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Argh so I'm following these guides to the letter and I still can't get this to work.
I've got everything installed correctly , I change the Master address for the controller on my PC, everything goes fine up until I unplug the controller from the PC and hit the Power button on the controller for it to pair with my phone. all 4 lights just flash on the controller and eventually go off and do nothing. Now while that happens, the phone says "Client connected:1" like its suppose to. But the controller is not connected and will not do anything at all.
I than plug it back into the computer and it seems whenever I unplug it, the master change doesn't save and it goes back to its default BT address.
I'm assuming the problem is because the master won't stick OR that's just because the controller isn't connecting to the device so it resets itself to its last known use? Thing is, the controller is brand new and has never been used on a PS3 since I don't own one.
Anyone have any insight on this? Spent $35 for the controller and another $2 for the app and can't use it at the moment :/
NOTE: My phone is the sprint GSIII despite what my sig says due to build.prop changes
EDIT: the compatibility checker indicated its compatible.
Do I need a USB OTG cord to connect it for the controllers first time being synced to a device maybe? Don't have a ps3 to connect it to unfortunately.
little bump, i have no useful information other than i read there was a way to pair the 2 using only the phone, not sure where i saw it tho, maybe on a youtube video on setting up sixaxis?
Im very interested to see if this works, as i want very badly to play n64 and other games on my projector with the mhl adapter, instead of having to use the usb for the controller, i would try it but don't own a sixaxis controller atm.
I did it with the otg cable with out a pc took me a minute to get but it worked. so I unplugged it. It is now wireless so I tried to Play dead trigger and a couple of other games and the controls wouldn't work right I was able to control the phone from the ps3 controller but no games and with the controller plugged in via otg cable games worked great
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I have the AT&T version but I am sure they both work the same way.
Make sure you grab the correct bluetooth address from your phone, says it at the bottom of the phone in the app.
Then download the drivers and sixaxis pair tool application on the PC, make sure they are installed! Grab your PS3 dualshock controller and connect it to your PC. It should go through installing the drivers/making sure you have them installed, once its complete your current controllers master will be shown at the top. You need to change it so that it reads the same as your mobile phones address.
Once that is complete go back to your phone, open up the program and start the driver, now hold the ps button until you see it sync, if it isn't syncing then you have a problem with the address of either your phone or controller.
Or...
You can actually make a cheap OTG cable yourself with stuff you probably have laying around the house. All you need is an USB extender cable and a micro USB cable, along with some wire and a soldering kit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076767
When I used the app with my nexus s I had to use the computer tool, now with the galaxy all I had to do was plug it in with an otg cable, pair, and make sure you change the input method. Now I just start the app, press start on the app turn the controller on and it pairs instantly.
mastarifla said:
I have the AT&T version but I am sure they both work the same way.
Make sure you grab the correct bluetooth address from your phone, says it at the bottom of the phone in the app.
Then download the drivers and sixaxis pair tool application on the PC, make sure they are installed! Grab your PS3 dualshock controller and connect it to your PC. It should go through installing the drivers/making sure you have them installed, once its complete your current controllers master will be shown at the top. You need to change it so that it reads the same as your mobile phones address.
Once that is complete go back to your phone, open up the program and start the driver, now hold the ps button until you see it sync, if it isn't syncing then you have a problem with the address of either your phone or controller.
Or...
You can actually make a cheap OTG cable yourself with stuff you probably have laying around the house. All you need is an USB extender cable and a micro USB cable, along with some wire and a soldering kit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076767
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Yeah I got everything down but for some reason the controller isn't saving the master change. As soon as I unplug it from the PC after changing it, it goes right back to its default master. I continue to press the button on it anyway to pair with my phone and my phone said Client connected: 1 like its suppose to, but the controller lights just keep flashing another 5 seconds and it shuts off.
Assuming the master change isn't working. Tried both the new and old .exe's on the dev's site for the PC pair tool. :/
So if I get an OTG cord, I can do the initial pair with that and than it will pair wirelessly from there on out or I have to always use it with the cord that way?
Thanks guys.
