt rooted yet it wont work.

I`ve talked to staff in a couple of Sony centres and they have said they have been told by sony reps that it will work with the controller soon.
 
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Gutta624 said:
Unfortunately the PS3 controller doesn't work. Sony's proprietary bluetooth is at it again. As you all know, Sony never likes to play well with other companies...and in this case, not even with their own devices. I ordered the logitech controller and an OTG USB cable which I'll try out today. I figure it'll work nicely and bluetooth would be even better. We'll see...
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Any update on whether the logitech controller works or not?
 
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Oct 20, 2011 at 4:31 PM
unclespoon said:
Any update on whether the logitech controller works or not?
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Yes, I use it with my emulators and it works fine. The controller itself leaves a little to be desired but with the OTG cable I bought and the logitech controller's usb dongle, i can now game a bit better on my tablet. I also bought the dock so that I could have the screen vertical.
 
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Oct 21, 2011 at 1:26 PM
I have plugged in the official wired Xbox360 pad and it works! The only problem is that the buttons are all mapped differently for the playstation certified games and there is no way of re-mapping them. For stuff like emulators where you can re-map the buttons it works amazingly well.
 
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Oct 22, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Has anyone tried using the PS3 DS controller ever since the PS Store came out? Just curious if it included some kind of software patch to allow the PS3 controller to work since Sony has stated that soon we will be able to use the PS3 controller. I just don't want to waste the money on the logitech controller just for the tablet when I have like 4 PS controllers lying around.
 
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MrZippo

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Oct 22, 2011 at 3:06 PM
unclespoon said:
Has anyone tried using the PS3 DS controller ever since the PS Store came out? Just curious if it included some kind of software patch to allow the PS3 controller to work since Sony has stated that soon we will be able to use the PS3 controller. I just don't want to waste the money on the logitech controller just for the tablet when I have like 4 PS controllers lying around.
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I Just tried and it doesn't work, all it does is flash the 4 red leds on the pad and that's it.
I think we need the Tablet rooted to get one working via usb
 
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Oct 24, 2011 at 2:44 PM
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cp_kirkley

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Oct 26, 2011 at 2:43 AM
Ok so after purchasing, no dice. The pairing was successful, but the server app still needs root to even start. I had no problems purchasing it because a have a bunch of android phones I should be able to use itwith. But as of now, the app doesnt work for the Tablet S. Would love to see rootcoming down the pike for this thing though...
 
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