Connect Xbox Controller?
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cookiemonster79
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Check out this link for a good write up:
Android Simplicity: How-To #30: Connect Xbox360 Wireless Controller to Android Devices
Yesterday I was using my wireless Xbox 360 controller (via wireless dongle and OTG cable) on my Nexus 7, so it does work.
I used the N64 emulator Mupen64Plus which you can get here:
Beta Testing Has Begun!
I don't know if the wired version will work, if you have the cable just plug it in and see what it does.
Android Simplicity: How-To #30: Connect Xbox360 Wireless Controller to Android Devices
Yesterday I was using my wireless Xbox 360 controller (via wireless dongle and OTG cable) on my Nexus 7, so it does work.
I used the N64 emulator Mupen64Plus which you can get here:
Beta Testing Has Begun!
I don't know if the wired version will work, if you have the cable just plug it in and see what it does.
Covart
Android Enthusiast
I wouldn't bother with an xbox controller when you have an app like sixaxis to play nearly every game out there with a wireless PS3 controller. Modern Combat 3 is particularly good. I have my controller setup so it mimics CoD controls.
I also like creating my own button setup for N64 games like Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart 64. Don't know if u can do that with an xbox controller?
LS1BadBird
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I just use a wired 360 controller. Works great.
stridermt2k
Android Enthusiast
This is extremely interesting!
I have to go and dig out my Xbox 360 wireless dongle and controller now!
Thank you!
I have to go and dig out my Xbox 360 wireless dongle and controller now!
Thank you!
stridermt2k
Android Enthusiast
This IS for the wireless Xbox 360 controller.
You have to use the USB dongle for it though.
Digging that stuff out to try it...NOW!
stridermt2k
Android Enthusiast
Oh that is just awesome!
I set up the controls in Dead Trigger in a jiffy, and was killin' me some zomboids in Bristol fashion!
As an added bonus I discovered the sync feature in this game and was able to bring my game in progress over to my Nexus 7 from my Toshiba!
I like the wired Logitech controller, but I LOVE the wireless Xbox controller!
This works on both of my tablets!
Thanks!
I set up the controls in Dead Trigger in a jiffy, and was killin' me some zomboids in Bristol fashion!
As an added bonus I discovered the sync feature in this game and was able to bring my game in progress over to my Nexus 7 from my Toshiba!
I like the wired Logitech controller, but I LOVE the wireless Xbox controller!
This works on both of my tablets!
Thanks!
LS1BadBird
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Yeah, I've had no problems at all with the wired one. I like it a lot better because I play it when I travel and it's one less thing to charge. Only thing is you need to buy the adapter to get it to plug in, which is like $1 on Amazon.
LS1BadBird
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What games are you trying to play? Have you mapped the keys?
LS1BadBird
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What Emulator are you using? Do the buttons do anything when pressed on the home screen?
LS1BadBird
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Could there be a connection problem with your adapter? when you plug it it, does the controller light up? On my N7 all I had to do was plug it in and it would at least scroll with the joystick.
LS1BadBird
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You're using a true wired controller and not the plug and play portion of a wireless controller, right?
LS1BadBird
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Could be. If you know anybody who has a Wired Xbox controller ask if you can borrow it to check if it works. Or you could go into a Gamers or some place and ask to try a used one just to be sure.
I've just got my OTG cable and tried my wired 360 controler (and yeah, it's an official microsoft one).
Unfortunately, it lights up for a split second then goes dead again and doesn't work.
The cable works for USB storage, and the 360 controler works fine with my PC. I'm wondering if it's something to do with the custom rom/kernel I'm using.
EDIT: I posted that, pluged it in again and it worked first time - sod's law.
I'm guessing that a connection was loose somewhere. The OTG cable was super cheap and it's already very loose; the metal USB socket and the plastic around it aren't even connected and you end up pulling out the metal when you remove whatever you've plugged in.
Unfortunately, it lights up for a split second then goes dead again and doesn't work.
The cable works for USB storage, and the 360 controler works fine with my PC. I'm wondering if it's something to do with the custom rom/kernel I'm using.
EDIT: I posted that, pluged it in again and it worked first time - sod's law.
I'm guessing that a connection was loose somewhere. The OTG cable was super cheap and it's already very loose; the metal USB socket and the plastic around it aren't even connected and you end up pulling out the metal when you remove whatever you've plugged in.
I haven't tried a custom rom or kernel yet, hell, I haven't even rooted it yet... but I will eventually.
Right now, all I've had time for is reading the Song of Ice and Fire books. (Game of Thrones). I'm using my N7 as an eReader...
I did toss Zelda, and Super Mario on there, and played them with a Wii remote. I just wanted analog sticks so I could do N64 games, and maybe PS1
Right now, all I've had time for is reading the Song of Ice and Fire books. (Game of Thrones). I'm using my N7 as an eReader...
I did toss Zelda, and Super Mario on there, and played them with a Wii remote. I just wanted analog sticks so I could do N64 games, and maybe PS1