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enjoy, skip to 3min mark, he also explains how to get the controller to work with games that don't have controller support
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enjoy, skip to 3min mark, he also explains how to get the controller to work with games that don't have controller support
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Isn't a valid link
EDIT: got the link to work after all, and god its so easy with a OTG cable... hahah. Guess that's my best bet since this thing keeps being so stubborn about saving the master change when I do it on the PC. -.-
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Ironically I tried the to pair the ps3 tool yesterday too.While the compatibility tester says it works yet I can't pair.I changed the Bluetooth address and installed the driver it just doesn't work.
Ironically I tried the to pair the ps3 tool yesterday too.While the compatibility tester says it works yet I can't pair.I changed the Bluetooth address and installed the driver it just doesn't work.
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Ah sorry to hear that, glad I'm not alone though.. Overnighted a otg cable since I don't have the parts needed to make my own haha
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SemiGamer said:
Yeah I got everything down but for some reason the controller isn't saving the master change. As soon as I unplug it from the PC after changing it, it goes right back to its default master. I continue to press the button on it anyway to pair with my phone and my phone said Client connected: 1 like its suppose to, but the controller lights just keep flashing another 5 seconds and it shuts off.
Assuming the master change isn't working. Tried both the new and old .exe's on the dev's site for the PC pair tool. :/
So if I get an OTG cord, I can do the initial pair with that and than it will pair wirelessly from there on out or I have to always use it with the cord that way?
Thanks guys.
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Have you tried using another PC program like MotionJoy? Downloading their drivers to see if you can change the master address with it instead? That would be my next suggestion if you are having issues with the master not sticking, obviously the best option would be to connect it to a PS3 first to make sure you at least have a default master.
If this doesn't work let me now, I'll try to think up some other ways before you have to purchase a cable to make it work.
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Have you tried using another PC program like MotionJoy? Downloading their drivers to see if you can change the master address with it instead? That would be my next suggestion if you are having issues with the master not sticking, obviously the best option would be to connect it to a PS3 first to make sure you at least have a default master.
If this doesn't work let me now, I'll try to think up some other ways before you have to purchase a cable to make it work.
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Yeah I tried motion joy and the controller works great wired to the computer (Works on the PC I mean) but I don't have a Bluetooth adapter for my PC to pair it with unfortunately.
Note that whenever I sync the controller to MotionJoy, I'm unable to use that USB port with SixaxisPairTool because MotionJoy drivers were installed with that port and motionjoy instantly picks it up and makes it unrecognizable to the sixaxistool program (Uninstalling motionjoy solves this) but just thought I'd throw it out there.
I clicked BluetoothPair in motionjoy and the BT address shows different than the one Sixaxistool shows, when I choose Custom Master or whatever it says and type in my phones, it "changes" it on the screen and says it changed, I than unplug it from the PC and start the app on the phone, Press the PS button on the controller and the 4 lights blink, the phone says Client connected:1, but the lights all keep blinking and than shut off. If pressed again the blink than turn off. I than connect it back to the PC and the BT address is shown as the default one from before I choose custom.
Pretty much the Change Master only stays while its connected to the PC, soon as I unplug it the master resets. I verified that by changing it, closing the programs (Both motionjoy and sixaxistool, at separate times of course during their own individual attempts) and than reopen either program and it shows what I changed it to still. But like I said as soon as the cord comes out it resets.
Sorry for the wall of text, just trying to provide as much info as I can. I ordered a cable but that can always come in handy anyway and I'd like to see if we could still solve this without one maybe to save some cash for anyone that has this problem in the future ya know!
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I know there was an issue with MotionJoy with having to put the address in "backwards" before it paired, I don't know if that was fixed or if that is still an issue. It's odd that it works fine when you plug it in to the PC but once you try wireless, it resets... I guess it's because you have yet to use the controller AS a bluetooth device, it has always been a wired connection. So you either have to pair it with a ps3, or with another bluetooth device.
Maybe you should just wait on the cable haha
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I know there was an issue with MotionJoy with having to put the address in "backwards" before it paired, I don't know if that was fixed or if that is still an issue. It's odd that it works fine when you plug it in to the PC but once you try wireless, it resets... I guess it's because you have yet to use the controller AS a bluetooth device, it has always been a wired connection. So you either have to pair it with a ps3, or with another bluetooth device.
Maybe you should just wait on the cable haha
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Hahah yeah I pulled enough of my hair out and gave in on the cord thanks for trying though! I agree its probably related to being a new unused controller.
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Argh okay got the cord. Controller works fine as a game pad. Works flawlessly on ShadowGun and Dead trigger which both have game pad function built in.
Can not get it to connect via Bluetooth still..
Tried exactly what the video showed and such.
Only thing I can think of is the controller could possibly be dead? Which I doubt because all the trouble shooting I've been doing (Connected to PC for an hour trying to get motion joy to go, connected to my phone the past 15min, I even plugged the USB into my wall adapter for my phone to see if it charged. Lights just blink than go off after like 5minutes. That mean its charged or what? Don't have a ps3, does it need one to charge? :/
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SemiGamer said:
Argh okay got the cord. Controller works fine as a game pad. Works flawlessly on ShadowGun and Dead trigger which both have game pad function built in.
Can not get it to connect via Bluetooth still..
Tried exactly what the video showed and such.
Only thing I can think of is the controller could possibly be dead? Which I doubt because all the trouble shooting I've been doing (Connected to PC for an hour trying to get motion joy to go, connected to my phone the past 15min, I even plugged the USB into my wall adapter for my phone to see if it charged. Lights just blink than go off after like 5minutes. That mean its charged or what? Don't have a ps3, does it need one to charge? :/
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Is this an OEM Sony Controller? Chinese fakes aren't going to work. Same thing with Wii remote clones.
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Is this an OEM Sony Controller? Chinese fakes aren't going to work. Same thing with Wii remote clones.
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I think its OEM? How would I go about checking?
It was this one:
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0015AARJI/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1341986008&sr=8-1
But it wasn't the Amazon seller by default when I got it, it was a seller named Wireovia, they've got 4.8 stars with 3559 ratings so I didn't really think much of them being fakes? Price was $39 though I don't see them in the list of sellers now, but they were default before.
Also the controller didn't come with a cord, is that a sign of a fake or is that the same with Sony's official?
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EDIT: Well crap. I was looking at "How to spot a fake" guides and they mention two definite ways of telling, one being the battery inside is different and another being there is no screw under the sticker on the back on the official, whereas the fakes have a screw under there.
Now mine has what looks to be a screw without a screwable head on it under the sticker. Maybe the new fakes have the head of the screws taken off because they knew it gave it away? Idk. Going to take it apart tomorrow and see the battery.
Anyone know if its possible to return an opened item? Purchased June 29th received it on July 3rd. It came with an amazon lable saying "Returning is easy, go to our website blah blah blah" but mentioned it being unopened. Hmm..
Call Amazon's 800 number and tell them this isn't a genuine controller, and is giving you pairing difficulties. You don't have to say what kind. Ha ha. You should get your money back no problem.
Can others on the Canadian gsiii variants download the Sixaxis app from the market? Play thinks it's not compatible with my device (d2can / rogers).
I remember from before this app had issues working on devices running sense or touchwiz ui and I had problems with it on my stock vibrant and sgs2 but it runs well on aosp based roms.so today I flashes aokp r3 and low and behold it works now! Played
Dead trigger flawlessly earlier.T-Mobile sgs3 btw.
I have seen so many fellow members having trouble setting up ps3 dual shock to play games on android phones and tablets. So I'm starting this to help out the noobs trying to get their gaming fix on .
You need
1. A rooted Android device 2.2 plus
2. Official Sony ps3 dual shock controller
3. Sixaxis app from Google play store
4. A PC with the sixaxis pair tool downloaded from http://www.dancingpixelstudios.com/sixaxiscontroller/about.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8cU1DBxuLQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
With that in mind watch this video I created covering the basics for profiles and initial set up.
I am in no way shape or form responsible for what you break or screw up. Nor am I affiliated with dancing pixels project.
This thread is for people to share profiles and settings they may use and for others who need help if they are experiencing problems.
Keep in mind using different display dpis will throw off profiles if they are shared.
simplyphp said:
Your youtube video wouldn't play for me, not sure why.
What I did is:
1) downloaded/installed that sixaxis pair tool
2) plugged the PS3 controller into my computer
3) downloaded/installed sixaxis controller app to my Nexus 7
4) started the sixaxis controller app and hit Start, let it get to listening for controllers then I hit Stop
5) started the sixaxis pair tool
6) In the pair tool I changed the master to match the "local bluetooth address" at the bottom of the controller app screen on my Nexus 7
7) Unplug PS3 controller
8) On the Nexus 7 I hit Start again, wait for listening to controllers again
9) Hit the PS button on the PS3 controller
10) Done!
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Thanks man, I'll be watching this thread. Paired like a champ!
i did everything the instructions said on there site and i get no controller found everytime i try to pair controller on the nexus 7 app. I copied it exactly from sixxaxis tool correctly and still nothing??
Make sure u have the newest version from Google play or it don't work with jellybean. And make sure sixaxis ime is checked
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Thanks much, dude. I'll give this a shot tonight. Hopefully there's something I haven't tried in your video. I'm running out of options here
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omni_angel7 said:
Thanks much, dude. I'll give this a shot tonight. Hopefully there's something I haven't tried in your video. I'm running out of options here
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me too!!
U have to make sure the Bluetooth address on your controller matches exactly that off your tablet. And make sure it is a official ps3 controller.
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HOw do I do this on linux? I just paid for the app and i'm rooted and I have two original ps3 controllers.
Download sixpair for Linux. I believe from here
http://www.pabr.org/sixlinux/sixlinux.en.html
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Thanks! worked perfectly!
The instructions here are somewhat out of date, all pairing with PS3 controllers in Sixaxis Controller can now be done on the device itself via a USB OTG connection. No need to PC clients or anything like that. I have a video in my youtube channel showing how to do it now and how to set up touch emulation profiles. Will post it later when I get home.
NZtechfreak said:
The instructions here are somewhat out of date, all pairing with PS3 controllers in Sixaxis Controller can now be done on the device itself via a USB OTG connection. No need to PC clients or anything like that. I have a video in my youtube channel showing how to do it now and how to set up touch emulation profiles. Will post it later when I get home.
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Some people do not have an OTG cable!
And out of date how. Many devices don't have a USB host so your otg cable dont work. ONLY a select few were deemed even remotely working for the nexus 7. And its pretty self explanatory if u have an otg cable that works along in the app that will recognize your controller.
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Your youtube video wouldn't play for me, not sure why.
What I did is:
1) downloaded/installed that sixaxis pair tool
2) plugged the PS3 controller into my computer
3) downloaded/installed sixaxis controller app to my Nexus 7
4) started the sixaxis controller app and hit Start, let it get to listening for controllers then I hit Stop
5) started the sixaxis pair tool
6) In the pair tool I changed the master to match the "local bluetooth address" at the bottom of the controller app screen on my Nexus 7
7) Unplug PS3 controller
8) On the Nexus 7 I hit Start again, wait for listening to controllers again
9) Hit the PS button on the PS3 controller
10) Done!
Weird my views keep going up on it lol
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simplyphp said:
Your youtube video wouldn't play for me, not sure why.
What I did is:
1) downloaded/installed that sixaxis pair tool
2) plugged the PS3 controller into my computer
3) downloaded/installed sixaxis controller app to my Nexus 7
4) started the sixaxis controller app and hit Start, let it get to listening for controllers then I hit Stop
5) started the sixaxis pair tool
6) In the pair tool I changed the master to match the "local bluetooth address" at the bottom of the controller app screen on my Nexus 7
7) Unplug PS3 controller
8) On the Nexus 7 I hit Start again, wait for listening to controllers again
9) Hit the PS button on the PS3 controller
10) Done!
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perfect instructions!!
I get it to connect, but none of my buttons are active, even with the native support games. Not sure how to remedy this situation.
In my experience it takes a little while to get the hang of configuring things in the sixaxis app
Just need to practice away and you will get there,
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First time usng ths app and im impressed. I thought dead trigger was fun with touch but i kept accidentally reloading when i want to either aim or fire. I can already tell im going t blow alot of cash for games on the nexus 7. All i need now is a case with a kickstand or cover that will hold it upright.
Here's a DIY for tablet stands. I personally use the DVD case and its been the best for me using a pipe cleaner instead of string so i can adjust the viewing angles
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-easy-ways-tablet-stand/
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Sorry for this but to get started........
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR A BROKEN PHONE OR A MESSED UP CONTROLLER. IT SHOULDN’T HAPPEN AT ALL BUT IT COULD SINCE YOU ARE CHANGING THE BLUETOOTH ADDRESS FOR THE CONTROLLER IN THIS MOD. THE APP EVEN SAYS NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED.
Mods please let me know if it is in the wrong section.
Note: You do not need a PS3 to do this.
Well, now that’s over with, let’s get started.
You need:
A rooted SGSIII (mine is ATT, but others should work.)
A computer/laptop
A Sony PS3 Wireless Sixaxis Dualshock 3 Controller
A Sony PS3 Wireless Sixaxis Dualshock 3 Controller USB mini cable
The Sixaxis Compatibility Checker (to check to make sure your rooted SGSIII will work.)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...kaW9zLnNpeGF4aXNjb21wYXRpYmlsaXR5Y2hlY2tlciJd
The Sixaxis Controller App to make the controller work with the phone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...5ncGl4ZWxzdHVkaW9zLnNpeGF4aXNjb250cm9sbGVyIl0.
SixaxisPairTool (For changing bluetooth address on controller)
http://www.dancingpixelstudios.com/sixaxiscontroller/tool.html
The Website for the Instructions for getting things to work.
http://www.dancingpixelstudios.com/
First with your rooted SGSIII, download the The Sixaxis Compatibility Checker from the link above to make sure you can do the mod.
Next buy/get these items: A Sony PS3 Wireless Sixaxis Dualshock 3 Controller and
A Sony PS3 Wireless Sixaxis Dualshock 3 Controller USB mini cable.
Charge the controller through a USB port till charged with the cord you bought. I don’t have a PS3 so I charged the controller through either a computer USB port or my Nintendo Wii USB port. The controller wouldn’t charge through a wall socket.
Download the Sixaxis Controller App to find your bluetooth address of the phone and use the app for later use.
After the controller is charged, you need to download the bluetooth changing address tool called SixaxisPairTool from the link above to your computer. All directions are there. Once that is installed, connect the charged controller to the computer with the cord you bought and let the computer install all drivers of the controller on the computer. When drivers are installed, follow the directions on the website and on the tool to change the bluetooth address to match the phone's bluetooth address.
Once you have changed the bluetooth address and installed the app on the phone, activate the Sixaxis Controller App and once it says searching or looking for controllers, press the Playstation symbol button on the controller to connect the controller.
Once it connects, the the hardest part starts.
Side note: Please use this site for any questions regarding the Sixaxis App and connecting the controller to the phone if you get stuck. The link is crucial in some parts of the guide since it has directions to get this mod working.
What I mean by hard is once you have it connected, or at least for me. I had to map all the button presses within the app for each game to work. Basically it’s trial and error especially in the settings menu. I will post screenshots eventually for the three games I have installed to better explain.
Future plans for this guide include game mapping pics and a ton of screenshots to help newer users with customizing the settings.
Any questions, comments, or stuff to make this guide better please post in thread.
Please let me know if something is totally off since its different for me making a guide and already knowing how to do this mod.
Here is the NBA Jam for example.
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Here is a one it took me a long time to figure out. Modern Combat 3
Here is Samurai II: Vengeance
Since most of the cool and good games cost money, I am proposing that anyone that has games they own and I haven't already posted, to please PM the control layouts to me. Then let me know in the thread that you sent the PM. Don't post pics in the thread or this thread will be extremely hard to load. I will post them then in the OP, give you credit in the OP for them, and I will hit the thanks button for whoever post there pics THROUGH PM.
The control layouts are the big pics in the OP if you have no idea what they are.
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FAQ and Helpful Information from other Users
Question: Do you need a PS3 controller that's been already hooked up to a PS3?
Answer: Nope, mine worked and I don't own a PS3.
Question: How do I reset a Sony PS3 Controller?
Answer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29039466&postcount=15
Information from other users:
From mysylence
You can take a screenshot of your game while all the buttons are shown and then import the image into sixaxis to make button mapping much easier.
Go to Preferences > Touch Emulation > Edit Touch Profiles ... double tap for menu and choose the Change Background option, you can pick a previously taken screenshot to help get your button placement perfect.
Will be updating as I go.
Would this work with GTA 3?
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graymonkey44 said:
Would this work with GTA 3?
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Yes. I saw a video on youtube with it working. You need to map the buttons though. Best way to do that is to look at the game buttons on screen and match it on the sixaxis app.
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I don’t mean to hijack this thread but is it possible to control games/roms using the N64oid app using a PS3 controller connected via USB? I only ask because I have connected my PS3 sixaxis controller to my S3 via USB and I can control my home screens but it will not control the games/roms themselves.
Thanks
You can take a screenshot of your game while all the buttons are shown and then import the image into sixaxis to make button mapping much easier.
Go to Preferences > Touch Emulation > Edit Touch Profiles ... double tap for menu and choose the Change Background option, you can pick a previously taken screenshot to help get your button placement perfect.
Thanks for the info, i didn't know you could do this. Yeah, I always hated how playing an emulator, my thumb and fingers would take up half the screen.
I'm pretty sure you can just hook up the ps3 controller with usb cable to re-pair the bluetooth with the ps3. I have a bluetooth dongle on my pc that i use the ps3 controller with, so i just hook it up with a cable when i'm done and that seems to work.
Question though, how bad does this kill your battery and what is the response on the controls? You probably can't set deadzones i'm guessing. EDIT: Never mind you can set deadzones. how do the buttons feel though?
badbeat33 said:
I don’t mean to hijack this thread but is it possible to control games/roms using the N64oid app using a PS3 controller connected via USB? I only ask because I have connected my PS3 sixaxis controller to my S3 via USB and I can control my home screens but it will not control the games/roms themselves.
Thanks
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You should be able too. I am not sure if you have to map out the buttons though.
I will might try and if i do will report back.
dvize said:
Thanks for the info, i didn't know you could do this. Yeah, I always hated how playing an emulator, my thumb and fingers would take up half the screen.
I'm pretty sure you can just hook up the ps3 controller with usb cable to re-pair the bluetooth with the ps3. I have a bluetooth dongle on my pc that i use the ps3 controller with, so i just hook it up with a cable when i'm done and that seems to work.
Question though, how bad does this kill your battery and what is the response on the controls? You probably can't set deadzones i'm guessing. EDIT: Never mind you can set deadzones. how do the buttons feel though?
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Should just be playing like a game normaly with a tad bit extra juice taken out. Yes there is a deadzone option. If you set the right options, the buttons feel great. All the games I play with the controller feel great. I dont usually play with a ps3 controller so i personally have to get used to that.
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mysylence said:
You can take a screenshot of your game while all the buttons are shown and then import the image into sixaxis to make button mapping much easier.
Go to Preferences > Touch Emulation > Edit Touch Profiles ... double tap for menu and choose the Change Background option, you can pick a previously taken screenshot to help get your button placement perfect.
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Thanks for the info. I was able to get this figured out and it was just a mapping problem. Thanks again
badbeat33 said:
Thanks for the info. I was able to get this figured out and it was just a mapping problem. Thanks again
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So you figured it out? Was the guide easy to understand? Let me know and others too.
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Can't freaking pair
I have a genuine Sony DualShock 3 Sixaxis controller. I have tried to reset the master bluetooth address of the controller using the Sixaxis Pair Tool. Each time I click Update it appears to update the address with the one from the phone. However, each time I try to pair the controller after that following directions on the DancingPixel website the controller doesn't pair. The lights keep flashing instead of stopping with only one light staying on.
So, I got an OTB adapter because I've read that if you connect the phone to the controller and then try to pair them it worked for some people. But when I try that the controller works when plugged in to the phone but it never pairs with the phone. When I go to the bluetooth settings and select the controller from the list to pair it pops up a message saying "Unable to communicate with PLAYSTATION(R)3Controller-ghic" and fails to pair.
Any help would be appreciated.
sjmoreno said:
I have a genuine Sony DualShock 3 Sixaxis controller. I have tried to reset the master bluetooth address of the controller using the Sixaxis Pair Tool. Each time I click Update it appears to update the address with the one from the phone. However, each time I try to pair the controller after that following directions on the DancingPixel website the controller doesn't pair. The lights keep flashing instead of stopping with only one light staying on.
So, I got an OTB adapter because I've read that if you connect the phone to the controller and then try to pair them it worked for some people. But when I try that the controller works when plugged in to the phone but it never pairs with the phone. When I go to the bluetooth settings and select the controller from the list to pair it pops up a message saying "Unable to communicate with PLAYSTATION(R)3Controller-ghic" and fails to pair.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Did you put : in the spaces of the numbers of the bluetooth address and match it exactly? The zeros can look the letter o. That could be the issue too. I will look into the issue tonight and let you know.
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Voelker45 said:
Did you put : in the spaces of the numbers of the bluetooth address and match it exactly? The zeros can look the letter o. That could be the issue too. I will look into the issue tonight and let you know.
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Yes, I entered the address correctly. When I click Update it shows in the app that the Master address was what I entered but then when I unplug the usb cord (as instructed) and then press the power button on the controller (as instructed) the lights keep flashing.
Then, when I plug in the controller again to the usb cord the app shows the original bluetooth address of the controller and not what I just updated it to.
I also have an HTC One X which I haven't bothered to root yet to try doing this with that phone so see if I get the same results with both phones. If that happens then maybe it's my controller that is wonky. I will report back the results of what happens with my HTC One X.
sjmoreno said:
Then, when I plug in the controller again to the usb cord the app shows the original bluetooth address of the controller and not what I just updated it to.
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This is what makes me wonder. Sorry to keep asking you questions, but did you install all of the controllers drivers?
Did you install the latest sixaxispairtool which is 0.2.3?
Edit: there is a reset button on the back of the controller which a paper clip can do.
Its to the right of the screw.
Edit 2: My pair controller never worked either. I just hit the start button and when the phone app says listening for contoller i pressed the playstation symbol button and it connected button after i changed the bluetooth address though.
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Voelker45 said:
This is what makes me wonder. Sorry to keep asking you questions, but did you install all of the controllers drivers?
Did you install the latest sixaxispairtool which is 0.2.3?
Edit: there is a reset button on the back of the controller which a paper clip can do.
Its to the right of the screw.
Edit 2: My pair controller never worked either. I just hit the start button and when the phone app says listening for contoller i pressed the playstation symbol button and it connected button after i changed the bluetooth address though.
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It worked on my HTC One X. It took me a while to root it (there's a one-click root but it's a bit confusing) but I got it rooted and then tried again with this phone and it paired the first time. Now that I know it can work and I can get it to work on one of my phones I will try again on my GS3. I may try pressing the reset on the controller as you suggested just for $hits and giggles.
I will report back after I give it another go.
Are you sure it's a genuine controller? It sounds like a fake by the issues you are having.
kronium said:
Are you sure it's a genuine controller? It sounds like a fake by the issues you are having.
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I'm pretty sure it's genuine since I got it from Amazon from a reputable seller and it came in the original packaging and it has all the original markings on it. I mean, if it's a fake it's a damn good one. Besides, I got it to pair fine with my HTC One X phone on the first try. I just can't get it to pair with this GS3 for the life of me.
I went through this exercise only because I've been playing Dead Trigger and my big hands and fingers make the screen go nuts sometimes. I prefer to play it on the GS3 (it just seems faster) but I can settle for playing it on my One X. I can use it on the GS3 if I connect the controller to the phone via the OTG USB cable but that sort of defeats the purpose of buying a wireless controller.
Changing the Bluetooth address of the controller doesn't effect its ability to connect with the PS3 after does it?
Halmo said:
Changing the Bluetooth address of the controller doesn't effect its ability to connect with the PS3 after does it?
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That i cant test since i dont have a ps3. If someone can confirm i will post that in the op.
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So i plugged in my ps3 controller with my OTG cable and it worked without the need of installing an app, but playing with the wire attached is to much of a hassle. How can i play wirelessly? do i have to purchase a wireless device or something?
read my update part of the post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381953
kpa2727 said:
read my update part of the post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381953
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edit: can't use wirelessly? that can't be.
their has to be a way, are you sure?
I bought Sixaxis app it work great. You also need to download the Sixaxis pairing tool, free, to your pc to enter the bluetooth address from the tablet. Well worth it IMO.
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edit: can't use wirelessly? that can't be.
their has to be a way, are you sure?
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My first part says Update:: it works wirelessly if you pair with a pc first with the sixaxis pairing tool.
I have a sixaxis controller that I paired already ot my Xperia phone. How do I clear the pairing and re-pair to my nexus?
I plugged it into OTG but even then its still paired to my phone ROFL
wintermute000 said:
I have a sixaxis controller that I paired already ot my Xperia phone. How do I clear the pairing and re-pair to my nexus?
I plugged it into OTG but even then its still paired to my phone ROFL
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You can stick a small pin in through the hole on the back towards the center and upwards to the right a bit. That will reset it. Then use the pc pairing tool to set the mac address of your bluetooth as shown in the sixaxis app
Just use your pc and the pairing tool and enter the BT address from your tablet.
I bought the sixxasis app and didn't need the pc app. Just make sure your far away from your ps3 so you don't turn it on
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I am on the latest version of FIre OS (5.2.7.2_r1) and am using a first party PS3 controller, the version with Dualshock and Sixaxis combined
I know this question has been asked and ansered before, but the methods I have tried to use have not worked for me, sadly.
I have tried Using Sixaxis Controller from DancingPixelStudios. I enable and set the IME from a terminal (cannot get a Settings.apk to install) I have set the Bluetooth Master Address both from the USB pairing method built into the app, and with Sixpair on a linux machine (a raspberry pi running the latest version of Raspbian) Stort the server and try to connect, nothing.
I tried the app Sixaxis Enable, which is supposed to connect the DS3 via USB, and I get a message saying that it's not supported.
I found an app called USB/BT Joystick Center. After setting the IME for it and connect my controller via USB, and when I click Search in the app, it finds the Unifying receiver, the powered USB hub I am using (I think) and the PS3 controller. It says that I click on it and it says that it loads a built in keymap or something along those lines, but the controller doesn't work...Maybe I just don't really know how to use the app properly, but so far the help option hasn't actually been much help. It says that if I want to use my PS3 controller over bluetooth, that I will need to connect an external USB Bluetooth Dongle with a CSR chipset (which I don't have)
Something interesting I have noticed, is that I have been getting a pop up request to enter the pin for my controller. I have tried 0000 and 1234, to no avail., Using an app called Bluetooth Settings, I currently have my device set to be fully discoverable and pairable.. What I can take away from this is that my box IS seeing the PS3 controller over bluetooth.
It kinda seems to me like all the methods available to do connect a PS3 controller to the FIre TV are all dead, or I'm doing something wrong, which is more than possible.
So I guess my question is, is there a way nowadays to use my official PS3 controller on my FIre TV? I have no real preferece if it is over USB or Bluetooth. (Unless I have company over Iam usually no further than 5 feet away from the box when I use it) and how do I acheive it if it can still be done?
THank you for the patience!
LazorBlind said:
I am on the latest version of FIre OS (5.2.7.2_r1) and am using a first party PS3 controller, the version with Dualshock and Sixaxis combined
I know this question has been asked and ansered before, but the methods I have tried to use have not worked for me, sadly.
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I feel your pain...
I also had this issue literally tried everything... I moved on and accepted it wasn't going to work, so purchased Bluetooth controllers.. Which would also not pair.. Til I ran a simple command...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/guide-pair-undetected-bluetooth-devices-t4023677
CFKod said:
I feel your pain...
I also had this issue literally tried everything... I moved on and accepted it wasn't going to work, so purchased Bluetooth controllers.. Which would also not pair.. Til I ran a simple command...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/guide-pair-undetected-bluetooth-devices-t4023677
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Funny enough, I actually just recently found your reddit posts about this while looking for something else. Sadly it did not work for me that I know of.
After running your command via adb, my terminal gave me:
"Result: parcell(00000000 00000001 '........')"
Then I went to the Bluetooth menu, pressed the PS button on my PS3 controller, and tried to discover it as both a game controller, and under Other Bluetooth Devices.
Maybe im not doing something right, or maybe because I have the bluetooth master address in the controller set to the Fire's bluetooth MAC address, the fire thinks it is paired when it is not.
Further help would be appreciated if you know what im doing wrong with that method.
The good news though is that I HAVE discovered (or at least there are no nentions about it that I have seen) a method to use an official ps3 controller over USB, and will post a tutorial sometime in the next 24 hours.
Do you have busybox installed? Try it via the terminal emulator app on the device itself.
Also it sounds like you need to pair it again... In the settings forget the device. Then
CFKod said:
Do you have busybox installed? Try it via the terminal emulator app on the device itself.
Also it sounds like you need to pair it again... In the settings forget the device. Then
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Busybox is installed to /system/xbin
After trying to run the command in the terminal emulator included in Apps2SD Pro, I got the same response from the terminal and I still couldn't detect the controller over bluetooth.